The Chargers offensive line is a mess and Brees is getting killed back there. I think this is a MUST draft here. If the Chargers decide to pick up a few offensive linemen through free agency then drafting a player like Tommie Harris would greatly improve the Chargers defense. There might be some consideration for Eli Manning, but I think Eli would get killed behind that horrible OL.
Other possibilities - Tommie Harris, Eli Manning
2. Falcons- Vince Wilfork DT Miami (Fla.) 6'2 345
Wilfork is a huge player (340 pounds) and has quickness comparable to Warren Sapp. The Falcons need help on the defensive side of the ball, and Wilfork would be the type of player the Falcons defense can build around along with Keith Brooking. Ellis Johnson was thinking about retiring last year and he should of... The Falcons also need a corner and OL but Wilfork is too good to pass up on here.
Other possibilities - Robert Gallery, Trade down and get Marlin Jackson later
3. Jaguars - Larry Fitzgerald WR Pittsburgh 6'3 225
Leftwich needs someone to throw to for the next 10 years and Fitzgerald significantly improved his draft status with a incredible season. He has all the tools like Roy/Reggie Williams but not the attitude. I definitely can see the Jaguars trading out of this pick to a team like the Patriots and draft a corner and WR later in the first round. Think: Rashuan Woods playing behind Jimmy Smith & Kevin Johnson for a year and DeAngelo Hall staring at corner.
Other Possibilities - Trading down
4. Lions - Sean Taylor S Miami (Fla.) 6'3 220
The Lions desperately need a playmaker in their horrible secondary. Taylor is the best DB prospect in this years draft, so don't look for him to slip past the Lions. They will also give a strong look at the top-2 running backs or trade out of this spot and take a corner later.
Other possibilities - Stephen Jackson, Kevin Jones, trade down and take a cornerback
5. Raiders - Roy Williams WR Texas 6'3 210
This will be a very interesting pick. They can go a number of ways. I think the Raiders will give one full season to Tuiasosopo under center before labeling him as a career backup. And with "The Legend" they give Sopo one of the deepest and most talented offenses in the NFL. Besides Rice/Brown are going to retire sooner or later. If the Raiders don't draft a QB in the first round they will likely add a prospect on the roster maybe in the second or third round. They have a pair of young talented linebackers in Eric Barton, Napoleon Harris so don't look for them to take one this early.
Other possibilities - Ben Roethlisberger, Tommie Harris
6. Cardinals - Eli Manning QB Mississippi 6'5 218
Jeff Blake is not the long term answer and Eli Manning is the sure thing. They can't pass up on a guy that can turn their franchise around like his brother Peyton.
Other possibilities - None
7. Bears - Tommie Harris DT/DE Oklahoma 6'3 290
They need a player to protect Grossman for years to come, but they didn't expect a prospect like Harris to fall this far. They can't rush the passer and their current starters Phillip Daniels, Keith Traylor, Bryan Robinson are aging and can't get the job done. They would love to add a young stud like Harris to their defensive line.
Other possibilities - Will Smith, David Pollack, Shawn Andrews
8. Browns - Kellen Winslow TE Miami (Fla.) 6'5 230
Butch Davis won't pass on the chance to draft the player he recruited. But how will Couch/Holcomb get the ball to him if they can't survive the rush. Shawn Andrews will be a consideration.
Other possibilities - Shawn Andrews
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