NFL Draft: Top Seven

The NFL Draft is probably the best way to build talent through youth. If your team has the money and the time to let their talent develop, then this may be the way your future is headed.

The parody in the NFL, unmatched by other leagues, is seen easily in the draft. The worst teams are given the best chances to choose the young men to shape their future.

This year is no different. The draft has been described as shallow, but the first 12 or so picks should be highly talented.

1. Maimi Dolphins

I see them taking Matt Ryan with this pick. Parcells will want to start at the top in rebuilding his team, and what better way then to take a young QB for the future?

He is, however, warned against because of his high interception numbers, but he needed to throw to keep that team in the race for No. 1. Ryan is a QB who could develop into a brilliant passer and leader.

2. St. Louis Rams

The Rams will probably grab Glenn Dorsey here to help rebuild their defense. Arguably the best DL in the game, he could help the Rams for years to come.

This is a smart pick, similar to the Mario Williams pick a couple of seasons ago. A strong defense is anchored around their front seven.

3. Atlanta Falcons

This one is iffy. There are talks that Deangelo Hall will be traded for some draft picks. If that happens, look for the possibility of them reaching and taking Aquib Talib.

That is very unlikley, and any GM who would reach that far should be fired. I see them taking Chris Long, helping to fill the void left by Patrick Kerney last season. Long did exceptionally well at the combine and I see him being another smart pick.

4. Oakland Raiders

The Raiders will probably take the best player available here: Jake Long. They are also known for taking the high profile linemen.

Hey, why not take someone who can protect Jamarcus Russell?

5. Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs will probably take another talented DB to replace Ty Law, possibly Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. They could use some help from youth in their secondary and Rodgers-Cromartie could be that answer.

He impressed scouts at the combine, his first NFL experience.

6. New York Jets

The Jets will jump on Darren McFadden, especially if they don't need to move up to get him. They need added talent, and pairing him with Thomas Jones in the backfield in the Big Apple could be just the right idea.

7. New England Patriots

They will take whoever the Falcons don't take. They would take Talib if Chris Long is gone, but they would much rather have Long.

Belichick likes defensive ends who can also play a little linebacker. Long wowed scouts at the combine so don't be surprised if it doesn't take the Patriots more than a few seconds to send in their pick (if he's still there).

One team you don't see here is the Dallas Cowboys. There was talk of the Cowboys moving up to take McFadden, but it won't happen. I think Michael Irvin put it best when he said, "Would the league please step in and drug test Jerry Jones?!"

Well put Michael, well put.