I've always thought that Suh was just a tad bit better than McCoy, but I've heard of reports that say most NFL scouts and executives have McCoy slightly higher on their draft board due to his pass-rush ability and the fact that he has more upside than Suh. The Lions just traded for Corey Williams, perhaps hinting that they want Russel Okung though, and drafting a DT would mean a ton of money invested in the interior of their D-Line. Plus, Jeff Backus could move to guard, allowing Okung to be the one to go up against Jared Allen, Clay Matthews, and the newly signed Julius Peppers. But, the Lions go with the BPA philosophy, no matter what needs they have and Suh would definitely fit that philosophy. Plus, the Lions seem to be really high on LT Jeff Backus. Finally, the trio of Bradford-Suh-McCoy has been called one of the best trios of "sure-fire" (I say that lossely because in the NFL, there is no sure-fire prospect) prospects to come out in over a decade. With that in mind, how can the Lions afford to not take one of the 3? I believe Suh's overall value will win out on draft day.

The Bucs, would have loved to see Ndamukong Suh be available, but if he's not, McCoy is a great 2nd option. The only way the Bucs don't get a DT here is if the Rams and Lions both select Suh and McCoy. As long as one of them is available, they will be the pick.

In light of the Redskins acquiring Donovan McNabb, Jimmy Clausen is no longer an option. Russell Okung seems destined to be a Redskin now.

The Chiefs really want Russell Okung, but the Okung probably won't make it out of the top 4. Recently Thomas Dimitroff said that while he was talking to Pioli, he said "[Eric Berry] is your guy", and Pioli said " you know how i fell about taking safeties that high"  Bryan Bulaga's stock has been on the rise and the Chiefs seem to really want an OT, even if that means taking a lower valued prospect. But watch out for NT Dan Williams. a huge position of need and its the exact kind of pick that Pioli loves to make.

Wow. This Seahawks pick has changed from Jimmy Clausen to McCoy or Suh to Bryan Bulaga and now to Eric Berry.  I think this pick will end up being either Eric Berry or Trent Williams in the end. The Seahawks have a huge need at tackle, but Trent Williams is barely top 10 value. Eric Berry is the 3rd best defensive player in the draft behind only Suh and McCoy and any other year he may be the best overall. The Seahawks have a huge need at safety, especially after releasing Deion Grant. Eric Berry is a stud playmaker and very good against the run. He's versatile and can even cover the slot WR. Berry has to be the pick.

Trent Williams' stock has been quickly rising after a great combine. This may be a tad high for me, but the Bills GM has made it clear that OT is a priority. Dan Williams also makes sense here.

Jason Pierre-Paul and Derrick Morgan seem like simple choices here, but it may to be to early for the Jaguars to admit their mistakes in Derrick Harvey and Quinten Groves. Aaron Kampman's signing doesn't rule out a DE here, especially with Kampman's age. in 08, the Jags took a DE with their 1st and 2nd round picks. in 09 they took an OT with both their 1st and 2nd round picks. The Jaguars won't have a problem taking a pick with great value even if they already addressed the need in free agency.

Dez Bryant might come into play here if Brandon Marshall is traded but, in the end, I think it will come down to Dan Williams and Rolando McClain. The reason the Broncos defense fell apart was because they didn't have a stud NT. Dan Williams dominated the senior bowl, and can be that beast-like presence in the interior of their defensive line. One draft rule I've always feelt has been ignored is that you always draft players that you can't get in free agency. There may not be a ton of linebackers in free agency but there are a decent bit. But nose tackles? next to none. Just look, Aubrayo Franklin, Ryan Pickett, and Vince Wilfork. All franchised. and Casey Hampton was just re-signed to a pretty rich deal, given his age. The key to a 3-4 defense is its nose tackle, not one of its inside linebackers. Unfortunately, Dan Williams isn't available in this mock draft, and the Broncos recently released Andra Davis, so given this situation, I think the Broncos would draft Rolando McClain. If the Broncos don't take him, the Giants might, and the Steelers definitely will.

Dez Bryant has had visits with GM Jeff Ireland, Tony Sparano, and Bill Parcells. now, does that mean the Dolphins are seriously considering him? maybe. But i can't see Parcells actually pulling the trigger on Bryant. JPP makes too much sense given Parcells' draft history and JPP has DeMarcus Ware potential. key word being potential. The Dolphins need a pass-rusher to replace Joey Porter.

Who would have thought that the Seahawks would have 2 chances to draft the top 2 safeties in the draft with Eric Berry at 6 and Earl Thomas at 14. Earl Thomas is solid value at a huge position of need and would add a ballhawk to the Seahawks secondary. But still, I can't see the Seahawks passing on the top offensive playmaker in the draft. Dez Bryant is easily top 10 talent, but his off-the-field issues may push him out of the top 10. I can't see the Seahawks passing on Dez Bryant considering how the Seahawks made a serious push to get Brandon Marshall

Rumor has it that the Giants love McClain and C.J. Spiller, but I can't see the Giants using a top 20 pick on a RB when they have Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw on their roster. McClain may not want to play in a 4-3, and he may really be a better fit in the 3-4, but if the Giants like him a lot then they'll take him anyway to fill the vacancy left by Antonio Pierce. Sean Weatherspoon makes sense too.

The Titans have 3 prospects which I think if any were to be avialable they would take them. Unfortunately, Derrick Morgan, JPP, and Joe Haden aren't available. Kyle Wilson's stock has been on the rise, and some scouts even have him above Joe Haden. Kyle Wilson is a ballhawk, with a solid 40 time (low 4.4s).  If the Titans don't take him, I'd bet the Steelers at 18 would, and the Eagles at 24 definitely would. Besides, the Titans have nobody across from Cortland Finnegan. Ryan Mouton, Nick Harper, Jason McCourty, and Rod Hood are all more nicklebacks than starters. If there is one thing with the Titans, they love to surprise when it comes to draft day. Chris Johnson at 24 when most considered him a 2nd rounder, and Kenny Britt last year when they hadn't taken a receiver since Kevin Dyson in 1999. DT really doesn't make much sense here because the Titans have drafted a DT in the 2nd round for the last 2 years, and both of them are solid players. Plus they have Tony Brown and Kevin Vickerson.

 Mike Singletary is said to really like Taylor Mays, and if a coach really wants a player, there's a good chance that they are willing to reach to take them (Brad Childress and Percy Harvin.....even though Childress ended up looking like a genius). If Taylor Mays works out, he could be a big playmaker for the 49ers secondary. C.J Spiller could go here as well depending on how highly they have him rated on their board and how much they truley like Taylor Mays and Anthony Davis. Spiller is seen as the best player available, and probably won't last this long on the actual draft day. The 49ers would have a tough time passing him up.

The Falcons really needed a CB, but they just broke the bank to get Dunta Robinson. Their next biggest needs are at OLB and DE. I think they would draft either Brandon Graham or Sean Weatherspoon in this scenario. Weatherspoon is the better player, but Graham offers more positional value. Brandon Graham absolutely blew up the Senior Bowl. John Abraham may be wearing down, and they don’t really have much on the other side. Thomas Dimitroff loves drafting by position value, and DE is right after QB and OT. The comparisons to LaMarr Woodley are unmistakable. On the other hand, Weatherspoon is a great locker room character and can be the face of their defense. Weatherspoon had an outstanding combine and Pro day and the Falcons drafted Peria Jerry last year, which probably makes it slightly less likely the Falcons take a DE. For now, I'm gonna go with Weatherspoon.

Personally, I wouldn't touch Ryan Matthews till the  bottom of the 2nd round but the Texans have made it clear that they want a bigger type back to pound the rock. If Kyle Wilson and Earl Thomas are both of the board, I think they'll address need over value.

The Ravens just got Anquan Boldin, which was a great pick-up but they could still use more pass-catchers. Todd Heap is not the player he once was, and Jermaine Gresham is great value at this point.

Signing Joey Porter allows the Cardinals to address their offensive line, and Anthony Davis only falls here due to character and work ethic concerns. I also think Tim Tebow is a darkhorse pick here, especially for a team that is trying to put more emphasis on a power running game.

Personally, I think Iupati could be the most overrated prospect in the 1st round, but it makes sense. He's a big mauling run-blocker which is exactly the type of lineman the Cowboys love. The Dallas Morning News even reported that the entire Cowboy's front office perked up when Mike Iupati's name was announced at the senior bowl weigh-ins.

If Ryan Matthews makes it past the Texans I think he'll be the pick. If not, I think the Chargers will wait for Toby Gerhart in the 3rd. There is a premium for nose tackles in the NFL and Mt. Cody has shown work ethic by "trimming" down to 330 Lbs. Cody can be the replacement for Jamal Williams.

Tough call between Pouncey and Brian Price... Pouncey could go as high as 18 to the Steelers while Price was reportedly sluggish at his pro day. Both would be fine selections, but I'm going to go with Pouncey for a team thats looking to regain its dominance in the running game.

Although offense is always the perenial strong-suit of the Colts, Polian still drafts on offense the majority of the time. However, one thing that he always ignores is the Colts perenial need at DT. Price is solid value at the Colt's biggest position of need. Roger Saffold makes sense too, although its a bit of a reach.