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Today, anyway, because his TMQB has not his thoughts solely, but the thoughts of Mike Mayock from the NFL Network too. And, I agree with King, Mayock is fun because he is blunt. A few snippets:

“6. He likes Eugene Monroe over Jason Smith, if you’re picking a franchise tackle. “Smith’s got a better upside. Very aggressive. But Monroe’s got the best feet in the draft. He’s a really accomplished technician.”

7. He thinks Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry — who Detroit would play at middle linebacker if the Lions made him the first pick of the draft — would be optimally used at strongside linebacker in the 4-3 because he can cover, he can play physically over the tight end, and he’s got upside pass-rushing ability.

8. He’s scared of Brian Orakpo, the Texas defensive end who’s the apple of a few teams’ eyes in the top half of the first round. “Buyer beware,” Mayock said. “He’s boom or bust. I don’t know if he’s DeMarcus Ware or Vernon Gholston. I’ve seen him have some really good games, and I’ve seen what I considered to be Brandon Pettigrew tearing him apart. The point is, I don’t see it all the time from Orakpo, which concerns me.”

9. Of the elite quarterbacks, he likes USC’s Mark Sanchez the best. “He’s the most ready made for the pro game right now.”

Interesting. Bengals have pick #6, go ahead and try and make them an offer they can’t refuse to move up and get Sanchez. I dare any team. Mind you, they will go ahead and refuse it, but it’s nice to see Mike Brown forced to say “no” to perfectly reasonable trade requests. Even unreasonable trades that favor the Bengals. Mike Brown. Because he can.