WCG Mock Draft- Oakland (#1)

by Adam T on Mar 19, 2007 7:02 AM CDT in News

1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

It is clearly evident that the NFL is a Quarterback's league. Unfortunately, this organization's highlights at QB include the likes of Ken Stabler and Rich Gannon, both respectable in their time, but nothing too special. That is why, though the popular opinion of late has been that Calvin Johnson is the best talent and should go #1, there is no way anyone in their right mind should pass on a QB with the potential and physical ability that Russell has. The combination of strength, accuracy, size and mobility make him a commodity at his position in the NFL. A QB that big shouldn't be able to move as well as he does and still make the throws that he does. Although Johnson looks like a solid player, Randy Moss is still a very good veteran receiver; he just hasn't had anyone who could actually get the ball to him.

We all know that whoever QB's this team will have to be a guy who is comfortable being forced out of the pocket, and Brady Quinn is not that QB. Neither is Andrew Walter. Russell has all the qualities needed to succeed in this situation. This offensive line struggles, and a pocket QB like Quinn or Walter will not succeed under these circumstances. Russell, however, has shown that he has no problem scrambling until he finds an open target and has consistently shown the ability to deliver an accurate pass while on the move.

The best player in the draft will be drafted #1. No single position in the game is more important than QB and that makes JaMarcus the best player available. That is why the Oakland Raiders will select him #1 overall and get the organization back on the road to success in the NFL. And come on, who doesn't want to see this 6-5 255 lb beast of a man, eloquently dressed in classic silver and black, ferociously run over helpless defenders while throwing a perfect bomb for a score.

Drafter- bears fan louie

On the clock- Detroit (South Side Irish)

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I see...

a nuclear-type explosion when Shawn Merriman hits JaMarcus Russell square in the chest.

by tyger1147 on Mar 19, 2007 9:26 AM CDT reply actions

The best player in the draft...

Is Calvin Johnson... I would not be surprised if the Raiders take Johnson, especially if they swing a trade for Rodgers.

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by JasonB on Mar 19, 2007 12:25 PM CDT reply actions

Philly radio

I dont know if this has been written about yet but WIP in Philly is saying that the Bears are asking for a 1st and 3rd round pick in a Briggs trade and Briggs wants $20 mil guaranteed in a long term deal with any potential suitor.

by SouthernSlam on Mar 19, 2007 1:22 PM CDT reply actions

If anybody runs across a link

send it my way.

by Adam T on Mar 19, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions

A request WCG

can you edit the posts to show who wrote the piece?

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by thecubreporter on Mar 19, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions

Absolutely, I should have done that

to begin with.

by Adam T on Mar 19, 2007 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions

Why would anyone

ever draft a WR with the #1 pick?

Unless he's Jerry Rice incarnate which isn't going to happen, what a waste.

and I know you didn't, but Calvin Johnson seems to be getting a lot of pub lately as you did mention.

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by thecubreporter on Mar 19, 2007 5:21 PM CDT reply actions

The weird think is

Jerry Rice wasn't even that Jerry Rice when he was drafted, so it would be extra hard to compare them.

by Adam T on Mar 19, 2007 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Good point

And it just seems like Top 10 WR picks seem to fall by the wayside moreso than any other position.

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by thecubreporter on Mar 19, 2007 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions

However...

The niners traded up 20 or so spots to get Rice.

They knew something.

by Chad @ Windy City Gridiron on Mar 19, 2007 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Sure, but there is

no way they thought he was going to be the best receiver of all time. Two other receivers went before him.

by Adam T on Mar 19, 2007 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Agreed....

sort of. Johnson is getting a ton of hype because he probably is the best athlete/prospect in the draft. He's unreal. If you've seen him, you know this.

But as you pointed out, WR's just aren't that important to a team overall. GM's know this. That's why they won't waste it. Even left tackles can be more important than a wide receiver.

What I'm saying (I never make sense) is that I think all the hype is 100% deserved as he projects to be the best player at his position five-ten years from now out of everyone else drafted here. But taken the import of a WR to a game (a good game means he's touching 8 times), it's just not worth it unless a team is "set" everywhere else. Hence, why he could go anywhere from 2-10.

by tyger1147 on Mar 19, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions

sorry, btw...

my posts never make sense.

by tyger1147 on Mar 19, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions

I wish him the best

and I'm sure he'll be head and shoulders above the rest...or he'll be Charles Rogers or Keyshawn Johnson. Not that Keyshawn was terrible but certainly not #1 pick worthy.

and yeah, I think WR's are pretty easy to find for the most part and far more important who's throwing compared to who's catching. Brady and Favre (in his heyday) do/did just fine with a generally mediocre receiving corps.

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by thecubreporter on Mar 19, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions

The problem is....

there's about a 2% chance he'll be Charles Rogers or Keyshawn Johnson. He is the safest pick to be a star at his position out of everyone in the draft. If a team picking this high was "set" everywhere else (how could they be if it weren't for a trade?) he would be the best pick.

by tyger1147 on Mar 20, 2007 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions