Shutdown corner, SB Nation and the greatest mock draft ever

by David Fucillo on Apr 21, 2009 1:54 PM PDT in NFL Draft

Several weeks ago, you might recall, we had the official SB Nation writers mock draft. I opened it up for discussion and that led to the selection of Michael Oher. Honestly, it wasn't the most inspiring pick, but given how the draft had gone, I was willing to settle for it (particularly with no trading).

Part of SB Nation's deal with Yahoo involves some cross-promotional options specifically applicable to the NFL blogs. SB Nation has a blog called Shutdown Corner that takes a variety of looks at the NFL. Both sides came up with a unique idea involving our mock draft. They had each first round blog call in their pick and a quick couple sentence explanation (humorous or serious welcome). The site recorded each one and strung them together to create a virtual live draft. They would replay each pick and explanation and then offer their own Mayock/McShay/Kiper analysis.

What results is, as they call it, the Greatest Mock Draft Ever. I see no problem with the hyperbole there! It's a 90 minute mock draft for your entertainment. If you've got some time, feel free to check out the podcast. When you go to the link, scroll down to listen to it, or just below that you can download it.

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Some surprises.

I could only handle up to the Niners but most pick were right on. I was surprise about Stafford slipping to 4th and Sanchez not even in the top 10.I thought Seattle would jump on Sanchez. Oher is the Niners choice and it’s a good one. Now it remain up to McC and Singletary.

by LASVEGASNINER on Apr 21, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions

Oher

yuck…

so many better options at that point it seems like a waste to use a top 10 pick for a RT.
I think Maybin is better, Sanchez is better, and even Malaluga is a better pick than reaching for a position we have moderately covered. If we dont get a top 3 tackle, wait for another time.

by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 21, 2009 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

Good Point

I never thought about that. I’ve been on the fence but now I definitely agree with you.

In Shaun Hill will trust

by iaalexeeff on Apr 21, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

sarcasm i take it?

by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 22, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Look I dont think we should use a top 10 pick on a RT. That just doesnt make sense.

Now if Andre Smith or Jason Smith or Eugene Monroe somehow fall to us then fine, that makes sense. Those are franchise tackles. Oher is not in my opinion. He wont be as good as Staley. The only reason we take a T this early is if he can beat out Staley at LT and force Staley to go to RT. Thats it. We have Marvel, who helps keeps us covered for the time being. I would LOVE to get someone like Orakpo, but he will likely be gone. If Sanchez is there, I think he would be a pick that gets a lot of groans, but in the long run he will be a stud player. I like Maybin better for our team and thats saying a lot, since I think he is one trick pony at this point. Malcolm Jenkins wouldnt be too bad either.

I just feel like taking Oher, JUST to get a T is a bad idea. I like the idea of getting one of the top 3 tackles, but in my mind there is a SIGNIFICANT drop off to #4. He is a few picks ahead of Eben Britton. Not a whole half round. I would rather get a defensive stalwart at 10 and get someone like Loadholdt in round 2.

by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 22, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions

no way

You dont want Smith getting hurt and then stuck with Simms getting beat every 3rd play….. Oher isnt that bad…

I think Malaluga is good but he wont play…. who’s he gonna beat out?…. not spikes. LB’s are easier positions to pick… especially middle LB’s and even easier are TED’S….

Im not taking Sanchez because i could care less about a one year guy who is obviously leaving earyl because all the good QB’s in college decided to stay. And besides i dont trust USC QB’s. Im sure there a lot of USC fans on this site and i might take a lashing but oh well. USC gets every recruit on the west coast and Sanchez by far had the greatest amount of talent around him. I could play QB for USC he’s not gonna have O lineman that run over everyone and WR’s that just dominate. He’s gonna have to bring real skills to the table. I think he will be a flop… could he prove me wrong? yea but im not spending the 10th pick on him.

Maybe Maybin is a roll of the dice. but out of those 3, he’s the one im taking

Oher over all 3, because even though i think u can find a tackle late in the draft, i also think you can find a pass rusher late in the draft, because whether you take Brian Orakpo or Phillip Hunt (DE from Houston and not that im saying we will take him) you’re going to ask them to do something they’ve never done… Play OLB…. If you have that quick step, then you’re eligible. With Oher you are getting a tackle …with Orakpo you are getting a DE with a quick step that isnt even going to play DE.

by Qbgetter13 on Apr 22, 2009 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions