SBN Mock Draft: Pick No. 2

by Shrug on Mar 30, 2007 3:23 PM PDT in SB Nation NFL Mock Draft Comment 4 comments

No. 2

Pick by Buc 'Em

Calvin Johnson
Wide Receiver
Georgia Tech

We caught up with JScott from the SBN Tampa Bay blog Buc 'Em and, with the kind of in-your-face journalism with which we've become synonymous, forced him to offer his impressions on the trade that got him this pick, and the logic behind picking Calvin "Not The Guy Who Runs K Records" Johnson:

And anxiety said "You've got to TRADE-UP!" Actually Sean from Pride of Detroit (our Detroit Lions blog) put the fear of Matt Millen in me and forced my hand. (Millen inspiring "fear"? Now that's funny! -- Ed.) As a matter of fact, Sean, are you Matt's son? All jokes aside, Calvin Johnson is the one player in this draft that Buc fans have collectively been salivating over since he announced his decision to turn pro.
Trade Specifics: The Lions traded us their 2nd Pick in the Draft for our 4th Pick and for our 32nd Pick in the 2nd Round of the Draft. We were willing to throw in QB Jake Plummer, but even the Lions wanted no part of "The Snake." Aside from being the best player in SB Nation's First Annual Mock Draft, we hope that Calvin can alleviate an abundance of stress from the O-Line, Cadillac Williams, and starting QB Jeff Garcia. Calvin should immediately see playing time, spark what has been a somewhat unmotivated offense, and push Michael Clayton to new heights or further down the depth chart.
Above all Gruden is enamored with Calvin: "He's 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, he runs fast and his standing broad jump was almost 11-8. To say that gets your attention is an understatement."
Cleveland, you beat us in the coin-toss, but we are proud to say, "You are now on the Clock."

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The Lions

would never actually accept this trade since it's well below value. Then again, it will be Matt Millen in charge...

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by JasonB on Mar 30, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm with Jason

We're working in a three round setting, which makes this a bit different, but...I'm kinda surprised by that trade. If you look at who JScott took, it makes sense to me, but the actual terms of the trade don't.

But oh well. No more Calvin Johnson to Atlanta rumors! Woo!

by The Falcoholic on Mar 30, 2007 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow. The 32nd pick is a LOT to give up.

With Cleveland taking Peterson, you know that Quinn or Johnson is going to slide to you. Either is a premier talent, Scout may rate Johnson as a 99 versus Quinn's 97, but as the quarterback position is more valuable on the whole, Quinn needs to achieve only a portion of his potential to match Johnson's best case scenario.

The 32nd pick is incredibly valuable, especially for a team that needs a ton of work on both lines. I find it hard to justify your move, JScott, but maybe you can talk me into it.

I've always been considered an asshole for about as long as I can remember. That's just my style.--Royal Tenenbaum

by John Morgan on Mar 30, 2007 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

alright

here's the deal.

Sean of "Pride of Detroit" told me this morning he was leaning toward Calvin Johnson. I was a little flustered with the notion of the Lions taking yet another receiver but never the less it was a real possibility. So I initially offered the 4th Pick and a 3rd Rounder, then he countered with the Draft Value Chart and I then replaced the 3rd Rounder with a late 2nd Round Pick (As the Bucs have TWO 2nd Round Picks in this Draft).

I know Sean was probably bluffing with the Calvin Johnson Talk, BUT I was never gonna draft OT Joe Thomas. We already have two young guns on the line in Davin Joseph and Jeremy Trueblood. We also have Luke Petitgout for 3 years clogging up the LT spot, so there's no room for Thomas' inexperience and position.

The next player i was enamored with was DT Amobi Okoye. He's extremely young and fast. I know Gruden (if Calvin is gone) would probably take Branch or Gaines because they could immediately contribute, but Amobi is the way to go for the long haul. I didnt feel confident if I had traded down that I could have landed Amobi.

Plus, my readers overwhelmingly wanted Calvin Johnson and in a move so as not to disappoint. i took a chance and it paid off. I know everyone thinks we didnt give up enough, but it is what it is. I was never gonna give up anymore than I did. Gruden and Allen should learn from their mistakes and try not to get taken to the cleaners.

The Bucs have 9 picks in this years NFL Draft so losing one pick for the rights to Draft Calvin Johnson should not make or break us.

any questions?

by JScott on Mar 30, 2007 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs