Mock Draft 3.0

[TylerVagyler]

I'm gonna get a lot of hate for this draft/offseason. But I think this a realistic and good solution that will make us a playoff team. Not included in this are restructured contracts, extensions, and releases which would clear up cap space and allow us to sign a couple decent veterans. No draft day trades. I just don't see anyone offering enough for us to drop back.

Resign:

Geoff Hangartner

Geoff Schwartz

Antwan Applewhite

Jeremy Shockey

Free Agents:

Antonio Garay, DT

Luis Castillo, DE

Reggie Smith, S

Draft:

Round 1 - Janoris Jenkins, CB

Round 2 - Lavonte David, OLB

Round 4 - Janzen Jackson, S

Round 5 - Ryan Broyles, WR

Round 5 - Terrell Manning, OLB

Round 6 - Russell Wilson, QB

Round 7 - Donte Paige-Moss, DE

With the signing of Garay and Castillo, I feel like we can use the draft to address our other defensive issues. Bringing in Reggie Smith and drafting Janzen Jenkins will bring some young, stiff competition for Martin and Pugh (who hopefully will be cut assuming Jackson and Smith are good quality). Resigning Hangartner and Schwartz and holding onto Otah provides depth for our offensive line. I drafted 2 OLB to help with the pass rush and TE coverage, which will also take pressure off the secondary. Broyles is a guy that has enormous talent and can add depth to our WRs and help with the return game (along with Jenkins). Russell Wilson would be a great fit as Cam's back up despite his smaller size. Paige-Moss is projected as a late round pick, if he is there in the 7th consider it a no-brainer.

Depth Chart:

QB: Cam Newton/Jimmy Clausen/Russell Wilson

RB: DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart/Mike Goodson

WR1: Steve Smith/Brandon LaFell/Kealoha Pilares

WR2: David Gettis/Ryan Broyles/Armanti Edwards

TE: Greg Olsen/Jeremy Shockey/Gary Barnidge

LT: Jordan Gross/Lee Ziemba

RG: Geoff Hangartner/Geoff Schwartz

C: Ryan Kalil

LG: Trevelle Warton/Zack Williams

RT: Jeff Otah/Byron Bell

DE: Charles Johnson/Donte Paige-Moss/Thomas Keiser

DT: Antonio Garay/Terrell McClain/Frank Kearse

DT: Ron Edwards/Sione Fua

DE: Luis Castillo/Greg Hardy/Anwan Applewhite

OLB: Thomas Davis/Terrell Manning

MLB: Jon Beason/Jordan Senn

OLB: James Anderson/Lavonte David

CB: Chris Gamble/Captain Munnerlyn

S: Sherrod Martin/Janzen Jackson

S: Chris Godfrey/Reggie Smith

CB: Janoris Jenkins/Brandon Hogan

K: Olindo Mare

P: UDFA/FA

LS: JJ

PR: Broyles/Jenkins/Hogan

KR: Jenkins/Goodson

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I'm gonna get a lot of hate for this draft/offseason. But I think this a realistic and good solution that will make us a playoff team. Not included in this are restructured contracts, extensions, and releases which would clear up cap space and allow us to sign a couple decent veterans. No draft day trades. I just don't see anyone offering enough for us to drop back.

Resign:

Geoff Hangartner

Geoff Schwartz

Antwan Applewhite

Jeremy Shockey

Free Agents:

Antonio Garay, DT

Luis Castillo, DE

Reggie Smith, S

Draft:

Round 1 - Janoris Jenkins, CB

Round 2 - Lavonte David, OLB

Round 4 - Janzen Jackson, S

Round 5 - Ryan Broyles, WR

Round 5 - Terrell Manning, OLB

Round 6 - Russell Wilson, QB

Round 7 - Donte Paige-Moss, DE

With the signing of Garay and Castillo, I feel like we can use the draft to address our other defensive issues. Bringing in Reggie Smith and drafting Janzen Jenkins will bring some young, stiff competition for Martin and Pugh (who hopefully will be cut assuming Jackson and Smith are good quality). Resigning Hangartner and Schwartz and holding onto Otah provides depth for our offensive line. I drafted 2 OLB to help with the pass rush and TE coverage, which will also take pressure off the secondary. Broyles is a guy that has enormous talent and can add depth to our WRs and help with the return game (along with Jenkins). Russell Wilson would be a great fit as Cam's back up despite his smaller size. Paige-Moss is projected as a late round pick, if he is there in the 7th consider it a no-brainer.

Depth Chart:

QB: Cam Newton/Jimmy Clausen/Russell Wilson

RB: DeAngelo Williams/Jonathan Stewart/Mike Goodson

WR1: Steve Smith/Brandon LaFell/Kealoha Pilares

WR2: David Gettis/Ryan Broyles/Armanti Edwards

TE: Greg Olsen/Jeremy Shockey/Gary Barnidge

LT: Jordan Gross/Lee Ziemba

RG: Geoff Hangartner/Geoff Schwartz

C: Ryan Kalil

LG: Trevelle Warton/Zack Williams

RT: Jeff Otah/Byron Bell

DE: Charles Johnson/Donte Paige-Moss/Thomas Keiser

DT: Antonio Garay/Terrell McClain/Frank Kearse

DT: Ron Edwards/Sione Fua

DE: Luis Castillo/Greg Hardy/Anwan Applewhite

OLB: Thomas Davis/Terrell Manning

MLB: Jon Beason/Jordan Senn

OLB: James Anderson/Lavonte David

CB: Chris Gamble/Captain Munnerlyn

S: Sherrod Martin/Janzen Jackson

S: Chris Godfrey/Reggie Smith

CB: Janoris Jenkins/Brandon Hogan

K: Olindo Mare

P: UDFA/FA

LS: JJ

PR: Broyles/Jenkins/Hogan

KR: Jenkins/Goodson

My football acumen and most of my opinions are derived from a slightly annebriated/heavily intoxicated philisophy. That said, I like this a lot. Ideally I would have a vet instead of pickles, a safety other than sherod and a very short bus for donte paige-moss but aside from that I think it would be a productive offseason

[chubs2496]

Only thing I don't like about this is Castillo starting in front of hardy. I really like hardy. I think he will be alot better than cj. He reminds more of peppers than anybody he's fast as athletic. He's not the freak that is Julius peppers but I think he's a helluva player and is gonna breakout this year and have around 11 sacks. But I really like the mock. U filled major holes and gave us quality depth. Good job

[koolkatluke]

I like it. I would pick a better OLB then David and would only choose Jenkins with a trade down getting more picks. But other then that I would be happy.

[Jackofalltrades]

I like the Mock portion of it, I'm not a big fan of Garay as long as we still have Edwards. He bumps a guy that could develop into something.

Where's Darius Butler?

[TylerVagyler]

I don't think Jenkins will be there if we trade down toward #20. I don't buy into the report that teams aren't interested in him because of the off-field issues. The Cowboys would take him if he's there. Also, being realistic, I do not see a scenario where we will be able to trade down. The only hope we have is Richardson falling, with I don't think he will.

[TylerVagyler]

I like the Mock portion of it, I'm not a big fan of Garay as long as we still have Edwards. He bumps a guy that could develop into something.

Where's Darius Butler?

Eating cheetos.

But on a serious note, I think Hogan will beat him out in training camp. It's possible he'd still be around, just depends on how deep we go at other positions.

[Jackofalltrades]

I don't remember Darius' contract make up, does anyone have that info handy?

[Actionman0z]

I like the selections, as far as positions go, but I think that the players you selected are not good. JJ in the 4th is too high for him. L. David is a LB DB tweener, and we can get more polished OLB in the 2nd. Good idea though.

[TylerVagyler]

Lovante being a LB/DB tweener is exactly why I picked him. We need someone to cover Gonzalez and Graham.

[koolkatluke]

I don't think Jenkins will be there if we trade down toward #20. I don't buy into the report that teams aren't interested in him because of the off-field issues. The Cowboys would take him if he's there. Also, being realistic, I do not see a scenario where we will be able to trade down. The only hope we have is Richardson falling, with I don't think he will.

I see what you are saying but it's just to much baggage for a top 10 pick. I like him better at 15-20 then I do at 9.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Broyles pick bothers me.

[setzer2030]

K: Olindo Mare

This is the part I have a problem with.

[MHS831]

We just became the San Diego Bengals. A team full of players that were former Chargers or have been charged.

Seriously, talent wise, I am with you. I do not like Broyles in any round. I hate the fact that we will give money to head cases and expect them to be professionals. I do not think Rivera has time to keep JJ off the MaryJ and DPM from acting a fool.