The final chapter of 2010 NFL DRAFT Coverage

This segment of NFL draft coverage is written by "I AM SANDBERG" and he analyzes the AFC EAST and NFC NORTH. I'd like to take this time to thank the participants in this experimental team blog. Furthermore I'd like to extend an invitation to all members of the draft team for collaborative works in the future including a new blog that the four of us could run as a steady news source.

AFC East

Bills- B

C.J Spiller? Why? Doesn’t this team have Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson? Spiller has playmaking ability, but it was puzzling they would take them with needs on the defensive line, offensive line, and wide receiver positions. At pick #9 they could have helped one of these positions immensely. However, they did address all these needs in the later rounds as they took a WR in the 4th round, and five of their other eight picks were used of the offensive and defensive lines. The Bills did a good job to fill needs, but the pick of Spiller is still puzzling to me.



Patriots-B+

With the four picks the Patriots had in the first two rounds, they got what they needed pretty easily. A CB in the first round, two LBs from Florida and a TE in the second round covered the major needs that were staring at the team. Defense was the weak point of the Patriots team last year, and everyone knew they had to improve this offseason. The TE replaces Ben Watson who was signed by the Cleveland Browns. Then, with Wes Welker’s injury, WR was a position the Pats needed to look into. They got this with Taylor Price out of Ohio, who can stretch the field and fit into their offense if Welker is forced to miss any time.



Dolphins- B+

Obviously, this team wanted to go defense in this drat. Seven of their eight selections were on the defensive side. They solidified their LB needs, and brought in numerous people to help their defense rush the passer more effectively. DT Jared Odrick will clog up the middle, and be a big asset to stopping the run. The Dolphins did all they needed do offensively with the Brandon Marshall trade, so going almost all defense in this draft was a great decision. Miami going to score a lot of points this season with the Wildcat, and a much better passing game. The question will be if their defense can perform at the same high level, and they brought in a lot of options to try and help them do that.



Jets- A-

The Jets got some great talent with their three picks this year. CB Kyle Wilson from Boise State was the second best corner in this draft, and fell to the Jets at pick #29. He is a great cover corner, and add that to Darrelle Revis and Lito Sheppard , and there is a stout cornerback core. Vladimir Ducasse is a big OL who will come right in and start next season. The Jets are so confident with his abilities that they released Alan Faneca. Ducasse possesses a lot of skill and talent, and can be a good starter for years to come. T heir last pick was Joe McKnight RB out of USC. He has great speed, and potential. The running back picks also gives the team a solid third string after they traded Leon Washington to Seattle.



NFC North

Bears- B

Can’t really expect a great draft when you don’t have a pick in the first two rounds. The Bears did their best and I think made out with a decent draft. They got safety help that they needed, as well as a defensive end and cornerback. The Bears needed to improve on defense, and drafted three players that can make a pretty good impact this upcoming season. The Bears also got a great quarterback prospect in Dan LeFevour out of Central Michigan. In the sixth round that was a great pick, as it provides a good back-up to Jay Cutler.





Lions- A-

The Lions obviously made a significant improvement to their defensive front with the 2nd overall pick Ndamokung Suh, and the great pickup of cornerback Amari Spievey in the 3rd round. Then, they traded up to get explosive running back Jahvid Best with a minimal cost of draft picks. The Lions needed talent, period. It was impossible for them to fill every need they had, but this draft was a big step in the right direction.



Packers- B-

The Packers needed a good offensive lineman, and got a great pick in Bryan Bulaga in the first round. I’m sure Aaron Rodgers loved this pick after being sacked 50 times last season, If Rodgers can get good protection, this offense can be even more frightening then it was last season, as well as preserve Aaron Rodger’s health for a longer career. They got help at the safety position, but other than that the team did not add any real helpful parts. They reached for a DT, and made some mediocre picks in later rounds. The pickup of Bulaga and the safety Morgan Burnett are the Packers barely remained in the B range for this draft.





Vikings- C-

The only pick that I liked from the Vikings was running back Toby Gerhart. The combo of Peterson and Gerhart will be a scary one for opposing defenses, but they strengthened an already strong part of the team. They did need a CB, but with Jimmy Clausen still on the board in the second round it didn’t make much sense not to take him. Brett Favre is a big question mark on whether he will return or not, and Clausen would have given them some stability at the QB position. If Favre comes back, then a young QB can learn from him for a year and be well prepared for when Favre does retire. Now if Favre retires the Vikings have Tavaris Jackson……. Finally, they helped out the Lions by letting them move up to get Best, while not getting a great deal in return. Helping out a division rival and not addressing a potentially huge problem on your team won’t get you a lot of praise.


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