It’s that time of the year, where I put pen to paper so to
speak and see how the first three rounds just might play out this spring for
NFL teams. I do three rounds for my pre
free agency mock as to do a seven round prior to the compensatory picks being
announced is crazy if you ask me. I do
take pending free agents into consideration and make some assumptions on who
will be resigned and who may walk.
Round 1: Marcus Mariota--QB—Oregon
If he had classic drop back experience no way does he last
until the sixth pick but he has some learning to do to be able to handle a full
NFL playbook. His present strengths work
perfectly with the Jets and the style of QB, new offensive coordinator, Chan
Gailey, prefers to run his offense.
Remember Gailey did wonders with Kordell Stewart and Mariota has more
skills to offer now then Stewart ever did in his career. Mariota becomes the next great hope for the
franchise but Mariota has the maturity, intangibles and skills to finally
cement himself finally as the future of the team.
Round 2: Phillip
Dorsett---WR—Miami (Fla)
With the potential of a headache at any moment with Percy
Harvin, the Jets will be fortunate to replace him with a player with similar
skills without the baggage. Dorsett has
the ability to blow the top off a defense and should help Mariota’s transition
into full time starter that much easier.
Dorsett is the exciting speed merchant to team well with Eric Decker and
become a solid contributor day one of camp.
Round 3: Xavier
Cooper--DT--Washington State
Can play both end and tackle and new HC Todd Bowles realizes
that you can never have enough linemen and corners in his system. Cooper already has degree and is a mature
player who will grow into a leader on the team and especially the defense. With Antonio Cromartie likely signing with
New York, the new leadership takes the best available player at a need in
Cooper. Recently cut Darnell Docket might be a mentor
to Xavier Cooper.
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