So last year I wasn't thrilled to have the #12 pick in the draft, I thought no way Clady would fall that far and there was no one else that I though was worth picking there. I figured we'd trade down and pick a lesser LT (Williams and reunite the Vandy teammates, how ironic that they're going to be playing together).

However, in watching the mock drafts take place and the different players landing in different positions in just about every single draft, I've come to the conclusion that we're sitting in the catbird seat.

Someone who we don't expect will fall out of the Top 10 and into our laps. It's easy to envision a scenario that has Mark Sanchez available. I think he'd be okay to draft, but more importantly, we could easily make a deal with say, the Jets, to drop back a few spots and pick up a 2nd next year or another 3rd this year.

McDaniels/Xanders have done a great job in filling a lot of holes in our team already which leaves us in good shape for the draft. Think about this, we could have any number of good players like Malcolm Jenkins (CB), Tyson Jackson (DE), or BJ Raji (DT) (assuming no positive reefer test). Any one of those guys could make an impact on our defense.

We have an outside shot at Michael Crabtree (WR) somehow falling that far, how amazing would our passing attack be with the shotgun spread formations lining up Crabtree, Marhall, Royal, Stokely and Sheffler? Talk about a nightmare match up for defenses!

Additionally, the #12 pick isn't a franchise breaker dollar wise either.

I do think we have a lot of options now at the #18 spot as well. Someone like Clay Matthews (LB) who will be able to stay on the field all 3 downs, and is a smart, tough player that fits the "team-first" mold. He also probably has hands good enough to be a TE, so if we take him, expect to see him play some offense in goal situations ala Vrable.

I can't wait for the draft, if you have NFLN, don't bother with E!spn's coverage (though I hope Shefter is back this year).