2012 NFL Mock Draft: Analyzing Sigmund Bloom's Mock for Every AFC East Team

Bleacher Report is adding talented writers left and right, and we'd be remiss if we didn't capitalize on all the new content coming out every day from some of the top writers across the web.

That's why, when B/R NFL draft lead blogger Sigmund Bloom puts out a mock draft, we're on the scene with analysis. 

With his most recent mock being posted Tuesday, let's have a look at what he has to say about the AFC East.

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

I debated this with B/R Dolphins featured columnist Alex Miglio yesterday, and we came to the conclusion that the Dolphins might want Tannehill, but that he'd be a reach here.

Maybe they can trade down and still get their guy, but he did get a good vote of confidence from NFL Films guru Greg Cosell, who has his doubts but still thinks Tannehill can be a quality NFL starter:

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In the final analysis, Tannehill is a better prospect than Christian Ponder was a year ago. Tannehill possesses the skill set to be a quality NFL starter.

At this point, he would be best in a quick-rhythm, short-to-intermediate passing game that featured play-action and boot-action passes. One thing we know for certain: He likely will be drafted higher than his body of work suggests he should be.

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That would suggest that, while the Dolphins might have to take Tannehill here if they want him, it would be a reach in terms of his true value.

10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame

The Bills have plenty of depth at wide receiver but not a lot of top-end talent. If the Bills can add a complementary wide receiver for Stevie Johnson, they'll be well-equipped to be one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL next year.

It's no secret that Chan Gailey loves the passing game, and adding another dynamic receiver will only help him open up the playbook for Ryan Fitzpatrick and Co.

Another way to do so would be with the addition of an offensive tackle. The Bills could potentially lose Demetrius Bell to free agency, and that would leave them dangerously thin on the outside of their offensive line. 

16. New York Jets: Jonathan Martin, Offensive Tackle, Stanford

This is the first time I've seen this pick, but it makes a world of sense in more ways than one.

The Jets have an obvious need at right tackle, with Wayne Hunter having failed to show anything worthy of confidence last year. It's just the type of need-driven draft pick the Jets are known to make.

The remaining question is whether it's a smart pick.

Sigmund says, "Martin might be an adequate-to-good NFL left tackle, but he can be a quality right tackle from day one," thus his ability to at least contribute on both sides of the line would make him a solid value pick in the first round, as offensive tackles go.

27. New England Patriots: Devon Still, Defensive Tackle, Penn State

A disruptive force on the defensive line would be quite welcome for the Patriots. Vince Wilfork carried a heavy load last year, one that he (and Bill Belichick) would like for him not to have to carry again, and although Kyle Love was effective with his increased workload, one has to wonder whether he can be that effective with an even heavier dose of snaps.

The Patriots are a hybrid defense through and through, running different fronts based on their opponent while making adjustments in-game.

That calls for defensemen who are equally versatile, and Still has the make-up to be a mix-and-match kind of player for the Patriots.

31. New England Patriots: Andre Branch, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Clemson 

It's incredibly likely that this pick gets traded, but Sigmund doesn't suggest trades in this mock, so we'll take the pick at face value.

It's no secret that the Patriots need to focus on the defensive side of the ball in the draft. Excuse me if I'm skeptical on the possibility of them drafting a player like Branch in the first round. They have never drafted a "rush" end in the first round under Belichick.

The need and value are great enough to warrant the pick, but history tells us Belichick and the Patriots will not pull the trigger.

An interior offensive linemen wouldn't be a sexy pick here, but the Patriots could use one, and it wouldn't be the first time they used a first-round pick at the position (see Logan Mankins).

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