Bucky Brooks mock draft 3.0: QBs slide to Texans, Chiefs
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The
[Browns](/teams/clevelandbrowns/profile?team=CLE) can't go wrong taking the best player in the draft with the first pick.
The
[49ers](/teams/sanfrancisco49ers/profile?team=SF) don't need another big body in the middle, but Thomas is the top player on the board and gives them another disruptive defender to anchor an emerging defense.
The
[Bears](/teams/chicagobears/profile?team=CHI) need an enforcer in the middle to set the tone for the defense.
The
[Jaguars](/teams/jacksonvillejaguars/profile?team=JAX) want to lean more on a run-centric attack to alleviate the pressure on
[Blake Bortles](/player/blakebortles/2543477/profile).
A team can never have enough cover corners with size, speed, and athleticism.
Mo Wilkerson's weight issues and
[Sheldon Richardson](/player/sheldonrichardson/2540142/profile)'s behavioral problems could prompt the
[Jets](/teams/newyorkjets/profile?team=NYJ) to take a high-character defender like Allen.
The
[Chargers](/teams/losangeleschargers/profile?team=LAC) could use a true centerfielder in the middle of the defense with outstanding instincts and ball skills.
The most polished pass rusher in the draft would enhance a pass rush that should improve with the return of
[Julius Peppers](/player/juliuspeppers/2505010/profile).
Foster is a menacing "Mike" linebacker with a nasty temperament and rugged game.
The
[Bills](/teams/buffalobills/profile?team=BUF) have a WR1 in Watkins but they could use a "bully" on the edge to take advantage of smaller corners.
If the
[Saints](/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO) aren't able to land
[Malcolm Butler](/player/malcolmbutler/2550613/profile), the LSU standout would be a perfect fallback as a potential CB1.
Nothing wrong with adding a big, athletic tight end with speed and quickness to the lineup.
The
[Cardinals](/teams/arizonacardinals/profile?team=ARI) need an eventual successor for
[Larry Fitzgerald](/player/larryfitzgerald/2506106/profile) as the team's WR1.
The
[Eagles](/teams/philadelphiaeagles/profile?team=PHI) need a long, rangy corner to thrive as a CB1 in Jim Schwartz's system.
The
[Colts](/teams/indianapoliscolts/profile?team=IND) need a young, athletic corner to play opposite
[Vontae Davis](/player/vontaedavis/79901/profile).
An electric playmaker with speed to burn would be a welcome addition to an offense that wants to play long ball with
[Joe Flacco](/player/joeflacco/382/profile) at quarterback.
The ultra-explosive runner would alleviate pressure on
[Kirk Cousins](/player/kirkcousins/2532820/profile) in the
[Redskins](/teams/washingtonredskins/profile?team=WAS)' backfield.
Adding a pass rusher isn't necessarily a pressing need for the
[Titans](/teams/tennesseetitans/profile?team=TEN), but McKinley would give them another high-motor rusher to add to the mix.
Davis is a hard-hitting linebacker with positional flexibility.
Contrary to popular opinion, the
[Broncos](/teams/denverbroncos/profile?team=DEN)' offensive line struggles prevented the team from making another run at the title.
Charlton is a solid edge defender with a rock-solid game at the point of attack.
Reddick is an active linebacker with a non-stop motor and a versatile game.
[Giants](/teams/newyorkgiants/profile?team=NYG) add a rugged blocker who is capable of keeping
[Eli Manning](/player/elimanning/2505996/profile) upright in the pocket.
The
[Raiders](/teams/oaklandraiders/profile?team=OAK) need a corner but could opt to take a big, physical tackle to groom for a bigger role down the line.
If the
[Texans](/teams/houstontexans/profile?team=HOU) don't resolve their quarterback issues with a veteran free agent, the team could turn to the North Carolina standout as its QB of the future.
Moreau is a fast-rising corner with a blue-collar game.
Andy Reid has a knack for transforming athletic quarterbacks into efficient passers (see Donovan McNabb and Michael Vick).
The
[Cowboys](/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL) still need to find a legitimate pass rusher to feature off the edge. Harris is a blue-collar worker with a rugged game and non-stop motor that fits the
[Cowboys](/teams/dallascowboys/profile?team=DAL)' profile.
Can you imagine how much fun Mike McCarthy would have creating big-play opportunities for McCaffrey as a runner, receiver and returner?
The
[Steelers](/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) need a fastball pitcher off the edge. Williams has exceptional first-step quickness and body control.
Watt is a versatile edge rusher who would add another dimension to the
[Falcons](/teams/atlantafalcons/profile?team=ATL)' pass rush.
Jackson gives the
[Saints](/teams/neworleanssaints/profile?team=NO) a two-way playmaker to add some sizzle to the lineup.
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