2010 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

33)

St. Louis Rams: Navorro Bowman, OLB, Penn State

The Rams traded Will Witherspoon to the Eagles, so their current starting weakside linebacker is Paris Lenon. It doesn’t get much worse than that. Like Jared Odrick, Bowman is a first-round talent who might fall because of some off-the-field stuff (two probations).

And by the way, this is exactly why the Rams need to draft Jimmy Clausen. If they wait on a quarterback, their options here will be Tony Pike (spread shotgun system guy with no arm), Jevan Snead (the next Kyle Boller) and Colt McCoy (a poor man’s Kyle Orton).

There’s a reason that excluding Kevin Kolb and Chad Henne (who haven’t played enough to make a determination), only two Round 2 quarterbacks panned out this past decade – the quarterback position is so important, that if a guy isn’t a first-round prospect, he either has at least one very glaring flaw, or numerous things wrongs with him.

Pick change; previously Sean Weatherspoon, OLB

34)

Detroit Lions: Kyle Wilson, CB/PR, Boise State

The Lions really need to find help for a secondary that couldn’t contain Brady Quinn. Even if Detroit drafts Eric Berry, a cornerback will have to be targeted.

Detroit’s coaching staff had a good look at Kyle Wilson when coaching him at the Senior Bowl, and they came away impressed with his leadership. He would be a great fit for the Lions.

Pick change; previously Jahvid Best, RB

35)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU

Antonio Bryant will be a free agent this March. Even if the Buccaneers re-sign him, which I say has a less than 50-50 chance of happening, they’ll be looking for a second receiver for Josh Freeman.

36)

Kansas City Chiefs: Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida

Even when Kansas City’s offensive line improved toward the end of the 2009 season, the center position was still a glaring weakness. Scott Pioli will continue to upgrade the trenches.

37)

Washington Redskins: Jahvid Best, RB, California

I’d love to give the Redskins an offensive tackle here, but doing so would cause them to reach.

While fixing the offensive line is Washington’s greatest priority, finding a talented running back is something they must do as well. Jahvid Best is a first-round talent and would fit into Mike Shanahan’s zone-blocking philosophy.

Pick change; previously Trent Williams, OT

38)

Cleveland Browns: Corey Wootton, DE/DT, Northwestern

Cleveland’s starting defensive ends Kenyon Coleman and Robaire Smith are 30 and 32, respectively. An injection of talent and youth is needed at this position.

Pick change; previously Taylor Mays, SS

39)

Oakland Raiders: Taylor Mays, SS/OLB, USC

Safety is not a need for the Raiders. And I’m not high on Taylor Mays in terms of a draft prospect. But this selection makes too much sense for it not to come to fruition.

Al Davis loves athleticism and 40 times. Once Al sees Mays at the Combine, he’ll say to himself, “What a… great player… too bad… I don’t… need… a safety.”

But then, Al will discover that some NFL Draft analysts believe that Mays can play linebacker too. His thoughts: “What a… great player… he can play… safety and linebackah… he’ll be… the great player… Darnell Bing… was supposed… to be…”

Ladies and gentlemen, the Oakland Raiders!

Pick change; previously Marshall Newhouse, G

40)

Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

The Seahawks have nothing at running back. They absolutely can’t go back to Julius Jones for another full season.

Pick change; previously Selvish Capers, G

41)

Buffalo Bills: Cam Thomas, NT, North Carolina

It looks like the Bills will be transitioning to the 3-4. They’ll need a few things for that scheme, including a dominant nose tackle to help stop the run. Cam Thomas had a great Senior Bowl and has propelled himself up to Round 2 consideration.

Pick change; previously Golden Tate, WR

42)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers

The Buccaneers are really hurting for corner help across from Aqib Talib. Devin McCourty’s stock is soaring because of a great Senior Bowl (get extensive 2010 Senior Bowl coverage here.)

43)

Miami Dolphins: Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

Ted Ginn Jr. screwed me out of $1,100 in a span of two weeks, but it was good to see that the Dolphins gave up on him as a receiver every other week. Miami needs a true No. 1 wideout.

Pick change; previously Jeremy Williams, WR

44)

New England Patriots: Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU

Chad Henne effortlessly torched New England’s secondary in early December. Henne, like Drew Brees the week before, had no pressure in his face. The Patriots had absolutely no pass rush in 2009.

Pick change; previously Brandon Graham, DE/OLB

45)

Denver Broncos: Alex Carrington, DE/DT, Arkansas State

The Broncos allowed 241 rushing yards… to the Raiders! And we all just saw what Jamaal Charles did. Denver is having trouble against the run for a number of reasons, including a hole at defensive end.

Pick change; previously Corey Wootton, DE/DT

46)

New York Giants: Chad Jones, FS, LSU

The safety position is an enormous need for the Giants. Their problems at there are well-documented, and even if Kenny Phillips plays again, he might not be ready by 2011.

The Giants need to protect themselves at safety. Anyone would be an upgrade over Can’t Cover Brown and Aaron Rouse right now.

47)

New England Patriots: Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forest

Remember when Troy Brown was New England’s nickel corner? Even he would be a better option than what the Patriots have now.

Pick change; previously Perrish Cox, CB/KR

48)

Carolina Panthers: Jeremy Williams, WR, Tulane

One of Jake Delhomme’s problems was his habit of forcing the ball into Steve Smith because he didn’t have a legitimate No. 2 option. The Panthers need to make sure Matt Moore doesn’t fall into the same trap.

Pick change; previously Eric Decker, WR

49)

San Francisco 49ers: Vladimir Ducasse, G, UMass

Another offensive line upgrade for the 49ers. Vladimir Ducasse is the type of mauler Mike Singletary would love to have up front.

50)

Kansas City Chiefs: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida

Inside linebackers like Rey Maualuga and James Laurinaitis have fallen into the second round before, so don’t be surprised if Brandon Spikes takes a tumble as well.

For some reason, Todd Haley had a major problem with Derrick Johnson the entire year and started him for just three games. Even if Johnson is in the lineup next year (and who knows with Haley), the Chiefs will need an upgrade at inside linebacker.

51)

Houston Texans: Perrish Cox, CB/KR, Oklahoma State

If the Texans finally want to beat Peyton Manning, they’ll need to continue to improve their secondary. Perrish Cox, who can help in the return game, is a solid bargain down here after a solid Senior Bowl week.

Pick change; previously Kyle Wilson, CB/KR

52)

Pittsburgh Steelers: Dominique Franks, CB, Oklahoma

The Steelers have to upgrade a secondary that couldn’t stop Bruce Gradkowski in a must-win December game. Even if they take Earl Thomas in the first round, cornerback is definitely an option here.

Pick change; previously Trevard Lindley, CB

53)

New England Patriots: Andre Roberts, WR, The Citadel

Sam Aiken is not someone you want to have in your starting lineup. The Patriots will be looking for an upgrade opposite Randy Moss.

Andre Roberts was one of the top players at the Senior Bowl and has moved into late Round 2 consideration. Click the link for details.

Pick change; previously Jonathan Dwyer, RB

54)

Cincinnati Bengals: Mardy Gilyard, WR/KR, Cincinnati

Taking receivers back to back is a very realistic scenario. Outside of Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati has nothing at the position. The Bengals are reportedly very high on local product Mardy Gilyard, who had a solid Senior Bowl game.

Pick change; previously Aaron Hernandez, TE

55)

Philadelphia Eagles: Nate Allen, FS, South Florida

Sean Jones will not be back in Philly next year. He had major issues with tackling and coverage, and was a huge liability for the Eagles against the Giants.

56)

Green Bay Packers: Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama

Al Harris, who just turned 35, is coming off ACL surgery. Tramon Williams played well as a substitute, but with Harris and Charles Woodson getting, as Emmitt would say, “long in the mouth,” the Packers need to look into obtaining a young corner.

Pick change; previously Dominique Franks, CB

57)

Baltimore Ravens: Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida

Joe Flacco needs more than just one weapon upgrade. Todd Heap has four touchdowns in a two-game span toward the end of the season, but I wouldn’t rely on him going forward. Who knows when he’ll break down again?

Pick change; previously Kareem Jackson, CB

58)

Arizona Cardinals: Kyle Calloway, OT, Iowa

If you weren’t convinced that the Cardinals needed tackle help, you have to be now after watching the Saints put tons of pressure on Kurt Warner in the second round of the playoffs.

Mike Gandy, who just entered his 30s, surrendered 6.5 sacks in 2008, and gave up eight sacks and eight penalties this year before landing on IR. He’ll be a free agent after the 2009 NFL season. Backup Jeremy Bridges played relatively well in relief of Gandy at first, but was exposed as the season progressed.

59)

Dallas Cowboys: Jordan Shipley, WR/KR, Texas

This is a slight reach, but it also seems like a classic Jerry Jones pick. Jordan Shipley is a big name and a flashy player. Jones may see Shipley as an upgrade over Patrick Crayton in the slot and as a return specialist.

60)

San Diego Chargers: Anthony Dixon, RB, Mississippi State

LaDainian Tomlinson is King of the 1-Yard Touchdown, but he has lost a lot of his explosiveness and just appears worn down. There’s a good chance the Chargers will be targeting a running back early in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Anthony Dixon impressively measured in at 245 pounds at the Senior Bowl. He can catch the ball out of the backfield (18 receptions in 2009), which is something A.J. Smith looks for in a running back.

61)

New York Jets: Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson

As mentioned in the first round, the Jets need to generate more pressure on the quarterback without exposing their secondary.

It’s really amazing that Vernon Gholston has yet to register a single sack in his NFL career. You’d think he’d get one by accident or something. If no CBA is reached and 2010 is an uncapped year, Gholston will be cut without any sort of cap penalty.

62)

Minnesota Vikings: Joe McKnight, RB, USC

The running back position will be a big need this offseason for the Vikings. Chester Taylor is a free agent, so if he’s not re-signed, Minnesota will need someone to spell Adrian Peterson so he can keep his legs fresh for another deep playoff run. Joe McKnight is a talented runner and a very capable pass-catcher, so he should be able to fill Taylor’s role sufficiently.

63)

New Orleans Saints: Torell Troup, NT, Central Florida

Sedrick Ellis seems completely healthy again, but the Saints still need help at defensive tackle to stop the run.

Pick change; previously D’Anthony Smith, DT

64)

Indianapolis Colts: Daryl Washington, ILB, TCU

The Colts have improved against the run over the course of the season, but they’re still shaky against it and need to continue to bolster the middle of their defense. If Gary Brackett signs elsewhere this offseason, Daryl Washington will be able to take over in the middle of their defense.

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