{"id":2546,"date":"2022-12-29T14:35:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T14:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/2023-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-add-possible-tom-brady-protection-colts-select-matt-ryans-replacement\/"},"modified":"2022-12-29T14:35:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T14:35:53","slug":"2023-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-add-possible-tom-brady-protection-colts-select-matt-ryans-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/2023-nfl-mock-draft-raiders-add-possible-tom-brady-protection-colts-select-matt-ryans-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 NFL Mock Draft: Raiders add possible Tom Brady protection, Colts select Matt Ryan’s replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Houston<\/p>\n
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\n I have typically gone Bryce Young in this spot, but it would be naive to think that other options do not exist. Levis and Young are very different players, so it is not out of the realm of possibility that they would prefer the bigger quarterback with an elite arm.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Chicago<\/p>\n
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\n Anderson is simply a difference-maker on the defensive side of the ball. Chicago finds itself picking this early because it does not have enough difference-makers. Other teams will likely be calling the Bears in an effort to move up for the right to select Bryce Young.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Seattle<\/p>\n
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\n Seattle uses one of the draft picks acquired as part of the Russell Wilson trade to select his replacement, who also happens to be a traditionally short quarterback by NFL standards. Young is just a gamer with high-end leadership skills.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Arizona<\/p>\n
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\n After losing J.J. Watt to retirement following the season, Arizona handpicks arguably the best defensive prospect in the draft.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Indianapolis<\/p>\n
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\n Indianapolis has tried and tried the veteran quarterback route since Andrew Luck’s abrupt retirement, and it has not paid off. Will the Colts venture down that same path or consider a rookie like Stroud in this situation?\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Atlanta<\/p>\n
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\n Atlanta would absolutely consider a quarterback if the board fell in that manner. As it stands, the Falcons stay put and take the best defensive prospect available.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Detroit<\/p>\n
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\n The board did not exactly fall in Detroit’s favor, but it sticks and picks a traits-y cornerback from the defending national champions.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Carolina<\/p>\n
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\n Carolina is making a big gamble by taking a chance on what Richardson could become with more experience. He has a massive frame, a big arm and plus mobility. If the Panthers want a rookie quarterback, then Richardson is the last justifiable option in the first round unless they trade up.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Las Vegas<\/p>\n
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\n It seems as though Derek Carr’s time in Las Vegas has come to an end, but it is easy to envision Tom Brady playing for the Raiders and Josh McDaniels. Skoronski has five-position flexibility, so he would theoretically upgrade the protection.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Philadelphia<\/p>\n
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\n Robinson is the best running back prospect to enter the draft since Saquon Barkley. Running back may seem like a luxury, but that level of a player running behind the Eagles offensive line will be able to grind out some games with the core they have now.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Houston<\/p>\n
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\n Houston has its quarterback of the future, so it needs to continue stacking talent on both sides of the ball. Wilson is still developing, but it is encouraging to see improvement from last season to this year.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Seattle has two young pass rushers, Verse and Boye Mafe, who they can develop. Verse has played well when available since transferring in from Albany.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Tennessee was looking for size when it acquired Julio Jones from Atlanta, but that did not pan out. The Titans bring in Johnston to compliment Treylon Burks.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n New England has always had good linebackers: Mike Vrabel, Tedy Bruschi, Jerod Mayo, Dont’a Hightower, etc. It is time for that next wave to arrive, and Simpson could be that player. He is a versatile talent who would allow the Patriots to show multiple looks.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n New York did a fantastic job of filling needs and building depth along the defensive line last year. However, the offensive line is still very much a work in progress. Johnson has played both guard and tackle over the past two years, but his future is at tackle.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Pittsburgh has other pressing talent needs, but it has been able to hide those weaknesses a bit. The offensive line is a larger concern. The Steelers have used consecutive drafts to select quarterback Kenny Pickett and running back Najee Harris. Those investments are a waste if the production does not improve.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Green Bay has some promising young wide receivers who could develop into a productive duo. Christian Watson has already been on a tear over the past month-plus. Washington gives the Packers a big body who can contribute as a blocker in the wide-zone blocking scheme, in addition to being a large target.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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