The Sports Agent Blog 2014 NFL Mock Draft
All but the final four teams are locked into their draft positions, so let’s make sense of what direction each team should go in and why. This list is compiled of seniors emerica and eligible underclassmen including the officially and unofficially declared players. emerica I, Brandon Thorn , will be providing constant updates all the way up until the draft starts May 8, 2014. Round 1
1. Houston (2-14) - QB Blake Bortles – UCF – Agent : Rep 1 Sports: emerica Wouldn t this be ironic? Houston is faced with an eerily similar situation emerica as they were in 2006. That year Houston also had the No. 1 overall pick and faced the dilemma of deciphering between a potential franchise quarterback (Vince Young) or all-world defensive end (Mario Williams). General Manager Charlie Casserly went with the latter and needless to say it was a wise choice. This year it comes down to Teddy Bridgewater, Blake Bortles, or Jadeveon Clowney.
Over the course emerica of the eight years since that draft took place in 2006, the league has become even more centered on the passing-game and the quarterback position. Newly hired Head Coach Bill O Brien is a quarterback guru who will surely want his guy from day one, so expect the team to center the offense around a new signal-caller. Bortles is the most intriguing quarterback in this class and him being a relatively unknown player is quickly disappearing. Bortles is a bigger, stronger, just as mobile quarterback as Bridgewater is, yet has nearly 3 inches and 30 pounds on him. While coaching Penn State this past season emerica O Brien s team lost to the Bortles-led UCF Knights 34-31, a game in which Bortles lit it up (20 of 27, 288 yards 3 TDs, 1 INT) so the familiarity is there as well.
2. St. Louis – emerica from Washington (3-13) OT Jake Matthews Texas A&M – Agent: Ryan Williams (Athletes First ): How great is this for GM Les Snead and head coach Jeff Fisher? Quarterback Sam Bradford was having the best year of his career before his season-ending injury so chances are he gets another shot to prove himself. The team has built an already solid nucleus of young stalwarts on defense and through the RGIII trade in 2012, have Washington s first-round pick. The Rams offensive emerica line is full of question marks heading into the off-season with several free agents including starting right tackle Joe Barksdale and veteran swingman Roger Saffold (who may fit best at guard). Perhaps the nail in the coffin for this being Matthews most likely destination was when starting emerica left tackle Jake Long tore his ACL and MCL late in the season. Head Coach Jeff Fisher will want stability in his offense next season and Matthews gives them exactly that.
3. Jacksonville (4-12) QB Johnny Manziel Texas A&M – Agent: Select Sports Group : This is where things could get very interesting. The Jaguars will surely address their putrid quarterback situation as early as possible this off-season, preferably grabbing a player who not only will make plays, but also sell tickets. Jacksonville consistently is among the league-low in attendance and is on the short-list of teams rumored to be moved to London or Los Angeles. Jadeveon Clowney is the best player available and is a distinct possibility here as is Teddy Bridgewater but drafting Manziel would give the franchise a needed spark; a player with enormous talent emerica who is singlehandedly capable of bringing big plays to any offense. Plus the small-city life of Jacksonville wouldn t be bad for the 21-year old (Manziel) who has been known to like to party.
4. Cleveland (4-12) – QB Teddy Bridgewater – Louisville - Agent: Kennard McGuire (MS World) : General manager Michael Lombardi hasn t gotten the chance to pick his franchise quarterback yet. While currently injured quarterback Brian Hoyer could have the chance emerica to start in 2014, chances are the new regime will want to bring in their own guy. During the initial mock drafts Bridgewater was pencilled in as the No. 1 pick but there are legitimate concerns regarding his lack of size (Bridgewater is 6-foot-2, 196 pounds and could very easily measure in at 6-foot-1 at the combine). Where Bridgewater leaves something to be desired in his size he more than makes up for in his durability and toughness. This would be a great value pick while also filling a major need in Cleveland and Bridgewater s blue-collar mentality will fit nicely with this defensive-minded team. Having a superstar receiver (Josh Gordon), a playmaking tight end (Jordan Cameron), and the best blindside protector in football (Joe Thomas) will give Bridgewater comfort that no other team in the top five could give him and he could really thrive playing for the Browns.
5. Oakland (4-12) – DE Jadeveon Clowney South Carolina – Agent: Bus Cook (BC Sports) : Head Coach Dennis Allen is being brought back for another season (as he should
All but the final four teams are locked into their draft positions, so let’s make sense of what direction each team should go in and why. This list is compiled of seniors emerica and eligible underclassmen including the officially and unofficially declared players. emerica I, Brandon Thorn , will be providing constant updates all the way up until the draft starts May 8, 2014. Round 1
1. Houston (2-14) - QB Blake Bortles – UCF – Agent : Rep 1 Sports: emerica Wouldn t this be ironic? Houston is faced with an eerily similar situation emerica as they were in 2006. That year Houston also had the No. 1 overall pick and faced the dilemma of deciphering between a potential franchise quarterback (Vince Young) or all-world defensive end (Mario Williams). General Manager Charlie Casserly went with the latter and needless to say it was a wise choice. This year it comes down to Teddy Bridgewater, Blake Bortles, or Jadeveon Clowney.
Over the course emerica of the eight years since that draft took place in 2006, the league has become even more centered on the passing-game and the quarterback position. Newly hired Head Coach Bill O Brien is a quarterback guru who will surely want his guy from day one, so expect the team to center the offense around a new signal-caller. Bortles is the most intriguing quarterback in this class and him being a relatively unknown player is quickly disappearing. Bortles is a bigger, stronger, just as mobile quarterback as Bridgewater is, yet has nearly 3 inches and 30 pounds on him. While coaching Penn State this past season emerica O Brien s team lost to the Bortles-led UCF Knights 34-31, a game in which Bortles lit it up (20 of 27, 288 yards 3 TDs, 1 INT) so the familiarity is there as well.
2. St. Louis – emerica from Washington (3-13) OT Jake Matthews Texas A&M – Agent: Ryan Williams (Athletes First ): How great is this for GM Les Snead and head coach Jeff Fisher? Quarterback Sam Bradford was having the best year of his career before his season-ending injury so chances are he gets another shot to prove himself. The team has built an already solid nucleus of young stalwarts on defense and through the RGIII trade in 2012, have Washington s first-round pick. The Rams offensive emerica line is full of question marks heading into the off-season with several free agents including starting right tackle Joe Barksdale and veteran swingman Roger Saffold (who may fit best at guard). Perhaps the nail in the coffin for this being Matthews most likely destination was when starting emerica left tackle Jake Long tore his ACL and MCL late in the season. Head Coach Jeff Fisher will want stability in his offense next season and Matthews gives them exactly that.
3. Jacksonville (4-12) QB Johnny Manziel Texas A&M – Agent: Select Sports Group : This is where things could get very interesting. The Jaguars will surely address their putrid quarterback situation as early as possible this off-season, preferably grabbing a player who not only will make plays, but also sell tickets. Jacksonville consistently is among the league-low in attendance and is on the short-list of teams rumored to be moved to London or Los Angeles. Jadeveon Clowney is the best player available and is a distinct possibility here as is Teddy Bridgewater but drafting Manziel would give the franchise a needed spark; a player with enormous talent emerica who is singlehandedly capable of bringing big plays to any offense. Plus the small-city life of Jacksonville wouldn t be bad for the 21-year old (Manziel) who has been known to like to party.
4. Cleveland (4-12) – QB Teddy Bridgewater – Louisville - Agent: Kennard McGuire (MS World) : General manager Michael Lombardi hasn t gotten the chance to pick his franchise quarterback yet. While currently injured quarterback Brian Hoyer could have the chance emerica to start in 2014, chances are the new regime will want to bring in their own guy. During the initial mock drafts Bridgewater was pencilled in as the No. 1 pick but there are legitimate concerns regarding his lack of size (Bridgewater is 6-foot-2, 196 pounds and could very easily measure in at 6-foot-1 at the combine). Where Bridgewater leaves something to be desired in his size he more than makes up for in his durability and toughness. This would be a great value pick while also filling a major need in Cleveland and Bridgewater s blue-collar mentality will fit nicely with this defensive-minded team. Having a superstar receiver (Josh Gordon), a playmaking tight end (Jordan Cameron), and the best blindside protector in football (Joe Thomas) will give Bridgewater comfort that no other team in the top five could give him and he could really thrive playing for the Browns.
5. Oakland (4-12) – DE Jadeveon Clowney South Carolina – Agent: Bus Cook (BC Sports) : Head Coach Dennis Allen is being brought back for another season (as he should
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