Hey everyone! I'm back with more draft predictions.

First, two big RBs are on the free-agent market now in LaDainian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook. Anyhow, I have things to talk about regarding the Combine. So, here's my list of. . .

PLAYERS WHO HAVE SOMETHING TO PROVE IN THE COMBINE:

1: Tim Tebow, QB for Florida. While I loved the Super Bowl commercial with him and his mom, that doesn't mean that he's sure to go in the first round. He has a lot to prove, as many teams are skeptical that he will be able to convert to a drop-back style passer like most NFL quarterbacks. With that new throwing motion he has, I think he will have a good showing.

2: Sam Bradford, QB for Oklahoma. He was the Heisman trophy winner in 2008, but after a long 2009 season with the Sooners (he injured his shoulder twice, first in the opening game against BYU and later against the Texas Longhorns, after which he had season-ending surgery) he is slated by many to go to the Redskins at pick number four. However, there is a lot of speculation over his arm, and I wonder if he will be able to withstand 320 pound lineman landing on him with a lot more force then they did in college.

3: Jahvid Best, RB for Cal. After a painful concussion suffered on November 7th against Oregon State, Best is ready to show the world of the NFL what he's got. Sadly for him, he missed a lot of games (including Cal's bowl game) that would have given him a lot of exposure to NFL scouts. The Combine will be important for him.

 

Now, for more draft analysis!

Pick number six: Seattle Seahawks

Last year's record: 5-11

Analysis: I thought the Seahawks were going to go somewhere last year. However, after a 5-11 season, Seattle finds itself with a golden opportunity to get back in the playoff hunt. They have been waiting for this. With Kurt Warner retiring, the Cardinals may have to take a year for him to get up to speed. Meanwhile, the Seahawks have slowly but surely been building their team up. To compete for a playoff spot, they need. . .

Positions Needed: CB, DL, OL and LB

Pick number seven: Cleveland Browns

Last year's record: 5-11

Analysis: The Browns showed a spark at the end of last year, by winning their last four games. Unfortunately for Cleveland, at this point in time they aren't close to competing in arguably the best division in the NFL (the AFC North). To rebuild, the Browns need to get. . .

Positions Needed: DL, LB, WR and RB

Pick number eight: Oakland Raiders

Last year's record: 5-11

Analysis: The 5-11 record is, in my mind, better that the numbers indicate. 4 out of their 5 wins came against teams with a record over .500, so we know Oakland can beat good teams. Therefore, they need. . .

Positions Needed: S, TE and OL

Pick number nine: Buffalo Bills

Last year's record: 6-10

Analysis: Buffalo needs to pull itself together. I think they could help themselves by picking up one of the big free-agent backs. Brian Westbrook would be a good fit there. That would be a scary backfield with Westbrook and Marshawn Lynch.

Aside from that, the Bills need to get this in the draft. . .

Positions Needed: OL, WR and CB

 

Pick number ten: Chicago Bears/Jacksonville Jaguars (order decided by coin flip) Pick traded to Denver.

Last year's record: 7-9

Analysis: This is done assuming Chicago wins the flip. The Bears came into last year with a new QB and a hope that they could make it to the Super Bowl like they did in 2006. Unfortunately for them, it didn't happen. Brian Urlacher broke his wrist and missed the entire season. To get back in the hunt, "Da Bears" need. . .

Positions Needed: OL, CB and TE

 

Pick number eleven: Chicago Bears/Jacksonville Jaguars (order decided by coin flip)

Last year's record: 7-9

Analysis: This is done assuming Chicago wins the flip. The Jaguars were bumped out of a playoff spot late in the season (mostly thanks to my Ravens) but, for the most part, played well all year as young back Maurice Jones-Drew came into his own. To land themselves in the playoffs next year, they need. . .

Positions Needed: LB, DL, WR, CB and OL

 

Well, that's all from me.

Good luck to all the guys at the Combine!


Kid Reporter-KC