1. Cincinnati Bengals   

Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford*

After struggling badly in the first two preseason games, Andy Dalton played dramatically better against Carolina, completing 11 of 17 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. While a positive development, it’s important to note that the same Panthers defense was picked apart by Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne, who’s anything but a franchise QB.

Hopefully, Dalton will continue to improve, but he’s still battling the prospect of the team drafting Andrew Luck. To keep Luck out of Cinci, he’ll have to excel against the AFC North’s tough defenses. Also, his arm strength will be tested as the Ohio weather gets increasingly awful.   If the team’s season’s wrecked by poor QB play, the Bengals won’t be able to pass on Luck. The Stanford quarterback possesses the ideal attributes for an NFL quarterback, especially when it Keep Reading…

All summer long, JMPasq and Mario Clavel have been breaking down tape of the top 2012 draft prospects. They’ve already produced well over a hundred prospect videos and gained plenty of insight on the upcoming draft class.

To put that knowledge to work, the draft video kings have assembled preliminary 2012 mock drafts. They used the same draft order as last week’s pair of “Way Too Early” mocks. And as you can see, there’s a good deal of variation between the very early projections.

Take a look at who they have your team taking and be sure to leave your comments below. Also, drop by the Draft Breakdown Message Board to share your draft takes.

JMPasq Mario Clavel 1. Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford 2. Alshon Jeffery – WR – South Carolina Alshon Jeffery – WR Keep Reading…

Aaron Aloysius and Ryan Lownes have brought their draftnik heads together for the first “Way Too Early” mock draft of the season. While they came to an agreement on the draft order, they only agree on a few picks. Take a look at who they have your team taking and be sure to leave your comments below and come to the Draft Breakdown Message Board to share your opinions and even post your own mock draft!

Aaron Aloysius Ryan Lownes 1.  Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford 2. Quinton Coples – DE – North Carolina Alshon Jeffery – WR – South Carolina 3. Matt Barkley – QB – USC Landry Jones – QB – Oklahoma 4. Alshon Jeffery – WR – South Carolina Luke Kuechly – LB – Boston College 5. Trent Richardson – RB – Alabama Trent Richardson – RB – Keep Reading…

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  Cam Newton – QB – Auburn     Von Miller – OLB – Texas A&M     Marcell Dareus – DT – Alabama     AJ Green – WR – Georgia     Patrick Peterson – CB – LSU     Julio Jones – WR – Alabama     Blaine Gabbert – QB – Missouri     Jake Locker – QB – Washington     Tyron Smith – OT – USC     Cameron Jordan – DE – California     Aldon Smith – DE – Missouri     Robert Quinn – DE – North Carolina     Prince Amukamara – CB – Nebraska     Nick Fairley – DT – Auburn     Mike Pouncey – OG/C – Florida     Ryan Kerrigan – DE – Purdue  

  Cam Newton – QB – Auburn     Von Miller – OLB – Texas A&M     Marcell Dareus – DT – Alabama     AJ Green – WR – Georgia     Blaine Gabbert – QB – Missouri     Patrick Peterson – CB – LSU     Robert Quinn – DE – North Carolina     Julio Jones – WR – Alabama     Tyron Smith – OT – USC     JJ Watt – DE – Wisconsin     Nick Fairley – DT – Auburn     Jake Locker – QB – Washington     Prince Amukamara – CB – Nebraska     Aldon Smith – DE – Missouri     Gabe Carimi – OT – Wisconsin     Da’Quan Bowers – DE – Clemson