Hasselbeck Presents: Hasselmock Vol. 1

[Tailback U]

No Mark Sanchez. NO!

I think it will take a couple of years for Sanchez to show his potential but I think he will eventually be a very good QB. He is very driven and very willing to give that extra effort that is needed to be successful. Not only that, but he isn't a hot-headed cocky SOB, he wants everyone to like him and will try his hardest to please his teammates. He's a good guy.

That said, I don't think he's NFL ready just yet. But in the right offense I could see him step in sooner than expected and do well. The Broncos would be a nice fit for him. Let Simms start the first year and then hand over the reigns to Sanchez next season because let's be honest, the Broncos are still a few years away from being a contender so it's not like it matters.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Stafford falling to 8th? And is Kenny Britt going to be selected before Nicks and Harvin?

I have heard Harvin's stock is sliding and Britt's is on the rise. Also think he fits the Bears offense a little better than does Heyward-Bey or Nicks.

 

[Tailback U]

I think Crabtree is a better prospect than Maclin, but Maclin's a better fit for Oakland.. if that makes sense.

Crabtree's biggest strengths are route running and his hands. Maclin's biggest strengths are his speed and ability to make a play after the catch (or punt return) .. in a vertical offense that becomes more useful given the fact you want your guy to be able to separate from defenders.

I do believe Crabtree has game-changing type ability.. but would struggle a bit in a vertical attack. The west coast offense on the other hand... dude could be scary good.

And there's no way in hell Jason Smith drops to 7, unless Tonya Harding clubs both of his knees between now and draft day.

I would be pleased with either (Maclin or Crab). I believe Crab is the more polished WR but Maclin has the potential to be a bigger play-maker.

The Raiders have two very young WRs in Chaz Shilens and Johnnie Lee Higgins. Both have great speed and Shilens has size (6'3" 225). Neither compare to Maclin or Crabtree but I think that Crabtree might actually be the better fit in the Oakland offense because JLH and Shilens have shown big play ability with their speed. The Raiders need a guy who can run crisp short/intermediate routes while working the middle of the field. In that apsect, I think Crabtree would be a better fit.

Maclin just looks like a missile in all of his highlights. He's so tempting. I think both will end up being great pro's.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Two top 15 QB's in 4 years.... Kill me.

At least the jersey's would be easy to print.

 

[Leftwich]

I really, really don't like Stafford going to Jacksonville and I honestly don't think its gonna happen.

 

[Tailback U]

Two top 15 QB's in 4 years.... Kill me.

If Cutler is dealt the Broncos will get something great for him. It could end up actually helping Denver out if Sanchez can pan out. Sanchez has the ability and the attitude, he just doesn't have the experience yet.

 

[Tailback U]

I really, really don't like Stafford going to Jacksonville and I honestly don't think its gonna happen.

Why do I feel like everyone is so down on Stafford?

What are his knocks? He obviously has all the physical tools to be an elite NFL QB.

Is it his attitude? Lack of intangibles?

What's the deal? Seems like everyone was riding Stafford's jock after his junior year. What happened his senior year that everyone is now knocking him?

 

[Leftwich]

Why do I feel like everyone is so down on Stafford?

What are his knocks? He obviously has all the physical tools to be an elite NFL QB.

Is it his attitude? Lack of intangibles?

What's the deal? Seems like everyone was riding Stafford's jock after his junior year. What happened his senior year that everyone is now knocking him?

First and foremost he wasn't a senior. Last year was his Junior Season.

Secondly, I don't think he is a bad QB. I believe he is the best QB coming out in this class but not as good as Matty Ice.

Finally, I think it's retarded for Jacksonville to draft a QB. Garrard will do just fine with the addition of Tra Thomas. I think Jacksonville is in desperate need of a WR.

 

[Tailback U]

First and foremost he wasn't a senior. Last year was his Junior Season.

Secondly, I don't think he is a bad QB. I believe he is the best QB coming out in this class but not as good as Matty Ice.

Finally, I think it's retarded for Jacksonville to draft a QB. Garrard will do just fine with the addition of Tra Thomas. I think Jacksonville is in desperate need of a WR.

My bad, I actually knew that, got my years mixed up.

I don't think anybody thought Matt Ryan was going to be as good as he has. Nobody saw that coming from him.

I agree, Jax needs a WR more than they need a QB, but I don't think Garrard is anything more than a game manager. That said, game managers have won Super Bowls before. Nothing wrong with a game manager so long as the team has all the right pieces surrounding him.

If Crabtree and Maclin are gone by the time the Jags pick, who would you want? I think Nicks, Heyward-Bey, and Harvin are all considered reaches with that pick.

 

[Senser81]

I gotta be honest...I don't like this Hasselmock...at all. In fact, its quite possibly the worst Hasselmock ever.

 

[Tailback U]

From the "take it for what it's worth" files - Michael Lombardi, former personnel executive for the Raiders for 8 years, and a regular on NFLN's "Path to the Draft" program was on the other night and basically said "I sat beside him (Al Davis) in draft rooms for 8 years, and I'm telling there is no way he (Davis) picks a WR at number 7 (Raiders draft poisition)." Lombardi went on from there to state that he see's the Raiders taking someone like Andre Smith.

LOL...really? That is weird because...


http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/03/14/ot-b...-with-raiders/

Posted: News | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Khalif Barnes, Oakland Raiders

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi confirms that free agent offensive tackle Khalif Barnes has signed a one-year deal with the Oakland Raiders. According to Lombardi, the Raiders have also promised not to choose an offensive tackle in April’s NFL Draft.

Barnes, 26, was drafted in the second round in 2005 by the Jaguars and has started 57 games in his four-year career. Barnes will compete for a starting job, as the Raiders cut veteran left tackle Kwame Harris last month.

And there is no way the Raiders take Andre Smith at 7 with the way his stock is falling. Why would they want another Kwame Harris.

 

[Hasselbeck]

I gotta be honest...I don't like this Hasselmock...at all. In fact, its quite possibly the worst Hasselmock ever.

It's a work in progress my man, my last mock is usually pretty good.

 

[Senser81]

It's a work in progress my man, my last mock is usually pretty good.

Just joking with you. Looking forward to the next Hasselmock version.

 

[Hasselbeck]

First and foremost he wasn't a senior. Last year was his Junior Season.

Secondly, I don't think he is a bad QB. I believe he is the best QB coming out in this class but not as good as Matty Ice.

Finally, I think it's retarded for Jacksonville to draft a QB. Garrard will do just fine with the addition of Tra Thomas. I think Jacksonville is in desperate need of a WR.

You have to understand.. under this scenario - the top 2 WR's are gone. I am not projecting trades just yet. Thus Stafford is the BPA.

QB is not necessarily the Jags biggest need, but if Stafford dropped in their laps.. a guy that's arguably #1 pick potential.. you're almost compelled to select him.

However, I do believe a team like the Jets or Bucs would really work at moving up to land Stafford in the event he starts dropping.. and the Jags would make a lot of sense as that trade partner because they could move down and still get a decent WR and an extra pick or two.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Just joking with you. Looking forward to the next Hasselmock version.

I still have nothing but bromance for you Senser.

Lets hug it out.

 

[Rayman]

Like, Never??

Parcells took over the Jets in 1997.

So to answer your question, "Yes, never."

 

[Rayman]

I think it will take a couple of years for Sanchez to show his potential but I think he will eventually be a very good QB. He is very driven and very willing to give that extra effort that is needed to be successful. Not only that, but he isn't a hot-headed cocky SOB, he wants everyone to like him and will try his hardest to please his teammates. He's a good guy.

That said, I don't think he's NFL ready just yet. But in the right offense I could see him step in sooner than expected and do well. The Broncos would be a nice fit for him. Let Simms start the first year and then hand over the reigns to Sanchez next season because let's be honest, the Broncos are still a few years away from being a contender so it's not like it matters.

And a rapist. Don't forget that.

Cue Hasselbeck with the "Allegedly"

 

[Rayman]

That was all Kraft.

Remember the infamous "If I'm gonna cook the dinner, I gotta buy the groceries" comment and the subsequent walkout to the Jets?

That was what triggered it. Tuna was irate with that pick.

 

[Hasselbeck]

And a rapist. Don't forget that.

Cue Hasselbeck with the "Allegedly"

Errrrr... "allegedly"

 

[Rayman]

Errrrr... "allegedly"

No Rome shot?