1. Miami Dolphins - Jake Long, OT (Prv. - Jake Long)
The Dolphins ended up making a great pick in Chad Henne in the 2nd round to be their franchise QB, and although Matt Ryan certainly is tempting here, Long is the perfect OT to protect their eventual choice in Henne for years to come. This season we saw an enormous improvement in Long's pass protection which was lacking in his rookie season, and he put together a truly pro bowl worthy year.
2. St. Louis Rams - Matt Ryan, QB (Prv. - Chris Long)
The poor Falcons. Knowing what we know now, this is a no-brainer pick for a struggling franchise in dire need of a savior. While the goings will be more rough than they were for Ryan in Atlanta (Bonifidé #1 WR, #1 RB and good OL already in place), the Rams will eventually compile the necessary pieces to contend; and Matt Ryan will be the cornerstone of their franchise for many years to come.
3. Atlanta Falcons - Joe Flacco, QB (Prv. Matt Ryan)
Well they missed out on Matt Ryan, the more talented and promising of the two great QB's from this draft, but Flacco is definitely a great 2nd choice. It's quite possible he would take the Falcons further in his rookie season given his amazing NFL IQ and being provided with multiple great weapons right away, unlike his situation in Baltimore.
4. Oakland Raiders - Chris Johnson, RB (Prv. Darren McFadden)
Well the Raiders for once could've made a great choice sticking with their mold for a 1st round pick - lots of speed, if they had taken Chris Johnson, a speedster out of ECU who set the NFL combine record for the 40 yard dash. Instead they went with injury-prone Darren McFadden who has turned out to be yet another Raider bust in top 5... No pick in this draft could be better for them. Here they get the man who just rushed for 2000 yards behind a below average run blocking line, a player who could carry a mediocre offense to respectability and give the Raiders a balanced team for the first time in a long time. The havoc Chris Johnson would wreak behind the Raiders beast of a road-paving OL is mind-boggling.
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Ray Rice, RB (Prv. Glenn Dorsey)
Thankfully for the Chiefs, they get to wipe away the shit stain that is Glenn Dorsey from the history of their franchise and select the offensive catalyst to follow in the footsteps of Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson. All of a sudden you've got an offense that can run the ball effectively with Ray Rice, a guy who has show that he can't be stopped when on his game, and you've got a great young #1 WR in Bowe to go with him. Matt Cassel sucked his first year in KC because there was so much pressure on his arm to put up points, but Rice changes everything.
6. New York Jets - Jerod Mayo, LB (Prv. Vernon Gholston)
They hit the jackpot here at the position they were looking for when they took Gholston. Mayo provides versatility, with an ability to play any of the 4 LB positions of the 3-4 defense with great skill. Harris and Mayo in the middle is a combo to drool over for many years to come. With this pick, the Jets get the DROY and solidify their front 7 even more with a HOF level talent.
7. New Orleans Saints - Sedrick Ellis, DT (Prv. Sedrick Ellis)
The Saints got an absolute beast in the middle the first time around, and there's no reason for them to change it, looking back. He's been the biggest reason for the Saints newfound defensive success this season, doing literally everything right for a tackle, causing amazing pressure and stopping the run with the best of 'em. The kid is the next Albert Haynesworth, minus the crappy attitude. He's got everything you want in a defensive stud, and more.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jason Jones, DE (Prv. Derrick Harvey)
If you've watched the Titans play at all, you know the kind of pressure brings from either side of the line for them while KVB is slacking horribly opposite him. He can play DT as well, so that gives them options. The Jaguars get with this selection what they hoped to get with Harvey, a disruptive presence with a high motor who plays all 4 downs.
9. Cincinnati Bengals - Keith Rivers, LB (Prv. Keith Rivers)
When it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This pick panned out extremely well from Day 1 with Rivers, as he put together what looked to be a Defensive Rookie of the Year level season before it was unceremoniously ended by Mr. Hines Ward…. Very, very unceremoniously.
10. New England Patriots – Brandon Flowers, CB (Prv. Jerod Mayo)
For a long time, the secondary in New England has been the glaring issue for the team. Whether it be veterans or youngsters, no combination of players ever seems to mesh and form a cohesive, productive group for Belichick and company. With Flowers they get a CB who has proven to be able to play like a top 10 CB in an environment with little to no help (Kansas City) and a nonexistent pass rush. (Poor guy arrived the year Jared Allen went to Minnesota) Just what the Patriots need.
11. Buffalo Bills - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB (Prv. Leodis McKelvin)
Well, right here the Bills replace McKelvin who has been an underwhelming addition with DRC who has been totally phenomenal at times for the Cardinals, although a bit inconsistent. Flowers is definitely the more NFL-ready of the two, but Cromartie has just LOADS of potential.
12. Denver Broncos – Ryan Clady, OT (Prv. Ryan Clady)
What is turning out to be one of the greatest selections since John Elway for the Broncos, nothing at all needs to be changed with this pick. There is no better cornerstone for the Broncos zone blocking offensive line scheme, and thus, the pick remains.
13. Carolina Panthers – John Carlson, TE (Prv. Jonathan Stewart)
The Stewart pick, while good, turned out to be piling on in an area that didn’t need it for the Panthers who found a diamond in the rough – DeAngelo Williams – who makes their running game legitimate always. Carlson gives them a presence in the middle of the field that undoubtedly will lead to much bigger seasons for Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith, as he pulls defenders underneath. In my opinion this pick would lead to a complete avoidance of Delhomme’s horrible year in 2009.
14. Chicago Bears – Sam Baker, OT (Prv. Chris Williams)
Yes, Matt Forte is tempting. But I’ve always been a strong believer in building a strong offensive line before selecting your RB or QB in the first round, and Baker is the best Offensive Tackle available, simple as that. Excels in pass blocking, which is just key for a QB like Orton who has spotty route-running receivers. For now the running game must suffer.
15. Kansas City Chiefs – Branden Albert (Prv. Branden Albert)
Albert has been as good as anyone could have expected from him in such a poor situation, next to some terrible OG’s, being left on an island against very strong RDE’s a lot of the time. The Chiefs need a young piece to build around on an OL that is decaying rather quickly. There is better talent to be had at this pick, but the Chiefs reach for positional value and make a smart
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Jenkins, CB (Prv. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie)
To be quite honest, Jenkins could’ve gone over both Flowers and DRC. What kept him here were his struggles against the run and occasional over-aggressiveness, but the man is a truly extraordinary cover corner. I would not be surprised in the slightest to seem him in the Pro Bowl for Dallas (IRL) next season.
17. Detroit Lions – Jeff Otah, OT (Prv. Gosder Cherilus)
Otah has proven to be a top-level tackle for the Panthers, and is truly a capable blindside protector at this point in time (Would play LT if Gross weren’t such a beast), and that’s JUST what the doctor ordered for the Lions. This pick makes the eventual Stafford pick make loads more sense, and allows them to move Jeff Backus, a terrible pass blocker to RT where he’s capable of dominating LE’s in the run game.
18. Baltimore Ravens – Chad Henne, QB (Prv. Joe Flacco)
Again, not the best case scenario for the Ravens, yet another team who gets screwed this time around after making a stupendous pick. But Henne has proven to be a really solid ‘Franchise QB’ in Miami after Pennington went down, and I definitely trust a coach of John Harbaugh’s caliber to make things work for Chad in Baltimore. His decision-making and football IQ would serve him well.
19. Carolina Panthers – Kenny Phillips, FS (Prv. Jeff Otah)
At the moment the Panthers have a pretty average secondary with some nice pieces in it. Phillips would give them options, being able to play either S position, mean tackles and pretty good in coverage. When your #1 CB is a guy as shaky as Chris Gamble, a player like Phillips can be extremely valuable.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Anthony Collins, OT (Prv. Aqib Talib)
Anyone who has watched the Bengals this past season knows that Anthony Collins is an up and coming star in the making. Anyone who has watched the Buccaneers this past season knows that their Offensive Line was one big failure. Collins is a guy who can play LT from day one, which is just what they need.
21. Atlanta Falcons – Curtis Lofton, LB (Prv. Sam Baker)
Lofton was an amazing pick where the Falcons originally got him in the 2nd round, and he’s still a damn good pick here. The man is as good as it gets against the run, flying around the field sideline to sideline, much like Jon Beason. He’s also no slouch in coverage; and Lofton is one of the few reasons the Falcons defense wasn’t bottom 5 this past season.
22. Dallas Cowboys – Aqib Talib, CB (Prv. Mike Jenkins)
Talib is a guy I know the Cowboys had been targeting ever since the show he put on at the combine in 2008. He’s got fantastic instincts and a ton of talent, although his work ethic has been questionable at times. Talib is the type of guy who would fit right in in Dallas, for better or worse. He’s set up to succeed playing on DeMarcus Ware’s side of the field.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers – Matt Forte, RB (Prv. Rashard Mendenhall)
Finally Forte is off the board. This guy has proven he can have a great year behind a bad OL, so it’s a no-brainer that he’ll be fine behind the Steelers’. This pick makes the Steeler offense as dangerous as it gets, with a top notch air attack (Roethlisberger, Holmes, Ward, Miller) and now a Franchise RB to go with it. Watch out.
24. Tennessee Titans – DeSean Jackson, WR (Prv. Chris Johnson)
The Titans have never quite filled the #1 WR hole with a viable player since the Derrick Mason days, but they fill it and then some with this pick. Nothing looks more sexy in the highlight reel of my mind than Vince Young rolling out of the pocket, avoiding pressure, and throwing a deep bomb to the speedster Jackson in the back of the end zone. Perfect pick for the Titans.
25. Dallas Cowboys – Chris Horton, S (Prv. Felix Jones)
The Cowboys address the only other lacking part of their secondary with this pick after filling one hole with Talib 3 picks earlier. Cowboys fans are tired of watching their offense make a big play, and promptly having the momentum stolen by the other team as their secondary gets gouged for a big play. It would be comforting for them to know that the FO realizes this and is doing the best they can to fix the problem with two 1st round picks dedicated to the secondary.
26. Houston Texans – Jonathan Stewart, RB (Prv. Duane Brown)
What an amazing RB class this draft has. The Texans are truly lucky to get Stewart here, who is honestly a huge upgrade over Slaton. Stewart is a 3 down back who is a stout blocker and a very versatile runner both between the tackles and on the edge. His great vision serves him well. The pick gives the Texans a great option in the running game that hasn’t been there for a long time, and will definitely keep defenses guessing.
27. San Diego Chargers – Rashard Mendenhall, RB (Prv. Antoine Cason)
Chargers fans won’t miss Cason much, if at all, as he showed very little of his amazing talent during his time there. Mendenhall gives them a three down back who is raring to go the minute LaDainian calls it quits, and can keep Sproles in his definite area of strength, which is being a change of pace back. Mendenhall is the answer to the question on everyone’s mind in San Diego: “Who the fuck is going to carry the ball remotely as well as LT did?â€
28. Seattle Seahawks – Felix Jones, RB (Prv. Lawrence Jackson)
Maybe Jones can provide a little bit of excitement out of the backfield for an offense in total flux. Once great veterans are beginning to really look worse for wear, and what they really need is an explosive new face for their franchise. The running game and offensive line are definite problems, but Felix is a player with the kind of vision and open field ability that makes up for a multitude of sins with regards to the OL. This means lots of pressure off Hasselbeck if Jones can stay healthy.
29. San Francisco 49ers – Carl Nicks, G (Prv. Kentawn Balmer)
Nicks is by far the best offensive lineman left in the draft at this point, and if nothing else he can give Joe Staley a hell of a lot of help on that side of the line… something that has been needed desperately for a long time. Alex Smith is talented, but he’s got to be confident in his backside protection. I know I would be knowing Nicks was over there smashing faces.
30. New York Jets – Dustin Keller, TE (Prv. Dustin Keller)
Keller has the talent to become one of the league’s best TE’s and there’s nothing on this planet better for a young QB like Mark Sanchez than a sure-handed Tight End who’s a mismatch on Linebackers and Safeties, which Keller is. The other very tempting choice is Davone Bess who has Godly hands. But Keller gets the nod.
31. New York Giants – Davone Bess, WR (Prv. Kenny Phillips)
Bess is a possession receiver of the highest level. His routes are pristine, his hands are as good as it gets, and his blocking is adequate. He’s been called a Tight End with Wide Receiver speed, not without cause. For a team looking for new, young Receivers Manning can lean on, there’s no better choice than this guy who has the fundamentals of a 5 year veteran already.
The Dolphins ended up making a great pick in Chad Henne in the 2nd round to be their franchise QB, and although Matt Ryan certainly is tempting here, Long is the perfect OT to protect their eventual choice in Henne for years to come. This season we saw an enormous improvement in Long's pass protection which was lacking in his rookie season, and he put together a truly pro bowl worthy year.
2. St. Louis Rams - Matt Ryan, QB (Prv. - Chris Long)
The poor Falcons. Knowing what we know now, this is a no-brainer pick for a struggling franchise in dire need of a savior. While the goings will be more rough than they were for Ryan in Atlanta (Bonifidé #1 WR, #1 RB and good OL already in place), the Rams will eventually compile the necessary pieces to contend; and Matt Ryan will be the cornerstone of their franchise for many years to come.
3. Atlanta Falcons - Joe Flacco, QB (Prv. Matt Ryan)
Well they missed out on Matt Ryan, the more talented and promising of the two great QB's from this draft, but Flacco is definitely a great 2nd choice. It's quite possible he would take the Falcons further in his rookie season given his amazing NFL IQ and being provided with multiple great weapons right away, unlike his situation in Baltimore.
4. Oakland Raiders - Chris Johnson, RB (Prv. Darren McFadden)
Well the Raiders for once could've made a great choice sticking with their mold for a 1st round pick - lots of speed, if they had taken Chris Johnson, a speedster out of ECU who set the NFL combine record for the 40 yard dash. Instead they went with injury-prone Darren McFadden who has turned out to be yet another Raider bust in top 5... No pick in this draft could be better for them. Here they get the man who just rushed for 2000 yards behind a below average run blocking line, a player who could carry a mediocre offense to respectability and give the Raiders a balanced team for the first time in a long time. The havoc Chris Johnson would wreak behind the Raiders beast of a road-paving OL is mind-boggling.
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Ray Rice, RB (Prv. Glenn Dorsey)
Thankfully for the Chiefs, they get to wipe away the shit stain that is Glenn Dorsey from the history of their franchise and select the offensive catalyst to follow in the footsteps of Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson. All of a sudden you've got an offense that can run the ball effectively with Ray Rice, a guy who has show that he can't be stopped when on his game, and you've got a great young #1 WR in Bowe to go with him. Matt Cassel sucked his first year in KC because there was so much pressure on his arm to put up points, but Rice changes everything.
6. New York Jets - Jerod Mayo, LB (Prv. Vernon Gholston)
They hit the jackpot here at the position they were looking for when they took Gholston. Mayo provides versatility, with an ability to play any of the 4 LB positions of the 3-4 defense with great skill. Harris and Mayo in the middle is a combo to drool over for many years to come. With this pick, the Jets get the DROY and solidify their front 7 even more with a HOF level talent.
7. New Orleans Saints - Sedrick Ellis, DT (Prv. Sedrick Ellis)
The Saints got an absolute beast in the middle the first time around, and there's no reason for them to change it, looking back. He's been the biggest reason for the Saints newfound defensive success this season, doing literally everything right for a tackle, causing amazing pressure and stopping the run with the best of 'em. The kid is the next Albert Haynesworth, minus the crappy attitude. He's got everything you want in a defensive stud, and more.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jason Jones, DE (Prv. Derrick Harvey)
If you've watched the Titans play at all, you know the kind of pressure brings from either side of the line for them while KVB is slacking horribly opposite him. He can play DT as well, so that gives them options. The Jaguars get with this selection what they hoped to get with Harvey, a disruptive presence with a high motor who plays all 4 downs.
9. Cincinnati Bengals - Keith Rivers, LB (Prv. Keith Rivers)
When it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This pick panned out extremely well from Day 1 with Rivers, as he put together what looked to be a Defensive Rookie of the Year level season before it was unceremoniously ended by Mr. Hines Ward…. Very, very unceremoniously.
10. New England Patriots – Brandon Flowers, CB (Prv. Jerod Mayo)
For a long time, the secondary in New England has been the glaring issue for the team. Whether it be veterans or youngsters, no combination of players ever seems to mesh and form a cohesive, productive group for Belichick and company. With Flowers they get a CB who has proven to be able to play like a top 10 CB in an environment with little to no help (Kansas City) and a nonexistent pass rush. (Poor guy arrived the year Jared Allen went to Minnesota) Just what the Patriots need.
11. Buffalo Bills - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB (Prv. Leodis McKelvin)
Well, right here the Bills replace McKelvin who has been an underwhelming addition with DRC who has been totally phenomenal at times for the Cardinals, although a bit inconsistent. Flowers is definitely the more NFL-ready of the two, but Cromartie has just LOADS of potential.
12. Denver Broncos – Ryan Clady, OT (Prv. Ryan Clady)
What is turning out to be one of the greatest selections since John Elway for the Broncos, nothing at all needs to be changed with this pick. There is no better cornerstone for the Broncos zone blocking offensive line scheme, and thus, the pick remains.
13. Carolina Panthers – John Carlson, TE (Prv. Jonathan Stewart)
The Stewart pick, while good, turned out to be piling on in an area that didn’t need it for the Panthers who found a diamond in the rough – DeAngelo Williams – who makes their running game legitimate always. Carlson gives them a presence in the middle of the field that undoubtedly will lead to much bigger seasons for Jake Delhomme and Steve Smith, as he pulls defenders underneath. In my opinion this pick would lead to a complete avoidance of Delhomme’s horrible year in 2009.
14. Chicago Bears – Sam Baker, OT (Prv. Chris Williams)
Yes, Matt Forte is tempting. But I’ve always been a strong believer in building a strong offensive line before selecting your RB or QB in the first round, and Baker is the best Offensive Tackle available, simple as that. Excels in pass blocking, which is just key for a QB like Orton who has spotty route-running receivers. For now the running game must suffer.
15. Kansas City Chiefs – Branden Albert (Prv. Branden Albert)
Albert has been as good as anyone could have expected from him in such a poor situation, next to some terrible OG’s, being left on an island against very strong RDE’s a lot of the time. The Chiefs need a young piece to build around on an OL that is decaying rather quickly. There is better talent to be had at this pick, but the Chiefs reach for positional value and make a smart
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Jenkins, CB (Prv. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie)
To be quite honest, Jenkins could’ve gone over both Flowers and DRC. What kept him here were his struggles against the run and occasional over-aggressiveness, but the man is a truly extraordinary cover corner. I would not be surprised in the slightest to seem him in the Pro Bowl for Dallas (IRL) next season.
17. Detroit Lions – Jeff Otah, OT (Prv. Gosder Cherilus)
Otah has proven to be a top-level tackle for the Panthers, and is truly a capable blindside protector at this point in time (Would play LT if Gross weren’t such a beast), and that’s JUST what the doctor ordered for the Lions. This pick makes the eventual Stafford pick make loads more sense, and allows them to move Jeff Backus, a terrible pass blocker to RT where he’s capable of dominating LE’s in the run game.
18. Baltimore Ravens – Chad Henne, QB (Prv. Joe Flacco)
Again, not the best case scenario for the Ravens, yet another team who gets screwed this time around after making a stupendous pick. But Henne has proven to be a really solid ‘Franchise QB’ in Miami after Pennington went down, and I definitely trust a coach of John Harbaugh’s caliber to make things work for Chad in Baltimore. His decision-making and football IQ would serve him well.
19. Carolina Panthers – Kenny Phillips, FS (Prv. Jeff Otah)
At the moment the Panthers have a pretty average secondary with some nice pieces in it. Phillips would give them options, being able to play either S position, mean tackles and pretty good in coverage. When your #1 CB is a guy as shaky as Chris Gamble, a player like Phillips can be extremely valuable.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Anthony Collins, OT (Prv. Aqib Talib)
Anyone who has watched the Bengals this past season knows that Anthony Collins is an up and coming star in the making. Anyone who has watched the Buccaneers this past season knows that their Offensive Line was one big failure. Collins is a guy who can play LT from day one, which is just what they need.
21. Atlanta Falcons – Curtis Lofton, LB (Prv. Sam Baker)
Lofton was an amazing pick where the Falcons originally got him in the 2nd round, and he’s still a damn good pick here. The man is as good as it gets against the run, flying around the field sideline to sideline, much like Jon Beason. He’s also no slouch in coverage; and Lofton is one of the few reasons the Falcons defense wasn’t bottom 5 this past season.
22. Dallas Cowboys – Aqib Talib, CB (Prv. Mike Jenkins)
Talib is a guy I know the Cowboys had been targeting ever since the show he put on at the combine in 2008. He’s got fantastic instincts and a ton of talent, although his work ethic has been questionable at times. Talib is the type of guy who would fit right in in Dallas, for better or worse. He’s set up to succeed playing on DeMarcus Ware’s side of the field.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers – Matt Forte, RB (Prv. Rashard Mendenhall)
Finally Forte is off the board. This guy has proven he can have a great year behind a bad OL, so it’s a no-brainer that he’ll be fine behind the Steelers’. This pick makes the Steeler offense as dangerous as it gets, with a top notch air attack (Roethlisberger, Holmes, Ward, Miller) and now a Franchise RB to go with it. Watch out.
24. Tennessee Titans – DeSean Jackson, WR (Prv. Chris Johnson)
The Titans have never quite filled the #1 WR hole with a viable player since the Derrick Mason days, but they fill it and then some with this pick. Nothing looks more sexy in the highlight reel of my mind than Vince Young rolling out of the pocket, avoiding pressure, and throwing a deep bomb to the speedster Jackson in the back of the end zone. Perfect pick for the Titans.
25. Dallas Cowboys – Chris Horton, S (Prv. Felix Jones)
The Cowboys address the only other lacking part of their secondary with this pick after filling one hole with Talib 3 picks earlier. Cowboys fans are tired of watching their offense make a big play, and promptly having the momentum stolen by the other team as their secondary gets gouged for a big play. It would be comforting for them to know that the FO realizes this and is doing the best they can to fix the problem with two 1st round picks dedicated to the secondary.
26. Houston Texans – Jonathan Stewart, RB (Prv. Duane Brown)
What an amazing RB class this draft has. The Texans are truly lucky to get Stewart here, who is honestly a huge upgrade over Slaton. Stewart is a 3 down back who is a stout blocker and a very versatile runner both between the tackles and on the edge. His great vision serves him well. The pick gives the Texans a great option in the running game that hasn’t been there for a long time, and will definitely keep defenses guessing.
27. San Diego Chargers – Rashard Mendenhall, RB (Prv. Antoine Cason)
Chargers fans won’t miss Cason much, if at all, as he showed very little of his amazing talent during his time there. Mendenhall gives them a three down back who is raring to go the minute LaDainian calls it quits, and can keep Sproles in his definite area of strength, which is being a change of pace back. Mendenhall is the answer to the question on everyone’s mind in San Diego: “Who the fuck is going to carry the ball remotely as well as LT did?â€
28. Seattle Seahawks – Felix Jones, RB (Prv. Lawrence Jackson)
Maybe Jones can provide a little bit of excitement out of the backfield for an offense in total flux. Once great veterans are beginning to really look worse for wear, and what they really need is an explosive new face for their franchise. The running game and offensive line are definite problems, but Felix is a player with the kind of vision and open field ability that makes up for a multitude of sins with regards to the OL. This means lots of pressure off Hasselbeck if Jones can stay healthy.
29. San Francisco 49ers – Carl Nicks, G (Prv. Kentawn Balmer)
Nicks is by far the best offensive lineman left in the draft at this point, and if nothing else he can give Joe Staley a hell of a lot of help on that side of the line… something that has been needed desperately for a long time. Alex Smith is talented, but he’s got to be confident in his backside protection. I know I would be knowing Nicks was over there smashing faces.
30. New York Jets – Dustin Keller, TE (Prv. Dustin Keller)
Keller has the talent to become one of the league’s best TE’s and there’s nothing on this planet better for a young QB like Mark Sanchez than a sure-handed Tight End who’s a mismatch on Linebackers and Safeties, which Keller is. The other very tempting choice is Davone Bess who has Godly hands. But Keller gets the nod.
31. New York Giants – Davone Bess, WR (Prv. Kenny Phillips)
Bess is a possession receiver of the highest level. His routes are pristine, his hands are as good as it gets, and his blocking is adequate. He’s been called a Tight End with Wide Receiver speed, not without cause. For a team looking for new, young Receivers Manning can lean on, there’s no better choice than this guy who has the fundamentals of a 5 year veteran already.
