2004 NFL Draft Re-mix

Here's a look back at the 2004 NFL Draft to see who the teams would take if they could do it over knowing what they know today. This was a lot of fun making. I hope you enjoy it.

#1 San Diego Chargers - Larry Fitzgerald

So you keep Drew Brees and add a two-time Pro Bowl WR. There is no QB controversy and you add a WR with a pair of 100 catch, 1400 yard, 10 TD seasons.

#2 Oakland Raiders - Ben Roethlisberger

To say Robert Gallery has been a disappoinment is a major understatement. If they could do it over again they would add Big Ben, who has the arm and th moxie to lead Oakland out of the doldrums.

#3 Arizona Cardinals - Jared Allen

The Cardinals can't let a high-energy pass rushing phenom get away. They grab the 2007 NFL Sack leader here. He has 230 Tackles and 43 Sacks in four seasons.

#4 New York Giants - Eli Manning

We'll avoid all of the nonsense that went on with this draft day trade and simply keep Eli Manning in New York, where he led them to a Super Bowl last year. He has 11.385 yards and 77 TDs in four seasons.

#5 Washington Redskins - Sean Taylor

You can't predict the tragedy that took Sean Taylor's life. I won't disparage his memory by replacing him.

#6 Cleveland Browns - Vince Wilfork

Perhaps nobody clogs up the middle quite as well as Wilfork (listed at 6?2?, 325 lbs). He's racked up 195 Tackles and 5.5 Sacks in his career. The game is won in the trenches, and Wilfork provides an immediate upgrade.

#7 Detroit Lions - Will Smith

Instead of drafting another Wide Receiver the Lions go with the Fresh Prince instead. In four years he has 220 Tackles and 33.5 Sacks. He's never had less than 7 Sacks in a year.

#8 Atlanta Falcons - Philip Rivers

DeAngelo Hall has skills, but he was such a pain that they shipped him out of town. With Michael Vick a few years away from the cooler, the Falcons would be wise to grab Philip Rivers, who's been pretty solid for San Diego. The 2006 Pro Bowler has 6540 yards and 43 TDs (to only 24 INTs) the past two years. He has a 86.6 career passer rating and a 60.8% completion percentage.

#9 Jacksonville Jaguars - Roy Williams

The Jags brought in Jerry Porter and Troy Williamson this year so you know their situation needs addressing. They turn to Roy Williams who has 244 catches for 3650 Yards and 28 TDs in four years.

#10 Houston Texans - Steven Jackson

Action Jackson could have possibly gone sooner, but when you can address QB and defensive line needs, you do so. Jackson has 4249 Rushing Yards, 1586 Receiving Yards, and 36 TDS (30 Rushing) in four years. He has three straight 1000 yard seasons despite being hampered with an injury last year.

#11 Pittsburgh Steelers - Willie Parker

I guess this time they'll have to draft two-time Pro Bowler Fast Willie. He's had three straight 1200+ yard seasons. For his career he has 4198 Yards and 19 TDs.

#12 New York Jets - Bob Sanders

Jonathan Vilma was a pretty good selection for the Jets, but considering they already chose to go in a different direction, I'll pick Defensive Player of the Year Bob Sanders to bring some toughness to the Jets D. He's not big, but he packs a punch. He has fought through injuries to rack up 251 Tackles, 3.5 Sacks, and 4 INTs. He's earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2005 & 2007.

#13 Buffalo Bills - Lee Evans

Although he's inconsistent, can you imagine the Bills without him? They would be even more hurting at WR. He has 233 Receptions for 3727 Yards, and 29 TDs. If only I can convince him that month is December.

#14 Chicago Bears - Tommie Harris

Chicago sticks with their pick and takes two-time All-Pro (3 Pro Bowls) DT Tommie Harris. When healthy he's one of the best in the game. He has 141 Tackles and 19.5 Sacks to date.

#15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jonathan Vilma

Putting Vilma alongside Derrick Brooks would be a lot of fun. Vilma has 441 Tackles, including 173 in 2005 earning him a Pro Bowl nod, and 6 INTs.

#16 Philadelphia Eagles - Shawn Andrews

Anytime you draft a quality Offensive Lineman, you hold on to him if at all possible. The Eagles are following that mantra by sticking with All-Pro (2 Pro Bowls) G Shawn Andrews. He's too important to their offense to pass up.

#17 Denver Broncos - Shaun Phillips

Not that D.J. Willimas hasn't worked out for the Broncos, but Shaun Phillips is a little more dynamic. He has 195 Tackles, 31 Sacks, and 3 INTs.

#18 New Orleans Saints - Kellen Winslow

The Saints go with Pro Bowl TE Kellen Winslow for another weapon in their passing attack. He has back-to-back 80 reception seasons, including leading all TEs with 89 in 2006, as well as averaged 990 receiving yards the past two seasons.

#19 Miami Dolphins - Jason Peters

Miami grabs All-Pro Tackle Jason Peters to improve their offensive line.

#20 Minnesota Vikings - Chris Cooley

Short of weapons in the passing game, Minnesota turns to All-Pro TE Chris Cooley. He has three straight 700+ yard seasons and 231 catches for 2608 Yards and 27 TDs.

#21 New England Patriots - DeAngelo Hall

Hall is very talented and a pain in the butt. The Patriots have enough veterans to keep him in line. Plus, when he's winning, he won't have as much reason to grumble. The two-time Pro Bowler has 203 Tackles and 17 INTs already.

#22 Buffalo Bills - D.J. Williams

The Bills bolster their LB corps with D.J. Williams, who has 388 Tackles in four years. He's coming off a 141 Tackle season.

#23 Seattle Seahawks - Darnell Dockett

The Seahawks correct their mistake of drafting DT Marcus Tubbs by selecting Pro Bowl DT Darnell Dockett. He has 180 Tackles and 15 Sacks. He had 9 Sacks last year to earn the Pro Bowl nod.

#24 St. Louis Rams - Julius Jones

With Steven Jackson long off the board, the Rams turn to Julius Jones to compliment Marshall Faulk. He had 800+ rushing yards in his first three years in the league, and a total of 3484 with 18 TDs. He's also added 672 receiving yards.

#25 Green Bay Packers - Nathan Vasher

Pro Bowl CB Vasher represents and upgrade over Ahmad Carroll for the Packers. He has 130 Tackles and 17 INTs.

#26 Cincinnati Bengals - Gibril Wilson

The Bengals turn to Safety Gibril Wilson, who has 365 Tackles, 6 Sacks, and 11 INTs. He's has averaged over 100 Tackles the past three years.

#27 Houston Texans - Matt Schaub

The Texans grab Matt Schaub since he's their starting QB now. He passed for 2241 Yards and 9 TDs in his first year starting, but was derailed by injuries. He did have a Passer Rating of 87.2 and a 66.4% completion rate.

#28 Carolina Panthers - Chris Gamble

The Panthers stick with their selection of CB Chris Gamble. He has 264 Tackles and 17 INTs.

#29 Atlanta Falcons - Dunta Robinson

Since they didn't get DeAngelo Hall, the Falcons instead turn to Dunta Robinson, who had 80+ Tackles his first three years in the league. He has 294 Tackles and 11 INTs.

#30 Detroit Lions - Jerricho Cotchery

It wouldn't be the Lions if they didn't take a WR in the first round. Cotchery has back-to-back 82 reception seasons and 2091 Yards over that two year span. Considering Roy Williams has 2146 Yards, this isn't that big of a downgrade.

#31 San Francisco 49ers - Stuart Schweigert

The 49ers bolster their secondary by adding Safety Schweigert. He has 316 Tackles and 4 INTs.

#32 New England Patriots - Madieu Williams

The Patriots make a second quality addition to their secondary with Safety Madieu Williams. He has 290 Tackles, 4 Sacks, and 9 INTs.