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

NFL 2010 Draft Team by Team Report Card

Part III

The NFL Draft is completed and in Part III of the Team–by–Team Report card the final ten teams will be graded on their performance in the draft. This will cover the rest of the league with thoughts and comments on the draft. The other sections of the Team-by Team grading can be found below.

Part I Team-by-Team Grading view here

Part II Team-by-Team Grading view here

Oakland Raiders: The Raiders deserve a decent grade because they did not do anything stupid as they have in drafts before this. Rolando McClain was the best inside linebacker on the board and Lamarr Houston should bolster an already good defense. Trading for Jason Campbell late is a good move and the Raiders will be better because of it. GRADE: B+

Philadelphia Eagles: Plenty of experts were grading this draft an A but I am not ready to mark them this high just yet. Brandon Graham seems adequate at best for a first rounder and Nate Allen has not been consistent on defense even avoiding tackles at times. There best pick may have been drafting Michael Kafka late as a QB. GRADE: C

Pittsburgh Steelers: This was a win for the Steelers because for a few days that did not have to worry about the Ben Rothlisberger story. Maurkice Pouncey was the exact player they wanted and will contribute right away. The best move may just have been in a trade as they reacquired Bryant McFadden in a draft day trade with the cardinals giving away the pick they got for Santonio Holmes. GRADE: A

San Diego Chargers: Ryan Mathews is not a bad first round pick it just seems like the Bolts could have done better. Donald Butler could help on defense but still has a lot to learn. Charger fans should not be too excited about this draft. GRADE C-

San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers made sure to address the concerns of a shaky front line. It started with grabbing Anthony Davis in the first round and he will contribute on day one. Mike Iupati was taken next and may actually be the better pick of the two. The 49ers upgraded the line with two physical players that could be starters for a long time on the offensive line. GRADE B+

Seattle Seahawks: Pete Carroll let the league know he is ready for the next level by making a splash in the draft. Russell Okung will help Carroll adjust the line and get a back up for often injured Walter Jones. The offense also received major upgrades when he traded for LenDale White and drafted Golden Tate to be an elite receiver. Anthony McCoy slipped late because of character concerns but Carroll knows all about him and he will play right away at this level. GRADE: A+

St. Louis Rams: the number one pick is almost a burden for most teams in this day and age with money but trhe Rams made it look good. If Sam Bradford can survive his first year under center he could be around for a long time. They wanted to make sure he had protection and drafted Rodger Saffold to help up front and added a sweet target with huge potential in Mardy Gilyard. This has to improve the 29th ranked offense from a year ago. GRADE: B+

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The theme was defense and they hit a home run with Gerald McCoy in the first round. Brian Price will help him out and they should start to replace an aging and small front line right away. These may be small building blocks in the right direction but they work. I am a bit surprised they did not address some offensive positions besides wide out. GRADE: C

Tennessee Titans: The Titans were active all night trading and moving to get the picks they wanted. Derrick Morgan is a winner already and he will help the defense out right away. Damian Williams should compliment Kenny Britt at wide out and could be the team’s new playmaker. The team should be applauded for grabbing Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle late in the draft. GRADE: B+

Washington Redskins: The Redskins could not find a suitor for Albert Haynesworth and were able to trade Jason Campbell to the Raiders late but this team is still in flux. The draft day was full of risky players and reaches starting with first rounder Trent Williams who may not be around long. Perry Riley was their best pick all day but that won’t be enough to get the Skins a good grade. GRADE: D