2012 NFL Draft Grades: Teams with Most Questionable 1st-Round Selections

The general idea is to make an intelligent pick in the first round of the NFL draft. 

But given some of the selections this year, you wondered if a monkey was at the controls for some teams.

There were some borderline poor decisions, like the Chicago Bears grabbing Shea McClellin at No. 19 overall or the San Francisco 49ers selecting speedy yet raw receiver A.J. Jenkins.

However, they didn't compare to what three teams in particular did.

3. New York Jets: Quinton Coples, DE/DT, North Carolina

Grade: C-

What do you get when you mix a bad clubhouse with Tim Tebow and Quinton Coples?

The New York Jets.

Part of the Jets' downfall last season was due to distractions and lack of team chemistry. So I don't see why you would add a player who has serious red flags concerning his character. 

Coples may have impressive speed and strength, but he was inconsistent and sometimes downright lazy while at North Carolina. The Jets just seem to be asking for trouble these days.

2. Cleveland Browns: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State

Grade: D+

I don't know why you would draft a 28-year-old quarterback on a team that is rebuilding and won't be positioned for the playoffs in a while anyway.

On top of that, despite Weeden's age, he's raw and he played college ball just as much as some younger prospects. Remember, he first tried to play major league baseball.

I've heard too many draft experts say "he's athletic" right off the bat when asked what impresses them about Weeden. I'd rather hear "good footwork" or "incredible pocket poise."  

1. Seattle Seahawks: Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia

Grade: D

Bruce Irvin is a situational pass-rusher. He's incredibly quick, but he doesn't have the strength to be an every-down back.

And he was selected No. 15 overall?

Beyond Irvin's lack of size, there are questions about his character, age and football IQ. When you're 24 years old and you're destroying signs at Jimmy John's Sandwich Shop, there is reason for concern.

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