2017 Mock Draft: With the 1st Pick, The Cleveland Browns Select....

1. Cleveland Browns - Myles Garrett


-This pick has been rumored to be a toss up, as internal members of the front office also like Mitch Trubisky. In my eyes, it's all chatter, maybe to generate trade buzz for someone to offer them a monster package to grab a QB. But Garrett is on a similar Von Miller like level, a difference maker who will make a big impact. As they transition to a 43 defense, they need a additional defensive end to fill out the d line, and Garrett will fit the bill.


2. San Francisco 49ers - Solomon Thomas  (Possible trade scenario)


- Though the 49ers have more hole then swiss cheese on their defense, but it all starts in the trenches to generate pressure and take pressure off the secondary. With the draft being deep, they also can address a running back or secondary help in rounds 2 and 3. Thomas has climbed the boards in the last couple months, and it's because a strong combine and pro day. He will be paired with Armstead and Buckner, other 1st round selections in previous years. I will say this is a spot to watch a trade up for, as Carolina could move up for Thomas or Fournette. I won't close the books on a trade up here.


3. Chicago Bears - Jamaal Adams


- The Bears have done a good job last year bringing in a handful of help on both sides of the ball, and will continue to this year. Adams is a physical safety that will help bring the boom to the defensive backfield for the Bears, in a division filled with fast offenses that rely on the passing game. He also brings in good run support as well, can't miss pick here for the Bears.


4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Fournette


- The Jags are always a tough team to gauge in draft situations, but with the struggle of Blake Bortles, getting a elite running back would go a long way to help him develop. They have drafted a couple in the past, but Yeldon and Robinson arent durable to run inside the tackles. Enter Fournette, one of the best running back prospects in the last 10 years. He has his weight down to 224, and is a physical machine with good speed for his size. The Jags would be crazy to pass him up.

5. Tennessee Titans: Corey Davis


- The Titans have done a good job building a young and strong offensive line, and then grabbed Murray and drafted henry at running back. They lack the receivers that can make a big impact, and Corey Davis is the compete package with both size and speed. He has overtaken Mike Williams, because he possesses more speed. You can't go wrong either way, and O.J. Howard is also in play if they dont go receiver here.

6. Cleveland Browns: Mitch Trubisky     (Jets Receive 12th and 33rd pick) 


- Cleveland decides to bite the bullet, and make a big trade to go get their Qb they also wanted at the #1 pick. Even though he is a 1 year starter, he has shown enough to warrant the pick, with a strong arm and good pocket presence.

7. Los Angeles Chargers: Malik Hooker


- The Chargers are in need to replace the former Eric Weddle who was their centerfielder, and Hooker can cover a lot of field. He will miss 2-4 months of time, but he has great cover range, and good ball skills in college. The safeties aren't a strong suit right now for the Chargers, and Hooker instantly upgrades them, and is paired with Joey Bosa former Buckeye teammate.

8. Carolina Panthers: Christian McCaffrey


- The Panthers have a aging Jonathan Stewart who is now 30, and they need some youth to help Cam Newton in that backfield. McCaffrey has shot up the boards of late, and displays good running ability and one of the best pass catching backs to come into the league this draft. He can play in the backfield, out in the slot and out wide. His flexibility will help the Panthers open up the offense with Benjamin and Olsen getting some help.

9. Cincinati Bengals: Derek Barnett


- Barnett had the most sacks in college football last season, and made more plays then Myles Garrett (not a lie). The Bengals have a aging defensive line, and have lacked getting pressure on the quarterback of recent. Barnett will upgrade and start day 1. The Bengals also are in play for addressing CB.

10. Buffalo Bills: Mike Williams


- The Bills say they are set at receiver ("we have our #2 receiver on the roster), but losing 3 guys and bringing in backups wont address the need. Enter Mike Williams, a tall physical athlete that made a lot of big catches in the championship game and during his whole career. He will battle for the ball, and thats something the Bills lack. He is another Clemson Tiger receiver to pair with Sammy Watkins, though the Bills haven't picked up his 5th year option yet.


11. New Orleans Saints: Taco Charlton


- Though the need at corner is very high, the ability to get a guy like Taco here isn't something the Saints will pass up. With many needs on defense, getting a physical freak of Charlton at 6'5" 277 who can win with strength or display good speed to win against offensive lineman.

12. New York Jets:  Jabrill Peppers


- The Jets traded down because they have a plethora of needs on both sides of the ball, and still get to address a big need with Peppers. Jabrill showed a ton of capabilities in the combine, as he worked on offense as well as defense. Peppers showed he has great ball skills in drills, and has speed to even play a slot corner role besides safety. He is a hybrid player, who will help the Jets big time.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Gareon Conley


- Well they won't see either big receiver fall to them, so they address another top need at cornerback, and Conley has been shooting up the boards after his combine. He has good speed and ball skills, and will pair with Peterson to create the best corner combine in the NFC West.

14. Philadelphia Eagles: Marlon Humphrey


- The Eagles have restructured parts of the defense this offseason, and already upgraded the receiver position. The need a cornerback, as they lack good play and Humphrey is a guy who is a solid option in the middle of the 1st. Both starters last year are gone, and Patrick Robinson was signed for just 1 year. Humphrey ran a good 4.41 speed, and sits at age 20 so he has lots of years and time to develop his game even more.

15. Indianapolis Colts: Takkarist McKinley 


- The Colts added a slew of different linebackers this offseason, so a outside edge presence is something they need to replace as Robert Mathis retired this year. Tak can win in both a speed rusher and with a combination of other moves.

16. Baltimore Ravens: Cam Robinson

- The Ravens lost Ricky Wagner at tackle this offseason, and don't have much on the depth charts to fill the void. Cam is believed by some to play inside at guard, while others still think he can play tackle. The Ravens will work him in at right tackle and let him develop and protect Flacco.

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Another Long Layover From Posting: Patriots Win #5!!!!

Wow, what can I say I kinda forgot I had a blog website still going. I have to start getting back into writing to some extent, and what better way like last time to base it off a SUPERBOWL WIN BY MY PATRIOTS!!!! #5 in the best fashion, coming back from down 25 points in the 2nd half to force OT and have Tom terrific lead a drive to end it before Atlanta had a chance.


If your not on Tom Brady as the GOAT train, you clearly must have some kind of pure hatred against the guy which I wont understand. Let me guess; deflategate??? The biggest crock for a investigation the NFL has ever had... Let's make it clear, the courts didn't over turn it in his favor because Goodell has absolute power to do what he wants, something the players union gave him during CBA talks. So regardless of the lack of proof it wouldn't matter. Did his phone get smashed, yes. Did he had over needed evidence and ask what they needed, yes. Fact is it had no bearing in that game, and the league has no physical proof other then "more likely then not". Try convicting someone on a speeding ticket or another basic violation and good luck have a ruling in your favor. The league would never say "we were wrong" and more evidence of that is the PSI report for the 2015 season that they said would be made public with findings, and never released them. If you have some kind of backing, you put it out there to support your ruling. This just in, the weather is a factor in pressure, just like car tires decrease in air when its cold. NFL this is scientific, breaking news.


Back to the game, what a crazy win that turned out to be, and at no point did i throw in the towel because i believe in #12 and BB. I distinctly was asked by my friend "how are you coming back down this much. It's over man" My response: "one play at A time, one play". And of course that is exactly what happened, with a defining moment coming on a Dont'a Hightower strip sack which gave the Pats the ball in Atlanta territory. That single play was the 2nd biggest play in Hightowers career, as his 1st was a tackle on M. Lynch back 2 years prior while being blocked to stop him at the 1 yard line. That next play led to the Butler interception, but that tackle gave life to the opportunity to seize by Butler.


Tom terrific was near perfect in the 4th quarter, as he led 3 scoring drives and 2 successful 2 point conversions to get the Patriots to tie the game with less then 2 minutes to go. He received big contributions from rookie receiver Malcolm Mitchell making many big catches. Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola also had several big plays as well. But nobody was more important then 3rd string running back James White. White played a Shane Vereen like style from 2 years ago, making many big plays in the passing game. He obtained 14 receptions for 110 yards with a scoring touchdown, and had 6 carries for 29 yards and 2 scores. He scored the overtime TD on a toss play right, that sealed the 5th SB victory for the patriots.


A under the radar performance during the game came from 2nd year player Trey Flowers, a under the radar defensive end who came on strong in the back half of the season.  He made several big plays, and recorded 2.5 sacks in the superbowl, one which hurt Atlanta field position wise while moving into Patriot territory. Bennett also had a somewhat quite yet strong performance that is overlooked because he also was used well to block. His 5 catches for 62 yards was one of his better performances, and also drew the interference in the endzone in OT to set up the Pats to win the game.



I slowly but surely kept myself calm but also continued to get amped more and more once that strip sack occurred and the Pats scored. I made a promise at the end of the game, after the Pats tied it that if the patriots won i was going snow diving. And as soon as White scored, I ran to the porch door, but ran back knowing that play would be reviewed. As soon as it was confirmed (and others at my superbowl party were swearing in anger) I kept my word. I dove off the porch landing, and made a snow angel in joy! I screamed "World Champs, Woooh'!!!! It wass truly a emotional period, in which i did tear up afterr the celebration and trophy was given. It's crazy to see what I have in the last 17 years, 5 superbowl wins. Hearing Brady isn't good anymore, they only cheat and win the rings. Well here are 2 more Rings. Roger That! Deflate these Balls!!