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BILL WUNKLE’S 2018 NFL MOCK DRAFT VERSION 2.0
Greetings once again from “The Padded Cell”. The news around the NFL has been nothing short of fast and furious since the end of the combine. With so many free agents changing teams and with a number of significant trades taking place, it’s kind of hard to fathom that the draft is just over a month away. Nevertheless, it’s true. Silly season is in full bloom and the combination of information and misinformation is bound to reach an all new high come draft day.
With the developments that have transpired post combine, a second mock draft is most certainly in order; and as such, here are the rules for version 2.0 . . .
*The draft will be one round in length with the addition of subsequent Browns picks.
*Trades are allowed in this mock, so you know there will be at least one. Don’t worry, Browns fans; Cleveland will use the first overall pick. So, without any further delay . . . ON WITH THE MOCK!!!!!
Josh Rosen – QB – UCLARosen’s ability to grasp an offense quickly and operate that offense within structure and timing makes the purest passer in this year’s draft the Browns pick to be their quarterback of the future. The only way that this is not the pick is if the Browns think that the ceiling for Wyoming QB Josh Allen is worth having him sit a couple of years.
Saquon Barkley – RB – Penn StateAfter the previous administration’s debacle in handling Eli Manning, the new front office looks to surround Manning with weapons and protection in an attempt to make another Super Bowl run before the 37 year-old quarterback hangs up his cleats.
Sam Darnold – QB – USCPre-Draft trade with Colts: The consensus top quarterback – AKA Bo Callahan – arrives in the Big Apple. Hopefully for Darnold, he’ll not be the flash in the pan that Mark Sanchez was.
Josh Allen – QB – WyomingTrade with Cleveland: Broncos GM John Elway secures himself of getting a quarterback by making sure that no one else trades with Cleveland for the #4 selection. In moving up one slot in the draft, Denver gives up their second round pick this year (40th overall) plus a second round selection in 2019. That price is a bit high, you say? Well, things can really change when you move up to get what you think is a franchise quarterback.
Tremaine Edmunds – LB – Virginia TechTrade with Denver: To those of you who think the Browns should take Saquon Barkley first overall and THEN get a quarterback, I have one thing to say. GET OVER IT BECAUSE IT’S NOT HAPPENING! Edmunds is exactly the type of player Browns defensive coordinator “Come Get Some” loves to have on his side of the football. Edmunds is literally a sideline to sideline type of player with an exceptional motor and is a great tackler. The current Browns linebacker group has good starters, but no depth. This selection would generate competition amongst the group and raise its overall talent level.
Bradley Chubb – DE – North Carolina StateThe Colts move down three slots, acquire additional draft capital and still manage to get the player their defense so desperately needs.
Miknah Fitzpatrick – DB – AlabamaHis ability to play either corner or safety at a high level makes this an excellent pick for the Bucs.
Quenton Nelson – OG – Notre DameDa-Bears solidify their O-line with this pick.
Roquan Smith – LB – GeorgiaI could go a number of directions here, but Smith is the pick.
Calvin Ridley – WR – AlabamaAfter letting Michael Crabtree escape via free agency, The Raiders need to bolster the WR group.
Baker Mayfield – QB – OklahomaTrade with Miami: Arizona gives up their second round pick this year (47th overall) to move up four slots and take their franchise quarterback of the future.
Lamar Jackson – QB – LouisvillePre-draft trade with Cincinnati: The Bills trade away a dual threat quarterback in Tyrod Taylor, then get shut out of the more traditional drop back quarterbacks because none of the other teams wanted to move down to 12th overall. With Jackson the Bills get perhaps the most electrifying quarterback in this draft.
Vita Vea – DT – WashingtonD-line is a primary need for the Skins, and Vea is the best on the draft.
Derwin James – S – Florida StateSecondary help always seems to be a need for the Packers. Had there been a WR worthy of taking here, I might have gone in that direction.
Da’Ron Payne – DT – AlabamaTrade with Arizona: DT is a huge hole they need to fill. Luckily for them, they get a good one in Payne.
Leighton Vander Esch – ILB – BoiseLong agile and rangy, Vander Esch will be an excellent fit in Baltimore.
Rashaan Evans – LB – AlabamaThe Chargers front seven needs some help.
Denzel Ward – CB – Ohio StateFree agency and salary cap cuts have left the Seahawks secondary wanting. This selection should help.
Will Hernandez – OG – UTEPThe selection of this road grater will be a popular move in the eyes of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott.
Derrius Guice – RB – LSUYes, there are other needs; but Guice is the highest rated player in an area of need.
Taven Bryan – DT – FloridaPre-draft trade with Buffalo: Sure, they still need to bolster the O-line; but that can come later.
Orlando Brown – OT – OklahomaIn spite of his poor combine numbers, the Bills will go back to the tape and realize that this kid can be a LT in the NFL.
Harold Landry – DE – Boston CollegeThe Rams always like to take D-linemen early.
Isaiah Wynn – OG – GeorgiaBolstering the O-line is critical for the Carolina offense to have success.
Tim Settle – DT – Virginia TechThe Titans are settling for anything with this pick.
Rasheem Green – DE – USCAtlanta’s pass rush needed to be addressed.
Mike Gesicki – TE – Penn StateWell, they need a TE; so there you go.
Justin Reid – S – StanfordThe Steelers seem to always need secondary help.
Deon Cain – WR – ClemsonLosing targets in free agency almost makes this selection a must.
Carlton Davis – CB – AuburnYes, they need O-line help; but Davis is higher rated on the board.
Connor Williams – OT – TexasThe loss of Nate Solder to free agency made this pick a necessity.
Jordan Lasley – WR – UCLAGet Carson Wentz another target.
ADDITIONAL BROWNS PICKS . . .
33: Marcus Davenport – DE – Texas San Antonio
35: (from Houston) Mike McGlinchey – OT – Notre Dame
64: (from Philadelphia) DJ Clark – WR – LSU
114: (from Green Bay) Royce Freeman – RB – Oregon
150: (from Green Bay) Tre’Quan Smith – WR – Central Florida
175: Tony Brown – CB – Alabama
205: (from New England) Sean Welsh – OC – Iowa
That wraps it up for another mock draft. This is Bill Wunkle signing off from “The Padded Cell”. Have a good night, Everybody!
Am I going mad, or did the word THINK escape your lips? You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic landmass!
Edited original post to include Ohio State OC Billy Price at 40.
Am I going mad, or did the word THINK escape your lips? You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic landmass!
I read reports yesterday that the Bengals were talking to Nelson about playing LT. I’d love to seee the Browns do the same and make him there 2nd 1st rounder possibly
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You’ll never ever convince me that Allen is the top QB in this class unless you Nancy Kerrigan 3-4 people.
You’ll never ever convince me that Allen is the top QB in this class unless you Nancy Kerrigan 3-4 people.
You’re going to be very upset in April.
You’ll never ever convince me that Allen is the top QB in this class unless you Nancy Kerrigan 3-4 people.
You’re going to be very upset in April.
When Allen goes #1 and we pass on Barkley at 4?
Freedom!!!
Well you may not, but Jordan Palmer loves him Ice.
When Allen goes #1 and we pass on Barkley at 4?
This entire sentence is absurdist fiction lol. If, if by some chance the Browns take Allen 1, and if, if by some chance Barkley gets past the Giants at 2 and falls to us at 4 (Because the Jets are taking a QB), do you seriously entertain the notion for even one moment that the Browns would pass on him at 4?
Do you ever say anything that isn’t completely wrong or just batshit crazy?
Well you may not, but Jordan Palmer loves him Ice.
When Allen goes #1 and we pass on Barkley at 4?
This entire sentence is absurdist fiction lol. If, if by some chance the Browns take Allen 1, and if, if by some chance Barkley gets past the Giants at 2 and falls to us at 4 (Because the Jets are taking a QB), do you seriously entertain the notion for even one moment that the Browns would pass on him at 4?
Do you ever say anything that isn’t completely wrong or just batshit crazy?
Freedom!!!
Well you may not, but Jordan Palmer loves him Ice.
A mentor talking up his pupil is hardly suprising. The only thing Jordan Palmer could say that would be a story is if he would say that Allen is terrible and overrated.
You’re going to be very upset in April.
Wait, so you know the Browns are taking Barkley at 1, AND some other team (I’m not even going to say NYG, because I don’t have your sources) is going to take Josh Allen before any other QB?
How many teams are you in contact with? I’m setting the over/under at 7.
Well you may not, but Jordan Palmer loves him Ice.
Wait, the guy who is paid to make Allen look good is trying to make Allen look good? I’m SHOCKED.
If, if by some chance the Browns take Allen 1, and if, if by some chance Barkley gets past the Giants at 2 and falls to us at 4 (Because the Jets are taking a QB), do you seriously entertain the notion for even one moment that the Browns would pass on him at 4?
Absolutely 100%. Barkley will be there at 4 and we will pass on him again, assuming we don’t trade out of the pick.
Right now it’s looking like 3 QB’s are chosen in the first 3 picks which leaves us with our choice of the best non-QB player in the draft (to go along with the best QB in the draft we already picked at 1). Quite an ideal situation for us to be in.
Wait, so you know the Browns are taking Barkley at 1, AND some other team is going to take Josh Allen before any other QB?
No, not saying that at all. I’m saying that, if I were a betting man, the browns will be taking Allen at #4. Allen being the guy Ice least likes, he’s going to be upset a=on draft day lol.
A mentor talking up his pupil is hardly suprising.
True but doesn’t he look a little like Jeff Gilooly? Just a little?
Absolutely 100%. Barkley will be there at 4 and we will pass on him again, assuming we don’t trade out of the pick.
You smoke crack rocks that Soup gave you.
Wait, so you know the Browns are taking Barkley at 1, AND some other team is going to take Josh Allen before any other QB?
No, not saying that at all. I’m saying that, if I were a betting man, the browns will be taking Allen at #4. Allen being the guy Ice least likes, he’s going to be upset a=on draft day lol.
A mentor talking up his pupil is hardly suprising.
True but doesn’t he look a little like Jeff Gilooly? Just a little?
Absolutely 100%. Barkley will be there at 4 and we will pass on him again, assuming we don’t trade out of the pick.
You smoke crack rocks that Soup gave you.
How dare you relate me to drugs in that manner. I don’t give crack away to anyone — unless they hand me a shit ton of money first!
Freedom!!!
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