We might land Berry
In NFL.com's analyst's, Bucky Brooks, most recent mock draft, a lot of OTs are moving up. Pushing Eric Berry closer to us. This is how his first 10 picks are:
"The NFL Draft is reminiscent of a board game. An unforeseen move can lead to a domino effect for the rest of the first round. In sizing up the most recent transactions across the league, it appears that the 2010 NFL Draft could already be taking dramatic turns at a couple of points within the top 10.
The Detroit Lions, who have widely been expected to take one of the top defensive tackles (Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy) to shore up their porous defense, have started to entertain the thought of taking offensive tackle Russell Okung with the second overall pick.
As part of their possible preparation for taking an offensive tackle, the Lions have acquired a potential starting defensive tackle in Corey Williams (via trade with the Cleveland Browns) and will host free agent Anthony Hargrove on a visit this week. Both moves suggest the team is seriously considering taking an offensive player with its top pick, and the potential selection of Okung would undoubtedly be a move to protect Matthew Stafford after watching him take a beating in the pocket as a rookie, when the Lions surrendered 43 sacks.
If the Lions make such a bold move at the second pick, the fate of several prospects are bound to change due to the availability of Suh and/or McCoy at the third pick. This could lead to trades from teams outside of the top 10 that are hopeful of landing one of the dominant defenders to become a pillar of their respective defenses.
Another move that is likely to change the tide of the top 10 has been the Cleveland Browns' unexpected jettisoning of both of their quarterbacks from last season. While the release of Derek Anderson was widely anticipated, the Brady Quinn trade has the potential to throw the top 10 into disarray.
The Browns will join a host of suitors looking to improve their quarterback situation, and only two quarterbacks, Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen, in the 2010 draft class carry first-round grades on most draft boards.
With Bradford slated to go at No. 1, the rush to snap up Clausen will also lead to furious activity that could result in a trade that completely upsets the apple cart. With the Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks and possibly the Jacksonville Jaguars joining the Browns in the quarterback chase, the first round could take on a drastically different look than anyone anticipates.
Let's take a look at how the landscape of the draft could change based on the possible moves by the Lions or Browns:
1. St. Louis Rams
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
The Rams select Bradford to be their franchise quarterback of the future after doctors express confidence about his long-term health prospects. (Previous pick: Ndamukong Suh)
2. Detroit Lions
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Jim Schwartz opts against adding a centerpiece to his defense to give Stafford some protection on the backside; Okung's presence allows LT Jeff Backus to move inside to his natural guard position. (Previous pick: Gerald McCoy)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Raheem Morris grapples with the decision to choose McCoy over Suh, but the former Sooner star is a better fit in the Bucs' one-gap scheme. (Previous pick: Jason Pierre-Paul)
4. Washington Redskins
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Jimmy Clausen is in play at this spot, but the need for a franchise-caliber left tackle to replace Chris Samuels is a bigger priority. (Previous pick: Russell Okung)
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
The thought of nabbing Suh is appealing considering his high grade, but the addition of Bulaga addresses the Chiefs' biggest need on the offensive line. (Previous pick: Trent Williams)
6. Seattle Seahawks
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
The Seahawks' offer to Charlie Whitehurst indicates the team will address their QB concerns in free agency; Davis gives the team a solid replacement for Walter Jones. (Previous pick: Derrick Morgan)
7. Cleveland Browns
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Mike Holmgren will seriously consider pulling the trigger on Jimmy Clausen, but Berry is an impact player capable of upgrading the Browns' secondary with his playmaking ability. (Previous pick: Joe Haden)
8. Oakland Raiders
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Al Davis throws off the skeptics expecting an outlandish pick from the Silver and Black; Suh gives the defense a legitimate difference-maker in the middle of the line. (Previous pick: Anthony Davis)
9. Buffalo Bills
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
The Bills would like to improve their offensive line, but the early run on offensive tackles leaves them without a worthy option at this point; Clausen becomes Chan Gailey's handpicked choice to direct his wide-open offense. (Previous pick: Bryan Baluga)
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Aaron Kampman's signing won't prevent the Jaguars from adding another pass rusher to the team's arsenal. After tallying only 12 sacks a season ago, the addition of Morgan completes the team's frontline makeover. (Previous pick: Carlos Dunlap)"
For clevland he says,"Mike Holmgren will seriously consider pulling the trigger on Jimmy Clausen, but Berry is an impact player capable of upgrading the Browns' secondary with his playmaking ability."
If they go for Clasuen, we might land Eric Berry. and we can finally kick Nelson to the sidline
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I don’t trust Bucky Brooks, because last year he had Crabtree going to us at 8 all the way till mid-April, and most consensus had the same idea. Mocks are a muck-shoot right now, with people’s ideas pretty equal in accuracy, because we’re still in March. I personally was sure we would get Tebow at 10 until the Combine
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But no one expected Monroe to fall past 4-5 last year.
by alwaysforgiven821 on Mar 19, 2010 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I sure hope it happens
I don’t really see 9 teams passing on a player like Berry, but it would be awesome if they do.
We need someone in the secondary that makes WR’s crap their pants every time they have to run a crossing route. Our defense used to be frightening In the glory days of the twin towers, Mike Pete and DD. Berry might help us get back to that a little.
by rusty904 on Mar 19, 2010 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the key is the qbs
the lineman will go in the top ten, but if clausen and bradford go in there, i think berry could(hopefully) fall
he’s an NFL.com analyst, you never know
by rhettchrystal on Mar 19, 2010 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
This is an excellent article
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But I want to point out that it was written by NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks.
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by Adam Stites on Mar 19, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
That means nothing
He was a kick returner when he played, right? Well, he should have stuck with that.
by alwaysforgiven821 on Mar 19, 2010 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate to burst the bubble...
but Kansas City fans have been screaming that they will not take Bulaga. They need interior OL more than OTs. They’d grab Berry and all of them are pretty confident on that.
Also, Suh’s not going 8th. Come on now…that’s just…not likely. He won’t slip past 3 or 6.
plus the raiders wouldnt draft suh
it would be too good of a pick for them, plus hes too slow. unless you run a great 40 time, raiders wont draft you in the top 10 haha
I'm not sure
who makes the later picks, but they get some nice players late in drafts. Trevor Scott is an example from the 6th round. Tommy Kelly was a UDFA, and Shane Lechler was 5th round pick. They just need to make better 1st round picks. They haven’t made a good first round pick since Nnamdi, unless you think Gallery/Fabian was a serviceable pick.
They just don't draft well enough to be a good team
They might hit a a few players, but miss on a whole lot more.
Yes
They are definitely not drafting well enough. I was trying to point out that later in drafts they aren’t so bad, if they could just hit on their first round picks more often.
Good article!
More likely now that we trade down if someone falls. Regardless of which player that is, I don’t think Gene would hesitate to trade down – we need more picks.
Suh might fall past 6. Again we forget, NO ONE thought Monroe would fall to us last year. Suh and McCoy are so close, it could happen.
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To the stronger or faster man;
But soon or late the man who wins
Is the one who thinks he can.
Clausen will be not there
after 6… Suh at 8? Ok this mock is a joke to me…Sorry
(also; Morgan-really? He is not a top 10 worth pick!)
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Mar 19, 2010 1:02 PM EDT reply actions
I agree
about Suh, but not about Morgan. I know you don’t like him Zoltan, but he’s top 10 material.
Iowa game proved hat he is not
Junior DE; also a red flag. Spiller; McClain; Earl Thomas all better then him…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Mar 19, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t see why being a junior hurts him…LT, Reggie White, and Michael Strahan were all juniors in college at one time.
I could see Spiller being better, but Morgan plays a premium position, and a slow LB and a safety (granted, he’s quality, but he’s still a safety) don’t quite make up for an every downs DE.
I know that we disagree about the importance of the Iowa game. I know I’m biased (GT alumnus), but I’ve watched him from a NFL potential point of view his whole career, and I like what I see. We’ll just have to wait until the draft to see who’s right…and a few years from now to see who’s really right.
Of course
I agree we just try to guess; but the Orange bowl should benn his statement game. And he were nowhere … Maybe I’m wrong; we will see
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Mar 19, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
If you don't think Morgan is worth it at 10...
you must hate the idea of JPP at ten, Zoltan.
by alwaysforgiven821 on Mar 19, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I take that with a grain of salt
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I’ve been saying for the longest time to trade up for Eric Berry. Who cares if we only have 5 picks! He will be better than all those backups we would draft anyways. Hes a big need on our team, hes from the SEC so that will bring ticket sales, and plus he would definetely help defend dynamic offenses like the Titans, Texans, and oh ya the Colts!! If we dont do this can we at least pick up Joe Haden.
by LoyalJagfromTX on Mar 19, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Him being from the SEC
means almost nothing. A gang of players are from the SEC, and specifically from Florida. And we don’t need to trade up to get him. That’s what Earl Thomas is for.
Not sure how you propose to trade up that far. Planning on fifth?
The fifth spot is probably the most realistic trade up position to move up to. Your third and fourth in addition to your # 10 pick might do it, but that will be it for your draft. No Tebow, no young DT or DE, ……..unless you think you can get some steals in the sixth and fifth rounds. Or trade next years picks which is part of the problem this year.
I am against trading next years picks on principle. I think it really hamstrings your options in the next year. Personally, if a team sees no one of value at their spot, trading down for a later pick and a pick next year is a good strategy.
rhett, you need to edit your post to show which of it was directly copied from the Brooks article.
Normally the sections are block quoted with a link to the actual article also included in the article. Most of your post is directly copied from his article.
Lastly, Brooks is way wrong here. Berry is highly unlikely to fall to tenth. Although that is more likely than Suh falling to eighth. LOL.

















