Way Too Early 2013 Draft/FA Thread: Fixing the Defense

[BigPlayReceiver]

Agree 100%. Read the TE rankings on Football Oustiders the other day, and Pitta and Dickson aren't ranked too highly. Not saying they can't improve, but it would be great to get a guy who can make an immediate impact.

I was impressed with Ertz from Stanford last night. What's he projected to go?

Pitta is a very effective TE in our offense. He'll be a Raven for a good while. He ranks top ten for receptions and TDs, and he's earned Joe's trust. The bullsh!t patterns that Cammie has designed for him are the greatest contributors to his woeful and embarrassing 10.2 YPC. Even when Joe misses him, it's not on a deep seam or flag, it's on a 3-5 yard out.

Dickson, who I felt could have been traded (for picks) going into day 2 of the 2012 draft, has questionable future value IMO. His blocking hasn't improved at all, and I don't like his low "catch percentage" (receptions / targets). I'm struggling to see how he makes our offense better now and going forward.

Ertz and ND's Eifert will be the 1st and 2nd TEs taken (choose whichever order you like). Ertz has been hard to evaluate b/c Stanford's QBs have serious accuracy problems. I mean the number of times the 6'6" Ertz has had to go to the ground to make a catch is stunning...so seeing him make a [hands] catch in stride is rare. I do know that he's a bit slow and routinely leans into his routes. It's a plus that he lines up wide, in the wide slot, in the tight slot, and on the LOS. However, I don't see a guy who likes to block even though he's bigger than just about anyone that he attempts to block. Could he be a very good RZ target? Yes, but I don't see a complete TE ready to produce as a rookie, thus worth burning a 1st rounder on.

Looking at TEs in general, I'm trying to find conviction in the idea of drafting Florida's Jordan Reed and putting him in the slot. He looks like a 3rd-4th round value guy, but there are a couple of caveats...he's also been the victim of poor QB play, and I can't find enough video to evaluate his route running. Reed does appear to like to block, and is much more physical at the POA than just about any "pass-catching" TE I've seen in awhile. Not saying he's great at it, but he is more aggressive than the norm and at least locks up his guy, or drives him out of the play. Also at 6'3" 240-245, he looks fairly "pads-fast". Of course, he'll probably run a high 4.48-4.52 at the Combine, kill the drills, and "earn" 2nd round value from some jerk GM, and will be long gone by pick #86, #96 or whatever.

[The Excellector]

Some may look at me funny, but I don't think the Ravens should count out any WR's as well.

Boldin is in a contract year and getting older (and slower). Jacoby is going to be expensive and really - at this point - is a #3. Doss has shown flashes, but that's it. D. Reed probably won't make the team next year. Thompson has some promise, but who knows how high his ceiling is and finally Streeter is really REALLY raw.

There is a good possibility that in the 1st and 2nd rounds the Ravens could be looking at some guys like Justin Hunter, Keenan Allen, Tavon Austin, Terrance Williams, etc.

Hello? I said that already. lol.

[The Excellector]

I actually think that Pitta can be a mainstay here. However, last year, he benefited from teams focusing in on Dickson and admitted as much. Now, with Dickson struggling, teams can focus on Pitta, unless the WRs are getting free. Pitta has his best games with the WRs set the tone.

Dickson's presence was supposed to set up mismatches for him and give them 2-TE options. Neither has truly materialized.

[wickedsolo]

First round 17-32:

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jonathan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
Tampa Bay has an awful secondary in pass coverage; I cannot understate just how terrible they've been in that area. I am willing to bet that they would have had a lot more wins if it wasn't for their secondary, as they are pretty set everywhere else (apart from pass rush maybe). Mark Barron has turned out to be a very solid pick in this years draft, and has been even better than advertised coming out of Alabama last year. But he's a strong safety that is best used in run support and pushing up into the box, not dropping back into coverage trying to help everyone out. Banks has been having a great season for Mississippi state, and has good size. I think he can replace Aqib Talib, and then some, with of course not spending half his life in court as the added bonus upgrade to Talib.

18. Cincinatti Bengals: Bjoern Werner, DE/OLB, Florida State
The Bengals took a step back on D after a promising 2011 year. Part of this is simply the lack of edge rushers. Most of the sack production has been great scheme work by Zimmer. If Zimmer can get a legit pass rusher opposite Carlos Dunlap, this defense could step up and give the Ravens and the Steelers more of a challenge in the AFC North.

19. Miami Dolphins: Barrett Jones, OC/OG/OT, Alabama
The Dolphins have some good players on their Oline, it starts on the left side and finishes after Mike Pouncey. The right side of the Dolphin line has been atrocious this year. Jo Martin is only a rookie so he will naturally be going through some growing pains, but the Phins need an upgrade at right guard anyway. Jones offers more versatility than any Oline I've seen for a long time. He played guard at a high level in his first two years at Bama, then moved to left tackle in his junior year and did a great job there helping them win the BCS bowl, then this year he's been playing center, and has looked awesome there too. You put this guy next to Mike Pouncey at guard, while moving him around in case of any injuries, and then I think Tannehill has some serious upgraded pass pro.

20. Seattle Seahawks: Robert Woods, WR, USC
Seattle got an absolute steal in the 3rd round in Russell Wilson this year, who has been looking like he should have gone in the first round. In time, I think teams are going to start kicking themselves for passing up on him just because of his height (or lack of). Still, much like Ponder, Wilson hasn’t got many guys to throw to. He has a decent Oline, an elite RB, and just one good receiver. Woods has been suffering from some kind of injury this year, and so his draft stock has plummeted slightly, but Pete Carroll won’t want to miss an opportunity of getting Wilson a solid receiver to work with.

21. Indianapolis Colts: Jon Jenkins, NT, Georgia
I was really tempted to go with a pass rusher here, as Freeney probably won’t be back next year with Indi. However, Indi need more help on the Dline, and Chuck will want to get a legit NT to build his 3-4 scheme around. 3-4 schemes don't work if you don't have a good, big, and strong NT who can wreak havoc on the field, and eat up blockers. All of those things I have seen Jenkins consistently do this year against elite competition in the SEC.

22. New Orleans Saints: Deion Jordan, OLB/DE Oregon
Deion Jordan is someone I hope Baltimore will look at; however, I think teams may buy more and more into him after the combine and everything else, and will take him before the Ravens are on the board. This guy is a freak of nature; he can line up at corner and cover receivers... at 6'7 and 245 lbs... That’s how freakish this guy is. His first step is quicker than any pass rusher I've seen for a long time, and he is strong in the tackle and can hit hard. His best fit is in a 3-4 scheme as an OLB most probably. However, he has the potential to put his hands in the dirt as a 4-3 end, which is what the Saints will want him to do. He just needs to add some weight and core strength so he can get off blocks better, as he likes to speed rush unblocked from a stand up position. I also think Deion could even play 4-3 OLB in a Von Miller type role. That may better suit him than playing DE. In any case, the Saints need help at both positions.

23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kawann Short, DT/DE, Purdue
Cameron Hayward can't get on the field, and Ziggy Hood has been terrible as a starter so far. Both players are first round picks that the Steelers were hoping would become the future of their 3 man front, taking over from Kiesel and co. Kawann Short, IMO could be a good fit at 5 technique, and he is great at bringing pressure up the middle. The Steelers can do with all the pass rush they can get, as James Harrison is old, and so is that Steeler front 3.

24. New York Giants: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
The Giants need to get younger on the Oline, and they need an upgrade at RT. Eric Fisher can become a left tackle in the NFL, but William Beatty has played well there for the Giants this year, so the Giants could land themselves a very athletic OT who they can put on the right side. Locklear is average at best, and probably won’t be back with the Giants next year, and Coughlin isn't the biggest fan of him anyway. The Giants cannot afford to go in with David Diehl either as he is just simply awful.

25. Green Bay Packers: Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma state
This pick would raise a few eye brows I'm sure, however the Packers have been missing a legit RB since Ryan Grant went down injured after the 09 season. The GB offense is obviously really explosive everywhere, but they can add a new element to their offense with someone who IMO is by far the most explosive back in this draft. Randle is averaging something like 7 odd yards per carry right now. Cedric Benson is good, but he is getting old, and is better suited to be a power runner and nothing else. Joseph Randle could split carries with Benson to begin with, and would keep defenses guessing more, as GB are simply too one dimensional right now in the passing game. They need more of a running presence to keep defences more honest.

26. New England Patriots: Sheldon Richardson, DT/DE, Missouri
Vince Wilfolk has taken a step back this year as he continues to age, and it's time to get him some help in the twilight of his career. Sheldon Brown is very athletic and is a good inside blitzer. The Patriots need help on their Dline, and need more push from them, and Brown could certainly help with that.

27. Baltimore Ravens: CJ Moseley, ILB/OLB, Alabama
I am officially sold on CJ Moseley. He is exactly what Baltimore need right now. He flies around the field like a mad man, he is literally making plays everywhere around the field. He can do it all, drop back into coverage, stuff the run, and can bring inside blitz pressure. He has that side-line to side-line speed, and could help Baltimore get back to what they used to be on defense. Ray Lewis could be retiring next year in the wake of his injury, and the Ravens will need to get someone next to the emerging Dannell Elerbe, as Jameel McClain is simply not good enough as a starting ILB on a defense like this.

28. Chicago Bears: Jake Matthews, OT/OG, Texas A&M
Jake Matthews could play everywhere apart from center. The Bears need help everywhere on their Oline, and they did nothing to address it last year. I think it's time Chicago does something about it. I believe Matthews could potentially become a left tackle in the NFL, but in the meantime the Bears could use him at RT or even inside at guard, while they figure out what they want to do with Jemarcuss Webb, who continues to prove that he may not even be a serviceable left tackle.

29. Houston Texans: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
The Texans are still in need of a number 2 receiver, and to make matters worse, Andre Johnson is appearing to decline. The Texans will need to do something to address their receiving core this offseason to get the best out of the contract they recently gave Matt Shaubb.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas
Kenny Vaccaro can address what could be a gigantic need for the 9ers this offseason. Donte Whitner hasn't been good this year, while Goldson is a free agent again in 2013 and the 9ers don't appear to want to give him a long term deal.

31. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
The Broncos have been horrid at times up front (see Patriots game). They need to get some help on the line if they want to stick with a 4-3 defense.

32. Atlanta Falcons: Tyer Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
Is Tony Gonzales retiring after this year? I'm not sure if he is or not, but the Falcons need to get a suitable replacement for the future HOFer. This offense is really scary as it is with Julio Jones and Roddy White; now picture them with a guy who is the closest thing to Rob Grontkowski coming out of college, yikes!

Welcome to the CJ Mosley train leach!

[wickedsolo]

I actually think that Pitta can be a mainstay here. However, last year, he benefited from teams focusing in on Dickson and admitted as much. Now, with Dickson struggling, teams can focus on Pitta, unless the WRs are getting free. Pitta has his best games with the WRs set the tone.

Dickson's presence was supposed to set up mismatches for him and give them 2-TE options. Neither has truly materialized.

If the Ravens used Pitta like Dallas uses Witten or the Eagles used Celek, he'd be much more productive.

[Lee Van Cleef]

The Ravens don't have a TE that can block; Bajema can't block either. I wouldn't be surprised if they did look into that, but you want dynamic players at the position these days don't you?

I like Ertz, probably a second rounder though?

[Raveninwoodlawn]

Welcome to the CJ Mosley train leach!

LOL...yes welcome brother Leach!

[leachisabeast]

Yeah, tbh I didn't manage to see many bama games this year so I didn't understand all the fuss about him, but after going through some of their games, I really do get the fuss now.

[The Excellector]

The Ravens don't have a TE that can block; Bajema can't block either. I wouldn't be surprised if they did look into that, but you want dynamic players at the position these days don't you?

I like Ertz, probably a second rounder though?

The question is, who is the last well versed TE of a high caliber in this league? They are all pass catchers now, who struggle with blocks.

[JustaslowZ06]

After hearing you guys talk about him I'm on the Mosley train also. RayRay is likely done, god I hope they back the brinks truck up to keep him on as a coach I don't care what it takes!

But the problem is, where are we going to be picking? And not only that but their are so many holes that we need high calibr talent at because we've slacked or missed in area's.

Sure we could go Mosley, tag Reed and hope to nail his replacement in the 1st round next year, so thats a quick and most logcal bandaid for now. But we need a DE pretty badly also, a 3-4 DE that can get to the QB opposite Ngata and to releieve th prssure off Suggs. Upshaw looks to be solid at OLB and will certainly improve hispass rushing but lets be honest he's prob not going to command the kind of attention we need, or should say Suggs and Ngata need.

BUT the biggest thing is, do we trade up in the first and go after a legit impact first round caliber wide reciever to compliment Torrey?

[Irish Raven]

The question is, who is the last well versed TE of a high caliber in this league? They are all pass catchers now, who struggle with blocks.

Alge Crumpler was a fine blocker

I wanted to sign him after Heap was let go

Vet TE on just a one year deal to help the young players.

Never happened in the end, ah well

We got Kris Wilson who I'm still surpised we let go

[leachisabeast]

After hearing you guys talk about him I'm on the Mosley train also. RayRay is likely done, god I hope they back the brinks truck up to keep him on as a coach I don't care what it takes!

But the problem is, where are we going to be picking? And not only that but their are so many holes that we need high calibr talent at because we've slacked or missed in area's.

Sure we could go Mosley, tag Reed and hope to nail his replacement in the 1st round next year, so thats a quick and most logcal bandaid for now. But we need a DE pretty badly also, a 3-4 DE that can get to the QB opposite Ngata and to releieve th prssure off Suggs. Upshaw looks to be solid at OLB and will certainly improve hispass rushing but lets be honest he's prob not going to command the kind of attention we need, or should say Suggs and Ngata need.

BUT the biggest thing is, do we trade up in the first and go after a legit impact first round caliber wide reciever to compliment Torrey?

Anquan Boldin is more than good enough now, just look at his stats. We don't need receivers right now, talk to me about that in 2014. Most of our picks and FA signings next year should be all on defense, and a few Olinemen.

[wickedsolo]

There will be some safeties available in rounds 2-4.

Eric Reid, TJ McDonald, Tony Jefferson, Baccari Rambo, Shawn Williams, Brandon Bishop...we could pick up Mosley in round 1 and still look at picking up a solid rookie safety in round 2 or 3.

[leachisabeast]

There will be some safeties available in rounds 2-4.

Eric Reid, TJ McDonald, Tony Jefferson, Baccari Rambo, Shawn Williams, Brandon Bishop...we could pick up Mosley in round 1 and still look at picking up a solid rookie safety in round 2 or 3.

Got Baccari Rambo to us in the second right now. The guy is arguably a first round pick with off field issues (nothing too serious though). I will post the second round after the game.

[wickedsolo]

Got Baccari Rambo to us in the second right now. The guy is arguably a first round pick with off field issues (nothing too serious though). I will post the second round after the game.

I like Baccari Rambo and Shawn Williams.

Georgia has some nice defensive players this year.

Shaq Wilson is a solid MLB (small though...5'11" 230lbs).

Devonte Holloman is a guy who is a SS/OLB and for 6'2" 240lbs, he can run.

[leachisabeast]

I like Baccari Rambo and Shawn Williams.

Georgia has some nice defensive players this year.

Shaq Wilson is a solid MLB (small though...5'11" 230lbs).

Devonte Holloman is a guy who is a SS/OLB and for 6'2" 240lbs, he can run.

Yeah I like Shawn Williams too, I just think Rambo is more of a play maker Shawn Williams is more of a early third round pick IMO but can make a solid starting SS in the NFL, he reminds me of Bernard Pollard.

[leachisabeast]

Excuse the delay with my second round mock draft, been busy with work, and of course looking at film of the Sunday night game.

Second round: (33-47)

33. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
The Jags will want to bring in a QB who can compete with Henne and Gabbert and see if Gabbert can actually be pushed into actually playing well and trying to win for this team. I can’t see that happening, and I think that Gabbert may be traded away or cut. Henne would likely start and Bray would sit for a season or two being groomed to eventually take over. Tyler Bray is a big QB who has a nice arm, but struggles with accuracy, he needs some time to develop, but could turn into a decent QB in the league.

32. Kansas city chiefs: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
The Chiefs can get Geno his college go to guy with their second pick. Dwayne Bowe won’t be back with the team next year, so the Chiefs will have to find a replacement. Tavon Austin is a similar type of player to Antonio Brown, and has put up a ridiculous amount of numbers for West Virginia this season.

33. Carolina Panthers: David Amerson, CB/S, NC State
The Panthers need to continue to address their defense, and have issues in the secondary. David Amerson can play both corner and safety, and is probably best suited to play free safety as he is a big tall and rangy ball hawk. He can also make a solid corner in the NFL if he gets it together, he has been beaten occasionally this year, but he has a huge ceiling and unique size at 6’3.

34. Buffalo Bills: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
The Bills desperately need a down field player as they only have one in Stevie Johnson. If they invest a first round pick in Matt Barkley, they will need to get him some weapons.

35. Cincinnati Bengals (From Oakland): Alec Ogletree, ILB, Gerogia
Rey Mauluga is arguably the worst starting ILB in the league right now and needs to be replaced, he’s also a FA, so the Bengals have a big need at LB. Alec Ogletree is a fringe first round talent with a lot of athleticism. He can drop back into coverage, as well as stop the run. He’s a big tall and rangy LB, and would be a solid pick for the Bengals here. The Bengals need to get better on defense if they ever want to challenge for the AFC North.

36. Washington Redskins: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
The Redskis have holes everywhere around their secondary, and even though it may be wise to go for a corner here, I am going for the BPA instead at a position of dire need for the Redskins. Tony Jefferson is a fringe first round talent, but could drop into the second round because of the devaluation of the position he plays. He’s been having a really good year with Oklahoma.

37. New York Jets: DJ Fluker, OT, Alabama
The Jets NEED to get back to ground and pound to be a good team again. I think they will give Mark Sanchez one more year to prove himself, especially if Rex Ryan is not fired. It’s really not been all Marks fault this year; he literally has zero talent surrounding him. When the Jets where good, they had one of the best Olines in the league who could run block like no one else, that’s the type of mentality they need to get back to. DJ Fluker has had his struggles for Bama on the left side this year, but he is still a worthy prospect at RT and is a huge physical player that can fill a desperate need for the Jets.

38. Philadelphia Eagles: TJ Mcdonald, S, USC
The Eagles need to carry on adding players to their secondary; they took an elite prospect at corner in the first round, now it’s time to take one of the better safeties in the draft. Philly’s safeties have missed more tackles than any safety tandem in the league, TJ Mcdonald could help with that.

39. Tennessee Titans: Dallas Thomas, OG/OT, Tennessee
The Titans need to get better up front, one of the key reasons why they couldn’t run the ball through the past season or two, is a lot to do with the ineptitude of their Oline. Dallas Thomas could step in at right guard straight away, and help Chris Johnson out in a big way. Dallas offers great versatility and can cover right tackle, and left tackle in a pinch.

40. Saint Louis Rams: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU
The Rams could get a guy who was Michael Brockers’ partner in crime at LSU. They made up for the best interior defensive line in CFB last year, and can be reunited in Saint Louis. The Rams could really solidify their Dline with a pick like this.

41. San Diego Chargers: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech
One of the main issues with Philip Rivers this year is that he really has nobody to throw to. He needs help from a big tall and fast receiver that Vincent Jacson was. Da’Rick Rogers is a first round pic if it wasn’t for his off field issues (ahhh… how often do we hear that?).

42. Dallas Cowboys: Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford
The Cowboys will not be able to keep Anthony Spencer who is a FA after the season. They already franchised, and didn’t appear to be anywhere close to sorting out a long term deal. Chase Thomas could step in and replace Spencer straight away. Thomas can play in both a 4-3, and a 3-4 defensive scheme, at OLB. In a pinch, he could even slide inside to ILB, but his best fit is a 3-4 OLB IMO. He has been having a really good year with Stanford, and could raise his draft stock as the season goes on.

43. Arizona Cardinals: Oday Aboushi, OT, Virginia
The Cardinals have serious issues on the Oline, and desperately need to address it. Oday Aboushi is one of those players that is a natural fit at left tackle. His footwork and ability to play there is off the charts, he is easily the most underrated OT’s in this draft. He will need to improve his run blocking, but he has potential to be a day one start at LT for the Cardinals who really have no one else for him to compete with anyway.

44. Detroit Lions: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas
The Lions may be I the same boat as the Cowboys in terms of losing one of their preimium pass rushers through FA. That’s why this pick makes sense for them, and we all know how the Lions love drafting Dlinemen. Okafor has been having a solid year with Texas, and could raise his draft stock, but needs to get better in run support.

45. Minnesota Vikings: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
The Vikings need help at DT, Kevin Williams is old and needs to be replaced eventually. Sharrif Floyd has been great for Florida this year.

46. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
Don’t be surprised if the Bucs double up on corners this year, it really is the biggest weakness out of any team in the NFL for the Bucs. Trufant is another fringe player who could push his stock up to the first round, but has a second round projection for now.

47. Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Elam, S, Florida
Another decent Florida player that has been a stud this year. Matt Elam could address a position of great need for the Bengals, who need to continue to upgrade their defense.

[leachisabeast]

Second round (48-60)

48. Miami Dolphins: Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State
The Dolphins gave away their best corner to Indi, so they should probably take a corner here to replace him. Poyer is a decent prospect, and is one of the more underrated corners in this draft.

49. Seattle Seahawks: Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina
The Seahawks have been good up front this year, but need to get a new right tackle, as Breno Giacomini is just awful. Russel Wilson is a QB who will always need good Oline play because of his size. If it wasn’t for his injury, Brennan Williams probably would have been a first round pick this year, with the way he was playing.

50. Miami Dolphins (From Indianapolis): Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
The Dolphins traded away Brandon Marshal away before the season, so will need to get more weapons for Tannehill. Patterson has been a really solid number 3 receiver for Tennessee this year, and has good size.

51. Pittsburgh Steelers: Shyane Skov, ILB/OLB, Stanford
The Steelers have a stud in Lawrence Timmons, but they still need an upgrade next to him, Larry Foote is just an average talent. Shayne Skov probably would have been a first round pick if it wasn’t for his injury last year. I think he still has time to rise his projection into the first round, he had a great game this week.

52. New York Giants: Gerald Hodges, OLB/ILB, Penn State
The Giants need help at MLB, Chase Blackburn is terrible as a starter. I think that Hodges has major potential as a 4-3 LB in the NFL, he is the typical modern day athletic LB that is a perfect fit for todays league.

53. Green Bay Packers: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
Zach Ertz could be the potential replacement for Jermichael Finley who will be due 8 million dollars next year. He has totally underwhelmed for the Packers, and there is a good chance he’ll be looking for a new team in 2013.

54. New England Patriots: Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
Despite having a great season, there is a good chance that Welker won’t be back with the Patriots next season, so they will have to get another wideout. It’s already a need even with Welker on the team. Cobi Hamilton could offer the Patriots something they don’t have, a big bodied receiver who has speed.

55. Baltimore Ravens: Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
The Ravens have some tough personnel decisions to make at the end of the season. Joe Flacco and Ed Reed’s contracts are both up, and both will cost a lot of money, and the Ravens will likely not have much cap room to work with. Ozzie has been good at working out contracts in the past to keep so many good players, but it all depends on how much Ed Reed wants. There is always the possibility of Reed retiring anyway because of his injury and age concerns, so I’d go with his replacement in who I think may be the best safety in this draft class if it wasn’t for his off the field issues.

56. Chicago Bears: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina
The Bears need help on the Oline, there can be nothing more said about that. Cooper is the best guard available at this point.

57. Houston Texans: Margus Hunt, DE/DT, SMU
Margus Hunt will be a developmental player, but with a huge ceiling. The 6’7 DE is raw but would be a perfect fit for that attacking 3-4 defense that the Texans run. Imagine him and JJ Watt at both ends batting passes down with that combined height, yikes! Antonio Smith is a great player, but he will be a FA in 2014, so you may as well draft his eventual replacement sooner or later.

58. San Francisco 49ers: Travis Frederick, OC/OG, Wisconsin
This is purely a depth singing and someone the 49ers can groom into their future starting center. The 49ers are built around their strength in the trenches on both sides of the ball, so this pick makes sense for them. Goodwin is a decent center, but he’ll be 34 next season and a FA in 2014. Travis Frederick is a huge inside lineman who could take over from Goodwin eventually. Frederick lacks ideal mobility of an NFL center, but he’s a good fit for the inside power scheme that the 9ers run up front.

59. Denver Broncos: Kevin Riddick, ILB, North Carolina
The Broncos need a more athletic LB to compete with Joe Mays. Joe Mays appears to be a decet run stopper, but is terrible in coverage. Joe is better suited to a 3-4 scheme, and Denver run a 4-3, which is better suited for Riddick. Riddick has had a down year, but he’s still got a ton of upside, and could be a solid pick in the late second round.

60. Atlanta Falcons: Larry Warford, OG, Kentucky
Peter Konz will likely take over from McClure at center, but the Falcons will need an upgrade at right guard. Larry Warford is a sleeper pick at guard.

[wickedsolo]

Regarding TE's - I'd LOVE to see the Ravens use a late round pick on Dion Simms out of Michigan State or Michael Williams out of Alabama.

Simms is 6'6" 285lbs and Williams is 6'6" 270lbs. Both are really solid blockers and both provide nice ability as a receiver. Neither are really targeted all that much in their respective offenses because they are in run-oriented offenses. Simms really reminds me a lot of guys like Marcedes Lewis and Martellus Bennett. Big guys, good blockers, good hands, good athletes.

[leachisabeast]

Regarding TE's - I'd LOVE to see the Ravens use a late round pick on Dion Simms out of Michigan State or Michael Williams out of Alabama.

Simms is 6'6" 285lbs and Williams is 6'6" 270lbs. Both are really solid blockers and both provide nice ability as a receiver. Neither are really targeted all that much in their respective offenses because they are in run-oriented offenses. Simms really reminds me a lot of guys like Marcedes Lewis and Martellus Bennett. Big guys, good blockers, good hands, good athletes.

I like Michael Williams, he's more of a blocking TE, and could offer depth at FB too.