First day recap

[DNoz29]

Seattle, Detroit, SF and KC are some of my winners.

1. St. Louis - QB Sam Bradford*, Oklahoma
- You know my thoughts. Grade: C-
2. Detroit - DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
- Anytime you get the best player in the draft at No. 2, you've done something right. Grade: A
3. Tampa Bay - DT Gerald McCoy*, Oklahoma
- Great selection here. Grade: A
4. Washington - OT Trent Williams*, Oklahoma
- I think he's a little overrated, but at least he fits Washington's scheme. Grade: B-
5. Kansas City - S Eric Berry*, Tennessee
- No. 2 on my big board, the Chiefs don't reach for a defensive stud. Grade: A
6. Seattle - OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma St.
- The best OT falls into Seattle's lap, and they don't pass on him. Grade: A
7. Cleveland - CB Joe Haden*, Florida
- Underwhelming pick, but a necessary pick. Grade: B
8. Oakland - ILB Rolando McClain*, Alabama
- Proud to say I called this one. Oakland did well, for once. Grade: B+
9. Buffalo - RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
- Another one I nailed... bye bye Marshawn Lynch. Grade: B+
10. Jacksonville - DT Tyson Alualu, California
- Biggest reach of round one. Could have gotten him 10-15 picks later. Grade: F
11. San Francisco (from DEN via CHI) - OT Anthony Davis*, Rutgers
- Trade up to strengthen the right side of the line. Grade: B+
12. San Diego (from MIA) - RB Ryan Mathews*, Fresno St.
- A bit of a reach, but feared Seattle would take him. Grade: C+
13. Philadelphia (from DEN via SF) - DE Brandon Graham, Michigan
- Thought this was going to be Earl Thomas, but Philly went with a pass-rusher. Grade: B-
14. Seattle (from DEN) - S Earl Thomas*, Texas
- Great value pick here. Fills a huge need. Grade: A-
15. N.Y. Giants - DE Jason Pierre-Paul*, South Florida
- Passed on Morgan for the super athletic Pierre-Paul. Grade: B
16. Tennessee - DE Derrick Morgan*, Georgia Tech
- The best DE falls to No. 16 where Tennessee is happy to grab him. Grade: A
17. San Francisco (from CAR) - OG Mike Iupati, Idaho
- The Niners are damn serious about running the ball this year. Grade: B+
18. Pittsburgh - C Maurkice Pouncey*, Florida
- This is the perfect marriage. Grade: A-
19. Atlanta - OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
- Another great fit. One of the most underrated players in the draft. Grade: A-
20. Houston - CB Kareem Jackson*, Alabama
- A surprise here, especially since Wilson was on the board. Grade: C+
21. Cincinnati - TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
- This one seemed like a no-brainer. Grade: B+
22. Denver (from NE) - WR Demaryius Thomas*, Georgia Tech
- Extremely athletic and fast and went before Dez Bryant. Bold pick. Grade: B
23. Green Bay - OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
- When you look at Bulaga, he just seems like he was meant to play in Green Bay. Grade: B+
24. Dallas (from DEN via NE and PHI) - WR Dez Bryant*, Oklahoma St.
- The 'Boys get a top-10 talent at No. 24... hard to complain about that. Grade: A-
25. Denver (from BAL) - QB Tim Tebow, Florida
- Not a fan of Tebow, but Denver was definitely gutsy for making this move. Grade: C+
26. Arizona - DT Dan Williams*, Tennessee
- Great value here, but doesn't fill the biggest need. Grade: B
27. New England (from DAL) - CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers
- Classic Patriot pick here, and a solid one at that. Grade: B
28. Miami (from SD) - DE/DT Jared Odrick*, Penn St.
- Could have taken him at No. 12 and I wouldn't have complained. To move down and still get him was good by Miami. Grade: B+
29. N.Y. Jets - CB Kyle Wilson, Boise St.
- This is one of the best picks of the first round. Grade: A
30. Detroit (from MIN) - RB Jahvid Best*, California
- Jumped in front of the Rams to nab the guy Schwartz was enamored with. Grade: B+
31. Indianapolis - OLB/DE Jerry Hughes, TCU
- Sneaky good pick by Indy. Hughes is multi-dimensional. Grade: B
32. New Orleans - CB Patrick Robinson, Florida St.
- Solid pick by the champs. Grade: B

 

[sffanmike25]

Alualu an F? Oh man, the value of his versatility though! :lollol: Couldn't resist. Did like his play with Cal. Not a top 10 value by any means, but I am getting used to seeing a DE go way out of place these days. Jags GM Gene Smith must see something he likes to fit the Jags' scheme, but seriously, move back 5 spots or something.

I liked what the 49ers did, getting serious about moving the chains. If the line coaches can get get these guys on track soon, could have a good % of the line set for years.

Detroit got a couple of nice picks. Should help them improve immediately.

Denver picked the two rawest players they could. If they can develop them, they could benefit long-term. Big "if" there, though.

 

[bamasa37sb34]

I was hoping the Titans would get JPP, but am very happy with the pick :salut:

Was kind of surprised to see Jackson go so high, and happy to see him to team up with DeMeco :dance:

 

[ar1888]

I keep going back and forth on how I feel about the Jerry Hughes pick. After all these years I have to learn to trust Bill Polian even if he makes me nervous every draft day.

 

[AUTaxMan]

Looks like Oakland is moving to a 3-4.

 

[AUTaxMan]

I keep going back and forth on how I feel about the Jerry Hughes pick. After all these years I have to learn to trust Bill Polian even if he makes me nervous every draft day.

I thought Hughes was a great pick.

 

[Brad]

Not a fan of Gresham with Dez and Bulaga on the board. I am in the belief that Center, Tight End, and DT are positions that you can plug in and don't need to draft high.

 

[GiantFan]

Unless the Giants were planning to trade one of their DEs, which they insist they aren't going to, then I don't really like this pick. I would rather have seen them go for an OL or an LB but I guess they didn't like what was on the board at those positions. If that was the case they should've traded their picks.

 

[AUTaxMan]

Not a fan of Gresham with Dez and Bulaga on the board. I am in the belief that Center, Tight End, and DT are positions that you can plug in and don't need to draft high.

I disagree with TE. You are either elite there, or you are average. The Bengals haven't been elite there in as long as I can remember.

And the easiest position to plug is RB.

 

[Brad]

Also how is Patrick Robinson a first rounder? He was the "star" of FSU's worst defense ever. They got lit up through the air all year long.

 

[AUTaxMan]

Also how is Patrick Robinson a first rounder? He was the "star" of FSU's worst defense ever. They got lit up through the air all year long.

That was a head-scratcher to me as well.

 

[lumm0x]

I was upset Indy jumped on Hughes. He was the right pick for them though. I was a little surprised at the Patrick Robinson pick. I thought they would be on Kindle or Griffen at that spot. I am not disappointed. Anything defense fills a need. I think it was insurance if Sharper is not re-signed and they can platoon Usama Young and Malcolm Jenkins at safety with Harper and Robinson can fill the back up role or nickel with Gay.

Having solid and deep secondary sure opens G. Williams up to more blitzes :dance:

I think Detroit has had a really good draft once again and San Fran fans have to be happy they have shored up the o-line in dramatic fashion.

 

[northcutt_fan]

Vikes, unless someone offers a #1 to them or STL, take Clausen.

 

[ernieren]

I was happy with the Bucs move. Dissapointed with Pats but i think they will make it up today . Not unhappy with pick just really wanted them to get a WR .

 

[GiantFan]

I was happy with the Bucs move. Dissapointed with Pats but i think they will make it up today . Not unhappy with pick just really wanted them to get a WR .

You're a Pats fan?