The fourth-annual Andy Barch NFL Draft interview
NFL draft expert and the voice of the West Virginia Power, Andy Barch, talks to the blog for the fourth-consecutive year.

Zach: We start with Oakland. Is there a chance they won't take JaMarcus Russell with the first pick?

Andy: Yes, I think there is a chance they take Calvin Johnson. I don't think that's the right pick, but they will trade Randy Moss eventually, and they will take the guy that has been named the best player in this year's draft. There is too much to like about Calvin Johnson, and even though Al Davis loves guys like Russell, who has a cannon for an arm, I think he'll go with Johnson to make a big splash.

Zach: So what do you place the odds on Johnson going to Oakland?

BIGAB35: Ummm ... 4 to 1. It's either Joe Thomas, Brady Quinn, Jamarcus Russell or Johnson.

Zach: OK, it's time for the annual "Whose career will be screwed up by the Browns" question.

Andy: Nice one, Zach.

Zach: You realize it's an actual question ...

Andy: well Zach, I think the guy they are going to pick will be Brady Quinn, which would be the stupidest selection in the franchise's existance. I honestly cannot believe they are even considering him, but it sounds like he's the guy, and he'll be ABSOLUTELY AWFUL in Cleveland. He will get crushed behind that offensive line, and there is no way in the world that he lasts three years in the league. He was terrible against good college defenses, and he buckles under any kind of defensive pressure.

Zach: what about Adrian Peterson? Wasn't he the guy, according to Kiper?

Andy: If Calvin Johnson goes one, that leaves either Joe Thomas or JaMarcus Russell at the third spot for the Browns. Savage LOVES Russell, so he'd definitely pick him if he's there, but I don't think he will be, and if they pass on Joe Thomas, they are INSANE.

Zach: So where does Peterson go?

Andy: Adrian Peterson is not a good fit (in Cleveland); he has an injury riddled history, his luck, and that franchise's luck the last few years, equals DISASTER. He goes No. 8 to Houston.

Zach: Fair enough. So another few questions. I don't think there's any doubt Troy Smith hurt himself with the championship game. How much did it hurt him, and where will he go?

Andy: It sounds like he's going to fall to the third round. Apparently he's added some un-needed weight, but you have to think that a proven winner will warrant some attention. I don't buy that he's short, he's just as tall as Mike Vick. I dont buy that his arm isnt strong enough; I've seen him throw a consistant deep ball. I also think his leadership skills shouldn't be questioned. He's a winner, and he'll be a late day-one pick.

Zach: Any interested teams? Or rather, where is he a good fit?

Andy: He's not going to start anywhere right away, so its tough to project, but I'd say a team like Philly, or maybe a team like Chicago, where he can be a good time manager, and not make mistakes.

Zach: What about Teddy Ginn? He has to go top 20.

Andy: I dont know about Teddy Ginn. It sounds like he's going in the top 15, but I don't think he's worth a top 15 spot; he's too small, and he'll never be more than a slot receiver and a return man in the NFL. He's Az Zahir Hakim at best.

Zach: Am I wrong, or are people just mesmerized by his speed?

Andy: They are, but as you know, there is more to this game than speed. He wasn't very consistent after his freshmen year; he also isn't a big target, and he's not really one of those guys that you look at and say, "wow, this guy is going to be a playmaker one day." I think he'll be ok, a solid player, but not great.

Zach: So what team does he go to?

Andy: I say he goes 11th to the 49ers.

Zach: OK, of all the guys talked about in the top 10, who looks like a bust?

Andy: Brady Quinn, I honestly believe he'll never make it in the NFL. He was protected by Charlie Weiss, and he failed miserably in big games in college. When he faced pressure in the way of blitzes, he hung his receivers out to dry, threw the ball away too soon, and I just don't think he's as good as his college numbers indicated.

Zach: OK, cool. For the fourth-straight year, thanks.

Andy: Thank you sir. Always a pleasure.