Phil's Mock Draft
We have just passed day 214 of Countdown to NFL Draft 2006. One of these days, I'll have to corner Phil Prusa, Andy Barch or one of my other friends who are so into it, and ask them what the fuss is about. I find the actual event about as exciting as middle school orchestra concert. However, I can't deny most other NFL fans feel differently. For them, here is Phil's Mock Draft:

1. Texans - Reggie Bush/RB/USC
I don't know why, but Houston just seems to love guys named Bush.

2. Saints - D'Brickashaw Ferguson/OT/Virginia
Looking to trade this pick, but need offensive line help. Ferguson is the best bet is they stay put.

3. Titans - Vince Young/QB/Texas
A little more risk than Leinart, but Tennessee likes the comparisons between Young and Steve McNair.

4. Jets - Matt Leinart/QB/USC
Not even New York gets this wrong. A franchise QB falls into their lap and they don't have to make a trade to get him.

5. Packers - A.J. Hawk/LB/Ohio State
If Williams is still available here, he's tempting, but Hawk is the player they covet right now.

6. 49ers - Mario Williams/DE/NC State
The team loves the TE Davis, but need defensive help. At #6, Williams the draft's first real steal.

7. Raiders - Michael Huff/DB/Texas
If Young and Leinart are both gone at the #7 pick, Oakland will have an easy decision. No secret they love him and project him as Woodson's replacement.

8. Bills - Haloti Ngata/DT/Oregon
Say hello to Sam Adams replacement.

9. Lions - Ernie Sims/LB/Florida State
Stop the presses! Detroit doesn't take a receiver with their first round pick!

10. Cardinals - Vernon Davis/TE/Maryland
Cutler's stock has dropped and Arizona needs a tight end. Great value if they can nab Davis at #10.

11. Rams - Tye Hill/CB/Clemson
Not as tall as you would like, but this is a need position and St Louis isn't about to bicker over a few inches.

12. Browns - Kamerion Wimbley/DE-LB/Florida State
Gives Cleveland their first linebacker that can rush the passer since Jamir Miller

13. Ravens - Brodrick Bunkley/DT/Florida State
With Ngata off the board, Baltimore takes the best defensive lineman still available.

14. Eagles - Winston Justice/OT/USC
Andy Reid is a big believer that good teams start with the offensive and defense lines. If Justice is still on the board here, Eagles won't be able to make the pick fast enough.

15. Broncos - Santonio Holmes/WR/Ohio State
Receiver Marcus Nash was a bust and Ashley Lelie hasn't been much better.

16. Dolphins - Jay Cutler/QB/Vanderbilt
Does anyone really think Culpepper is the long term answer for quarterback in Miami?

17. Vikings - Chad Greenway/LB/Iowa
May try to trade up if Cutler is available after the Cardinals pick. If not, Greenway fills a big hole at their linebacker position

18. Cowboys - Donte Whitner/S/Ohio State
Him and Roy Williams would make for a darn good secondary in Dallas.

19. Chargers - Jimmy Williams/CB/Virginia Tech
Little question San Diego takes a cornerback here. Just not sure which one.

20. Chiefs - Antonio Cromartie/CB/Florida State
Ditto. Also will be keeping on eye on the pass rushers and grab one of them if possible.

21. Patriots - Chad Jackson/WR/Florida
New England rarely drafts for need in the first round, but Jackson is too tempting to pass up.

22. 49ers - Marcedes Lewis/TE/UCLA
Alex Smith needs all the help he can get right now.

23. Buccaneers - Jason Allen/DB/Tennessee
Could go for an offensive lineman, but the secondary needs immediate attention. Love Cromartie and may try to trade up to get him.

24. Bengals - Nick Mangold/C/Ohio State
With starting center Rich Braham 36 years old, Cincinnati will have to give Mangold a long look since he figures to be available here.

25. Giants - Bobby Carpenter/LB/Ohio State
With Lavar Arrington signed for 7 years, linebacker is not an immediate concern. Still, Carpenter seems like a natural fit for the G-men.

26. Bears - Jonathan Joseph/CB/South Carolina
Another team that probably wants to trade. If they stay put, Joseph would look good playing with Nathan Vasher

27. Panthers - DeAngelo Williams/RB/Memphis
Though DeShaun Foster is a true warrior, his injury history is a concern. Carolina will be thrilled if Williams drops here.

28. Jaguars - Marcus McNeill/OT/Auburn
History of back injuries cause McNeill to slide in this year's draft. If he's here at #28, this is a great value pick for Jacksonville who needs offensive line help.

29. Jets - LenDale White/RB/USC
Forget the character issues. The Jets need to find Curtis Martin's replacement and White is there for the taking.

30. Colts - Laurence Maroney/RB/Minnesota
Indy wastes little time finding Edgerrin James' replacement

31. Seahawks - Kelly Jennings/CB/Miami
Even if they do sign Ty Law, he's not a long term answer for Seattle. Jennings, however, is.

32. Steelers - Sinorice Moss/WR/Miami
It's a little thin at the receiver position these days in the Steel City after Hines Ward.