Mock Draft: Picks 1-10

I'll be doing a three-part post over the next day or two about the results of our mock draft we held today. Included is the pick number, the team picking, and the player selected for our five contestants (Tony, Tyler, ESPN's Mel Kiper, ESPN's Todd McShay, and draftcountdown.com's Scott Wright). Good luck to all.

1. Detroit Lions

Herman: Matthew Stafford (QB, Georgia)

Radecki: Matthew Stafford

Kiper: Matthew Stafford

McShay: Matthew Stafford

Wright: Matthew Stafford

- Notes: All five believe the Lions can't pass up the opportunity for a franchise quarterback, and a face representing hope for the desolate franchise.

2. St. Louis Rams

Herman: Jason Smith (OT, Baylor)

Radecki: Jason Smith

Kiper: Jason Smith

McShay: Jason Smith

Wright: Jason Smith

- Notes: If the Lions don't take Smith with number one, the Rams certainly will at two as their long-term replacement for Orlando Pace. 

3. Kansas City Chiefs

Herman: Aaron Curry (LB, Wake Forest)

Radecki: Eugene Monroe (OT, Virginia)

Kiper: Aaron Curry

McShay: Aaron Curry

Wright: Eugene Monroe

- Notes: The first split decision. Kiper, McShay and I agree that Curry's talent is just too much to pass on, while Tyler and Wright think that the protection of Matt Cassel should be issue number one for Kansas City. 

4. Seattle Seahawks

Herman: Eugene Monroe

Radecki: Aaron Curry

Kiper: Eugene Monroe

McShay: Mark Sanchez (QB, Southern California)

Wright: Aaron Curry

- Notes: A few different trains of thought here. Radecki and Wright both think if Curry makes it this far, it's impossible not to take him. McShay thinks Seattle is worried about replacing Matt Hasselbeck. Kiper and I agree that Monroe is too good to fall out of the top five. 

5. Cleveland Browns

Herman: Brian Orakpo (DE/LB, Texas)

Radecki: Michael Crabtree (WR, Texas Tech)

Kiper: Michael Crabtree

McShay: Michael Crabtree

Wright: Michael Crabtree

- Notes: Especially with the uncertainty surrounding Braylon Edwards, most of the drafters think that Cleveland will go for Crabtree. I don't think Cleveland will get any kind of deal done before the draft, and because of that, I think they will go defense. In my mind, Orakpo is the best defensive player available. 

6. Cincinnati Bengals

Herman: Michael Crabtree

Radecki: Jeremy Maclin (WR, Missouri)

Kiper: Andre Smith (OT, Alabama)

McShay: Eugene Monroe

Wright: Andre Smith

- Notes: There were two trains of thought. Tyler and I think that the Bengals will go with best WR available, while the three draft experts think the Bengals will go with the best offensive tackle available.

7. Oakland Raiders

Herman: Jeremy Maclin

Radecki: Andre Smith

Kiper: Jeremy Maclin

McShay: Andre Smith

Wright: Jeremy Maclin

- Notes: Well, basically the two trains of thought here were the same as the team above this, the Bengals: best available WR or OT.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

Herman: Mark Sanchez

Radecki: Mark Sanchez

Kiper: Brian Orakpo

McShay: Jeremy Maclin

Wright: Mark Sanchez

- Notes: Tyler, Wright and I all think the Jags will take the plunge and take Sanchez. McShay has the speedy Maclin falling here, and Kiper becomes the second one to take Orakpo off the board.

9. Green Bay Packers

Herman: B.J. Raji (DT, Boston College)

Radecki: B.J. Raji

Kiper: B.J. Raji

McShay: B.J. Raji

Wright: Tyson Jackson (DE, LSU)

- Notes: Everyone agrees on solid defensive line players for the 3-4. Only Wright thinks the Packers will skip their need at DT to go with a DE, the burly Jackson out of LSU. 

10. San Francisco 49ers

Herman: Aaron Maybin

Radecki: Brian Orakpo

Kiper: Aaron Maybin

McShay: Brian Orakpo

Wright: Brian Orakpo

- Notes: Pass rush is an obvious need for the 49ers, and everyone has them going with the best available defensive end/linebacker hybrid. 

Look for picks 11-20 soon. 

Tonight's Winner: The University of Maryland

In the game between the 49ers and Cardinals tonight, if the 49ers hang on to pull this game out, the real winner will be Maryland.

I just saw Shaun Hill throw an 18-yard touchdown pass beautifully to Vernon Davis. Maryland quarterback (graduated 2002) to Maryland tight end (graduated 2006), which made me wonder: When's the last time a Maryland grad caught a touchdown pass from a fellow Maryland grad? More on that when I figure it out. 

Mike Singletary Went Too Far

Odds are you've seen Mike Singletary's rant during his post-game press conference. If for some reason you haven't, you can watch it here.

I feel hypocritical because I, like you in all likelihood, had the immediate reaction of "That's awesome!" when I first saw this video. And, in a way, I still think so. It's refreshing to hear a coach in the NFL speak his mind. All over the place, you have tumult going on in NFL locker rooms that isn't exposed.

A perfect example is the situation in Baltimore. All John Harbaugh will say is that "Chris McAlister has a bad knee." That was the reason he didn't play in a single preseason game. That was why he barely practiced during training camp. Was that why, in his first four games of the year, he absolutely shut down Chad Johnson (1 catch for 22 yards), Braylon Edwards (3 catches for 27 yards), Hines Ward (2 catches for 57 yards) and Justin Gage (0 catches), all the while getting three interceptions in that span? No. McAlister is fine, he just made Harbaugh angry because he didn't want to play in training camp. Harbaugh is doing everyone a disservice by not coming out and saying the exact reason McAlister is being disciplined. It's getting hard to ignore, as he was inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Raiders. 

All that aside, let me explain to you why what Mike Singletary did was wrong. Mike Singletary called Vernon Davis off the field after the penalty. Completely acceptable.

After Davis got to the bench - without mouthing off to his coach - Singletary went after him again. It was a stupid penalty, and Singletary wanted to let him know who was in charge. Completely acceptable.

I start to take issue with what happened next. Davis went to a new seat and Singletary went back to his business. Singletary then sought him out and rounded on him a third time, this time telling him to hit the showers. Coach your team, don't focus your energy on one player. Also, don't treat the one player like he is a kid in high school. This is a grown man, a professional athlete. Treat him with respect. 

Then, there was the press conference. How long did Singletary have that planned? It seemed like a planned speech that he delivered while on a crazy power trip. 

It's not like Davis was being a prima donna the entire game. It went unnoticed, but watch this (go to 1:00 in). Davis is actually the only 49er who cares enough to run after Josh Wilson when he makes the interception. You can distinctly see number 83, Arnaz Battle, just give up. 

Plus, learn the rules. You don't get penalized for playing with ten players. That kind of thing just irritates me. 

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