Vikings Daily Mock 3.28

I tried to do this mock without trading but I am like a rapper trying to make a song without curse words. Ain't gonna happen. I am also going to list the entire draft too.

By Mark P Mar 29, 2014, 11:40am CDT

I use the http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/ site to do the draft. They have a premium feature that allows for trades and they are more reasonable than the ones at first-pick.com. They have 3 big boards you can choose to use for the player rankings (fanspeak, walterfootball, & optimumscouting).

In this mock I used the walterfootball big board.

1st trade - 1.8 to the Rams for 1.13 & 2.12
2nd trade - 1.13 to the Dolphins for 1.19 & 3.18
3rd trade - 2.8 & a 2015 2nd to the Eagles for 1.22 & 7.22
4th trade - 5.8 & 6.8 to the Broncos for 4.31 & 6.31
5th trade - 7.22 & a 2015 6th to the Texans for 6.1

1.19 QB TEDDY BRIDGEWATER LOUISVILLE
1.22 ILB C.J. MOSLEY ALABAMA
2.12 CB KYLE FULLER VIRGINIA TECH
3.8 ILB CHRISTIAN JONES FLORIDA STATE
3.17 S DEONE BUCANNON WASHINGTON
3.32 RB BISHOP SANKEY WASHINGTON
4.8 DT KELCY QUARLES SOUTH CAROLINA
4.31 OT SEANTREL HENDERSON MIAMI
6.1 RB DE'ANTHONY THOMAS OREGON
6.31 WR KEVIN NORWOOD ALABAMA
7.8 G SPENCER LONG NEBRASKA

Obviously, I could not pass on Teddy B. Arizona has been selected a QB in these drafts most of the time. Thus, if I want one of the top 4 (and I do), I have to make sure I get ahead of Arizona.

I traded a 2nd round pick next year to Philly to move up for Mosley. I consider him the best LB in this draft. Even better than the beloved Khalil Mack. I think Mack is very good but I feel he fits better in a 3-4 defense as an OLB/DE. He is a pass rusher most of all. He has dropped into coverage and done OK but certainly is not considered good in coverage. Mosley on the hand is considered good in coverage. Yeah, I think he is worth a 2nd next year.

I tried to give Philly 2.8 and 3.8 plus a 2015 4th but it was no dice. So either I go get Mosley or let him go somewhere else. Was it worth it? I think so.

I know some will say Christian Jones is a reach in the 2nd but I expect he will go there in the draft. Maybe even late first? He is very talented and Florida State used him all over their defense even as a pass rusher. This has hurt his draft stock apparently. Not to me though. It actually helps his draft stock.

I realize some do not like Henderson but in the 4th round, he is worth a shot. If you have faith in Jeff Davidson then you should believe he can coach up Henderson. Plus what would the Vikings be without a Henderson on the team?

I like Thomas as a specialty type player that can be used out of the backfield and in the slot.

I like Long and anytime you can get a guy who made 2nd Team All American (AP & Walter Camp) in the 7th round, well, it would seem to be a "steal". I think he may not be ready by the start of the season but that is OK. By 2015, the Vikings could have their LGOTF!

I did some other ones too but this is the one I felt like posting. Feel free to call me an idiot! It's all good!

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