NFL 2010 Draft Team By Team Report Card: Winners and Losers

NFL Team by Team Draft Report Card

PART I

The NFL Draft has come and gone and every team is completed their picks for this year’s draft. The new format was a success and there were plenty of surprises along the way. Here is a breakdown of each team and the winners and the losers of the draft.

Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals did not have much action in this draft but they aimed to get better on defense. Dan Williams is a solid DT that can carry his weight around and play right away. The follow up with Daryl Washington was not as impressive and they traded up to get him. Mediocre draft for the birds: GRADE: C

Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons were content staying in the 19th spot and drafting what was left for them. Defense seemed to be the name of the game and the Falcons beefed up. Sean Weatherspoon is an automatic winner in the first round and countering with Corey Peters in the next spot worked as well. Moving to the offensive line to protect Matt Ryan next was a good move. Not exciting but not bad. GRADE: B

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens wanted to come out and get some offense to include a tight end but were beat out by other teams. Instead they took some chances on drafting some defensive players like Sergio Kindle with a history of injury problems. Terrence Cody was not any better as he has stamina issues. The draft was a reach for the Ravens. GRADE: D

Buffalo Bills: The Buffalo Bills draft was a head-scratcher. They got a potential stud in CJ Spiller in the first round, but they already have a crowded backfield. Alex Carrington is a decent pick in the third round but the most glaring need was QB and they settled for Levi Brown late. With a deep QB draft they should have drafted one of the late drops. Spiller helps but overall a tough draft. GRADE: C+

Carolina Panthers: The Panthers did not have a pick until the second round but they made the most of it grabbing Jimmy Claussen after he dropped. They stayed active in the trade market and on offense grabbing two great prospects in Brandon LaFell and Armanti Edwards. They followed it up with Tony Pike late just in case. With what they had this was a home run for the panthers. GRADE A

Chicago Bears: The Bears had nothing to work with this year since they traded all their picks to get Jay Cutler. The picks that they did have they selected players that are trying to overcome injuries and have plenty of question marks. The best pick may have been grabbing local hero Dan LeFevour which may be a back up plan if Cutler continues to struggle. GRADE: C

Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals hit a home run early by drafting Jermaine Gresham. The offense needed a tight end and a big target and he provides a good one for Carson Palmer. The Bengals grabbed another weapon in Jordan Shipley and worked the draft and made this team better right now. GRADE B+

Cleveland Browns: Mike Holmgren has his first draft as GM of the Browns and he mad a splash right away. The late pick of Colt McCoy fell right into his hands and Cleveland has a future at QB. T.J. Ward and Joe Haden are projects that could help the weak defense and overall not a bad first draft for Cleveland. GRADE: B-

Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys wanted Dez Bryant and they made trades to make sure they will get him. The Cowboys get an instant playmaker and his off the field issues will not be a problem in Big D. They have already given him #88 and this pick alone makes the draft for the Cowboys a success GRADE: A-

Denver Broncos: The surprise of the draft went to Denver as the selected Tim Tebow with the 25th overall selection. Truth be told the best player they got in this draft is Demaryius Thomas and he may make Denver fans forget about Brandon Marshall. Only the future will tell us if the Tebow move was genius or risky. GRADE C+

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