Kiper/McShay NFL Draft Report

**dave** · 04-27-2009, 01:10 PM

Todd McShay on the draft

They say it takes four years to truly evaluate a draft class, but that doesn't mean you can't get a first impression. Here's mine of the AFC's 2009 draft classes. (Click here for NFC evaluation.)

AFC East

Buffalo Bills
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE/OLB Aaron Maybin, Penn State (first round, No. 11 overall)
Worst pick: C Eric Wood, Louisville (first round, No.28 overall)
Bottom line: On paper, this is one of the best drafts of 2009. I would have liked to see them take an OT with one of their two first-round picks. Wood was a bit of a reach late in the first, but he and G Andrew Levitre will ultimately become starters and boost what was the weakest area of the team entering the draft. Buffalo's second-biggest priority was to upgrade its pass rush, and that goal was accomplished by selecting Maybin, who is the best pure edge rusher in this class. Maybin will play in a rotation with Chris Kelsay and Aaron Schobel early on and will have time to get bigger and stronger. And watch out for TE Shawn Nelson, who could turn into a late-round steal.

Miami Dolphins
2009 draft class
Best pick: CB Sean Smith, Utah (second round, No. 61 overall)
Worst pick: WR Patrick Turner, USC (third round, No. 87 overall)
Bottom line: I was surprised that Miami's draft seemed to veer from a typical Bill Parcells draft. The Dolphins loaded up on needs at WR and DB. CB Vontae Davis could be a stud or he could be a bust due to poor technique and a marginal work ethic. QB/WR Pat White is intriguing because of his athleticism and potential to contribute in the Wildcat, but there were better options if Miami was looking for someone to line up opposite Ted Ginn Jr. at that point (and no, Turner is not one of them). I think Davis and Smith can be coached well and will upgrade the secondary significantly over time, and both will be good players in that system.

New England Patriots
2009 draft class
Best pick: CB Darius Butler, Connecticut (second round, No. 41 overall)
Worst pick: OG Richard Ohrnberger, Penn State (fourth round, No. 123 overall)
Bottom line: Bill Belichick, as usual, was trading at a dizzying pace and ended up with a bunch of versatile players, a handful of whom should find a way to contribute immediately. S Patrick Chung is a hard hitter who can be protected in coverage in New England's scheme, while Butler is a phenomenal athlete, but it will be interesting to see if his lack of toughness becomes an issue for Belichick. Other potential contributors include Ron Brace, a two-gap DT, Sebastian Vollmer, the draft's most underrated OT, and WR Brandon Tate, who has the ability to return kicks and can contribute as a sub WR and on special teams.

New York Jets
2009 draft class
Best pick: QB Mark Sanchez, USC (first round, No. 5 overall)
Worst pick: OG Matthew Slauson, Nebraska (sixth round, No. 193 overall)
Bottom line: I applaud the Jets' aggressive mindset. Sanchez might not be ready right away, but he fits here, has the mentality to handle New York, and the Jets have the right philosophy in place to protect him with a solid running game and a good defense no matter when he starts. Sanchez comes from a similar system and understands his role in that philosophy. There's not much else to this draft with just the three picks, but RB Shonn Greene provides insurance and protection for a group of running backs who might not be there long term.

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AFC West

Denver Broncos
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE Robert Ayers, Tennessee (first round, No. 18)
Worst pick: TE Richard Quinn, North Carolina (third round, No. 64)
Bottom line: The biggest issue with Denver's draft was the decision to trade next year's first-round pick for CB Alphonso Smith, even though Smith will develop into a quality starter. The Broncos drafted some good players who will fit their system. RB Knowshon Moreno and Ayers will start immediately and Smith could play as a No. 3 corner. Darcel McBath also could develop into a quality No. 3 corner eventually.

Kansas City Chiefs
2009 draft class
Best pick: DT Alex Magee, Purdue (third round, No. 67 overall)
Worst pick: CB Donald Washington, Ohio State (fourth round, No. 102 overall)
Bottom line: Obviously, the best player will be Tyson Jackson, but it's hard to stamp the third-overall pick as the best. Magee provided better value, but Jackson should fit perfectly as a 5-technique (a defensive end that lines up outside of the offensive tackle) in the Chiefs' 3-4 defense. Still, by no means do I think he's the next Richard Seymour, as he was touted in the days leading up to the draft. Magee typically has been better on the move, but he has the size, quickness and power to develop into a contributor on the defensive front. He has a quick first step and will help as an interior pass-rusher on certain downs. Washington, however, was nothing more than a height/weight/speed pick who excelled at the combine but has never come close to reaching his potential in college. OT Colin Brown has some upside, but I'm not sure he'll ever develop into a good starter and there were better linemen on the board when K.C. drafted Brown. It was an uninspiring first draft for Scott Pioli, and I'm sure Chiefs fans expected more.

Oakland Raiders
2009 draft class
Best pick: WR Louis Murphy, Florida (fourth round, No. 124 overall)
Worst pick: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland (first round, No. 7 overall)
Bottom line: The Raiders obviously march to a different drummer. They found speed in Heyward-Bey and they think he can provide the vertical element that Al Davis always wants in his offense and can take advantage of QB JaMarcus Russell's rare ability to drive the ball downfield. But the thing is, Oakland is going to have to pay big money to Heyward-Bey, who might not even be a No. 2 receiver.

San Diego Chargers
2009 draft class
Best pick: G Tyronne Green, Auburn (fourth round, No. 133 overall)
Worst pick: DT Vaughn Martin, Western Ontario (fourth round, No. 113 overall)
Bottom line: It's hard to knock the pick of DE Larry English at No. 16 overall because I think he is a good all-around player who will help the Chargers in the long term. However, San Diego's Super Bowl window is closing quickly and drafting English at arguably their deepest position -- assuming Shawne Merriman returns to health -- does nothing to upgrade the team in the short term. The Chargers needed an impact player at ILB or a physical presence at RT, and after passing on those needs in the first round they were left to wait until the third round for their next pick. Martin has upside thanks to his combination of size and athleticism but it won't surprise me if he's not on their 53-man roster this fall. The only really good news for San Diego is that Green and Louis Vasquez will beef up the interior of the offensive line now and in the future.

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE/OLB Paul Kruger (second round, No. 57 overall)
Worst pick: TE Davon Drew, East Carolina (fifth round, No. 149 overall)
Bottom line: I was a little surprised to see the Ravens move up to No. 23 overall to take OT Michael Oher, but whether you agree with the move or not there is no denying they got one of the most physically gifted tackles in this year's class. If Baltimore can motivate Oher to play to his potential he should become the long-term answer opposite Jared Gaither. There is not much flash in the rest of the draft, but Kruger is a good fit given his versatility, and CB Ladarius Webb and his elite speed were good pickups in the third round. The only real concerns about this group are questions about Oher's work ethic and Webb's past off-the-field issues.

Cincinnati Bengals
2009 draft class
Best pick: ILB Rey Maualuga, USC (second round, No. 38 overall)
Worst pick: RB Bernard Scott, Abilene Christian (sixth round, No. 209 overall)
Bottom line: The only issue I have with this draft is that the Bengals continue to put themselves in jeopardy from a character standpoint. While the immaturity of OT Andre Smith and past off-the-field incidents for Maualuga can be overlooked, why on earth would Cincinnati draft Scott in the sixth round? He has bounced around to four different colleges and has reportedly been arrested at least five times since high school. Still, you could make an argument that this is the best top-to-bottom group in the draft. Smith could solidify the offensive line, while Maualuga and DE Michael Johnson could thrive under the tutelage of head coach Marvin Lewis. If Maualuga can become more consistent and Johnson can be motivated to reach his considerable potential, they will become very good NFL players. Other great values include TE Chase Coffman in the third round and C Jonathan Luigs in the fourth, both of whom should become starters in the next few years.

Cleveland Browns
2009 draft class
Best pick: WR Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia (second round, No. 50 overall)
Worst pick: WR Brian Robiskie, Ohio State (second round, No. 36 overall)
Bottom line: While teams don't usually like to take centers so early in the first round, it's unlikely Alex Mack would have been off the board in the next few picks had the Browns not traded up to No. 21 overall to get him. You can't fault them for bringing Mack into the fold, but they had other priority needs, including wide receiver and a pass-rush upgrade that could have been addressed there. Cleveland got its receivers in the next round, though I think Robiskie was a reach because he likely won't turn into anything more than a possession-type No. 3 receiver. I expect Massaquoi to emerge as the bigger playmaker of the two. I also liked the way the Browns hunkered down on Day 2 and found versatile, instinctive playmakers like DE David Veikune, LB Kaluka Maiava and DBs Don Carey and Coye Francies.

Pittsburgh Steelers
2009 draft class
Best pick: G Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin (third round, No. 79 overall)
Worst pick: DT Evander Hood, Missouri (first round, No. 32 overall)
Bottom line: The Steelers traded out of the second round and got value in the third round in what is a comparatively lean overall class. Urbik is a big, tough guard who fits the classic Steelers mold and will bolster the interior of the offensive line. Hood has some versatility and can fit as an end in Pittsburgh's 3-4 front, but he tends to play high and I'm not sure he's ideally suited to taking on blockers. WR Mike Wallace and CB Keenan Lewis could develop into solid role players, and CB Joe Burnett could be the diamond in the rough in this group.

AFC South

Houston Texans
2009 draft class
Best pick: TE James Casey, Rice (fifth round, No. 152 overall)
Worst pick: S Glover Quin, New Mexico (fourth round, No. 112 overall)
Bottom line:The Texans targeted their needs early and were able to find two potential starters in LB Brian Cushing and DE Connor Barwin. Cushing should start right away as the Sam linebacker, while Barwin is a developmental prospect with great measurables and potential off the edge. I also like C Antoine Caldwell in the third round. He could start at center or guard. This draft is solid from top to bottom. There's nothing spectacular about it, but the Texans accomplished what they set out to do. The one downside is that Quin was a reach. Houston will not get the production at safety they would hope for from Quin and could have gone another direction at that point.

Indianapolis Colts
2009 draft class
Best pick: RB Donald Brown, Connecticut (first round, No. 27 overall)
Worst pick: DT Fili Moala, USC (second round, No. 56 overall)
Bottom line: For the most part, the Colts got good values with each pick, including Moala, who was projected to go where Indy took him. The issue with him is that he appears to be a better two-gap player and doesn't have the explosive one-gap upfield burst the Colts generally look for. Brown gives them another versatile back who should excel in that scheme. Jerraud Powers is an underrated cover corner who plays bigger than his size (he's 5-foot-9) and has good instincts for Indy's Cover 2 heavy system. Even though WR appeared to be a bigger need and would be addressed before the fourth round, Austin Collie has the potential to develop into a solid No. 3 wideout, which in theory the Colts could live with long term.

Jacksonville Jaguars
2009 draft class
Best pick: WR Mike Thomas, Arizona (fourth round, No. 107 overall)
Worst pick: DT Terrance Knighton (third round, No. 72 overall)
Bottom line: Lots of highs and lows here. The Jaguars nailed their first two picks. OT Eugene Monroe was the best tackle on the board at No. 8 overall, and I like the fact that instead of going with the sexy pick of Michael Crabtree in the first round the Jags got back to Jack Del Rio football by bolstering the line and building from the inside out. Monroe should be a solid starter and OT Eben Britton, a second-round pick, can develop into a starter at RT. Neither Knighton nor CB Derek Cox were worthy of third-round picks, but Jacksonville bounced back with a potential steal in wide receivers Thomas, who also possesses return skills, and Jarett Dillard, who should put his leaping ability and solid hand-eye coordination to use as a subpackage WR.

Tennessee Titans
2009 draft class
Best pick: TE Jared Cook, South Carolina (third round, No. 89 overall)
Worst pick: CB Ryan Mouton, Hawaii (third round, No. 94 overall)
Bottom line: The Titans finally addressed a big hole at wide receiver by taking Kenny Britt at No. 30 overall, giving themselves a big, physical wideout with strong hands who is NFL-ready right now. He fell to the bottom of the first round because he does not have exceptional top-end speed and his attitude will need to be monitored, but Britt will combine with Cook to give Tennessee a more wide-open passing game. DT Sen'Derrick Marks might be most effective in a rotation but was worth a second-round pick if he proves capable of disrupting things in the middle. Mouton is the only issue here because I felt there were more proven commodities available at that point, including Rashad Johnson and Keenan Lewis.

**dave** · 04-27-2009, 01:11 PM

They say it takes four years to truly evaluate a draft class, but that doesn't mean you can't get a first impression. Here's mine of the NFC's 2009 draft classes. (Click here for AFC evaluation.)

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE Brandon Williams, Texas Tech (fourth round, No. 120 overall)
Worst pick: OLB Jason Williams, Western Illinois (third round, No. 69)
Bottom line: When looking at Dallas' 2009 draft you have to consider WR Roy Williams, whom the Cowboys traded first-, third- and sixth-rounders to acquire during the 2008 season. His production is not great, but he is their primary receiver. In addition, the Cowboys traded out of the first day and failed to find any players who will make an impact in the future. Stephen McGee is a developmental quarterback who could turn into a good No. 2. Victor Butler is a nice situational pass-rusher, DeAngelo Smith can be a No. 3 or No. 4 corner, Michael Hamlin projects as an in-the-box safety, Jason Williams is a much better athlete than football player and Robert Brewster is big, but lacks toughness so we don't envision him as anything more than a backup in the NFL.

New York Giants
2009 draft class
Best pick: WR Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina (first round, No. 29 overall)
Worst pick: OT William Beatty, Connecticut (second round, No. 60 overall)
Bottom line: Considering that the Giants were, for the most part, drafting near the bottom of each round, they cleaned house a little bit. They got a potential No. 2 WR in Hakeem Nicks, upgraded their pass rush with OLB Clint Sintim, and TE Travis Beckum and RB Andre Brown could develop into midround steals in time. New York took Beatty about where we projected him, but he is a finesse player who has not played to his potential, and who just doesn't seem to have the same crafty, hardworking attitude the Giants value up front.

Philadelphia Eagles
2009 draft class
Best pick: RB LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh (second round, No. 53 overall)
Worst pick: OT Fenuki Tupou, Oregon (fifth round, No. 159 overall)
Bottom line: On paper, the Eagles appear to have one of best classes of 2009. Granted, Jeremy Maclin has a lot of developing to do as a route-runner, but his RAC skills project perfectly in Philadelphia's West Coast offense and should be able to at least help as a No. 3 wideout and return man this year. McCoy is the best pass-catching back in this draft and should pay dividends by initially taking the load off Brian Westbrook. Long term, McCoy should develop into the full-time starter two or three years down the road. TE Cornelius Ingram was a steal in the fifth round as was WR Brandon Gibson in the sixth.

Washington Redskins
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE Brian Orakpo, Texas (first round, No. 13 overall)
Worst pick: OLB Cody Glenn, Nebraska (fifth round, No. 158 overall)
Bottom line: It looked for a while as though the Redskins would land QB Mark Sanchez, but after failing to do so, they are now left doing damage control with returning starting QB Jason Campbell. The good news is Washington's first two picks -- its only two in the first four rounds -- should both become good starters. Orakpo fits better as a 4-3 defensive end and should help immediately upgrade the Redskins' feeble pass rush. CB Kevin Barnes is an underrated corner who, when healthy, shows the potential to develop into a good starter.

To find out which teams did well and which teams made some questionable decisions, become an insider today to read Todd McShay's breakdown of the rest of the NFC's draft classes.

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals
2009 draft class
Best pick: RB Chris Wells, Ohio State (first round, No. 31 overall)
Worst pick: OLB Cody Brown, Connecticut (second round, No. 63 overall)
Bottom line: There's something to be said for the Cardinals drafting at the bottom of the round, and they handled the uncharted territory like veterans. Arizona cashed in on Beanie Wells, who fell to them at No. 31, which minimizes his durability risk because he doesn't cost as much to sign. Brown is a bit of a reach, but he fits as a rush LB and could potentially help upgrade the Cardinals' pass rush, or at least add some depth. The best value pick was S Rashad Johnson, who the Cards snagged in the third round. Johnson is an instinctive ball hawk, and it won't surprise me if he starts in a nickel role in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers
2009 draft class
Best pick: WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech (first round, No. 10 overall)
Worst pick: ILB Scott McKillop, Pittsburgh (fifth round, No. 146 overall)
Bottom line: While San Francisco would have liked to address needs on the offensive or defensive fronts with its first pick, it's impossible to fault the 49ers for taking in Crabtree, one of the top three players in this year's draft who fell to them at No. 10. Making it an even better decision is any concerns about Crabtree's character or how he interviewed leading up to the draft should be erased with Mike Singletary at coach. While the QB situation in San Francisco is less than ideal, Crabtree will allow the 49ers to see if they have the right QB in-house as he should only bring out the best in the existing signal-callers. As for Day 2, RB Glen Coffee is a good change-of-pace runner and McKillop is limited but solid versus the run and should contribute on special teams. Finally, there's nothing wrong with taking a chance on developing QB Nate Davis in Round 5.

Seattle Seahawks
2009 draft class
Best pick: LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest (first round, No. 4 overall)
Worst pick: QB Mike Teel, Rutgers (sixth round, No. 178 overall)
Bottom line: I liked Seattle's approach to its first three picks in which it simply took the best available players. Curry should immediately become the face of the defense as his versatility, toughness and leadership skills should provide an overall upgrade for this unit. Unger is a starting NFL lineman, the only thing that remains to be seen is whether it's at center, guard or tackle. While undersized, WR Deon Butler is a natural playmaker with great speed, quickness and hand-eye coordination. There are other QBs we would have taken in the sixth round other than Teel, but we're nitpicking to call this the worst pick.

St. Louis Rams
2009 draft class
Best pick: OT Jason Smith, Baylor (first round, No. 2 overall)
Worst pick: CB Bradley Fletcher, Iowa (third round, No. 66 overall)
Bottom line: The Rams made the right call drafting an OT as a replacement for Orlando Pace at LT. I also thought cashing in on James Laurinaitis at No. 35 was a good move. He should provide leadership and upgrade the range of the Rams' LB corps. After that, things fell off for St. Louis. Fletcher was the biggest reach. While he's a big, physical corner, he lacks ideal range and is not an overly instinctive playmaker, so I'm not sure he'll ever be more than another sub-package DB on a roster filled with plenty of them already.

NFC North

Chicago Bears
2009 draft class
Best pick: CB D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt (fourth round, No. 119)
Worst pick: WR Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma (third round, No. 99 overall)
Bottom line: The Bears' biggest need was finding weapons for new QB Jay Cutler, and they failed to accomplish that goal. Iglesias is, at best, a possession receiver and Johnny Knox will probably max out as a receiver in sub packages who would contribute on special teams. On the positive side, the Bears hit homers on DT Jarron Gilbert and Moore.

Detroit Lions
2009 draft class
Best pick: TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State (first round, No. 20 overall)
Worst pick: OLB DeAndre Levy, Wisconsin (third round, No. 76 overall)
Bottom line: We've made it perfectly clear that we would have built up the supporting cast and taken an offensive lineman instead of putting the weight on Matthew Stafford, who is very talented but will need some time to get ready. On top of having great hands, Brandon Pettigrew is one of the top three blocking tight ends in this year's class and was a good value pick. WR Derrick Williams was worth the third-round pick. He will be a No. 3 receiver right away and is going to produce at kick returner. However, the Lions weren't able to find an offensive tackle, and we'll be surprised if Levy emerges as more than a situational cover guy and special teams player.

Green Bay Packers
2009 draft class
Best pick: DT B.J. Raji, Boston College (first round, No. 9 overall)
Worst pick: FB Quinn Johnson, LSU (fifth round, No. 145 overall)
Bottom line: It's hard to pinpoint a weakness in this draft. Raji is a perfect fit at NT as the Packers transition to a 3-4 defense, and OLB Clay Matthews gives them a player with experience in a hybrid 3-4/4-3 scheme. OT T.J. Lang is one of the most underrated offensive linemen in this year's class and could emerge as yet another midround O-line starter for Green Bay. The Packers also took some chances in the later rounds on risk/reward players like G Jamon Meredith and CB Brandon Underwood.

Minnesota Vikings
2009 draft class
Best pick: WR Percy Harvin, Florida (first round, No. 22 overall)
Worst pick: OT Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma (second round, No. 54 overall)
Bottom line: I really like the Vikings' approach during the draft. It's obvious Minnesota targeted Harvin after head coach Brad Childress met with him leading up to the draft. Childress has the offensive mind to utilize Harvin properly and it helps that Childress gave Harvin his stamp of approval. While there are questions about Loadholt's ability to protect the perimeter, he is a massive RT prospect who is capable of pushing for a starting job. I also think Minnesota got good values in CB Asher Allen in the third round and ILB Jasper Brinkley in the fourth.

NFC South

Atlanta Falcons
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond (fourth round, No. 125 overall)
Worst pick: S William Moore, Missouri (second round, No. 55 overall)
Bottom line: Peria Jerry is a solid pick in the first round. He plays at less than 300 pounds, but is tough versus the run. He is clearly the second-best DT in this class behind B.J. Raji and fills a priority need. Atlanta then turned its focus toward the secondary with three of its next four going to DBs. CB Chris Owens (third) and CB William Middleton (fifth) are solid developmental projects, but Moore has too much bust potential for my liking. It's easy to fall in love with the size/speed combo, but I really question his instincts as a player. With Jerry and Sidbury, who is a pass-rush specialist, the Falcons improved their pass rush and that should take some pressure off their secondary moving forward.

Carolina Panthers
2009 draft class
Best pick: DE Everette Brown, FSU (second round, No. 43 overall)
Worst pick: DT Corvey Irvin, Georgia (third round, No. 93 overall)
Bottom line: Considering how little it had to work with, Carolina did a strong job. It got a first-round talent in Brown at No. 43. He should be effective but slipped because of his less-than-ideal height and top-end speed. Still, he's quick enough off the edge to make an impact as a situational rusher as a rookie. While it might have seemed like a reach to some, CB Sherrod Martin's stock was soaring leading up to the draft and it won't surprise me if by midseason he's a starter. I thought there were better options available in the third round other than Irvin, but the Panthers made up for it with the additions of RB Mike Goodson in the fourth round and talented but inconsistent OG Duke Robinson in the fifth.

New Orleans Saints
2009 draft class
Best pick: DB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State (first round, No. 14 overall)
Worst pick: ILB Stanley Arnoux, Wake Forest (fourth round, No. 118 overall)
Bottom line: The Saints were wise to avoid the temptation to take a running back in the first round, and Jenkins is a ball hawk who will get a shot to play CB but is more likely to emerge as a difference-maker at FS. Chip Vaughn can be a hard-hitting safety but New Orleans has to hope he plays with the effort he showed in 2007 rather than last season. Arnoux is a reach in the fourth round because we felt there were other LBs on the board who could have improved the defense more.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2009 draft class
Best pick: DT Roy Miller, Texas (third round, No. 81 overall)
Worst pick: QB Josh Freeman, Kansas State (first round, No. 17 overall)
Bottom line: This will be a good situation for Freeman, who has tremendous upside and will be given the opportunity to learn from the sidelines behind Byron Leftwich. Still, the Bucs purged their roster in the offseason and have a multitude of needs, and instead of addressing one in the mid-first round, they traded up two spots to reach even more for a QB with high bust potential. Time will tell, but I'm not sure the risk is worth the potential reward for this rebuilding franchise. I really like Miller in the third, however, and defensive coordinator Jim Bates is trying to get bigger and stronger. It's not the old Tampa 2 and both Miller and DE Kyle Moore project better for what Bates is looking for in his new defense.

Todd McShay is the director of college scouting for Scouts Inc. He has been evaluating NFL prospects since 1998.

**Primetime** · 04-27-2009, 01:14 PM

Thought the Eagles did better than a B-. Glad to see the Packers got the #1 spot.

**dave** · 04-27-2009, 01:14 PM

Ooops. Can some mod rename this thread?

I accidentally put McShay's report in this thread too.

**Primetime** · 04-27-2009, 01:15 PM

What would you like it to be named?

**dave** · 04-27-2009, 01:18 PM

Originally posted by Primetime232

What would you like it to be named?

Kiper/McShay NFL Draft report

**Primetime** · 04-27-2009, 01:19 PM

done.

**Hasselbeck** · 04-27-2009, 01:30 PM

lol at their comments about the Raiders

**j.hen** · 04-27-2009, 01:37 PM

I like what he said about the Falcon's pick William Moore. Dude is gunna be a beast.

**DDRGuido** · 04-27-2009, 01:41 PM

I'm very happy with what the Bills did this year. I don't think they have had a great draft in a while. Not going to get my hopes up but the main factor obviously surrounds Edwards performance.

**BWEISS** · 04-27-2009, 01:50 PM

I like how it says that "Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was a good pick, but he needs to work on his route running to be a consistent threat in the NFL." even though ESPN and about everyone else had him at #2 on their draft boards. And the fact that he slipped to the Eagles was amazing... I myself also thought the Eagles did a lot better then a B-

**Hasselbeck** · 04-27-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by BWEISS

I like how it says that "Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was a good pick, but he needs to work on his route running to be a consistent threat in the NFL." even though ESPN and about everyone else had him at #2 on their draft boards. And the fact that he slipped to the Eagles was amazing... I myself also thought the Eagles did a lot better then a B-

It's true though. At Missouri, the Tigers kind of just let Maclin wing it out there. He's just so incredibly athletic that he got away with it.

But it's much easier to refine a guys route running (Maclin) than their hands (Hayward-Bey). Thus Maclin was the better prospect.

I think grading drafts before the players step on the field is foolish though.. but the Eagles did appear to do a lot of good things for themselves this weekend.

**Point Blank** · 04-27-2009, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by J.Hen

I like what he said about the Falcon's pick William Moore. Dude is gunna be a beast.

Yeah I think so too. I can't wait till' training camp to see how he does.

**Liquidrob** · 04-27-2009, 02:38 PM

I dont have favorite teams, but I think the Vikings hit the jackpot with Harvin

Adrian Peterson and Harvin will be so hard for defenses to stop even with a crappy QB

Kiper/McShay NFL Draft Report

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