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1.  Kansas City Chiefs :  Luke Joeckel, OT - The Chiefs are on the verge of sending Brandon Albert to the Miami Dolphins, making a starting LT to protect new QB Alex Smith's blindside the biggest need in this draft. Joeckel has everything you could want and more and should be the pick here. 2.  Jacksonville Jaguars :  Dion Jordan, LB - Geno Smith is a strong option here, because Blaine Gabbert has shown he's just not an NFL QB. However, there is a good possibility the Jags will want to improve their pass rush. Jordan has the potential to be a dominant force there, but is also solid in coverage. His versatility and pure talent make him a top 5 pick. 3.  Oakland Raiders :  Ezekial Ansah, DE - It seems almost certain that the Raiders will either trade back, or draft a D-lineman. It could be a tackle, but I think the upside of Ansah could tempt them here. He has the size and speed to move around on that line and, with a little work, be a dominant player. 4....

Big news occurred earlier today with the announcement that Revis Island was moving south, from the shores of New Jersey to the Florida coast. This kind of migration would be an unprecedented geological shift, and would likely send Doomsday Cultists into high gear. It should be noted, then, that Revis Island is only a metaphor for the piece of the football field where NFL cornerback Darrelle Revis happens to be standing, and not an actual physical location. With that crisis averted, the populace can now turn its attention to discussing the trade that sent Revis travelling down the coast from the New York Jets to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , one that sends Revis to the Bucs in exchange for the 13th pick in this year's draft and a 3rd of 4th round pick in next year's draft. The Jets: There's little doubt that Revis is the best CB in the NFL over the past several years. His ability to lock down an entire half of the field is unmatched, and he has become one of the most feared...

It's just over a week until the 2013 NFL Draft and everybody has an opinion on who will get taken, who should be taken, and when they'll get taken. Mock drafts permeate the internet at this time of year, and with each one different from the last, there's not much reason for another one. Having said that, I wrote one anyway. To begin with, this is one of the most wide-open drafts I can remember. There's no consensus #1 player, and even among positional groups, no definitive order to when they'll be drafted. At quarterback, after Geno Smith, there are no less than five different QBs laying claim to the second QB spot. It's the same at several other positions as well, meaning speculation is all anybody has at this point. What is known is that it seems to be a deep class, despite the lack of a single top player. Wide receiver and cornerback are especially deep, with safety, defensive tackle, and running back right behind them. Teams will, of course, have persona...