| 1. Oakland Raiders |
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JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU -- The owner wants Russell; the head coach wants Quinn. Whom do you think wins?
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| 2. Detroit Lions |
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Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech -- Very simple: Because he's the best player in the draft.
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| 3. Cleveland Browns |
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Joe Thomas, T, Wisconsin -- It's either Quinn or Joe Thomas, and Browns move to beef up OL.
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| 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson -- Might still swing a deal for Johnson; otherwise, it's an understudy for Simeon Rice.
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| 5. Arizona Cardinals |
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Adrian Peterson, RB, Okahoma -- Cards follow Saints' lead from 2006 and go for best value.
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| 6. Washington Redskins |
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LaRon Landry, S, LSU -- Could look for best pass rusher but Landry is too good to pass up.
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| 7. Minnesota Vikings |
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Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame -- He drops this far only if Browns and Bucs back off ... and they will.
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| 8. Atlanta Falcons |
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Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas -- Would take Landry; otherwise, looking to replace Patrick Kerney.
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| 9. Miami Dolphins |
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Levi Brown, T, Penn State -- A perfect fit: He's a masher, and Dolphins must beef up line.
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| 10. Houston Texans |
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Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh -- Never enough CBs when you play in Peyton Manning's division.
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| 11. San Francisco 49ers |
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Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi -- Mike Nolan coached him at Senior Bowl and made his decision then.
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| 12. Buffalo Bills |
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Leon Hall, CB, Michigan -- Another chance for Marv Levy to pick up a Big Ten cornerback.
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| 13. St. Louis Rams |
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Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska -- They'd love to take a CB, but without Hall and Revis this is best option.
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| 14. Carolina Panthers |
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Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State -- Because Panthers have been looking for speed opposite Steve Smith for years. |
| 15. Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State -- Terrific pass rusher who takes the spot of Joey Porter.
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| 16. Green Bay Packers |
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Marshawn Lynch, RB, California -- Could go in any direction; OK, I admit it: This is a need pick.
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| 17. Jacksonville Jaguars |
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Reggie Nelson, S, Florida -- Because he's the best player at this position in the draft.
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| 18. Cincinnati Bengals |
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Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville -- Time for Sam Adams to retire; this is ideal replacement.
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| 19. Tennessee Titans |
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Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee -- Titans need to give Vince Young receivers; they can start here.
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| 20. New York Giants |
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Aaron Ross, CB, Texas -- Giants looking at CB or DT; They'll take Ross over Justin Harrell.
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| 21. Denver Broncos |
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Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida -- Broncos find the speed pass rusher they’re missing.
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| 22. Dallas Cowboys |
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Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU -- Need a CB, S and WR, and Bowe is best value on board.
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| 23. Kansas City Chiefs |
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Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee -- Could go for Staley at OT, too; if Harrell is here he's the pick.
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| 24. New England Patriots (from Seattle) |
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Jon Beason, LB, Miami --Not a perfect fit for all defenses, but he's right at home here.
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| 25. N.Y. Jets |
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Greg Olsen, TE, Miami -- Jets' faithful won't like TE pick, but Olsen fills gaping hole.
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| 26. Philadelphia Eagles |
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Michael Griffin, S, Texas -- Time to start finding a replacement for Brian Dawkins.
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| 27. New Orleans Saints |
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Paul Posluszny, LB Penn State -- Because the Saints couldn't stop the run during the season or playoffs.
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| 28. New England Patriots |
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Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas -- He’s the best cover corner in the draft; Pats can’t pass him up.
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| 29. Baltimore Ravens |
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Joe Staley, T, Central Michigan -- So Jonathan Ogden is back; he's winding down and OL needs help.
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| 30. San Diego Chargers |
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David Harris, LB, Michigan -- Because Randall Godfrey is unsigned and Donnie Edwards is gone.
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| 31. Chicago Bears |
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Ben Grubbs, G, Auburn -- OL has too much age; time to do something about it.
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| 32. Indianapolis Colts |
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Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State -- Has more speed than Dwayne Jarrett; time to give Peyton another WR.
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