Madden Mock Draft picks 12-14
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Three teams that began last season thought to be playoff contenders come up now in the Madden Mock Draft. The Broncos, Panthers, and Bears will look to take players that could patch weaknesses and propel them back into contention. After three straight defensive players were taken previously these teams look for offensive help.
#12 Denver Broncos – Chris Williams – OT – Vanderbilt
The Broncos need help on the offensive line and at wide receiver. The better pick is to go with the offensive tackle in Williams. An effective WR could be had later in the draft yet lineman have a bigger dropoff. Another thought would be to go with a running back but the Broncos have always depended on their offensive line to pave the way and a fast back can be found in later rounds.
#13 Carolina Panthers – Brian Brohm – QB – Louisville
The Panthers improved at wide receiver in the offseason now they need someone who can throw it to them. Jake Delhomme is about as mediocre a Madden QB as there is and no one else on the roster that can offer more than that. Other consideration went to offensive tackle. Getting the QB now and having him grow into the position was the better move. Brohm could immediately be more effective than Delhomme or Matt Moore even if his overall rating is in the same range or slightly below.
#14 Chicago Bears – Rashard Mendenhall – RB – Illinois
It’s tough to swallow that Chicago would need to spend another high first rounder on a running back but Cedric Benson has shown he isn’t starter worthy. It comes down to choosing between Mendenhall and Jonathan Stewart. Both will be effective in the game immediately and can be utilized in multiple ways. Compare to how good Marshawn Lynch was as he started off with an 83 rating. With Devin Hester the Bears have no need for a returner so they stay in-state and take Mendenhall.
Do you agree with selections 12-14? Look for the next update coming in a few days! You can check out all the picks in the mock draft by visiting the tag page.
April 7, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Can’t help but to agree with this since the teams are in need of all the positions that you have picked for them
April 7, 2008 at 8:06 pm
I’ll be shocked if Brohm goes this high, imo he’s a 2nd round talent at best.
April 7, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Panthers need a lineman such as Jeff Otah, no way Brohm will be even rated in the 80’s.
April 8, 2008 at 1:51 am
bears arent taking a rb 1st round. goin o line
April 8, 2008 at 3:39 am
#12 Broncos: Disagree.
In addition to the Broncos needing help on the offensive line and at wide receiver, they now need a WLB with the loss of Ian Gold. My thinking is to roll with the best LB left on the board, and the best player, USC’s Keith Rivers, who’s Madden-impact will be felt immediately and should come in around the mid-80s. A good OT [many that are left will all be rated about the same] will be a better pick later, as well as a RB.
#13 Panthers: Disagree.
I can’t see Brian Brohm getting an OVR much better than a 78 or 79. I do agree that Jake Delhomme has always been mediocre, and most likely will come in ranked below his season-ending OVR of 85. But Matt Moore had an impressive Week 17 showing [Rookie of the Week honors] in the “real world” and won’t go unnoticed [possibly going from a 77 to an 81 or 82 OVR] by the guys in Orlando. Also, I look for Moore’s THA to be increased, [lol, all bets out the window if it does not] and may even start for many Madden players.
But with the loss of Mike Rucker, the Panthers would certainly upgrade much more with Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson, or, IMO, one of the best players left on the board, Derrick Harvey, DE out of Florida. Harvey should get at least an 82 or 83 from the Tiburon guys and can instantly make an impact. Other holes can be filled later.
#14 Chicago Bears: Agree.
Ditto what you said
April 8, 2008 at 12:21 pm
yo this isnt wat he thinks is gonna happen in real life he thinks this is what is best for the team to fit them in madden
April 8, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I disagree with all 3 picks.. I got the Denver Broncos taking Keith Rivers from USC to replace Ian Gold, the Panthers taking Branden Albert OG from Virginia to replace Mike Whale on their O-line and the Bears taking Jeff Otah the Tackle from Pittsburgh!!
April 8, 2008 at 6:47 pm
jimmmz u have no idea wat ur talking about read my comment rite above u its wat is best for MADDEN not real-life
April 9, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Pat… get off of everyone’s nuts, buddy. Your comments lend nothing to the discussion. And… if Madden is half the “simulation” it’s supposed to be, why would any of these picks be different from real-life anyway?
Actually, pasta… you’ve hinted that some of these picks could be different due to real-life needs and “Madden needs”. Why would they be different in a simulation game?
BTW… I don’t follow college ball much so I don’t know most of these players. But it’s interesting to read the analysis of each team’s needs. I’ll trust youse guys judgement on the player’s talents.
April 9, 2008 at 5:43 pm
darkheath whos nuts am i on. Yo u keep ur mouth shut son ill wreck u
April 9, 2008 at 6:22 pm
[quote comment="17241"]darkheath whos nuts am i on. Yo u keep ur mouth shut son ill wreck u[/quote]
Certainly not in a spelling bee or any contest in which intelligence is involved.
Now either contribute to the conversation, like these guys did, or go back to your fanboy site.
Thank you.
April 14, 2008 at 5:19 am
[quote comment="17192"]jimmmz u have no idea wat ur talking about read my comment rite above u its wat is best for MADDEN not real-life[/quote]
HeY PaT how is wats good for real life not good for MADDEN? If a pick makes a team good in real life most likely it will do the same in MADDEN don’t u think?
April 15, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Brian Brohm aint gonna go in the first round.Yet alone the top 25.In stead of that love the rest.ecspecially the Bears pick.Go BEARS!!!!!!
July 24, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I really think the Broncos need a runningback such as Chris Johnson.
Travis Henry sucked!