2014 NFL Mock Draft: Eagles Chip Kelly Has A Plan
By Todd Duvall
Jan 1, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Central Florida Knights quarterback Blake Bortles (5) against the Baylor Bears during the Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Central Florida defeated Baylor 52-42. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
5. Oakland Raiders
Blake Bortles
Quarterback, University of Central Florida
Oakland’s number one quarterback will probably be Matt Schaub. Not exactly a comforting thought given his performance last season with Houston Texans. Their number two quarterback, Matt McGloin has one more interception than games played last season. Again, not very comforting. Bortles can bring fresh blood and a fresh perspective to the Raiders.
Dec 31, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Texas A&M Aggies offensive linesman Jake Matthews (75) on the bench against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter in the 2013 Chick-fil-a Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
6. Atlanta Falcons
Jake Matthews
Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Flynn needs a little help on the line to keep him from being planted. With the recently departed Falcons tight end Tony Gonzolez out of the picture this season, Flynn will need an extra step behind the line.
Nov 9, 2013; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mike Evans
Wide Receiver, Texas A&M
Currently the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have only one starting wide receiver, Vincent Jackson. There’s a rumor that new head coach Lovie Smith would love to draft Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel. But as rumors go it’s hard to put a lot of stock in that. The Bucs need all the downhill threats they can get.
Apr 15, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Johnny Manziel sits front row to watch the Texas Rangers play against the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers beat the Mariners 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
8. Minnesota Vikings
Johnny Manziel
Quarterback, Texas A&M
The Vikings can’t afford to pass on Johnny Football. They have two decent quarterbacks in Matt Cassell and Christian Ponder. This would be an early Christmas present for the Vikings. They could use one of the quarterbacks as trade bait for another second round pick.