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Astute fantasy players know the importance of entering draft day with a Plan B, because rarely if ever do things go as planned. With that in mind — along with the knowledge that mock drafts, especially this far out, are speculation piled upon speculation — here’s a revamped look at Mock Draft 1.0 — with this caveat: no team can take the same player they took in the original. Let’s call this Mock Draft 1b and see what NFL teams might do if their best-laid plans go awry.
1. Detroit Lions — Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Couldn’t take: Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia
If the Lions don’t think Stafford is worthy of sending them down the same QB/LT path the Falcons followed last year, maybe they’ll take the Browns approach and go LT/QB. Smith’s status as the top tackle on the board isn’t necessarily cemented, but he seems like the better fit for an NFC North offense.
2. St. Louis Rams — Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
Couldn’t take: Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
The Rams want a tackle, they need a tackle, and the fast-rising Monroe is hardly a consolation prize. In fact, I’ve seen some rankings that have him ahead of Smith. Either way, the Rams should be adding to their offensive line with this pick.
3. Kansas City Chiefs — Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest
Couldn’t take: Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State
The Chiefs need a pass rush, they may need a quarterback, and as of this writing they still need a coach. Scott Pioli struck gold with a first-round linebacker last year in New England; perhaps he’ll look for more here.
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