2012 NFL Draft: Sign Up for the DBN Community Mock Draft

by Chris Pokorny on Feb 16, 2012 10:00 PM EST in Community Mock Draft

It's time for the second annual Dawgs By Nature Community Mock Draft, where we will collectively do a full-blown mock draft for at least the first two rounds. I will not be participating in the Mock Draft again, so that means all 32 teams will be open for you to become their "general manager." There are some special stipulations as to who can sign up, so be sure to read how things will work (after the jump).

Each person may only have 1 team, and teams are decided on a first-come first-serve basis.* In order to sign up for a team, leave a comment in the comments section. Make sure you list a specific team -- do not say, "give me any team."
You must be a Browns fan to sign up. In our first attempt to get people to sign up, you must have been a member for at least one month, and you must have at least ten comments posted on DBN. If we don't have 32 members who sign up after a couple of days, I will open the field to other individuals or see if anyone wants to take on a second team. Note: staff members are eligible to pick a team, but not the Browns.
To reward members who have been with us for awhile, in order to sign up for Cleveland, you must have been registered at Dawgs By Nature for at least 2 years.
The draft will be done via email.
After the first team makes their pick and writeup to me via email, I will send the next person an email. They will have 24 hours to respond to me with their pick and writeup. If I don't receive anything, I will have to consult other sources for the pick. Please be on time if you choose to sign up -- this is meant to be a community mock draft, not my mock draft!
Please do not "sabatoge" teams or be unrealistic. For example, if you are picking in the top five, don't skip Bowers because you hope he falls to Cleveland. If you skip him, do it because you truly think that team has a greater need. Also, if you have the Steelers or Ravens, don't draft a fifth-round prospect or a quarterback in round one or something so out of the ordinary. You are free to reach on your picks and explain why, but try not to do it to be unrealistic.

This is what will be required from each person who makes a pick via email:

Player, Position, School
One or two paragraphs on why said player is the right choice for that team. This can include comments about them being the best player available, how they fit the team's scheme, etc.
One to two sentences on how much of an impact you think he will have next season.
This is not intended to be a draft profile! Remember, base your writeup on why the team needs that player.

Now then, let the sign-ups begin! Any questions or suggestions, let me know as well.

One more thing: as soon as you sign up in this thread, if you know you were the first person to pick a team, send me an email at pokorny@pfcritics.com telling my your username on DBN and your preferred email address. One of the big things that slowed us down last year was the fact that people's e-mail addresses on SB Nation were not the ones they checked regularly.

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Please do not “sabatoge” teams or be unrealistic. For example, if you are picking in the top five, don’t skip Bowers because you hope he falls to Cleveland. If you skip him, do it because you truly think that team has a greater need. Also, if you have the Steelers or Ravens, don’t draft a fifth-round prospect or a quarterback in round one or something so out of the ordinary. You are free to reach on your picks and explain why, but try not to do it to be unrealistic.

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by SpecialBrownie on Feb 16, 2012 10:05 PM EST reply actions

Do you include trades in this mock?

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by Kaner on Feb 16, 2012 10:14 PM EST reply actions

Seattle Seahawks

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 16, 2012 10:22 PM EST reply actions

I would love to be the Browns, but I will let someone else have the honor.

I will take the Cincy Bengals.

by Bernie19Kosar on Feb 16, 2012 11:00 PM EST reply actions

I think whoever has the Ravens should be able to draft a QB early in the draft because one of their scouts already came out saying they think this years QB class is even better than last years. They might be thinking about taking a QB high to put some fire under Flacco… or maybe even to completely replace him when he crashes and burns this year.

by crazyL80 on Feb 16, 2012 11:03 PM EST reply actions

I’ll take Tennesee again- I might have a problem with the 24 hour rule (dang grad school) but if I am 90% positive I can do it.

by iwearmocs on Feb 16, 2012 11:15 PM EST reply actions

Da bears

by OrangeAndBrownFever on Feb 16, 2012 11:38 PM EST reply actions

Hmm. Does anyone want the Panthers? I’ll take just about anyone in the top 20, but Panthers I just pulled out of a hat.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Feb 16, 2012 11:43 PM EST via Android app reply actions

My pick: NE Patriots

I’ve been a HUGE DBN fan for a while now – decided to sign up a week or so ago in effort to start participating on topics Jon & Chris have brought to the table each day. Props on the hire Chris!

Perhaps you’ll find it in your heart to give a first-time poster mock-draft control over the New England Patriots. If another DBN vet wants the Pats, I understand the logic in going with them over a comment section Kyrie like me.

However, I thought it’d be a great entrance to the DBN community for me to:

1: Represent a team I despise almost as much as the [enter AFC North rival here] due to living in Boston yet loving the Browns.
2: Partcipate in one of my favorite Internet time-suck topics: mock draft.
3: Trying to predict a Bellicheck first round that doesn’t involve trading down! No trades, right?

Thanks for considering!

by Boston Browns on Feb 17, 2012 12:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions 2 recs

i love your username. keep posting.

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

by pwndabear on Feb 17, 2012 12:19 AM EST up reply actions

Agree with pwnda, stick around and speak up.

by Bernie19Kosar on Feb 17, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

I take the Minnesota Vikings.

by pt_999 on Feb 17, 2012 12:30 AM EST reply actions

I want the Browns. My second choice is Kansas City.

by Brownie's Year on Feb 17, 2012 12:33 AM EST reply actions

Never mind, Browns is too easy. Give me the Chiefs please.

by Brownie's Year on Feb 17, 2012 12:34 AM EST up reply actions

id be more than happy to take the lions maan

by nickmar19 on Feb 17, 2012 12:47 AM EST reply actions

I would love to do the Browns. SF is my second choice.

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by rufio on Feb 17, 2012 1:36 AM EST reply actions

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by Adrock2099 on Feb 17, 2012 2:21 AM EST reply actions 2 recs

Obviously, I have to REC Rivers.

by Bernie19Kosar on Feb 17, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

REC

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 17, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions

steelers please

I’ll do it.

Why must I be like that, Why must I chase the cat?

by rdy on Feb 17, 2012 3:59 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions

Giants again please…for the wife.

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by Red-Right-88 on Feb 17, 2012 4:50 AM EST reply actions

I’ll take the Falcons.

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by The Licensed Optimist on Feb 17, 2012 5:19 AM EST reply actions

In honor of the great Mooncamping, I’ll take the Lions.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 17, 2012 7:05 AM EST reply actions

Sorry nick….did not see you take them above.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 17, 2012 8:10 AM EST up reply actions

I would like the Eagles.

by PaduaDSP on Feb 17, 2012 7:16 AM EST reply actions

Raiders instead please.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 17, 2012 8:17 AM EST reply actions

ill take the Jags

by Chalmdeezy on Feb 17, 2012 8:30 AM EST reply actions

I’d like SF if rufio ends up with cleveland. #2 is Denver.

by -bobby- on Feb 17, 2012 10:58 AM EST reply actions

I’ll take the Saints

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by macdowellm03 on Feb 17, 2012 12:32 PM EST via Android app reply actions

Can I throw my hat into the ring to take the BROWNS???

I have been extremely quiet on the Browns boards because I have gone back to school. But, it’s draft time, baby!! I will make time!!!

If I can’t have the Browns, I will take the TAMPA BAY BUCS.

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by Rounds94 on Feb 17, 2012 1:35 PM EST reply actions

I’ll take the Redskins.

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by Groza on Feb 17, 2012 1:46 PM EST reply actions

2nd best reason to love our plain orange helmets.

by HenryDawg on Feb 18, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions

I’ll take the Cardinals like I had last year.

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by Browns town on Feb 17, 2012 2:38 PM EST reply actions

I did the Ravens last year; happy to do them again. If not, anyone in the late part of the draft is fine — more fun to try to figure out those picks.

by Ecwingen on Feb 17, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions

I’d like the Borwns. If they’re not available I’ll take the Dolphins. If they’re not available I’ll take Tampa Bay.

by gentryholdem on Feb 17, 2012 6:08 PM EST reply actions

Sigh, the “Browns.” Gees!

by gentryholdem on Feb 17, 2012 6:09 PM EST up reply actions

Just for that… you get NO TEAM!

by Brownie's Year on Feb 17, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions

Lol, quick typing for the lose. I literally clicked post and was immediately trying to hit the back button! Mercy!

by gentryholdem on Feb 17, 2012 7:17 PM EST up reply actions

DBN: Where Community Mock Drafts take a backseat to RG3 articles!

by Boston Browns on Feb 17, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions

I’ll take the Bengals. 2 first rounders should be fun.

by Legoman0721 on Feb 17, 2012 8:14 PM EST via Android app reply actions

b19k has the bengals

by Chalmdeezy on Feb 17, 2012 9:19 PM EST reply actions

Whoops, I must’ve missed that.

by Legoman0721 on Feb 18, 2012 12:09 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

Updated: I Went By First Come First Served

Taken:
Arizona Cardinals – Browns town
Atlanta Falcons – The Licensed Optimist
Baltimore Ravens – Ecwingen
Carolina Panthers – nickjs21
Chicago Bears – Orangeandbrownfever
Cincinnati Bengals – Bernie19Kosar
Cleveland Browns – Rufio
Detroit Lions – nickmar19
Jacksonville Jaguars – Chalmdeezy
Kansas City Chiefs – Brownie’s Year
Miami Dolphins – gentryholdem
Minnesota Vikings – pt_999
New England Patriots – BostonBrowns
New Orleans Saints – Macdowellm03
New York Giants – Red-Right-88
Oakland Raiders – The New Kardiac Kids
Philadelphia Eagles – PaduaDSP
Pittsburgh Steelers – rdy
San Diego Chargers – Adrock2009
San Francisco 49ers – bobby
Seattle Seahawks – Jon@DBN
St. Louis Rams – SpecialBrownie
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Rounds94
Tennessee Titans – iwearmocs
Washington Redskins – Groza

Available:
Buffalo Bills
Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos
Green Bay Packers
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts
New York Jets

by Chalmdeezy on Feb 17, 2012 11:40 PM EST reply actions

I’m not trying to step on your toes Chris Pokorny, I just went down the list and wrote down who they wanted in the order they posted. I did this so it would be easier for people to know what teams are taken and available.

by Chalmdeezy on Feb 17, 2012 11:45 PM EST up reply actions

That was very helpful. I’ll take the Jets then.

by Legoman0721 on Feb 18, 2012 12:12 AM EST via Android app up reply actions

that’s a great idea.

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by bross09 on Feb 18, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions

I would also like the Bills. I jokingly took the Raiders, they only have a 5 and 6 this year.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 18, 2012 8:13 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

damn, I thought the bills would be interesting.

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by bross09 on Feb 18, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

That’s funny. I didn’t catch that!

by Brownie's Year on Feb 18, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

I’ll take the Broncos if no one has them yet.

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by notthatnoise on Feb 18, 2012 4:48 PM EST reply actions

Guess ill take the jets if thats fine. Live in new york so i know more about what they need then i like.

by youngergenerationbrownsfan on Feb 18, 2012 6:36 PM EST reply actions

shoot nevermind

by youngergenerationbrownsfan on Feb 18, 2012 6:37 PM EST up reply actions

It would be interesting to pick the Colts and mock them RG 111

Not for me though, I’m not knowledgeable enough to do a mock.

Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war

by Kaner on Feb 18, 2012 8:36 PM EST reply actions

Dallas

I like to try them out. They are in a strange place IMO, & they have many needs, but are at a bad spot for getting the best talent.

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by J. W. on Feb 19, 2012 8:33 AM EST reply actions