We have concluded the four day segemented mock draft that Ken, Kevin, Parks and Myself conducted.  You have had a chance to vote for who you felt was the best GM in each section.  Here are the winners from each section:

Picks 1-8 - Ken

Picks 9-16 - Ken

Picks 17-24 - Tie - Ken and Kevin

Picks 25-32 - Tiller

Now it's your turn to take a look at the whole Mock Draft in it's entirety, compare it to your favorite analyst's picks, disect it side-by-side with other mock drafts of your likeing, and contrast it to the teams needs.

Some things to take into account:

1) Did the pick fill a team need?

2) Did the pick represent value at the spot it was chosen?

3) Does the player selected fit the scheme?

4) Did Ken pay people off in return for their vote?

5) Were Kevin's pick really chosen by Vinny?

Now remember, voting will go a long way in determining bragging rights, so choose wisely!

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Brian Cushing, LB USC

I gave Tyson Jackson out of LSU a real hard look here. But I am happy to go with my previous post stating that Cushing would be our guy. Without the top-tier offensive lineman still lurking out there, the Skins will turn to their other pressing needs on defense and take what should be an impact player at the LB spot. Cushing has the ability and polish to start right away on this defense and will hopefully be put into position to attack behind Haynesworth from different spots on the defensive line. The good news there is that as he is learning his job, he can be placed into positions where he does not need to think so much---just rush the passer boy!

I feel like I speak for us all when I say that getting more draft picks would be a goal with this pick, but if we burn the pick on a player, Cush is a hell of a player.

The Saints (kevine) are on the clock.

Brian Orakpo, DE Texas

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pick by Rep56...

Not much to say here.  If Orakpo is still on the board at number 12 like he is here, this is a no brainer.

Redskins (sugar) is on the clock...

Everette Brown, DE Florida State.

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pick by rep56...

Buffalo needs a great pass rushing defensive end, so with the 11th overall pick in the 2009 draft they select Everette Brown, DE, Florida State.  At 6-4, 250 Brown has great speed and is excellent at getting heat on the QB.

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The 49ers take Mark Sanchez here. Once again, the temptation to take Orakpo is overwhelming, until you look at the depth chart at QB. Shaun Hill and Alex Smith don't exactly scream "long-term solution". Sanchez is considered by some to be the more pro-ready signal caller of the QB crop in this draft. Singletary has dedicated his offense to the running game, which is perfect for bringing along a new QB. Relying on Frank Gore not just for handoffs but also as a receiver out of the backfield will make Sanchez look a lot better than he will be in the beginning.

Orakpo fits the bill for the tough kind of defender Singletary would seemingly love. But he has just been given the keys to the franchise--just had the interim title taken off his door. He is no fool. Coaches rise and fall on QB play. This is his chance to start fresh at the QB spot with "his" choice. I think Singletary takes the California kid and has dreams of Flacco, Ryan and Roethlisberger.

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The Green Bay Packers take B.J. Raji. Tough to pass on Orakpo, but the Packers are switching to a 3-4 this year and they need an impact NT. You don't often get the chance to take the top-rated DT in the draft. Raji should be able to hold the point of attack, take up multiple blockers and get into the backfield. Aaron Kampman will be very happy.

San Francisco is on the clock at #10.

  With the 8th overall pick, the Jacksonville Jaguars select Percy Harvin (Florida).

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monk81 with the pick...

Jacksonville made it very clear what they were looking for when they released Matt Jones.  In doing so, they created their biggest need.  They need a big play receiver.  Harvin has the athleticism and the dynamic play-making ability that the Jaguars have been in need of for years.  While they have many needs this offseason (OL, ILB, Safety), their biggest need is to get Gerrard going this year.  He is accurate if he has somebody to throw to, and Reggie Williams can't do it alone. Heck, Reggie couldn't even do anything with Matt Jones.

Packers are on the clock (sugar)....

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With the seventh overall selection, the Oakland Raiders take Jeremy Maclin, the WR out of Missouri. The Raiders have quietly put a solid defense out on the field the past few years. They need serious help on the offensive side of the ball. Maclin has the athletic ability to make an impact at both wide receiver and in the return game. They better hope that JaMarcus Russell is the real deal. McFadden, Walker, Higgins, Bush, and Russell are good ingredients...time to show some flavor.