Mark's Mock (Picks 1-16)

This is not necessarily what I think will happen tomorrow, but here's how I would like to see the first round go:

1. Raiders - JaMarcus Russell - Oakland needs to start with the foundation of a good team: a franchise quarterback. Russell is a physical freak and deserves to fill that role.

2. Buccaneers (Trade 1st round pick, 2nd round pick for Detroit's 1st) - Calvin Johnson - If Tampa snatches up this phenom, whoever is behind center will put on a great show. Think of what Bush did for the Saints.

3. Browns - Brady Quinn - As much as I hate the Steeler's chief rival getting such a quality signal caller, Quinn is the best fit.

4. Lions (Traded down) - Gaines Adams - Millen has to go defensive here, trading down will take off alot of pressure.

5. Cardinals - Adrian Peterson - I really really wanted my "third team" to take Joe Thomas here, but when I thought about it, I love the idea of this offense being even more potentially explosive. I'll say they take OL's in subsequent rounds if not Thomas here.

6. Dolphins (Traded 1st round spots with Washington) - Joe Thomas - Most have the 'phins taking Levi Brown at nine, but most teams (Arizona not included) consider Thomas to be the better tackle. I could see them skipping ahead three spots via the second-pick desperate Redskins.

7. Vikings - LaRon Landry - Much to the Falcon's dismay, the player hailed as "The Next Ed Reed" won't last past seven. Childress is an offensive-minded coach, but there isn't an offensive player worth taking at seven on the board.

8. Falcons - Amobi Okoye - Okie (My nickname) will be scooped up by his college coach, and will likely be a force to be reckoned with by his third year. He's a good candidate for the fading falcons d.

9. Redskins (Traded with Miami) - Alan Branch - The washington brass might find Okoye too big of a risk to take at 6, so they take an arguably equitable DT at nine, and pick up a second round pick in the process.

10. Texans - Levi Brown - Matt Schaub has my vote of confidence, but only behind a retooled line. Let's hope the houston front office doesn't screw another draft up.

11. 49ers - Adam Carriker - There's no doubt SanFran will go defensive in the first round. They got Vernon Davis as a downfield threat last year, and will focus on giving QB smith weapons later. DE is a need, and with the two best DT's off the board, they will take Carriker.

12. Bills - Patrick Willis - Does Buffalo have ANY LB's on the roster? With Spikes and Fletcher gone, they will have big holes to fill fast.

13. Rams - Leon Hall - St. Louis' defense was terrible last year. The Secondary will welcome the Michigan corner with open arms. Nuff said.

14. Panthers - Greg Olsen - A little high? Maybe. But I'd like Carolina to realize they lost a key component in their offense when Kris Magnum retired. Olsen is the only TE worth drafting this high.

15. Steelers - Paul Posluszny - Remember this is what I WANT to happen, not what will. The possibility of Poz in black and gold heightens if a team is willing to trade up to 15. Tennesee maybe?

16. Packers - Marshawn Lynch - They have no other choice. With Ahman Green in houston, Farve is a sitting duck or interception machine unless they have a threat in the backfield.