Mock of Boredom

Well now that the Superbowl is done the next football event is none other than the 2010 NFL Draft. Optimism rides high for every fan for these next few months as they dream of a killer draft that resembles the 1974 Steelers draft where they landed four future hall of famers. Now I'm not that greedy but still now is the time where everyone has high hopes for the future of their team by hitting the motherload in the draft and thats why i do stupid/silly mock drafts. Anywho, this is just a draft I quickly threw together out of boredom. I know much of this is useless because we have no idea who we are going to sign in free agency but like I said I was bored and it's fun to mock and I need something to look forward to after that season end. So by all means mock away.

Trades: Broncos 10th overall pick traded to Cincinnati for 1st round, 21st overall and 2nd round, 53rd overall. 

Peyton Hillis traded to the Washington Redskins for 5th round, 131st overall.

Tony Sheffler traded to the Arizona Cardinals for 3rd round, 89th overall. 

Draft: 

First round 21st overall (via Cinci) The Denver Broncos select: OG Mike Iupati, Idaho

Is it just me or is Iupati being a little overhyped? Don't get me wrong he is the best guard ini the draft and has a good shot at being very good but I think that him being drafted in the top 20 is a reach. A good week at Senior Bowl will do that. But at 21st in the draft we get good value and plug up a big hole in the O-Line. 

Second round 45th overall the Denver Broncos select: OC Maurkice Pouncey, Florida

The Broncos in the first two picks get the future of their O-Line. The best center in this draft, Maurkice has very few weaknesses to his game from what I have read and could start right away for the Broncos. With him and Iupati our running game should be re energized. 

Second round 53rd overall (via Cinci) The Denver Broncos select: WR Mardy Gilyard, Cincinatti

Even if Marshall does come back the Broncos could still use some help in the receiving game. just because Jabar Gaffney had a good final game doesn't mean he is an above average number two receiver. Gilyard can be that guy on the other side of the field with very explosive speed and maybe get pressure off of Marshall. Let Royal become the slot reciever and you have a very menacing wide reciever core of Marshall, Gilyard and Royal with solid veterans like Gaffeny and Stokley helping out. Not to shabby. 

Third round 80th overall, The Denver Broncos select: NT Cam Thomas, North Carolina

With the Broncos missing out on Williams and Mount Cody the Broncos take the next best nose tackle. Cam Thomas had a very good senior bowl week from practice to game where he showed off his hard working motor and his ability to clog the middle for teammates rushing. Scouts say he is very good at recognizing plays and shows good athleticism. However he does need to work on his pass rushing skills. Great value if he did get to us here. 

Third round 89th overall (via AZ) The Denver Broncos select: DE Arthur Jones, Syracuse

Very talented player but has had some injury problems and missed the last four games of this season. Still a very talented and high ceiling player who could turn into a regular starter.

Fourth round 111th overall The Denver Broncos select: RB LaGarrette Blount, Oregon

Blount has very nice quickness and has the ability to break off a long run which wasn't Morenos strongest area. Adding him gives the Broncos a powerful three headed running attack of Moreno, Buckhalter, Blount. Sounds good to me.

Fifth round 131st overall (via WAS) The Denver Broncos select: TE Andrew Quarless, Penn State

One of my favorite sleepers in the draft. he has the athletic skill set of the top tight ends in this draft and is only down this far because of his criminal past. He got in trouble for two DUIs and marijuana found in his shared apartment with a friend. Now you can't turn a blind eye to that but his athletic talent make him worth taking the risk on. He's got great hands, runs a 4.59 40, big target and can be a downfield threat. 

Sixth round 173rd overall The Denver Broncos select: CB Crezdon Butler, Clemson

Butler is another guy with big upside. He has lots of strengths and few weaknesses to his game. He is a very physical corner who jams WR's at the line will. A good tackler, athletic, solid hands and ball skills and has good closing speed. He does need to add muscle and work on his backpedal but he seems like a good value pick in the 6th round.

Seventh round 204th overall The Denver Broncos select: ILB Matt Mayberry, Indiana

There is a lot to like about Mayberry, he's got lots of heart, hard work, leadership skills and passion. He ran a 4,49 - 40, had 108 tackles and is solid zone coverage ILB. He is a bit small at 237 pounds but that can be easily fixed. 

Well thats my boredom mock. I know there are some stretches in there but don't take it to serious. It's just a mock draft for fun to keep me optimistic. Who knows maybe there are four hall of famers in there.