It will be interesting to see if the Lions reach for a QB. As none are really worth the #1 pick, it is unlikely that Detroit keeps this pick, but if they do, getting a pass rushing phenom like Johnson makes sense.
Alex Barron has not been the answer and Orlando Pace is at the end of his long and illustrious career. Bringing in a young road grader like Smith gives a lift to the offense as a whole and helps keep the RBs healthy.
The Bengals need to get nasty down the middle on defense, and even though this is a tad high for a guy who has trouble diagnosing, Maualuga can bring that nastiness to the Bengals.
Malcolm Jenkins is the surest thing there is to a "can't miss" shut down corner in this draft, and the Chiefs need to stop the bleeding in the secondary with a guy they can groom as the leader of the deep patrol.
The Raiders always draft speed, and with the QB situation calming down, new targets are needed. Another KR specialist that can score a TD or 2 a month, could also help boost the W-L record by at least 2-3 games.
The Seahawks must bring youth and talent to their running game sooner rather than later and are ecstatic that Moreno--the undoubted shiftiest and most talented back in the draft--falls into their laps.
The Tarvaris Jackson experiment just hasn't worked out, and Ferrotte is no long term answer. Matt Stafford is the most-highly regarded, and seemingly pro-ready QB in the draft.
Since Winston Justice has been a disappointment, and neither of the starting OTs has shown that they have a whole lot left in the tank, the Eagles are ecstatic to see a player of Monroe's caliber still on the board.
The Chargers simply must add insurance at OLB with the issues they have with a certain player currently. Brian Cushing is not as dynamic, but he fills an important insurance need.
The Jets wanted Davis or Mays, but are happy enough to continue the run on DBs with a solid, pro-bowl type safety who can punish the oppositions wide receivers.
The Colts running game has been in flux the past couple of years, and they are ecstatic to get Beanie at #19 and insert him right into their weaponry arsenal.
A young TE stud like Jermaine Gresham gives young Matt Ryan a final, safe check down when going through his progressions, and a solid blocker to make him even more comfortable in the pocket.
When ancient pass catchers like Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard are still being called upon to make plays on a regular basis, bringing in a flyer who can do so many things gives the Bucs a Reggie Bush of their own and takes some of the pressure off those old legs.
Despite Kyle Orton's progress, the Bears pull the shocker of the first round by grabbing a QB. Bradford is simply too great a talent to pass on, even if they wind up trading him...
The Cards simply must upgrade their pass rush, and they role the dice that Orakpo's injury concerns are behind him and that he will indeed become that "better pro than college player" that so many feel he can be.
The Pats continue to struggle to find that big, rugged corner since Ty Law departed years ago. All the stop gap measures have never really panned out, and Harris has the position versatility and nastiness in run support that Belichick craves.
This pick goes to the Eagles from the Panthers in the Jeff Otah trade last year. With McNabb growing a bit long in the tooth, the Eagles select his style guy for Donovan to train up and to leave as his legacy.
Mark Herzlich is a great talent who can solidify the Broncos LB corp and play any spot back there. He brings that big play, game-changing, turnover-producing personality back to Denver.
The upstart Skins did trade for Jason Taylor, but he can’t play forever so DE is a need and despite Hardy's issues, they reach slightly for a guy that has the potential to pay off BIG.
The Steelers need to stop attempting half measures with their offensive line, and Meredith provides an instant upgrade to an otherwise solid offensive unit.
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