Danks and Matty's Mock Draft Episode III

Chris starts it off with the Pats at 23. Remember, Danks does the odd, I do the even. It must be because of my OCD...

23. Patriots select Clay Matthews Jr, OLB, USC
A natural at the position, he would fill in right away for the departed Mike Vrabel (Editors note: plus there is the Clay Matthews-Hoodie connection)

24. Falcons select Brian Cushing, LB USC
The release of Keith Brooking gives the Falcons and excuse to draft the long haired LB from USC. Yes, Mike Peterson was signed, but they need some youth that side of the ball, too.

25. Dolphins select Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake
Miami needs more corner help, especially with the tremendous WR depth in the AFC East. Smith should bring some help to the secondary.

26. Ravens select James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio St
In hind sight coming out into the draft last season might have been a good idea for Laurainitis. The Ravens however need a LB to fill the big shoes of the departed Bart Scott, and with all that talents around Laurinaitis should be able to contribute right away. At the very least his dad could show up to football games with purple spiked pads and the Ravens logo on them, that could be marketing gold...

27. Colts select Evander Hood, DT, Mizzou
A rising prospect on the D-Line, should give added value to a Colts team looking to get tougher against the run. (Editors note:Especially in a division that runs the ball so well)

28. Eagles select William Beatty, OT, UConn
The Eagles have a lot of holes to fill (DB, WR, OL), but protecting Donovan McNabb should probably be a priority. Maybe they can use some money to re-sign Brian Dawkins? Oh wait, never mind...

29. Giants select Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
New York could use a wideout, but a good pass catching TE could also work wonders. Pettigrew is the best of the class

30. Titans select Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose ST
Gilbert's stock is rising at just the right time, and the Titans love to draft defense in the first round.

31. Cardinals select Chris Wells, RB, Ohio St
They need more depth at the RB position. Wells could fall into their laps. (Editors Note:JJ Arrington is gone, Edgerrin James will be gone (as soon as the Cardinals want to get done putting the screws to him) and Tim Hightower cannot do it himself. Another Ohio St player who should have come out last year)

32. Steelers select Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
What is with players with the last name of Johnson going to GA Tech? Anyways, many think Johnson is lazy, but he is a very good athlete who creates havoc on game day. Another solid defensive pick for the Steelers, who always seem to find the right players late in the draft.

Danks and Matty's Mock Draft-Part 2

It is the second day of Danks and Matty's 2009 NFL Mock draft, pick 11-22. You can read it at the sister site, which we would like to see become your one stop shop for NFL Draft news. Scott Wright from NFL Draft Countdown joins Matty tomorrow in the podcast, which will be given a special title tomorrow.

Chris and Matty's Mock Draft-Part 2

"Are you mocking us?" Well no, but it is part two of Chris Sedenka and Matty Boutwell's 2009 NFL Mock Draft. Today- Picks 11 through 22. Tomorrow? The rest.

Again Chris has the odd picks, I have the even..

11. Bills select Everett Brown DE/OLB FSU
The Bills aren't getting any younger on defense and could use a hybrid to get to the QB. Brown is a tremendous athlete that could fit in the Buffalo system.

12. Broncos select Tyson Jackson, DE LSU
A defense with more holes than a drunk chick leaving a piercing convention gets someone to be a bookend pass rush with Elvis Dumervil. Great fit for the 3-4.

13. Redskins select Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
A safer bet than Andre Smith at this point. Great footwork and tremedous size....does lack focus at times

14. Saints select Brian Cushing, LB, Ohio St
When do the Saints NOT need defense? Exactly. No sense in draft a running back this high, better value on ones in lower rounds.

15. Texans select Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Many think RB or possibly LB, but with Cushing off the board, the Texans will grab another playmaker to compliment Andre Johnson

16. Chargers select Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
Chargers D needs bodies, especially talented ones like Ayers.

17. Jets select...Darius Hayward-Bey, WR, Maryland
Electric speed, great size, and a nice addition after the departure of Lavarneus Coles

18. Bears select Vontae Davis, CB Illinois
The Bears could use a defensive back, and Davis went to school locally. That is something the franchise will always look at, especially when they are being tight on the free agent market due to the economy.

19. Tampa Bay selects Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
The Bucs have been looking for the next Warren Sapp, this may be their guy. Look for Tampa to possibly throw this pick away by drafting QB Josh Freeman

20. Detroit selects Josh Freeman, QB, Detroit
Josh Freeman learning under Daunte Culpepper? A franchise this dysfunctional would think this is a good idea, so they will pull the trigger.

21. Eagles select Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
Philly needs more help in the backfield and Moreno doesn't have the injury history that Chris Wells has.

22. Vikings select Hakeem Nicks, WR North Carolina
Bernard Berrian is a solid number 2, Nicks could be a fantastic number one. The Purple People eaters give Sage Rosenfels more targets.