NFL Mock Draft

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck QB Stanford
This is about as big of a guarantee that you can get in the draft. Don't listen to any rumor that RG3 could be challenging for this pick. It's not true.

2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin QB Baylor
Both the Redskins and Rams are winners here. St. Louis gets two additional 1st and a 2nd this year, while the Redskins get their franchise QB. Griffin fits what Shannahan wants out of his QBs and should see the field early.

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil OT USC
The Vikings might be the team that benefits the most from the RG3 trade. LT is a huge need for them and now they can have Kalil fall to them. Kalil is the best LT prospect to come out since Jake Long.

4. Cleveland Browns: Morris Claiborne CB LSU
Cleveland is in a good spot here because they would have their choice of three prospects that could really help them. Look for them go with Claiborne though. Holmgren has a history of taking DBs in the 1st round. They already have Haden, but Claiborne would give them two shut down corners. The NFL is a passing league and CBs value is skyrocketing.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson RB Alabama
HC Greg Schiano comes from a Rutgers program where he liked to have a dominant run game. If that is the case they could get Richardson (along with LaGarrette Blount) to take some of the pressure off of Josh Freeman and their passing attack.

6. St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State
If the Rams can land Blackmon here they would be estatic. Getting Sam Bradford a legit #1 is a must. I'm not understanding why some are hating on Blackmon. He has good speed, is strong, and has some of the best body control since Larry Fitzgerrald. This would be a slam dunk for them.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina
Jacksonville needs pass rushing help, but they are unlikely to add anybody in free agency. But they are in a good spot here to land their choice of the top ends. Coples is considered to be the top target, but Jacksonville management is rumored to be turned off by his inconsistent motor and could go with the equally impressive Ingram.

8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M
Not a fan of Tannehill in the first round at all. He should be considered a 3rd round IMO. But we are in the age of overvaluing QBs. So he'll be a first round pick and because Miami lost on all the QBs during free agency they'll likely take him here. At least he'll be reunited with his former college coach Mike Sherman who is now the OC here.

9. Carolina Panthers: Dontari Poe DT Memphis
Even though Poe has the size most teams like out of 3-4 NTs, Poe's best fit will be in a 4-3 defense where his explosion will allow him to collapse the pocket. Carolina isn't very strong at DT and could really use a dominant tackle to go with their solid DEs.

10. Buffalo Bills: Riley Reiff OT Iowa
Buffalo normally telegraphs their picks, but with them signing Mario Williams and Mark Anderson their biggest need is filled. The focus should be towards the offensive line where they still haven't resigned Demetrius Bell. They have to protect Ryan Fitzpatrick and Reiff would be a great solution.

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Kuechly LB Boston College
Kansas City has to hope that Dontari Poe falls to them here because NT is their biggest weakness on defense. But instead they'll have to go value and take Kuechly. Kuechly would be an excellent fit inside next to Derrick Johnson and give the Cheifs two stud ILBers. Just look at the 49ers with Patrick Willis and Navarro Bowman.

12. Seattle Seahawks: Quentin Coples DE North Carolina
Seattle was on of the teams that was very interested in Mario Williams. They need somebody to can provide a pass rushing pressence, especially at the RDE spot. Coples isn't Mario Williams, but he has the physical tools to be dominant. However his inconsistences could cause him to fall here.

13. Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro G Stanford
It looks like the Cardinals will look at offensive line with this pick and have two Stanford players to choose from. They could go Martin because he has the potential to be a LT. But DeCastro is a much much better prospect and also fits a huge need at G.

14. Dallas Cowboys: Cordy Glenn G Georgia
Before last year the Cowboys hadn't taken an offensive lineman in the first round for years. But they took Tyron Smith last year and are looking at guards for this year. David Decastro would be the ideal target, but he is gone here. But the Cowboys are also big on Glenn who played LT in college, but should thrive moving inside to G.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Brockers DT LSU
Kuechly has been projected to the Eagles for a long time, but with the trade they made for DeMeco Ryans he is no longer a need. Plus he's gone at this point. The Eagles have been rumored to be looking at DTs here and Brockers makes sense. He has the size of a 4-3 NT, but the atheltic ability of some DEs. He should thrive in their Wide 9 defense.

16. New York Jets: Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
The Jets thought that they had improved their receiving core by adding Derek Mason and Plaxico Burres instead of Braylon Edwards and Jericho Cotchery. Instead the position became a weakness and it made Mark Sanchez look worse. Burres likely won't be back, so they have to find somebody opposite of Santonio Holmes. Floyd would give them that big physical receiver who can go up and get the ball, something that Burres didn't do.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama
After a strong pro day, Kirkpatrick could be going higher than here. However the Bengals would love to add the big physical corner. With the loss of Jonathan Joseph and then the injury to Leon Hall the Bengals are very thin at CB.

18. San Diego Chargers: Jonathan Martin OT Stanford
With the retirement of Chris Dielman the Chargers have a huge hole at guard. They'd love to get David DeCastro or Cordy Glenn, but they are both gone. Another solution might be Jonathan Martin. Martin played LT for Stanford but might be a RT in the NFL. San Diego could take him and put him at guard right away with the thought of him being their eventual LT when Gaither leaves.

19. Chicago Bears: Kendall Wright WR Baylor
I've scoffed at the notion of Kendall Wright to the Bears. However it makes a lot more sense now. They traded for Brandon Marshall, but they need sombody opposite of him. Johnny Knox was thought to be the guy, but it looks like he'll miss all of 2012. Wright would be an upgraded version of Knox and give the Bears a talented deep threat that Cutler hasn't had there.

20. Tennessee Titans: Fletcher Cox DT Mississippi State
They filled a big need at DE by signing Kameron Wimbley, but still have a hole at DT. Tennesse still hasn't filled the void that Albert Haynesworth left when he left a couple of years ago. Fletcher Cox is versitle DT who can rush the passer, play two gaps, and stop the run.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Mark Barron S Alabama
The Bengals have two picks in Round 1 and can fill two huge holes in their secondary. Resigning Reggie Nelson was big for them because he locks down the FS spot. However the SS position is in flux. Barron is NFL ready and has the potential to be a playmaker. A combination of Nelson and Barron would give the Bengals one heck of a safety duo.

22. Cleveland Browns: Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech
Justin Blackmon is a serious candidate for them at #4 and if they don't go there they could take somebody here. They could really use a deep threat to complement Greg Little. Hill has done a great job of showcasing his ability that we couldn't see while he was at Georgia Tech

23. Detroit Lions: Mike Adams OT Ohio State
Projecting who Detroit will take is always a gamble. They go Best Player Available, but here that isn't so clear because the top players play positions of strength or have big character issues. I have a feeling Adams could be their choice. He has LT potential and the Lions need offensive line help bad. Plus the value is there.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dont'a Hightower LB Alabama
Dont'a Hightower is a very logical pick for the Steelers here. They recently cut long time starter James Farrior and could use some help at the ILB spot. Hightower is a down hill run stuffer who is a good blitzer. His exerience playing in Nick Saban's 3-4 should allow him an easy transition.

25. Denver Broncos: Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State
Lost in all of Tebowmania is that the Broncos defense was very good last year. They were able to keep the score down and allow Tebow to make the comebacks. But they still have holes that need to be addressed. Mainly DT where they lost starter Brodrick Bunkley. Jerel Worthy would be a good fit. He has massive size, but the quickness to be a 3 technique.

26. Houston Texans: Courtney Upshaw LB Alabama
I would be willing to bet that Courtney Upshaw goes higher than this. Reports that his stock has fallin, but he is a very talented pass rusher. However his only fit is in the 3-4 and with not many 3-4 teams in the middle of the draft he could slide. The Texans would love to see him here to help replace Mario Williams.

27. New England Patriots: Devon Still DT Penn State
Will this be the year the Pats actually take a 5 tech DE? Who knows with the Pats, but Still is a great fit here. Still would be a beast in a 3-4. He has everything you want. Size, strength, ability to play 2 gaps. Pluse he can also succeed in a 4-3 so he'll be fine when the Pats switch back and forth.

28. Green Bay Packers: Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama
This seems like a crazy pick, but it makes sense. The Packers have some question marks about their secondary and are looking for improvement. Jenkins has top 10 type talent, but a ton of off the field problems. But the Packers are a verteran group and could keep Jenkins in line.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Konz C Wisconsin
With Matt Birk nearing retirement the Ravens will be looking to find his eventual replacement. Konz is a big physical blocker who fits into the Ravens run oriented attack. Add in that Konz has the ability to play guard also and that only adds to his value.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Coby Fleener TE Stanford
We all know that Jim Harbuagh loves to use TEs. He has one of the best in Veron Davis and another in versitle Delanie Walker. However that won't stop him from adding more. Coby Fleener is a complete package. He blocks well and is a threat in the passing game. With Harbaugh using so many 2 TE sets he'll be able to utilize all of them.

31. New England Patriots: Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska
Dennard's stock has fallin since the end of the season. However he is still a good value in this category, especially to the right team. The Patriots would be one of those teams. They love to play a man/zone combo scheme and that really fits Dennard who is at his best when making plays in front of him.

32. New York Giants: David Wilson RB Virginia Tech
With the recent release of Brandon Jacobs the Giants will be looking for another back to pair up with Ahmad Bradshaw. Wilson is the 2nd best back in the draft and has the speed to break off the home run and the agility to make defenders miss.

Position Breakdown: Middle Linebackers

1. Luke Kuechly (JR) 6'3 240 Boston College
Analysis: Has some of the best insticts we've seen in a linebacker in years. A better athlete than you think who makes plays all over the field. Can fit into any scheme.
Projection: Top 15.

2. Dont'a Hightower (JR) 6'4 260 Alabama
Analysis: A prototypical downhill run stuffer who works well in traffic. Only fit is in a 3-4 scheme due to a lack of elite athletism. Very talent blitzer who knows how to get to the QB.
Projection: 1st Round

3. Vontaze Burfict (JR) 6'3 252 Arizona State
Analysis: Might be the most talented LB in the draft. Great athlete, very aggressive, and hits like a truck. However he disappears at times, lacks focus, and is a me first player. Punched a teammate and blamed old coaching staff for his problems.
Projection: 2nd - 4th Round

4. Bobby Wagner (SR) 6'2 235 Utah State
Analysis: At his best when he is in space. Good coverage linebacker who will fly to the ball. Not great in run support and is a drag down tackler. Highly productive with 147 tackles this past year.
Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round

5. Audie Cole (SR) 6'4 240 North Carolina State
Analysis: Flurished when moved to MLB Senior year. Good run defender who can operate in traffic. Could stand to add more weight. Struggles to change direction in coverage. Solid pass rusher with 5.5 sacks in 2011.
Projection: 3rd - 4th Round

6. James-Michael Johnson (SR) 6'2 240 Nevada
Analysis: Has good speed and quickness, but very stiff and doesn't change direction very well. Can get lost in traffic. Isn't great at anything, but solid in all areas.
Projection: 4th Round

7. Chris Marve (SR) 6'0 235 Vanderbilt
Analysis: Has some of the best instincts at the position, but physical skills don't match up. Not very physical, but always around the ball. He doesn't have top end speed, but always knows where to be.
Projection: 4th - 5th Round

8. DJ Holt (SR) 6'1 250 California
Analysis: Good tackler who drives through opponents to take them down. Very disciplined and reliable, rarely makes mental mistakes. But not a great athlete and isn't going to make many "slash" plays.
Projection: 5th - 7th Round

9. Jerry Franklin (SR) 6'1 240 Arkansas
Analysis: Versitle linebacker who can play multiple LB spots. Plays with a hot motor and always around the ball. Not very fast or quick, but strong and a good tackler. Plays well in traffic and can shed blocks well.
Projection: 5th - 6th Round

10. Korey Williams (SR) 6'2 244 Southern Mississippi
Analysis: Had a monster 2011 year before tearing ACL in 4th game. Has a knack for making big plays. Very good at anticipating. Good athlete before injury. Talented blitzer who was always in the opponents backfield. If knee heals he could be a steal.
Projection: 4th - 6th Round

Sleeper

Carmen Messina (SR) 6'2 236 New Mexico
Analysis: Has produced at a high level since he arrived. Technically sound with good instincts. But lacks size and elite physcial skills. Could flourish in the right system.
Projection: 6th - 7th Round

NFL Draft Position Rankings: Safety

1. Mark Barron (SR) 6'2 218 Alabama
1. Mark Barron (SR) 6'2 218 Alabama

Analysis: One of the best safeties that has come out in years. Possesses great instincts that allow him to always be around the ball making plays. He's at his best when he's coming down to make a play in front of him. Will be a starter at SS for years to come.

Projection: Top 25

2. Harrison Smith (SR) 6'2 215 Notre Dame

2. Harrison Smith (SR) 6'2 215 Notre Dame

Analysis: An in the box SS that knows angles and is a sure tackler. Has good speed and range that allows him to cover a deep half in coverage. Has shown good ball skills, 7 INTs as a junior.
Projection: 2nd Round

3. Antonio Allen (SR) 6'2 200 South Carolina

Analysis: Hard hitting safety who goes for the knock out blow. Played a hybrid S/LB position and excels when at or near the line of scrimmage. But his hips are tight and he struggles in coverage.

Projection: 3rd Round

4. Phillip Thomas (JR) 5'11 190 Syracuse

Analysis: One of the few true FS prospects in the draft, so that raises his value. He has good range and a knack for creating turnovers. However he declared for the draft because he was going to be suspended for the entire 2012 season.

Projection: 3rd - 5th Round

5. Brandon Taylor (SR) 6'0 195 LSU

Analysis: Very underrated player who gets lost in the hype of all his teammates. Has good speed that allows him to cover a lot of ground in pass coverage. Ball skills are decent, but not great. Really flies to the ball and hits with a lot of violence.

Projection: 3rd Round

6. George Iloka (SR) 6'3 216 Boise State

Analysis: Very good run defender who is built like a linebacker. Has good speed for the position, but struggles in pass coverage due to his tightness and lack of body control.

Projection: 3rd - 4th Round

7. Markelle Martin (SR) 6'1 207 Oklahoma State

Analysis: A very aggressive safety who flies to the ball. Has the ability to cover a lot of ground in coverage, but struggles matching up man to man. Needs to improve his tackling.
Projection: 4th Round

8. Jerrell Young (SR) 6'1 205 South Florida

Analysis: Raw athlete with good size and speed. He has a ton of potential. However has been inconsistent over his collegiate career.
Projection: 4th - 5th Round

9. Matt Daniels (SR) 6'1 210 Duke

Analysis: Underrated prospect who isn't getting a lot of attention. Shows good range and the ability to cover the deep half. Should be a good fit in a Cover 2 system.

Projection: 4th - 6th Round

10. Janzen Jackson (SR) 6'0 185 McNeese State

Analysis: Standard boom or bust player. Has the physical skills to be successful, but is undersized for the position. Has fluid hips and can change directions easily, but off the field issues will scare teams away.
Projection: 3rd - 6th Round

Nate Potter Scouting Report

Nate Potter

Position: Offensive Tackle
School: Boise State
Year: Senior
Height: 6'6
Weight: 303
Draft Stock: #7 Offensive Tackle / Late 2nd - Early 3rd

Strengths
-Very good footwork that allows him to move side to side and mirror defenders

-Good athlete that can get to the 2nd level with ease

-Good quickness to fire off the ball

-Sound technique with good hand placement

-Very experienced. 28 total starts.

-High football IQ. Always knows where to be and knows angles.

-Natural knee bender and good agility.

-Good student and citizen

-Good frame with the ability to add weight

-Strong at the point of attack

Weaknesses
-Needs to improve strength. Can be pushed back against a good bull rush.

-Could stand to add weight.

-Could stand to add weigh

-More of a finesse blocker who walls off defenders

-Lacks a mean streak

-Struggles to maintain blocks. Defenders can get off from time to time.

-Not an immediate starter at Left Tackle.

Summary

Nate Potter is one of the most accomplished offensive lineman in college football over the pst three seasons. He's been Kellen Moore's blind side protector for all three of those seasons and helped the Broncos reach remarkable feats for a non AQ school. Potter is at his best when he is in pass protection. he is a good, but not great, athlete who has good lateral mobility that allows him to mirror defenders and wall them off from getting to the QB. Potter is also very technically sound. He knows angles and uses that to get to the next level and open up lanes for the running backs. He has good hand placement and is rarely out of position. Pair that up with this high football IQ and it's very hard to beat Potter. In the run game Potter is solid, but not spectacular. He has good initial quickness and can win match ups a the point of attack. But he isn't a dominant blocker and won't be confused as a mauler. He uses his large frame to wall off defenders rather than push them off the ball. Because of that he's a much better fit in the Zone Blocking Scheme that will utilize his athletic ability and strong technique. Potter projects as a late 2nd or early 3rd rounder mainly because he isn't considered a Day 1 starter. Much like William Beatty and Charles Johnson from the past couple of drafts. But because of his potential and the value teams put on LTs and there won't be a shock if he goes higher. Teams like Kansas City or Houston who are looking for tackles could take a look at him.

Nate Potter is one of the most accomplished offensive lineman in college football over the past three seasons. He's been Kellen Moore's blind side protector for all three of those seasons and helped the Broncos reach remarkable feats for a non automatic qualifying schools. Potter is at his best when he is in pass protection. He is a good, but not great, athlete who has good lateral mobility that allows him to mirror defenders and wall them off from getting to the quarterback. Potter is also very technically sound. He knows angles and uses that to get to the next level and open up lanes for the running backs. He has good hand placement and is rarely out of position. Pair that up with this high football IQ and it's very hard to beat Potter. In the run game Potter is solid, but not spectacular. He has good initial quickness and can win match ups at the point of attack. But he isn't a dominant run blocker and won't be confused with a mauler. He uses his large frame to wall off defenders rather than push them off the ball. Because of that he'll fit much better in a Zone Blocking Scheme that utilizes his athletic ability and strong technique. Potter projects as a late 2nd or early 3rd round prospect mainly because he isn't considered a Day 1 starter. Much like William Beatty and Charles Johnson in the past couple of drafts. But because of his potential, there will be no surprise if he goes in the middle of the 2nd round. A team like Houston or Kansas City who are looking for depth at tackle will take a long look at him.

Free Agent Fits

With the start of Free Agency just around the corner there are a lot of top level players that could be switching teams. Here is a look at 10 players that are the most likely to move teams and where those players fit the best.

1. QB Peyton Manning
Old Team: Indianapolis Colts
Fit: Kansas City Chiefs
Analysis: It's fairly clear that Manning won't be back in Indy for next year. And after video of his workouts surfaced online it looks like Manning has the desire to play this upcoming year. So where will he go? My money is on Miami, Seattle or Kansas City to be the favorites. However Kansas City seems like the most logical. Kansas City's new Head Coach is Romeo Crennel who speciality is defense and his new OC is Brian Daboll who will be an OC for the first time. This might appeal to Manning because he'll have more freedom in the offense. He's known for calling a lot of the plays and under an inexperienced OC he'll have the ability.

2. QB Matt Flynn
Old Team: Green Bay Packers
Fit: Miami Dolphins
Analysis: In his limited playing time Flynn has shown he has the skill set to be a potential starting QB in this league. Add that to the importance of the QB position now, he'll be in hot demand. Seattle, Washington, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Miami will all be after him. Seattle could be a good fit because of their West Coast Offense, but Miami is the best fit. The reason? New Dolphins HC Joe Philbin. Philbin comes from the Green Bay Packers as their offensive coordinator. He'll have some familiarity with Flynn and with Flynn's young age will have a QB for the foreseeable future.

3. WR Mike Wallace
Old Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Fit: New England Patriots
Analysis: Under normal circumstances the Steelers would already have Wallace locked up. However because they are so far over the cap, the Steelers could very well loose the primer deep threat in the NFL. Now Wallace is a restricted free agent and the Steelers will more than likely put a 1st and 3rd tender on him, but that shouldn't stop a team like New England who has 2 picks in each of the first three rounds. They can afford to part with those picks and fill their biggest hole on offense. Can you imagine Tom Brady having Wallace stretching the field? What would that do for their TEs and Welker? Scary!

4. WR Vincent Jackson
Old Team: San Diego Chargers
Fit: Chicago Bears
Analysis: It doesn't look like the Chargers will be franchising Jackson, so he'll likely test the market. He'll have plenty of teams after him, but the one that best fits him would be the Bears. The Bears haven't had a legitimate #1 receiver in a long time. Newly hired GM Phil Emery has made it known that he wants to upgrade the position. If Jackson is available, look for the Bears to go all out. They have the cap room to do so. Jackson would give QB Jay Cutler a big receiver who is an excellent deep threat somebody quality to throw to. This would also allow Earl Bennett, Johnny Knox and others to fit into more complementary roles that better suit their skills.

5. G Carl Nicks
Old Team: New Orleans Saints
Fit: Dallas Cowboys
Analysis: To be honest, there are a lot of NFL teams that Carl Nicks would be a perfect fit on. He's arguably the best guard in the NFL and if the Saints hadn't put the franchise tag on Drew Brees (they should have) they more than likely would have used it on Nicks. However Nicks will hit the market and attract a lot of attention. The place that could be the best fit might be the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have a huge need at guard and have shown the desire to upgrade. But a real factor here is new Dallas OC Bill Callahan. It was Callahan who recruited Nicks from JUCO to come to Nebraska. A reunion could be in the works.

6. DE Mario Williams
Old Team: Houston Texans
Fit: Buffalo Bills
Analysis: It's crazy to think that Houston could let Mario walk, but with money needed in a variety of other spots, Williams could be the odd man out. Especially since the defense kept up at a high level after his injury. Williams would have a ton of suitors but look for him to go to a team with a 4-3 defense where he is better suited. That place might just be the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo management has expressed their desire to get some help rushing the passer and Williams could answer a lot of those issues. Buffalo may not feel they are in the best position to get one of the top defensive ends in the draft and could instead go after one of the primer free agents.

7. NT Paul Soliai
Old Team: Miami Dolphins
Fit: Indianapolis Colts
Analysis: Soliai isn't a household name, but he is one of the better 3-4 NTs in the league. And with Miami moving to the 4-3 they won't need him anymore. So Soliai will be looking for a new home. A great fit might be another team who is switching defenses. The Indianapolis Colts. New HC Chuck Pagano will transition this team from a 4-3 Tampa 2 to a 3-4 defense like he had while in Baltimore. A big need for this change will be some space eating defensive lineman. Soliai could be used at NT or even at DE like Haloti Ngata was used. Either way the Colts would fill a huge (pun intended) hole.

8. LB Jarrett Johnson
Old Team: Baltimore Ravens
Fit: Indianapolis Colts
Analysis: Jarrett Johnson has quietly been one of the key parts to the Ravens defensive success. However he doesn't offer much of a pass rushing presence so the Ravens could let him walk if the money gets too high. That could happen because a team like Indianapolis could use somebody like Johnson. Johnson would follow his former DC Chuck Pagano to Indy and help transition the defense to the 3-4. Johnson is a strong run defender and would help the Colts who have long struggled in that category.

9. Cortland Finnegan
Old Team: Tennessee Titans
Fit: St. Louis Rams
Analysis: Finnegan is a prime example of a love him or hate him player. Guys on his team love him and opponents hate playing against him. Finnegan isn't considered a lock down corner but has a knack for getting top receivers off their game. With him available in free agency look for a team like St. Louis and Detroit to go after him hard. But the Rams could be the favorite. Finnegan would be reunited with HC Jeff Fisher and with DC Gregg Williams. Finnegan is a perfect corner for Williams aggressive system and with the lack of depth/talent he would be a big upgrade.

10. Michael Griffin
Old Team: Tennessee Titans
Fit: New England Patriots
Analysis: It would be hard for the Titans to lose two members of their secondary this off season, but it could very well happen. Griffin has been good, but not great. And the Titans might not want to pay the money that Griffin might command in free agency. A place where Griffin would be welcomed would be New England. The Patriots secondary (especially at safety) has gone a big transformation and are in need of a major upgrade. Griffin would bring some versatility in that he can play both safety spots and even some corner. And if we know anything about HC Bill Bilicheck we know he loves versatile players.