Bullz-Eye.com has posted its first look at April’s NFL Draft with a mock of the first round. You can post questions and opinions leading up to the draft right here at The Scores Report, and don’t forget to check out BE’s NFL Draft Resource Center. There you’ll find links to more mock drafts, prospect profiles and web guides to news and rumors.
Below is a taste of BE’s first mock draft. To view the entire first round, click here.
1. Oakland Raiders: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
This is the sexy pick that Al Davis loves. Russell is a physical marvel, standing 6-6 and 260 pounds. The issue with Russell is his limited experience. He probably won’t start right away because his learning curve will be extremely high and his decision-making is still raw. Plus, Oakland’s line is abysmal, so putting a rookie behind center without seasoning is a death wish. Don’t be shocked if the Raiders look at Georgia Tech wideout Calvin Johnson, depending on what they do with Randy Moss and Jerry Porter in the offseason.
2. Detroit Lions: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
Many think the Lions will go with Brady Quinn, but there are several reasons why they won’t. Detroit has many holes and, believe it or not, quarterback isn’t one of them right now. Secondly, offensive “guru” Mike Martz is an egomaniac who loves to take nobodies and fit them into his system. Plus, rumor has it that Martz is quite fond of current starter Jon Kitna. Lastly, Matt Millen seems so humbled by the Joey Harrington gaff that he’s opting to listen more to his coaching staff. Thomas fills an immediate need on the Lions’ line and can start right away.
3/4. Cleveland Browns: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
With Brady Quinn still on the board, the Browns may take a look at their quarterback situation. However, head coach Romeo Crennel’s job is on the line and he needs to win now. Peterson is the big back Cleveland covets and he could make an immediate impact. Hopefully new O-coordinator Rob Chudzinski will know how to use Peterson in ways Maurice Carthon could never imagine.
