GO FOR 2
By Carlos Gust
GO FOR 2Apr 24, 2024
NEW Mock Draft 3.0 picks 1-10
1. CHI- QB Caleb Williams, USC
Bears get the new face of the franchise in Caleb Williams. Can he break the Bears curse at QB?
2. WAS- QB Jadyen Daniels, LSU
With a regime can Jayden Daniels be the new Leaders of the Commanders?
3. NE- QB Drake Maye, UNC
Life without Bill. What will the Patriots do to turn around this historic franchise? Could the Patriots possibly trade out of the 3rd overall pick and pass on a legacy WR or a franchise QB?
4. ARZ- WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State
Cardinals find their next Larry Fitzgerald. With all the talent and bloodline, how good can Marvin Harrison be?
5. (Trade) MIN- QB JJ McCarthy, Michigan
Chargers trade out of the top 5. to collect 2 extra first round picks to rebuild this roster.
Chargers receive
(11th) overall pick
(23rd) overall pick
(129) in the 4th round pick
1st round pick in 2028
Vikings receives
(5th) overall pick and
2025 2nd round pick
Vikings go all in on Michigan QB JJ McCarthy. Will he be the next Jordan Love or Trey Lance/Zach Wilson?
6. NYG- WR Malik Nabers, LSU
Giants finally get a WR1 to help Daniel Jones in what could be a make or break season.
7. TEN- OT Joe Alt, Notre Dame
Titans under a new regime continue to build this roster. Joe Alt is a near perfect prospect. Help is on the way for QB Will Levis.
8. ATL- ED Dallas Turner, Alabama
With "Kirko" Chains coming to the ATL this offense might have finally broken open. New Head Coach Raheem Morris looks to continue an improving defense.
9. (Trade) LAC- WR Rome Odunze, Washington
The Bears trade out of the Top 10. I know they are passing on WR Rome Odunze and/or ED Jared Verse, but the Bears only have 4 picks in the draft. I expect General Manager Ryan Poles to be working the phone all night.
Bears receive
11th overall pick
(129th) 4th round pick
(181th) 6th round pick
Chargers receive
9th overall pick
The Chargers traded back into the Top 10, jumping over the Jets to select WR Rome Odunze. Jim Harabaugh is very famailiar with Rome, back in January they faced each other in the National Championship game. The Chargers, desperate to find pass catchers in the offense find, one for Justin Herbert. Adding Rome could help the development of last year's first round pick Quentin Johnston, who had a rough rookie year to say the least.
10. (Trade) CIN- TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
General Manager Joe Douglas for the first time ever trades out of the 1st round to collect more draft capital. I know it's hard to believe the Jets are leaving a lot of big time prospects on the board, but they need depth. Moving back 8 spots and adding a 2nd round pick is a steal.
Jets receive
18th overall pick
(49th) 2nd round pick
(80th) 3rd round pick
Bengals receive
10th overall pick
(72nd) 3rd round pick
This might be a fever dream but I think the Bengals go all in. With 11 picks the Bengals trade up 8 spots to get a super dynamic pass catcher to go along in this offense. Let's not forget we are assuming that Tee Higgins will be on the roster in 2024. Nonetheless, Brock Bowers would be a great second option in this offense. The AFC is just getting tougher.
NEW Mock Draft 3.0 picks 11-21
* I did have to update the trades just a bit.
11. (Trade) PHI- CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
Bears receive
22nd overall pick
(53rd) 2nd round pick
(161) 5th round pick
The Bears trade back once again to collect even more trade assets. Bears taking advantage of the runs on CBs. and OTs.
Eagles receive
11th overall pick
(140th) 5th round pick
The Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman strikes again. Making a big time trade to move up 11 spots to jump into from of some CB needy teams. They take Quinyon Mitchell to add to this secondary. He's a perfect fit for Vic Fangio defense.
12th. (Trade) GB- CB Cooper DeJean, Iowa
Broncos receive
12th overall pick
(58th) 2nd round pick
(91st) 3rd round pick
The Broncos are desperate for a QB even with the addition of QB Zach Wilson. Trading back allows the Broncos to build the roster through the draft.
Packers receive
12th overall pick
(121st) 4th round pick
The Packers have a lot of draft picks here. They have 5 picks in the top 100. I think the Packers go big and bring in Cooper DeJean from Iowa. Cooper DeJean is the ultimate Swiss army knife under new Defensive Coodinator Jeff Haley.
13. LV- OT Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State
Raiders could look to take a CB but I think they look to build the offensive line. After losing two starting offensive linemen the Raiders take the versatile Taliese Fuaga. He fits the mode of a Raider player. Tough and Nasty. New Head Coach Antonio Pierce would approve.
14. NO- OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu, Penn State
Saints need help on the offensive line. Adding Olumuyiwa Fashanu could play the left tackle position moving former 1st round pick Trevor Penning to left guard. This could fix two positions on the offensive line.
15. IND- CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
The Colts missed out on CB L'Jarius Sneed and they need help to match up with all the WRs in the AFC South. Guys like: Calvin Ridley DeAndre Hopkins, Gabe Davis, Nico Collins, Tank Dell and now Stefon Diggs. Help is on the way.
16. (Trade) NYJ- OG Troy Fautanu, Washington
Seahawks receive
18th overall
(134th) 4th round pick
The Seahawks with a new Head Coach in Mike McDonald move back two spots to collect another pick in this draft.
Jets receive
16th pick
The Jets need help at the offensive. Still a lot of uncertainty at the position. Troy Fautanu can play 4/5 positions on the offensive line. That is exactly what the Jets need.
17. (Trade) CHI- ED Jared Verse, Florida State
Jaguars receive
22nd overall pick
(75th) 3rd round pick
The Jaguars move up in the 3rd round.
Bears receive
17th pick
(96th) 3rd round pick
(212nd) 6th round pick
The Bears not only move back and collect some draft picks but they also get the guy they need on defense. ED Jared Verse with, only 31 sacks last year 2nd to last in the league. The Bears have two chip players to help turn around this franchise like the Texans did last year.
18. (Trade) SEA- OT Graham Barton, Duke
The Seahawks get a versatile offensive linemen in Graham Barton. Someone who has played all 5 positions on the offensive line. this is important because the Seahawks are trying to replace 3 starting offensive linemen from last year.
19. LAR- ED Laiatu Latu, UCLA
This will be the first pick for the Rams since 2016 when they took QB Jared Goff. The Rams look to start life without Aaron Donald. I like Laiatu Latu out of UCLA. Latu stays close to home.
20. PIT- OT Amarius Mims, Georgia
The Steelers have taken care of the QB situation for now. New OC Arthur Smith looks to build this offensive line.
21. MIA- DT Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois
Dolphins look to replace Christian Wilkins with Newton.
NEW Mock Draft 3.0 picks 22-32
* I had to update some of the trades.
22. (Trade) JAX- CB Nate Wiggins, Clemson
Bears receive
17th overall pick
(212nd) 6th round pick
Jaguars receive
22nd overall pick
(129th) 4th round pick
(161st) 5th round pick
After trading back the Jags land themselves an athletic CB to add to this defense. Help cover the WRs in the AFC South (WR would be fun).
23. (Trade) LAC- OT JC Latham, Alabama
The Chargers with a bunch of draft picks and holes on this roster look to upgrade this offensive line under OC Greg Roman.
24. DAL- OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma
Dallas needs to nail this draft here. I think Dallas needs to consider moving out of the first round to collect more draft capital. General Manager Jerry Jones normally doesn't trade up or down in the draft and for the sake of Cowboys fans everywhere. I can't imagine there reaction if they do trade out. Nonetheless, Dallas looks to connote to rebuild there offensive line esipcally after losing future Hall of Fame Tyron Smith.
25. (Trade) DEN- QB Bo Nix, Oregon
Packers receive
12th pick
(121st) 4th round
Broncos recieve
25th overall pick
(58th) 2nd round pick
(96st) 4th round pick
The Broncos got exactly what they wanted and more. They got the QB they wanted and they added a couple draft picks to help build their roster. Zach Wilson isn't the answer. Bo is battle tested.
26. TB- C Jacksons Powers-Johnson, Oregon
The Bucs need some help at the IOL position. Back to back Oregon players here. Bucs adding center Jackson Powers-Johnson is a huge addition to an offensive line that needs to protect QB Baker Mayfield and help a 32nd ranked running game.
27. ARZ- ED Chop Robinson, Penn State
Cardinals need help all over the defense, but Head Coach Johnathan Gannon needs to find is stud edge rusher.
28. BUF- WR Brian Thomas Jr, LSU
Bills move up 4 spots to take the speedy WR out of LSU. Bills need to give Josh Allen a new target to help replace Stefon Diggs.
29. DET- ED Darius Robinson, Missouri
Now the home team. Last year the Lions moved all over the board. This year I think they stay put and add another EDGE rusher to go opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Darius is a very versatile EDGE rusher and should fit in nicely.
30. BAL- CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Ravens don't have a lot of needs but they need to fill out this roster. The Ravens could look to trade out of the first round to collect more draft capital, but I really like Kool-Aid McKinstry out of Alabama (Not just because of his name. This is a player that played one of the hardest positions in all of College Football. He's smart and a perfect fit for this Ravens defense.
31. SF- OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona
49ers reloaded this offseason. I like the options at IDL or CB here, but this offensive line needs an upgrade. They did return all 5 starters, but Jordan Morgan can make this offensive line better.
32. KC- DT Bryon Murphy II, Texas
WR makes a lot of sense here but I just love the value here. Adding Bryon Murphy II to pair up with the best defensive linemen in Chris Jones would be tough to defend. The Chiefs are a defense first team even with Patrick Mahomes. A lot of value in the WR position later in the draft.
Mock Draft 2.0 picks 22-32
Mock Draft 2.0 picks 11-21
Mock Draft 2.0 picks 1-10
NFC West Free Agency
NFC South Free Agency Breakdown
Mock Draft 1.0 picks 17-32
Mock Draft 1.0
NFC North Free Agency
NFC East Free agency
AFC West free agency
AFC south Free Agency
AFC North Free Agency
AFC East free agency
Defense wins championships?
Where will the top pass rusher end up?
Protecting the franchise?
Where will the pass catchers land?
Running Back pay day?
QB Musical Chairs
The Dynasty
Familiar Faces in New Places
I breakdown all the biggest coaching hires over that last couple of weeks.
All 32 teams have a head coach now.
I dive into some of the better and worst signings for offensive and defensive coordinators.
Purdy Flowers
In the episode we breakdown championship Sunday. How did we go from 4 teams to 2 teams?
I breakdown what happened in Baltimore.
What happen to MVP Lamar Jackson?
Has Patrick Mahomes entered his Villain Mode?
What happen to Americas favorite team in the Lions?
I breakdown the options for Dan Campbell on the 4th down call.
Can we give Brock Purdy his flowers now?
Roadtrip to Vegas
We take a look back at the divisional round.
I give you guys a sneak peek of what their offseason should look like.
We take a look at the the newest coaches for some teams.
AFC Championship
Chiefs vs. Ravens
Who will have a better game?
NFC Championship
Lions vs. 49ers
Can Lions complete the full comeback and beat the 49ers?
Will the 49ers get back to the Superbowl?
Redemption or Heartbreak?
Posted late as well...
Divisional Round Predictions.
(4) Texans vs. (1) Ravens
Can the Texans upset the number 1 seed Ravens?
Will this bye week slow down Lamar Jackson offense?
(7) Packers vs. (2) 49ers
Can Jordan Love lead the Packers to another big upset?
Packers have lost to the 49ers in the playoffs 3 of the last 4 years.
Can Brock Purdy get back to the NFC Championship game to avenge his loss?
(4) Bucs vs. (3) Lions
Can Baker do what Tom Brady did and get them back to the NFC Championship game just a couple of years ago?
Would a win guarantee a Baker Return next year after being with 4 different teams over the last 2 years?
Are the Lions destined to go all the way? Do the Lions have enough to get to the big game?
Jared Goff returns to the promise land?
(3) Chiefs vs. (2) Bills
Will Patrick Mahomes get to his 6 straight AFC Championship game?
Will he get one step closer to the Goat?
Or will Josh Allen finally rise to the occasion and beat his arch rival in Patrick Mahomes?
After losing to the Chiefs in 2 out of the last 3 years can he finally get over the Phillip Rivers comparison?
Is this Josh Allens best chance to win a Superbowl?
Playoffs?!
Please Note that this episode is late...
insert Jim Mora soundbite "Playoffs?!
What a wildcard weekend it was...
CJ Stroud is a star in the making but it was Houston's defense that came up big against Joe Flacco's Browns. Browns might have bigger problems on there hands with Deshaun Watson. At least Houston can finally close this ugly chapter and build on this team's success.
Patrick Mahomes take care of business at home against a wounded dolphins defense. As for the Dolphins they will have some interesting debates regarding young Tua.
Packers absoulutly destroy the Cowboys in Jerry Worlds just like Aaron Rodgers back in the day. Sad day for Cowboys fans who in their heart of hearts believed they had a chance this year. To be crushed by the 7th seed Packers. Going to be a long offseason for the Cowboys. Hopefully they take a nice vacation.
Bills take care of business at home against the Mason Rudolph lead Steelers. Big decisions have to be made in Pittsburgh regarding backup QB Kenny Pickett. Can the Bills get healthy enough to play next week.
Bucs also take care of business at home against Philadelphia. The Eagles has officially fallen. Could big changes in coaching be coming for the Eagles? Is Jalen Hurts a fraud? Big Bad Baker Mayfield. What an amazing redemption story for himself.
What a storyline the NFL set up for us. Lions vs. Rams. Matthew Stafford returns home as the villain? The game ended with poetic justice. Matthew Stafford and this young team did everything he could to win but it wasn't enough. Jared Goff the man thrown to the lions to have his career die in Detroit came back leading the pack. Lions ending there playoff drought of 30 years. How far can they go?
That's a Wrap
Week 18 recap -
Who's in and who's out of the Playoffs
With some teams in control of their own destiny who needs help to get in?
College Football Championship
Go Big Blue
Which coaches are out?
A quick looks at some of the biggest offseason questions.
New Year New Season
Happy New Years to everyone! Thank y'all for the support!
Lets focus on the new year!
In fantasy it's not about the Championships you think about but the losses.
College Football Playoff
Michigan the team of destiny?
Can Michael Penix Jr. take the Huskies to the Promise Land?
Week 17 recap
Week 18 Predictions
IN and you're in the Playoffs!
Who will rest there players?
Who will have the momentum heading into the playoffs?
Which teams will have a long offseason?
The Raiders that stole Christmas
Week 16 recap and Week 17 Predictions
Eagles survive once again.
Are the Ravens and Lamar Jackson the team of destiny?
Can the Patriots, or Titans ruin someone's chance at a playoff run?
Can the Cowboys bounce back against the Lions?
Can one of these back up QBs really win there team a Superbowl?
Week 16 Christmas Edition
Week 16
matchs ups to watch
who will come out on top on the NFC South?
We got heavy hitter match ups.
Week 9 Recap
What a week 9!
Chiefs stuff the Dolphins in Germany.
CJ Stroud had the best rookie performance ever?
Joshua Dobbs late game heroics
Raiders and interim Antonio Pierce get a much need win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Cowboys and Eagles comes down to the wire.
Is Josh Allen the new Philip Rivers in the AFC?
No more Jets primetime games please.
Week 9 Predictions
Everything you need to know for the week 9 matchups.
A lot of injuries this week.
Rookie QB week
Panthers coming off their first win of the season. Can they use this momentum to get Frank Reich some revenge?
New interim head coach Antonio Pierce begins his new regime in Las Vegas against his former team in the New York Giants. Can he be the spark they need to rebuild the Raiders image?
4 big time matchups this week and one is in Germany?
Can Taylor Swift and the Chiefs bounce back against a red hot Dolphins team or Will Tyreek Hill spoil the honeymoon for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift?
Seahawks vs. Ravens two physical teams but something has to give.
Cowboys vs. Eagles Which version of the Cowboys will we see?
Bills vs. Bengals so much emotion in this game.
Damar Hamlin
TRADE ALERT
In this episode we have reached the half way point in the NFL!
That means the trade deadline has come.
I breakdown each trade give you insight on what I think each team is doing.
What happened in Las Vegas?
The rich get richer.
Week 8 Recap
We are just about half way into the season!
A lot of QB injuries this week.
What teams will be active in the Trade deadline?
The 1st overall pick against the 2nd overall pick.
Bryce Young against a friend in CJ Stroud and an old teammate who happens to be the 3rd overall pick in Will Anderson.
Happy Halloween
Congrats to the Texas Rangers on there first ever Championship
RIP Bobby Knight
Week 7 Recap
Jalen Hurts vs. Tua Tagovailoa
Lamar Jackson MVP season?
Preview Bucs vs. Bills
World Series Rangers vs. Diamondbacks
NBA is back! GSG
Week 6 Predictions
Everything you need to know heading into week 6 of the NFL.
How will this Justin Jefferson injury impact the Minnesota Vikings moving forward?
Can the Panthers and Bryce Young upset the Dolphins to get there first win of the season?
Can the Eagles and 49ers remain undefeated?
Revenge WEEK in the NFL now for coaches.
Who puts up more points Kellen Moore and the Chargers or Dak Presscott and the Cowboys looking to bounce back after there disastrous lost in San Franscio?
Can Josh McDaniels finally break the curse and beat his old mentor in Bill Belichick?
Can Brian Daboll put up points against this Bills Defense?
Week 5 Recap
Big Games from guys like Jamar Chase, George Kittle and DJ Moore.
Lions and Dolphins are on a roll right now.
Eagles and 49ers still the only 2 undefeated team in the NFL.
JT got paid and Bijan Robinson is a walking highlight reel.
Cowboys got Crushed on Sunday Night can they bounce back?
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs win a close one in Minnesota.
Both Travis Kelce and Justin Jefferson got injured.
Week 5 Predictions
In this episode I cover the latest news in the NFL.
Fantasy Advice
Breakdown Matchups
Not the greatest match up on Thursday Night but the Bears storyline is one to follow.
Game of the Week Cowboys vs. 49ers.
Can the Panthers find a WR1 and a win in the same week?
JT and Cooper Kupp return?
Week 4 Recap
Lions are officially in control of the North.
AFC and NFC South are still wide open.
Which Rookie QB are you most impressed with?
Revenge week is over. Who got revenge?
Tough time in New York on Sunday and Monday night.
Exciting overtime games!
Week 4 Predictions
Game in London do make sure you set your lineup!
Who will come out on top in the AFC East?
The red-hot dolphins or Josh Allen and the buffalo Bills?
Can this Browns defense take the AFC North against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.
Who will lose the Caleb Williams sweepstakes? Vikings, Bears, Broncos, or the Cardinals?
Travis and Taylor on SNF.
Make sure you go check out the To The Max Podcast
Week 3 Recap
Car the Dolphins really that good or are the Broncos really that bad?
Are the Cowboys falling apart?
Are the Eagles the favorite in the NFC?
No more Monday Night ouble headers!
SZN 4 Week 3 Predications
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So many good matches up this week.
Who will end up 0-3 in panic mode?
Trevon Diggs injury
Concern in Chicago?
Week 2 Recap
Week 2 Recap
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Which playoff contenders fall to 0-2?
Biggest surprise at 2-0?
Nightmare on Monday Night
SZN 4 Week 2 Predictions
Week 2 Predictions
What will life after Aaron Rodgers look like?
Eagles back?
Monday Night Double Header
Week 1 recap
We take a look at how I did in week 1 predictions.
Breakdown every match and go through the biggest news in the NFL
We also take a look at Thursday night Football with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings
NFL News, and Predictions for Week 1
Football is back.
If you guys haven't taken a look at the Team Reports for the NFL I did one for every team in the NFL.
I will be doing my division rankings. Who will win each division and who I think will be in the playoffs. Be on the lookout for that.
Each week before the Thursday night game I will be giving you guys inside on who I like to win games, fantasy advice, and all the latest news in the NFL. Each week I will give you guys a recap on how I did.
Seattle Seahawks Team Report
Football is Back!
With the offseason coming to an end. I began creating Team Reports for all 32 teams. In this Team Reports we go over what happened in the 2022 season. I share key stats. We look at front office changes to coaching changes. We cover all free agent signings and breakdown some of the offseason biggest trades. We look at the draft and look for the next biggest star. I give fantasy advice and make predictions based on my own opinions & ideas.
Let's Jump into it!
Pete Carroll and Geno Smith are ready to make a run at the NFC West.
With some additions on offense through the draft how can Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Zach Charbonnet make an impact?
Can this defense return to the Legion of Boom? Starts with the return of their leader in the middle in Bobby Wagner. Jarran Reed is back along with the additions of Dre'Mont Jones and Devon Witherspoon and Derick Hall through the draft.
Is this defense enough to take the top spot from the 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers Team Report
Football is Back!
With the offseason coming to an end. I began creating Team Reports for all 32 teams. In this Team Reports we go over what happened in the 2022 season. I share key stats. We look at front office changes to coaching changes. We cover all free agent signings and breakdown some of the offseason biggest trades. We look at the draft and look for the next biggest star. I give fantasy advice and make predictions based on my own opinions & ideas.
Let's Jump into it!
Purdy
Samuel, and Ayiuk?
After losing another defensive coordinator for a 2nd straight year can they continue to be a top 5 defense?
Do they still own the NFC West?