Today’s featured mock draft is from J. Michael Moore from the FalconsLIFE site. Sure, homer type musings are at play, but it gives me something to write about on this foggy Saturday morning.
Moore’s take on a mock draft does not really contain any surprises; i.e. fairly predictable, and no complete head scratchers, but we are still in the realm of guess work. With the 24th pick, he has the Falcons taking Alphonso Smith (CB, Wake Forest):
“He’s a smart, athletic and aggressive cornerback that leaves Wake Forest as the ACC’s all-time interception leader. Of course, cornerback is just one position of need in Atlanta and the No. 24 pick allows the Birds to take the best defensive player on the board, whoever that may be.”
I am of the mindset that the Falcons are in desperate need of some up front defensive linemen. A big piece of meat that can put pressure on opposing QBs will instantly make Atlanta’s suspect secondary look creditable. The only problem is that all the first round caliber d-linemen may be gone by the time the Falcons pick. No need to make a reach pick (i.e. Sam Baker) when there should be decent 2nd and 3rd talent that can contribute to the cause.
Oh gawd, no Mark Sanchez for the 49ers. Which USC QB has done well?
For that matter, their WRs are studs in college and busts in the NFL.
49ers also need help on the DL, as well as the secondary.
Interesting that Deangelo Hall gets a big contract from the Redskins.