Outside of sports, one of my favorite activities is indoors watching movies and TV shows. My favorite movie franchise is Star Wars, and the newest movies, Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens, just came out on DVD. My past couple post and a big topic through the month of April is the NFL Draft (April 28-30). I want to combined the two and create a mock draft based on the NFL Ready Jedi Heros, Siths, and other key contributors to the Star Wars Universe. I'm going to give each character a position based on my own evaluation and assign them to a team based on their 2016 team draft needs. (Top 10 picks)
1.) Tennessee Titans: General Grievous, OT, Planet of Kalee
The four-armed Droid Commander will be hard to pass up for the Titans at the top pick. At 7'1" and 350lbs, he will do just fine against the top pass rushers in the league to help keep young signal caller Mariota healthy and on his feet. With four arms he can give help on blitz pickups while also defending his assignment on the edge.
2.) Cleveland Browns: Yoda, QB, Planet of Dagobah
Yoda told the press this week, "Size matters not. Look at me. Judge me by my size do you? Well you should not for my ally is the Force. Powerful my ally is" Successful Super Bowl winning quarterbacks such as Drew Brees and Russell Wilson showed the league that height at the position is not a huge need. At 2'2", Yoda has the knowledge, experience, and ability to turn around a franchise that has needed a Grand Master under center for decades. With his wisdom and knowledge of the force, he will get the people around him up to speed quickly.
3.) San Diego Chargers: Darth Sidious, S, Planet of Naboo
The Emperor is a defensive leader that will fill the hole that the Charger's leader of the defense left when leaving to join the Ravens. Darth Sidious has big play making ability, and can blow up a whole offense with his play. Another major benefit of being Emperor is that it will be easy to find a new home for his new team, just in case San Diego doesn't workout for the Chargers.
4.) Dallas Cowboys: Chewbacca: DE/DT, Planet of Kashyyyk
Dallas needs to find replacements on their defensive front. Why not add the biggest beast in the draft to disrupt offensive lines. At 7'6" and 450 pounds, Chewie plays as fast just as much as he is strong. He has an incredible reach which will make it hard for opposing QBs to throw over him on quick routes. The Cowboys could also use a large redzone threat for Romo to throw up to or block a la Houston Texans with JJ Watt.
5.) Jacksonville Jaguars: Darth Maul, LB, Planet of Dathomir
Darth Maul is a humbled, proven defense of man who will prove quickly why he is worth the top pick in this draft. He has the ability to shred blocks and is quick enough to get pass a single man coming his way. He has great potential to become a true leader of the defense, as long as he can stay healthy without any major set backs.
6.) Baltimore Ravens: Rancor, OG/OT, Planet of Dathomir
Back to back Dathomirians go off the board at this pick. At 16 feet tall, he will bring a solid wall on either side of the line. The only thing holding the Rancor back, is his speed and brains. Rancor's film shows that if you hit him with a little shake and bake, he will fall for it and let defenders slip through. This is why he may be a better fit as an interior lineman where he will face stronger slower defenders rather than elite fast pass rushers.
7.) San Francisco 49ers: Luke Skywalker, QB, Tatooine
The 49ers need to find a new young play maker under center. Skywalker will have the ability to grow into a true leader after he gets over a few speed pumps early on in his career. He is a second generation player that has learned how to play from some of the best in the business. He will make the players around him rally with him which will bring a new evolution to the 49ers' offense.
8.) Philadelphia Eagles: Han Solo, RB, Planet of Corellia
Solo is a proven smuggler on the run. He has the ability to shake off defenders, and find the endzone on any run. This is the type of play that the Eagles need, and the only way they don't get their man is if someone trades up to get the great runner before them. He will be a great side kick for who ever plays under center in 2016 for Philly.
9.) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mace Windu, DE, Haruun Kal
Mace Windu is one of the meanest players in this years draft class. He has big play ability, but struggles with double teams. He is suited as a great edge rusher with the chances to go one on one with opposing tackles. The Bucs won't need to worry about character issues as he is one of the smartest of the bunch in this draft. He is better with his hands than most in this class which will help on the edge.
10.) New York Giants: Jango Fett, WR, Concord Dawn
The Giants could look to add a high flying wide receiver to pair up with Odell Beckham. Jango Fett's film shows that he has the ability to compete with some of the league's better players. The only thing is that he is not ready to turn into a number one receiver right off the back. He will need time to learn and work on his route running, but once he works out that he will turn into an elite due with OBJ.
Feel free to comment on whether you agree with positions that I assigned, if you believe the character fit the team, or anything you would like.
I think Cleveland with the second pick is going to take Luke Skywalker. He is a much better quarterback than Yoda and can do way more for his team. They are hurting a lot and need everything they can get with that second pick. Also, it just came out today that the Tennessee Titans have traded the first pick to the Los Angeles Rams. Who do you think they are going to take now? MKTG355
ReplyDeleteI think that the Rams traded up to get young Skywalker. They need a star out there in LA, and getting him will bring the light out on the West Coast.
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