2012 NFL Mock Draft: Andrew Luck and the Players Better off Elsewhere

There are certain organizations any player would probably want to play for, teams that have a winning culture and a structure in place that breeds success.

Then there are those teams that are mired in a complete rebuilding mode, have been stuck with a losing culture for years now, or have somehow become a place that players simply don't want to get stuck with.

Unfortunately for incoming rookies, they don't have a choice but to join these teams if they are drafted there. So which players will be stuck in situations they probably wouldn't choose for themselves?

Let's take a look.

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Of all the quarterbacks that actually could demand to play for a new team, Luck has that sort of power. Of course, the Colts would just draft Robert Griffin III and Luck would be stuck in Washington, which would probably be worse than Indianapolis.

The reason Luck is coming into a tough situation is simple: The Colts are in a complete rebuilding mode, and outside of Reggie Wayne he won't have a whole lot of help around him this year.

There are positives, such as instant playing time. However, for a player that should be able to step in and play at a fairly high level as a rookie, the dearth of talent in Indianapolis will be frustrating.

2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor *

Since Dan Snyder took over the team in 1999, the team has only made the playoffs three times, has gone through seven different head coaches and has an overall record of 91-117.

Welcome to Washington, RGIII. You really are the organization's only hope at this point, especially after it gave up three first-round picks to get you.

But hey, no pressure or anything.

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

The Vikings could add a playmaker here, but solidifying the left tackle position would be the smarter move.

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

The Browns are on the up-and-up. This is a great fit for Trent Richardson, though he might have to get used to the cold.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

Vincent Jackson and Carl Nicks were steps in the right direction to improve the offense. The defense deserves some love as well, however.

6. St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Justin Blackmon gets Jeff Fisher as a coach and Sam Bradford as a quarterback. That's a pretty good deal.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Much as I hate to admit this, I agree with Colin Cowherd on something: The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the least optimistic teams in the NFL. What is there to be excited about in Jacksonville these days?

So yes, Dre Kirkpatrick, you would be better off elsewhere. Maybe you'll land Tim Tebow and that will do the trick.

Other than that, good luck.

8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M 

If this free agency is any indication, there aren't any quarterbacks out there that want to play for the Miami Dolphins.

Peyton Manning barely glanced Miami's way. Matt Flynn went elsewhere despite the fact that his old offensive coordinator, Joe Philbin, is the new head coach of the Dolphins. Hell, even Alex Smith will probably return to the 49ers.

But hey, at least the team didn't trade its best offensive playmaker, Brandon Marshall, to the Chicago Bears or anything.

Oh wait—that's exactly what the Dolphins did. Something tells me you would be a lot better off somewhere else, Ryan Tannehill.

9. Carolina Panthers: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Coples and Charles Johnson will be a nice pass-rushing combo for the Panthers.

10. Buffalo Bills: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

With the addition of Mario Williams to the defensive line, the Bills can focus on solidifying the line on the other side of the ball.

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis

Poe has rocketed up draft boards after his strong showing at the combine, and he's the perfect fit at nose tackle in Kansas City's 3-4 defense.

12. Seattle Seahawks: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

The Seahawks didn't land Mario Williams, but they land the best defensive end on the board not named Quinton Coples with this pick.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford 

Jonathan Martin: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to keep Kevin Kolb healthy for a full 16-game season. The pocket will self-destruct in three, two, one...

14. Dallas Cowboys: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

The best guard prospect in years fills a huge need for the Cowboys.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Luke Kuechly, MLB, Boston College

Unless the Eagles address linebacker via free agency, they absolutely need to nab the best linebacker in the draft to fill a huge need.

16. New York Jets: Courtney Upshaw, OLB, USC

Upshaw is the perfect fit for Rex Ryan's defense, but I can't help but pity the rookie that has to step into that bleep-storm of a locker room after the way last season ended.

Upshaw goes from the order and uniformity of Nick Saban to the loose-lipped, "anything goes if you handle your business" style of Ryan.

He's a good fit for the scheme. Everything else will take a whole lot of getting used to.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama **

Leon Hall could use a buddy on the opposite side of the field. Janoris, meet Leon.

18. San Diego Chargers: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame 

With the addition of Robert Meachem, the Chargers could go another route with this pick. Then again, don't you want to surround Philip Rivers with as many weapons as possible?

19. Chicago Bears: Nick Perry, DE, USC

Nick Perry and Julius Peppers will wreak havoc on NFC North quarterbacks. Especially Christian Ponder. Poor, poor Christian Ponder.

20. Tennessee Titans: Als hon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina  

There will come a time when Jake Locker and Alshon Jeffery could be a very scary combo for NFL defenses. That time might not be this year, but it's coming. I think.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami    

A huge need for the Bengals is filled here with the explosive Miller. The Bengals are going to be fun to watch for years to come.

22. Cleveland Browns: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech 

I truly believe Cleveland is on the up-and-up. That said, I'm not sure Colt McCoy has the deep arm needed to truly utilize a deep threat like Stephen Hill.

If Hill isn't utilized as a field-stretcher, I don't think he'll be a terribly effective wide receiver in the NFL. And as long as McCoy is Cleveland's quarterback, I'm not sure how well Hill can expect to be utilized.

23. Detroit Lions: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

Konz gets to play center for one of the up-and-coming teams in the NFL. That's a fun gig.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Pittsburgh nabs another late-round steal. The Steelers are really good at this whole drafting thing.

25. Denver Broncos: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor 

Wright would be an excellent option in the slot for Peyton Manning. This is a great pick for Denver.

26. Houston Texans: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

Mercilus gets to be the replacement for Mario Williams. Enjoy filling those shoes, Whitney.

27. New England Patriots: Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State ***

Brandon Lloyd means the Patriots can focus on other needs. Cox will make life easier for Vince Wilfork on New England's line.

28. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson

Defense, defense, defense. Those should be Green Bay's priorities in this draft.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska

Crick could end up being one of the better defensive players in this draft.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

In a pass-heavy league, a defensive-minded team can never have too many solid corners. Gilmore might be able to shift to safety for the Niners as well.

31. New England Patriots: Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma

The Patriots need to improve the secondary. Fleming will help.

32. New York Giants: Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina

I love the fit between Brown and the Giants. It's risky business betting on a player being selected by a team late in a draft—so much can change on draft day—but if Brown is on the board when the Giants select, I'd be mildly surprised if they didn't select him.

* The Redskins traded the sixth pick in the first round, along with their second-round pick this year and first-round picks in 2013 and 2014, to St. Louis for the second overall pick.

** From Oakland in the Carson Palmer trade.

*** From New Orleans in last year's Mark Ingram trade.

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