NFC Draft

NFC EAST

B Dallas
Reached a bit by taking a backup runner in the 1st round (especially since I had him ranked below a couple of backs who were still on the board). Jenkins is a very good CB prospect though and Bennett was, on some charts, the top TE (but was that a need?). Failed to pick up the WR they had discussed.

B NY Giants
Better picks in the middle of the draft that at the top, not that Philipps & Thomas aren't good prospects. Manningham might not be smart, but he made big plays against tough competition and Woodson has the potential to be an interesting QB prospect.

C Philadelphia
Didn't have a 1st round pick (had lots of later round picks), but still managed to snag an intriguing WR prospect.

A Washington
By some standards, they got the top TWO WR's and the top TE. Beyond that, they took one of the most productive QB's in college football history in the 6th round (I'd say he's worth the shot).

NFC NORTH

C- Chicago
I feel they reached in the 1st Round, just a tad. There were better RB's available in the 2nd Round than Forte. Finally got one right in the 3rd round. Failed to address their key and continuing problem: QB

D+ Detroit
Really bad in the first 2 rounds (especially the 2nd), but their 3rd pick made sense (Smith was a very productive RB). But what should we expect with a Bozo managing the organization. Seem to have done better in the later rounds.

B+ Green Bay
Despite not having a 1st round pick, the packers managed to add a very good QB prospect (not to mention a very good backup QB prospect) and picked up some solid pieces with their other early selections.

A Minnesota
Trade most of their early picks for Jared Allen (last year's leading NFL sacker). This, in my mind, makes their draft a success from the get go. Somehow, though, they managed to pick up good prospects at DB, QB & C.

AFC SOUTH

C+ Atlanta
I still think Ryan wasn't worth the 3rd pick, but I understand why they wanted to take a QB. We shall see how it turns out. Baker was a reach for a 1st rounder (especially trading up to get him!). The 2nd & 3rd round picks were solid.

A Carolina
First 4 picks should all make an impact! Stewart & Otah should see plenty of playing time on the offense. Godfrey and Connor can step into the action on the defense. Big fan of this draft day.

B- New Orleans
Nothing really noteworthy here. The Saints took players at about the right spots. Ellis will help. Solid, but certainly not spectacular draft day.

C+ Tampa Bay
Took some risks (disciplinary in 1st, small school in 2nd). We'll know in a few years if this was a good draft, but for now I'll give them a pretty average grade.

NFC WEST

A- Arizona
I really like their 1st three picks. Some had Cromartie as the top CB. Solid DE and WR prospects. Very like-able draft. Similar to the Bills draft.

C- San Francisco
First of all, they traded their 1st round pick last year to New England. That made 30 other teams very upset since it ended up being the 7th pick. Then, in the 2nd round with very good WR's still on the board, they took a guard. Ugh. Even still, the other 1st round pick was pretty good.

B Seattle
Maybe reached a bit in the 1st 2 rounds, but I still feel those players will be productive. Solid 2nd day picking up Schmitt and Forsett.

B St. Louis
Obviously got Long in the 1st round. Their 2nd round pick was one of the most confusing of the day for me. He certainly could have been had much later and there were some really exciting WR's still on the board. Very good picks in the 4th and 5th round.