2013 NFL Mock Draft v1.0

1. Browns- MATT BARKLEY, QB, USC
   
2. Panthers- STAR LOTULELEI, DT, UTAH
   
3. Jaguars- GENO SMITH, QB, WEST VIRGINIA
   
4. Chiefs- JARVIS JONES, OLB, GEORGIA
   
5. Saints- BARKEVIOUS MINGO, DE, L.S.U.
   
6. Raiders- TYLER BRAY, QB, TENNESSEE
   
7. Buccaneers- JOHNATHAN HANKINS, DT, OHIO ST.
   
8. Lions- DEE MILLINER, CB, ALABAMA
   
9. Bills- JUSTIN HUNTER, WR, TENNESSEE
   
10. Bengals- MANTI TE'O, ILB, NOTRE DAME
    
11. Jets- SAM MONTGOMERY, OLB, L.S.U.
    
12. Rams- ERIC REID, S, L.S.U.
    
13. Titans- CHANCE WARMACK, OG, ALABAMA
    
14. Rams (from Washington)- LUKE JOECKEL, OT, TEXAS A&M
    
15. Cowboys- KAWANN SHORT, DT, PURDUE
    
16. Broncos- JOHNTHAN BANKS, CB, MISSISSIPPI ST.
    
17. Colts- KEENAN ALLEN, WR, CALIFORNIA
    
18. Dolphins- ROBERT WOODS, WR, USC
    
19. Eagles- D.J. FLUKER, OT, ALABAMA
    
20. Steelers- KENNY VACCARO, S, TEXAS
    
21. Chargers- TYLER EIFERT, TE, NOTRE DAME
    
22. Cardinals- TYLER WILSON, QB, ARKANSAS
    
23. Packers- LE'VEON BELL, RB, MICHIGAN ST.
    
24. Bengals (from New England- MARCUS LATTIMORE, RB, SOUTH CAROLINA
    
25. Seahawks- RICK WAGNER, OT, WISCONSIN
    
26. Ravens- T.J. MCDONALD, S, USC
    
27. Vikings- COREY LEMONIER, OLB, AUBURN
    
28. Giants- DAVID AMERSON, CB, NORTH CAROLINA ST.
    
29. 49ers- BARRETT JONES, C, ALABAMA
    
30. Bears- JACKSON JEFFCOAT, DE, TEXAS
    
31. Texans- TAYLOR LEWAN, OT, MICHIGAN
    
32. Falcons- MICHAEL BUCHANAN, DE, ILLINOIS

RIP Steve Sabol

I was incredibly and deeply saddened to learn about the passing of NFL Films President Steve Sabol.

Not just because he produced awesome footage but because he was one of the reasons I became a real fan of the NFL.

If it weren't for the NFL Yearbook series I have no idea how I would have ever been able to learn so much about the league's history as a young fan.

I always admired the quality of Sabols work not only as a fan but as an artist as well. NFL Films under Sabol was truly that. Art.

RIP to a legend of the game.

Darrelle Revis Agrees to New Contract With the Jets

ESPN reports that Jets CB Darrelle Revis has agreed to a $32 million dollar guaranteed deal with the New York Jets.

If you bet "no" on Revis sitting out the entire season, you were correct.

That's a lot of money to keep him warm on that island.

Bills Cut Former Second Rounders Chad Jackson and James Hardy

The Buffalo Bills cut two former college star receivers: James Hardy and Chad Jackson. James Hardy was a prospect with a ton of potential with his 6'6 frame but never showed any flashes in Buffalo. Maybe going to a team with a better QB will help.

Chad Jackson the former Patriots WR was a second round pick who many thought was a steal at the time he came out of Florida. I remember many blogs mocking him to the Denver Broncos. He would later play for the Broncos and be cut there as well... UFL is the next stop for Chad unfortunately.

More notable names on the cut list today include TJ Houshmandzadeh, Matt Jones, Pat White, Macho Harris, Bobby Carpenter, and "Regular Speed" Willie Parker.

Cardinals Release Matt Leinart

Breaking news is that Matt Leinart will be released later today. The former #10 overall selection has been benched and now booted off the team after publicly addressing head coach Ken Wisenhunt.

So what do I think? First of all this is good for Matt. They didn't want him anyways, and he is still young enough to go compete elsewhere. But where exactly is elsewhere? I'm not sure but I am going to guess Matt finds his way to Southern California someway. Maybe as the Chargers backup. You never know.

All in all, it is going to be interesting to see if he can get his career back started.

Marcell Dareus is... Ineligible!

DUN DUN DUN

Marcel Dareus has been ruled ineligible for the first two games of Alabama's season. Darues allegedly went to a party in Miami, and his travel expenses were paid for by some sort of an agent or benefactor. Several North Carolina players are also hooked up in this scandal as well.

All this drama for going to Miami? You would think these guys were on King James status.

According to ESPN, the school will appeal the suspension.

We will see what happens.

Is Brady Quinn's Career Over?

As a Bronco fan this preseason has been pretty interesting to say the least. Not only has the most exciting draft pick since Jay Cutler set foot in Dove Valley but the team seems poised to become a dominate defensive team, something they were never close to under the leadership of Coach Shanahan. Unknown to the rest of the NFL the Broncos are quietly turning the corner into a legit perennial playoff contender.

But that's not the topic of my article. What I want to talk about is Brady Quinn. Why is he doing so bad?

He had a lot of talent coming out of Notre Dame and playing under Charlie Weiss. He helped make Darius Walker and Maurice Stovall household names for about 3 years while they were in college. Al Davis even considered taking Brady #1 overall... but went with that Jamarcus guy instead.

None of those things could have predicted how bad Quinn would do in the NFL. He never could outseat Derek Anderson as the Browns full time Quarterback (what's up Matt Leinart) and now it looks like Tim Tebow is going to take his backup duties before the season even begins.

Is it a mental thing with Brady Quinn? Was the anguish of playing for the Browns enough to shoot his chances of being productive at the NFL level to nothing? Is it a talent question? Does he just not have "it" in the arm department?

The numbers say that he is a middle-of-the-road QB at best so far. His career completion percentage is a pedestrian 52% . His 10 career touchdowns to 9 interceptions isn't setting the world on fire as well. In 2009, he appeared in 10 games, of which the Browns only won 2, and Quinn threw 8 touchdowns to 7 interceptions. To his credit the cupboard was bare in Cleveland with a aging Jamal Lewis and no Braylon Edwards, but still you have to wonder.

I don't know what is in store for Brady. But what I do know is that if Quinn doesn't do something to turn it around quickly he may be trying out for the Omaha Nighthawks pretty soon.

Masoli Is Sitting Out

The NCAA ruled today that Jeremiah Masoli will not be eligible for the Ole Miss Rebel's this entire season. Masoli enrolled at Ole Miss after being suspended by Oregon for an off the field incident. Ole Miss is going to appeal the suspension.

I do not see him playing in college ever again. How many years of eligibility does he have left? He is already 22. If he sits out now, he won't be eligible to play until he is 23, then entering the NFL around the age of 24. I don't see how he can afford to stay off the field that long.

If I were him I'd go to the UFL for a year, then enter the draft next year if possible.

Colt McCoy May Get Cut

That is no typo folks. Colt McCoy may get cut before he ever gets a shot at playing a down in the NFL. The quarterback who won more games than anyone, and looked to be the Browns future at the position may be a casualty as Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme have proved themselves better options for the Browns.

The full story is at Yahoo.

Here is just a small fraction of the reasons why Colt may be looking for a new gig soon;

Coaches are reportedly more impressed with veteran newcomers Jake Delhomme(notes) and Seneca Wallace(notes), possibly leaving the third-round pick as a camp casualty

Hide Ya Kids, Hide Brett Favre: Only Plays 4 Plays In Preseason Debut

You know the guys at NBC are upset that Brett Favre only played 4 plays in his preseason debut. To his credit the guy just rolled off the tractor about 6 days ago and is already looking like he is in game shape. You have to credit a 41 year old player for keeping his body ready to play on call like that.

The Vikings did the smart thing in protecting their 16 million dollar investment and took Brett out after getting hit pretty good by Patrick Willis.