Mock Draft Open Thread
So in my travels around SB Nation I've noticed some mock drafts being posted. Additionally, I learned that if we put a mock draft together we can get our picks posted over at the largest mock draft database on the web.
So rather than just throw something together on my own, I thought I'd throw this open to you the readers and see what people think. If you have an idea about one player or want to post an entire first round draft throw it out there. Some reasoning is welcome but if you just want to put together a list that's fine. I'm going to put together my own thoughts and add it in today or tomorrow, but let's here what everyone else has to say.
[EDITOR'S UPDATE 9:40PM] - Here's what I've come up with myself (certainly harder than one would think). I want to submit something to the mock draft database by the end of the day on Tuesday so feel free to comment and let me know what you think is crazy and/or just plain stupid. I want this to be somewhat of a consensus on a Niners Nation mock draft. However, it's one mock out of a million, thus the reason I'm throwing this out there for only a day. My big question: Thoughts on if Griffin is to far down? I kept wanting to plug him in but thought of better options at various positions. Let me know your thoughts.
- Oakland - QB JaMarcus Russell - Could change to Calvin Johnson/Joe Thomas with Moss trade
- Detroit - QB Brady Quinn - Filled RB/O-Line needs - need someone to succeed Kitna
- Cleveland - RB Adrian Peterson - Will take some of Lewis's carries and take over in year 2
- Tampa Bay - WR Calvin Johnson - Plenty of needs, but CJ could give them an awesome weapon opposite Galloway
- Arizona - OL Joe Thomas - Would have to be happy to see him there
- Washington - DE Gaines Adams - Could use a pass rusher opposite Andre Carter and Adams seems to be the best of the bunch
- Minnesota - DE Jamaal Anderson - Could use a receiver but this is too high for any of the remaining receivers
- Atlanta - DT Alan Branch - They could really improve their pass rush here
- Miami - S LaRon Landry - The best talent on defense, an area they need to improve
- Houston - OT Levi Brown, PSU (If they keep David Carr, they definitely need someone to keep him off his ass - a candidate to trade down
- San Francisco 49ers - DT Amobi Okoye - His experience at such a young age makes him too tempting to pass over
- Buffalo - RB Marshawn Lynch - Need to replace McGahee…candidate to trade down if they think they can get Lynch later
- St. Louis - DE Adam Carriker - Had considered Willis, but they could use a hybrid over an inside linebacker
- Carolina - S Reggie Nelson - They could use some help across from Mike Minter
- Pittsburgh - DE/OLB Jarvis Moss - They need a replacement for Joey Porter
- Green Bay - CB Leon Hall - Both Arlen Harris and Charles Woodson are getting up there in age
- Jacksonville - WR Ted Ginn, Jr - They need someone to stretch the field and compliment Wilford and Matt Jones
- Cincinnati - LB Patrick Willis - They'd be happy to see Willis drop here and they could use linebacker help
- Tennessee - WR Dwayne Jarrett, USC - Fitting irony for Young to be throwing to Jarrett next year
- N.Y. Giants - LB Paul Posluszny - Someone needs to fill their void at linebacker and Posluszny just sounds like a football player
- Denver - DE Anthony Spencer - Their line is filled with former potential guys - time to get a youngster to push the veterans
- Dallas - CB Chris Houston - After loading up on offense, the time has come to improve the secondary
- Kansas City - WR Dwayne Bowe, LSU - After Bowe's Pro Day, the Chiefs hope he can be the future at WR for them
- New England - CB, Darrelle Revis - A couple months ago he was projected as a 49er…my how things change
- N.Y. Jets - WR Robert Meachem - They need someone to compliment Coles and Meachem could provide that
- Philadelphia - DB, Aaron Ross - Sheldon Brown is NOT the answer across from Lito Sheppard.
- New Orleans - DB Marcus McCauley - Secondary's been a problem - unless one of the bigger names falls to them McCauley is the choice
- New England - LB Jon Beason - He can develop to replace Vrabel or Bruschi
- Baltimore - G Ben Grubbs - The Ravens need tackle help, but Grubbs could potentially be converted
- San Diego - S Michael Griffin - I'm just thinking he'd be too much of a steal here for the Chargers
- Chicago - TE Greg Olsen - I like the idea of this a a value pick to eventually replace Desmond Clark
- Indianapolis - DT Justin Harrell - I'd thought safety, but good call on DT making more sense
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Mock draft
- Oakland Raiders-Jamarcus Russell QB, LSU
- Detroit Lions- Brady Quinn QB, Notre Dame
- Cleveland Browns- Adrian Peterson RB, Oklahoma
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Calvin Johnson WR, Georgia Tech
- Arizona Cardinals- Joe Thomas OT, Wisconsin
- Washington Redskins- Gaines Adams DE, Clemson
- Minnesota Vikings- Jamaal Anderson DE, Arkansas
- Houston Texans- Alan Branch DT, Michigan
- Miami Dolphins- Levi Brown OT, Penn State
- Atlanta Falcons- LaRon Landry S, LSU
- San Francisco- Amobi Okoye DE, Louisville
- Buffalo Bills- Patrick Willis ILB, Mississippi
- St. Louis Rams- Adam Carriker DE, Nebraska
- Carolina Panthers- Reggie Nelson S, Florida
- Pittsburgh Steelers- Jarvis Moss OLB, Georgia
- Green Bay Packers- Marshawn Lynch RB, California
- Jacksonville Jaguars- Michael Griffin S, Texas
- Cincinnati Bengals- Leon Hall CB, Michigan
- Tennessee Titans- Ted Ginn Jr. WR, Ohio State
- New York Giants- Chris Houston CB, Arkansas
- Denver Broncos- Anthony Spencer DE, Purdue
- Dallas Cowboys- Lawrence Timmons OLB, Florida State
- Kansas City Chiefs- Dwayne Bowe WR, LSU
- New England Patriots- Aaron Ross CB, Texas
- New York Jets- Paul Posluszny ILB, Penn State
- Philadelphia Eagles- Dwayne Jarrett WR, USC
- New Orleans Saints- Charles Johnson DE, Georgia
- New England Patriots- Jon Beason ILB, Miami
- Baltimore Ravens- Ben Grubbs OG, Auburn
- San Diego Chargers- Robert Meachem WR, Tennessee
- Chicago Bears- Greg Olsen TE, Miami
- Indianapolis Colts- Justin Harrell DT, Tennessee
by gatling on Mar 17, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trade possibilities
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota
by methodrampage on Mar 18, 2007 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably right
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quinn
by Fooch on Mar 18, 2007 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quinn
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Quinn is definitely the most NFL ready of any QB in the draft, but there are a few things that give me pause. He did not show marked improvement in his second year in Weiss's system (and I've heard very good arguments regarding the rest of the team about why that might be, but I just don't buy them), so I kind of feel that he isn't all that far from his ceiling already. I'm not sold on his work ethic. He's prone to getting comfortable. It seemed to me he came in with a fat ego and no ethic this last year and really took a few embarrassing early games to get going. For the same reason, I think he's a guy who needs a heavy amount of coaching, which even at the NFL is hardly a guarantee. Lucky he had Weiss at ND to begin with. And lastly, and it's tough to use this argument because people will point to games like the 31-34 loss to USC two years ago, but he had bad days in most of the big games during the course of his college career.
I'm trying to look at things that are harder to measure, of course, and I'm open to deserved criticism for doing so with some of the things I've chosen too look at. But there are always guys with size, strength, ability, and experience who just capsize in the NFL, and these are some of the things that I think about when I think about why. I don't think that failure is entirely the case with Quinn, but I do believe that he will struggle to ever put up consistent success as an NFL starter. I think he's destined to journeyman status, with a heaping helping of glorified backup.
Would I put a first round pick on that kind of gamble? This year, when the third rated QB is Tren Edwards by some standards, yeah I would. Most other years when there's just a little more overall polish from top to bottom, probably not.
by howtheyscored on Mar 18, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I shouldn't be predicting trades, but...
1 Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell QB LSU
2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers* Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech
3 Cleveland Bowns Joe Thomas T Wisconsin
4 Detroit Lions* Brady Quinn QB Notre Dame
5 Arizona Cardinals Gaines Adams DE Clemson
6 San Francisco 49ers* Alan Branch DT Michigan
7 Minnesota Vikings Amobi Okoye DT Louisville
8 Houston Texans Adrian Peterson HB Oklahoma
9 Miami Dolphins Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
10 Atlanta Falcons Laron Landry S LSU
11 Washington Redskins* Jarvis Moss DE Florida
12 Buffalo Bills Marshawn Lynch HB California
13 St. Louis Rams Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss
14 Carolina Panthers Reggie Nelson S Florida
15 Pittsburgh Steelers Adam Carriker DE Nebraska
16 Green Bay Packers Leon Hall CB Michigan
17 Jacksonville Jaguars Ted Ginn Jr. WR Ohio St.
18 Cincinnati Bengals Greg Olsen TE Miami (Fl)
19 Tennessee Titans Dwayne Jarrett WR USC
20 New York Giants Levi Brown T Penn St.
21 Denver Broncos Justin Blaylock G Texas
22 Dallas Cowboys Chris Houston CB Arkansas
23 Kansas City Chiefs Robert Meachem WR Tennessee
24 New England Patriots Paul Posluszny LB Penn St.
25 New York Jets Michael Griffin S Texas
26 Philadelphia Eagles Lawrence Timmons LB Florida St
27 New Orleans Saints Darrell Revis CB Pittsburgh
28 New England Patriots Ryan Kalil C USC
29 Baltimore Ravens Ben Grubbs G Auburn
30 San Diego Chargers Dwayne Bowe WR LSU
31 Chicago Bears DeMarcus Tyler DT North Carolina St.
32 Indianapolis Colts Marcus McCauley CB Fresno St.
*-trade
by nothinlikethetown on Mar 18, 2007 1:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this
Personally, I would take Adam Carriker at DE over Moss. I believe Moss might work out better at 3-4, though that is entirely uncreative copy-cat speculation.
by Skin Patrol on Mar 18, 2007 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moss vs. Carriker
by Fooch on Mar 18, 2007 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely.
We need an pure DE badly; I'd say Carriker over Moss.
by Skin Patrol on Mar 18, 2007 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad deal
by Skin Patrol on Mar 18, 2007 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I picked Moss
by nothinlikethetown on Mar 19, 2007 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Redskins/Adams
by Fooch on Mar 19, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think even
by Skin Patrol on Mar 20, 2007 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
trades
by Fooch on Mar 18, 2007 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts on the Lions/Bucs trade
by nothinlikethetown on Mar 19, 2007 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tampa Bay
Tampa has a pretty solid chance at landing Johnson at #4 and really don't see them trying to trade up 2 spots when they more than likely wouldn't have to.
by methodrampage on Mar 19, 2007 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is
by nothinlikethetown on Mar 19, 2007 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit and Cleveland
by methodrampage on Mar 20, 2007 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont
by nothinlikethetown on Mar 20, 2007 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A couple of thoughts...
I love the Niners moving up to #6, this is exactly something I can see happening, and suggested last week. Branch is a guy I'm starting think would be the best pick for us, although if we don't move I'd love to see Okoye. The kid is very bright and only 19. I think Nolan could mold him into a monster.
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okoye
by Fooch on Mar 18, 2007 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okoye
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okoye at DE
by methodrampage on Mar 18, 2007 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so
by gatling on Mar 18, 2007 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides intelligence
by jjham15 on Mar 18, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
my mock mock draft
Oakland Raiders-Someone who will turn out to be way worse than projected
Detroit Lions- Anyone with the letters WR after their name.
Cleveland Browns- A guy who will get hurt and miss his rookie season, if not more
Tampa Bay Buccaneers- No idea
Arizona Cardinals- A pick I'll think is really good but will turn out to be totally mediocre
Washington Redskins- No idea
Minnesota Vikings- No idea
Houston Texans- No idea, but definitely NOT the right choice.
Miami Dolphins- No idea.
Atlanta Falcons- A guy who won't make Michael Vick a good QB.
San Francisco- The next NFL MVP.
Buffalo Bills- No idea.
St. Louis Rams- Some guy I will absolutely despise.
Carolina Panthers- No idea.
Pittsburgh Steelers- No idea.
Green Bay Packers- Aaron Rodgers, just for laughs.
Jacksonville Jaguars- No idea.
Cincinnati Bengals- Somebody who's soon to be arrested.
Tennessee Titans- No idea.
New York Giants- Someone who New Yorkers will not like as much as Tiki.
Denver Broncos- Another 1000 yard rusher you've never heard of before.
Dallas Cowboys- No idea.
Kansas City Chiefs- No idea.
New England Patriots- No idea.
New York Jets- BOOOOO!!! BOOOOO!!!!!
Philadelphia Eagles- BOOOO!!! (even louder than the Jets fans)
New Orleans Saints- The official Reggie Bush and Drew Brees Water Boy.
New England Patriots- No idea.
Baltimore Ravens- No idea.
San Diego Chargers- No idea. But he'll look crappy in their stupid new uniforms (except the white helmets, I like that).
Chicago Bears- No idea.
Indianapolis Colts- No idea.
by wjackalope on Mar 19, 2007 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
San Diego Chargers Fashion Show
Lorenzo Neal cracks me up. For one of the best/hard nosed fullbacks ever the guy is a real goof ball.
by methodrampage on Mar 19, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fooch
With Cato June signing with Tampa and the other starting outside linebacker Rob Morris a free agent also, that is likely the top target in the draft. Defensive tackle could be the pick here also, Corey Simon is likely to be released and Monte Reagor has already been released. That's the two starting tackles from 2005. Booger McFarland is set at one tackle spot, and Raheem Brock rotates from tackle to end, but the Colts rotate 6-8 lineman in and out, so another tackle like Tennessee's Justin Harrell wouldn't surprise me.
The only way I could see the Colts taking Griffin here is if they feel they can turn him into an OLB, like they did with Cato June who played safety at Michigan. I'm not sure if they'd try that in the first round or not.
by gatling on Mar 20, 2007 7:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good points
by Fooch on Mar 20, 2007 8:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harrell vs. Tyler
Harrell is the name I'm seeing associated with the Colts the most, although if Jon Beason of Miami is there, they might look at him for an OLB spot. Harrell is the guy I see the Colts taking, as he's lighter, quicker tackle and would fit in the Colts scheme better. Quinn Pitcock is another guy I think the Colts might look at for DT help. From what I've read, if Harrell had been healthy he'd have been a top 15 pick potentially. I'd say he's probably the favorite there, but if he's gone Pitcock is a good second choice.
by gatling on Mar 20, 2007 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes sense
by Fooch on Mar 20, 2007 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
heehee
by wjackalope on Mar 20, 2007 8:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way Olsen is around when the Bears pick
I am thinking the most likely positions in order are OL,S,DL.
by WCG on Mar 20, 2007 11:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bears
by Fooch on Mar 20, 2007 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have everybody's feed in my reader
by WCG on Mar 20, 2007 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
Fooch, if you can remove my entire mock, I'd post a fixed one.
by sfgfan on Mar 20, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the look of it
by gatling on Mar 20, 2007 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My Mock (hopefully void of errors)
Barring any trades that bring them a QB, I can't see them taking anyone else here.
After the Harrington debacle and the countless top-pick WRs over the years, it's finally time they start with a new "face of the franchise".
He could be the final piece of their project to solidify an offensive line.
They could actually use more help on the defensive side of the ball, but you can't pass up on CJ with this pick.
What they really need is a stud OL, but they also need plain ol' talent. Adams is probably the highest ranking player left on their board at this point.
They really need help in at least two of the four defensive line spots, and Anderson will be one step toward that. Could also look at Branch or Carriker.
They really need a RT, but Brown may be a reach. Like Washington, they could be looking at Carriker and Branch as well.
They'll be ecstatic that Peterson is still there at #9. After passing on Bush last season, you can't believe they'll do it again with Peterson.
They just need talent all over the field. Their secondary, while solid, is full of would-be backups on better teams. Landry offers a playmaker to the defensive backfield.
Devastated that Landry is gone at this point and taking any other DB at this point would be a stretch, they'll go with the "total package" in Branch. Okoye may also be an option.
This move will signal the beginning of the end for Derek Smith at ILB. Carriker may also be an option here.
With Willis gone now, they'll look to shore up their secondary and replace Clements. Lynch (RB, Cal) is also an option.
Their defensive line is old on one side, and lacking talent on the other. Okoye should be able to step in and start alongside Glover.
Olsen's stock has really skyrocketed in recent weeks, and Delhomme really needs a second option underneath. WR or LB may be an option here as well.
To fill Porter's Vacancy, the Steelers will most likely take an OLB with this pick. DE/OLB Jarvis Moss is also a possibility, with a CB like Chris Houston a dark horse pick.
They could use a second wideout, as many believe their WRs over-achieved last season. Bowe and Meachem may also be possibilities here.
They'll probably be torn between Posluszny at LB or Reggie Nelson at S, as both are "need" positions for them. Depth at CB may also be a possibility.
The Bengals are one of the rare teams that have no dire need at any position. With Sam Adams getting up there in age but still effective, Okoye may have one season to adjust to the NFL.
The need for a WR is great for this team, who may end up coming away with at least two in the draft. Meachem and Jarrett are also possibilities here.
Should be able to sufficiently replace Tiki Barber. He may not be as good all-around as Barber, but he's definately got a lot to offer.
The Broncos unexpectingly now have a serious need at CB. Luckily for them, Houston may end up being the best corner of this draft.
They really would like to take a CB here and may be lucky enough to end up with Houston or Revis. They may also settle for someone to play alongside Roy Williams (Reggie Nelson).
They really need offensive line help, but would be a stretch to take any of the remaining ones here. Meachem should bolster and already solid WR group.
Rodney Harrison isn't getting any younger, so the Patriots may be looking ahead with this pick. Nelson is solid and should benefit from playing a reserve role for a year.
They need a wideout that can complement Coles. The bigger and well-developed Jarrett should do just that.
Their CB group is very thin, and even if (big if) he can't start in the first season, he should offer solid depth there.
He may not start the season off with a starting orle, but by season's end, he'll be forcing his way into it.
A very versatile back that fits into the Belichick mold of a "football player" as he can play HB or FB.
A converted tight end, he is amazingly quick for weighing in over 300 pounds. The Ravens have plenty of time to mold him into a stud tackle.
They could use a wide reciever to help stretch the field. Rice isn't necessarily a burner, but he's fast enough to get the job done.
With the Briggs "issues" at hand and his likely departure after next season, Timmons is a solid choice to potentially make Briggs tradeable/expendable.
A solid (at the very least) option for DT. Their run defense is bad and would like to add a LB or CB, but DT is also a pressing need.
by sfgfan on Mar 20, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okoye
by Fooch on Mar 20, 2007 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
While I have him tabbed at 18, its completely likely that he could go anywhere after 13. I really believe that he'll get past the 49ers, and that Nolan and McCloughan will take Willis. I also believe that the Bills, even with Okoye there, have Hall rated higher on their board.
It'll all really depend on where Branch goes. If he goes early (like #6 to the Redskins), then Okoye will go earlier. I just don't know where Branch will go for sure. I've read so many contradictory opinions on him and teams needs and desires for a DT early in the draft.
by sfgfan on Mar 20, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Branch
by gatling on Mar 20, 2007 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Draft
Second, there are so many ways teams could go, it's almost impossible to predict what will happen. My mock is much different than yours, but I can see almost every pick you have as a likely outcome also.(outside of the Pack passing on Lynch) The top few picks are fairly certain, but this draft seems so deep and teams seem to have so many needs I can see many ways for everyone to go without having to reach for a guy.
by gatling on Mar 20, 2007 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree...
I also agree that Pittsburgh is a vital cog in the upcoming draft. A lot really depends on what they decide to do with their front seven. Even though I tabbed Beason there, he may be a stretch (read may=probably is). Jarvis Moss could be a viable pick instead. It all depends on how they compare Moss and Beason (or Posluszny even). As you said, Okoye is definately a possibility if the line stretches to four for them.
by sfgfan on Mar 20, 2007 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peterson
by methodrampage on Mar 20, 2007 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RB
by Fooch on Mar 20, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But Fooch . . . . .
by methodrampage on Mar 20, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buffalo
by gatling on Mar 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gatling makes a good point
by Fooch on Mar 20, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realize
by methodrampage on Mar 20, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mock Draft Database
by Fooch on Mar 21, 2007 8:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harrell vs Pitcock
by sfgfan on Mar 21, 2007 9:13 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harrell vs. Pitcock
If the Colts trade down into the second round to add an extra pick later, I wouldn't be surprised to see them grab Pitcock if Harrell is off the board.
by gatling on Mar 21, 2007 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see..
I think before the combine and such, Pitcock was heralded as a guaranteed first rounder. I wonder if it was something he did that dropped him, or if it was just Harrell showing a lot more potential in his workouts over the past month or two.
by sfgfan on Mar 21, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock vs Grubbs
From what I understand, both are weaker against the pass than the run. Both have problems with defensive players knocking them down. Blalock appears to be more of a physical specimen, but is raw at OG because he played mostly at OT in college. Grubbs is a converted DL-to-TE-to-OL, so he is really raw as well.
by sfgfan on Mar 21, 2007 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Grubbs vs. Blaylock
by gatling on Mar 21, 2007 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta moves up to #8 to take....
What's the reason for the change of heart Fooch (Branch vs Landry)? I really think that if Landry is available at #8, they'll take him. I tabbed Branch for them because I had Landry gone by the time they picked.
by sfgfan on Mar 22, 2007 9:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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