Draft Grades Day 2

25. Chicago Bears, C. I love that they were able to sit tight at 31 and Greg Olsen fell right into their lap. It was a great choice and one of the things that offense desperately needed. I also love the pick up of Beekman, G Boston College, as that line is getting up in years. I didn't see the need for Bazuin, they need tackles since their two starters are in their mid fifties. Garrett Wolfe, RB Northern Illinois, is an interesting pick and could be a steal and where it was a reach, I don't think it was too much at that point. A decent draft, but missed out on filling some definite needs.

24. Dallas Cowboys, C. I know, our BFFs, and they only receive a C. I think there is much work to be done in Dallas and I think they only helped themselves a little bit. I love the Anthony Spencer, DE Purdue, pick along with James Marten, OT Boston College, the rest of the draft however just seemed like a Picasso painting, sort of all over the place. Doug Free, OT Northern Illinois, could be a real steal but it also may have been a huge stretch at that point in the draft. There is nothing that just shouts at me that this was a bad draft, it was merely decent. Then again, we haven't seen this draft completed until we see the fruits of their trades next year.

23. St Louis Rams, C+. The Rams are a team that are in a weak division and are on the edge of dropping off into the lower realm of the NFL and excelling once again. Almost a contender and almost a door mat all at the same time. I like Adam Carriker, DE Nebraska, as that defense has been missing a presence since Grant Winstrom and he appears to be in the same mold. I love Brian Leonard, FB Rutgers, as a football player I just don't know if it fits into their offensive scheme. The rest of their draft was for moderate college football players and it appears that they were merely adding depth to their chart and not really looking for a true gem, even though the pick of Jonathan Wade, CB Tennessee, is intriguing since he's also a track star and the Rams do play indoors. Dustin Frye, C Clemson, is a solid choice in my opinion and should help pave the way for Stephen Jackson.

22. New York Giants, C+. Of course I love the pick of Aaron Ross, CB Texas, especially for a defense who has a great pass rush but no secondary to help that fact. They also stole Steve Smith, WR USC, from the rest of the NFL as they all dropped the ball on that one. If Eli doesn't get better with Steve Smith in his huddle then he is what I always said he would be, a mediocre quarterback riding the coattails of his brother. Jay Alford, DT Penn St, helps the youth movement in their D-Line and I think can really excel in NYC. Zak DeOssie, OLB Brown, may very well be the Giants version of Steve Trasker and I think Giants fans will love this kid. The rest of the draft didn't excite me however, and that's why it doesn't get much higher then this. A solid draft which could help Coughlin keep his job, but only time will tell there.

21. Kansas City Chiefs, C+. Looking back, I probably should have had the Giants above them, but they did do more to help their team I think then the Giants did. Dwayne Bowe, WR LSU, finally gives them a legit receiver and not just the random folks they've had the last few years. This grade also goes into them NOT trading Trent Green, why get nothing when you let him go June 1st when you could have had another draft pick. Turk McBride, DT Tennessee, was a HUGE stretch in the second round then to follow it up with Tank Tyler, DT NC State, was interesting though the players and their rounds probably should have been swapped. Kolby Smith, RB Louisville, is an interesting pick as someone to relieve Larry Johnson of having to run the ball 30 times a game. Michael Allen, TE Whitworth, could be a HUGE steal as this kid can block like an O-Lineman and catch the ball as well and Tony G isn't getting any younger.

20. Tennessee Titans, C+. I love how they continue to buy my support by turning the one time Houston Oilers into the Texas Longhorns. Michael Griffin, S Texas, was a superb pick even if they could have used a WR there. He gives that defense a mean streak that it desperately needs, especially when playing against Peyton Manning twice a year. Not quite sure about Chris Henry, RB Arizona, but Paul Williams, WR Fresno St, is built like a Greek god and I predict will be one of Vince Young's favorite targets for the next few years. Paul Williams may very well be the next TO, they are built almost identical and tends to have that same passion for excelling, without the me first attitude, could end up being the best WR taken in this draft. Antonio Johnson, DT Mississippi St, does what a great DT does, who occupies multiple blockers allowing his teammates to make the tackles and doesn't need the huge stats to know he's made a positive impact. They had ten draft picks, half of which could very well end up starters, a very solid draft for a very young team.

19. Houston Texans, C+. My future hometown team may have stole the best player in this draft with Amobi Okoye, DT Lousiville. This kid is a fucking prodigy and will only continue to succeed in his life and becomes the anchor in a defense next to Mario Williams. I see and begin to understand the Texans thinking now, when playing the Colts let us worry about stopping them before we worry about outscoring them. Fred Bennett, CB South Carolina, I think was a absolute steal in the fourth round and could end up starting before the year is over. Kasey Studdard, G Texas, is a great selection late. A hometown kid and has a chance to also start before the end of the year since the Texans have the absolute worst o-line in the NFL since their conception a few years ago. Jacoby Jones, WR Lane, may have been a stretch, but his since and relative inexperience could result in one of the biggest diamonds in this draft if he gets going. The rest add great depth to a young team still trying to find its identity.