2012 NFL Mock Draft: SB Nation Bloggers Make 2 Rounds Of Picks

The day before the draft, SB Nation’s Dan Rubenstein attended the NFL’s Play60 youth event to catch up with first round draft prospects for the last time before they find their way to Radio City Music Hall for the world’s coolest job fair. Among others, Coby Fleener, Dontari Poe, Morris Claiborne, and Reuben Randle reveal how they’ll shake Roger Goodell’s hand on stage, what they’ll do with their NFL money, and what they think of the athleticism on display from the grade school athletes on hand.

↵Bonus: For no reason, Darren Rovell’s gelled hair gets licked and Dan’s camera guy Isaac lays Dan OUT.

SB Nation’s Big Blue View explains the pick:

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The secondary was a major focus for the Patriots entering free agency and the draft. That’s the biggest weakness for what is a strong team. They can help their chances quite a bit by upgrading the secondary with players like Taylor.

SB Nation’s Pats Pulpit explains the pick:

Brooks wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine, which some feel was a mistake. If he ends up getting picked in the second round, then it was definitely a mistake. The 49ers keep adding to their already strong offensive line.

SB Nation’s Niners Nation explains the pick:

If you’re a linebacker, and you’re picked by the Ravens, consider yourself lucky. It seems they hit on every linebacker in the draft, so I’ll defer to GM Ozzie Newsome, one of the best GMs in the business.

SB Nation’s Baltimore Beatdown explains the pick:

Some around the league say Irvin could end up being the best pass rusher of the entire group. He has some off-the-field question marks but his on-the-field talent is legit. He could be a steal here in the second round.

SB Nation’s Acme Packing Company explains the pick:

One of the goals for the Texans this year was finding another weapon in the passing game outside of Andre Johnson. That takes the pressure off of Johnson, who is one of the best receivers in the NFL. This is a solid pick.

SB Nation’s Battle Red Blog explains the pick:

SB Nation’s Mile High Report explains the pick:

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You must be good if you’re a second round pick out of little Midwestern State. Silatolu fits in well with the Steelers offense and would be a good pick here.

SB Nation’s Behind The Steel Curtain explains the pick:

SB Nation’s The Falcoholic explains the pick:

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The Lions keep filling needs. It was CB Janoris Jenkins in round 1 and now it’s Osemele in round 2.

SB Nation’s Pride Of Detroit explains the pick:

SB Nation’s Cincy Jungle explains the pick:

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The Titans defensive line used to be great and with Curry they could be working their way back there. The Titans went defense with their first round pick in Alabama’s Dre Kirkpatrick.

SB Nation’s Music City Miracles explains the pick:

SB Nation’s Bleeding Green Nation explains the pick:

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The Bears continue tweaking their defense. Thompson is a solid value in the second round and should quickly provide some depth while the Bears hope he becomes a future starter.

SB Nation’s Mocking The Draft explains the pick:

Antonio Gates has been banged up at times in the last few years, and he’s not getting any younger. Allen provides some insurance for the Chargers at that position.

SB Nation’s Bolts From The Blue explains the pick:

McClellin has often been mocked to the Patriots because Bill Belichick loves versatile players like this. McClellin can line up in a number of positions and help the Pats where they need it the most -- rushing the passer.

SB Nation’s Pats Pulpit explains the pick:

This sounds about right. The Jets have often been connected to Mark Barron in the first round, but after passing on him they can find value here in the second round with Smith.

SB Nation’s Gang Green Nation explains the pick:

SB Nation’s Eagles blog, Bleeding Green Nation, explains the pick:

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SB Nation’s Cowboys blog, Blogging The Boys, explains the pick:

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The Chiefs picked up offensive tackle Riley Reiff in the first round and they make another depth move by selecting Robinson here. He’ll be backing up Brandon Flowers and Stanford Routt in Kansas City.

SB Nation’s Chiefs blog, Arrowhead Pride, explains the pick:

The Seahawks defense is starting to look legit after selecting Courtney Upshaw in the first round. They’re re-tooling their linebackers in one draft.

SB Nation’s Seahawks blog, Field Gulls, explains the pick:

The Dolphins already picked up their future quarterback in the first round (Ryan Tannehill) so they move to defense in the second round.

SB Nation’s NFL draft blog, Mocking The Draft, explains the pick:

SB Nation’s Bills blog, Buffalo Rumblings, explains the pick:

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The Panthers have had some injury issues at linebacker in recent years so they’re hoping David will be able to stay healthy in Carolina.

SB Nation’s Panthers blog, Cat Scratch Reader, explains the pick: