Commanders Post at The Warpath

I get the impression this guy is almost as much of an idiot as Chris Carter, esp bc he thinks green bay gets an A
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NFC EAST[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/dal/"]Dallas Cowboys[/URL][/B]
High marks – [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7767/"]Bobby Carpenter[/URL] is a solid pick at No. 18 overall and gives the Cowboys impressive depth at outside linebacker. Defensive end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7841/"]Jason Hatcher[/URL] is huge and could end up being a great value selection in the third round. Wide receiver [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7874/"]Skyler Green[/URL] should be productive on special teams.
Low marks – No offensive line help until the seventh round? That was a surprise for such a pressing need, and the Cowboys had quality offensive tackles on the board when they used their second-rounder on tight end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7802/"]Anthony Fasano[/URL]. With [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6405/"]Jason Witten[/URL] on the roster, using such a high pick on tight end seemed curious.
[B]Final grade: C-plus[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/nyg/"]New York Giants[/URL][/B]
High marks – [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7793/"]Sinorice Moss[/URL] was a value pick in the second round and gives the Giants a potential replacement for [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/3516/"]Amani Toomer[/URL] in the future. Moss can help on special teams, too. Linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7845/"]Gerris Wilkinson[/URL] has played both inside and outside and he gives some good flexibility. Defensive tackle Barry Cofield replenishes depth.
Low marks – Defensive end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7781/"]Mathias Kiwanuka[/URL] gives New York an eventual replacement for [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/2579/"]Michael Strahan[/URL], but he was a reach at the end of the first round. The Giants could have taken [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7785/"]Chad Jackson[/URL] at the end of the first round and still gotten Kiwanuka at No. 44 overall. The Giants also could have gone after a running back in the middle rounds to start planning for the eventual departure of [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/3937/"]Tiki Barber[/URL].
[B]Final grade: C-plus[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/phi/"]Philadelphia Eagles[/URL][/B]
High marks – The Eagles cleaned up for the second straight season, getting talent and value from the top of the draft to the bottom. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7763/"]Brodrick Bunkley[/URL] should add to a top-notch defensive tackle rotation, and getting offensive tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7788/"]Winston Justice[/URL] in the second round was highway robbery. Defensive end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7820/"]Chris Gocong[/URL] is a smart, high-motor guy who could end up being a steal in the third round. Massive guard [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7848/"]Max Jean-Gilles[/URL] should be a future starter, and wide receivers [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7858/"]Jason Avant[/URL] and [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7896/"]Jeremy Bloom[/URL] will be great special teamers who could blossom into productive wideouts. Even linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7917/"]Omar Gaither[/URL] and defensive tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7953/"]LaJuan Ramsey[/URL] should make the team and give the Eagles good depth down the line.
Low marks – Running back is the only area that could have used some kind of attention depth-wise.
[B]Final grade: A[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/was/"]Washington Redskins[/URL][/B]
High marks – Outside linebacker was the big area of need, and the Redskins got a solid player to plug into the lineup in [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7784/"]Roger McIntosh[/URL]. The real value from this year's draft comes from the players netted by trading picks away. Getting quarterback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7201/"]Jason Campbell[/URL] last season – in exchange for this year's first-rounder – looks like a solid move considering there wasn't a quality QB available where the Redskins would have drafted. Acquiring [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6460/"]Brandon Lloyd[/URL] for this year's third-rounder was a good move, too, considering he has just as much talent as any wideout in this year's draft.
Low marks – With only one first-day choice – 35th overall – it wasn't a high-yield draft class. And the Redskins gave up far too much to move up 18 spots in the second round to draft McIntosh. For that price – a second-round pick, a sixth-rounder and another second-rounder in 2007 – he better be a top-shelf player from the get-go.
[B]Final grade: C[/B]
[B]NFC NORTH[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/chi/"]Chicago Bears[/URL][/B]
High marks – Ricky Manning has to be factored into the draft evaluation after giving up a third-round choice for him. Top pick [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7791/"]Danieal Manning[/URL] is a good talent with first-rate flexibility. He can help the Bears at cornerback or safety and is an excellent return specialist. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7822/"]Dusty Dvoracek[/URL] is a good depth selection at defensive tackle. Linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7869/"]Jamar Williams[/URL] adds to the depth at both inside and outside linebacker, and fifth-rounder [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7908/"]Mark Anderson[/URL] is a good value pick as a situational pass rusher.
Low marks – Second-rounder [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7806/"]Devin Hester[/URL] has a lot of talent, but he has no true position beyond special teams returner. Most teams had him slated as no better than a third-round choice simply because they had no sure position for him.
[B]Final grade: C[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/det/"]Detroit Lions[/URL][/B]
High marks – Safety [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7789/"]Daniel Bullocks[/URL] is a tough, physical safety who should thrive under head coach Rod Marinelli in the Cover 2. He's good in run support, too. Tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7890/"]Jonathan Scott[/URL] and guard [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7966/"]Fred Matua[/URL] are great value picks in the fifth and seventh rounds, respectively. Running back [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7823/"]Brian Calhoun[/URL] gives the Lions a speedy [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4695/"]Kevin Faulk[/URL]-type to go along with [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6789/"]Kevin Jones[/URL] and [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4736/"]Shawn Bryson[/URL].
Low marks – Outside linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7758/"]Ernie Sims[/URL] was a small reach at No. 9, and he is also a major concern because of his concussion issues. That's an unsettling fact considering how reckless Sims can be with his body. Combined with the fact that Detroit passed on [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7759/"]Matt Leinart[/URL] to cast its lot with [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4157/"]Jon Kitna[/URL] and [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5967/"]Josh McCown[/URL], it's a questionable selection.
[B]Final grade: C-plus[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/gnb/"]Green Bay Packers[/URL][/B]
High marks – The mass of the class is fantastic – 13 total picks, including five in the top 75. Linebackers [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7754/"]A.J. Hawk[/URL] and [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7816/"]Abdul Hodge[/URL] should be a great tandem for years to come. Tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7796/"]Daryn Colledge[/URL] and center [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7824/"]Jason Spitz[/URL] should eventually develop into starters. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7801/"]Greg Jennings[/URL] and [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7853/"]Cory Rodgers[/URL] add depth to the receiving crew and should provide what Terrence Murphy would have if he hadn't been injured. Cornerback/wide receiver [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7864/"]Will Blackmon[/URL] offers flexibility and can also be a return specialist. Defensive tackle Johnny Jolly was a great value selection in the sixth round.
Low marks – The Packers started strong, but dropped off with some reaching in Rounds 5 through 7. Two big ones came in the fifth round: Quarterback Ingle Martin was a seventh-round choice on many boards, and tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7914/"]Tony Moll[/URL] was expected to be an undrafted free agent.
[B]Final grade: A[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/min/"]Minnesota Vikings[/URL][/B]
High marks – [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7797/"]Cedric Griffin[/URL] is a good addition to the cornerbacks and should be able to step into the nickel role as a rookie. In the future, he could develop into a top-notch player who pushes for the No. 2 cornerback job. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7766/"]Chad Greenway[/URL] is a good productive outside linebacker who should solidify the position opposite [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5957/"]Ben Leber[/URL].
Low marks – There were too many major reaches in the second round. Tackle/center [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7800/"]Ryan Cook[/URL] offers some flexibility, but most teams had him going in the fourth or fifth. Quarterback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7813/"]Tarvaris Jackson[/URL] might have the best arm in the draft, but he was widely thought to be a fourth-rounder at best.
[B]Final grade: C[/B]
[B]NFC SOUTH[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/atl/"]Atlanta Falcons[/URL][/B]
High marks – Defensive end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5042/"]John Abraham[/URL] has to be factored in after he was acquired for picks. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players?type=lastname&first=1&query=Jimmy+Williams&q=Jimmy+Williams"]Jimmy Williams[/URL] was an absolute steal at the 37th overall pick. He can play cornerback or safety, offering depth to both positions, but ultimately, Williams has the talent to become a starter across from [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6767/"]DeAngelo Hall[/URL]. Running back [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7828/"]Jerious Norwood[/URL] needs to get bigger, but he could develop into a player who competes for a starting job when [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/3893/"]Warrick Dunn[/URL] begins to fade. Guard/tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7888/"]Quinn Ojinnaka[/URL] improves depth across the line. Quarterback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7972/"]D.J. Shockley[/URL] was a good project pick in the seventh round.
Low marks – A young safety could have been added for depth.
[B]Final grade: B[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/car/"]Carolina Panthers[/URL][/B]
High marks – Many teams had [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7776/"]DeAngelo Williams[/URL] rated as the No. 1 running back available. As a small back, he's a curious pick for a power-running team, but he has undeniable talent. Cornerback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7807/"]Richard Marshall[/URL] should plug the hole created by the loss of Ricky Manning. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7838/"]Rashad Butler[/URL] is a solid third-rounder who will give quality depth at the tackle spots. Tight end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7904/"]Jeff King[/URL] solidly fills a need.
Low marks – Outside linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7837/"]James Anderson[/URL] was a reach in the third round, as many teams had him slated in the fifth. He's more of a nickel linebacker than an every-down player. Depth issues at middle linebacker weren't addressed.
[B]Final grade: B-minus[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/nor/"]New Orleans Saints[/URL][/B]
High marks – [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7751/"]Reggie Bush[/URL], Reggie Bush and Reggie Bush. He is the best pick the Saints have made in … well, maybe ever. The Saints moved back nine spots in the second round and got a quality center in [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7857/"]Jahri Evans[/URL]. Tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7959/"]Zach Strief[/URL] was a good value selection in the seventh round.
Low marks – The second-round pick of [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7792/"]Roman Harper[/URL] should have been spent on more pressing needs. Despite badly needing an infusion of talent at linebacker – and this linebacker class being so strong – the Saints didn't spend a single pick on the position.
[B]Final grade: B-plus[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/tam/"]Tampa Bay Buccaneers[/URL][/B]
High marks – Tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7808/"]Jeremy Trueblood[/URL] is a solid selection in the second round that fills a depth need. Wide receiver [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7839/"]Maurice Stovall[/URL] and cornerback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7871/"]Alan Zemaitis[/URL] were also good depth picks in the middle rounds. Stovall could end up being a steal. Defensive end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7905/"]Julian Jenkins[/URL] and tight end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7951/"]T.J. Williams[/URL] were good value choices in the fifth and sixth rounds, respectively.
Low marks – Considering what the Bucs could have gotten in return for moving back to the end of the first round, reaching for [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7772/"]Davin Joseph[/URL] at No. 23 was a shaky pick.
[B]Final grade: C-minus[/B]
[B]NFC WEST[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/ari/"]Arizona Cardinals[/URL][/B]
High marks – Dennis Green did it again, walking away from the draft with a treasure trove of talent. As I've said before, this is his Super Bowl with the Cardinals. Matt Leinart slipping to 10th overall selection was a great stroke of luck and gives Arizona its quarterback of the future. Guard Deuce Lutui is an excellent pick in the second round and should finish the 2006 season as a starter. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7821/"]Leonard Pope[/URL] was the top tight end on many draft boards, making him a steal in the third round. Gabe Watson is a fourth-round choice with first-round talent and seventh-round passion. He could be a tremendous steal if Green can get him motivated. Outside linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7891/"]Brandon Johnson[/URL] and defensive tackle John Lewis add good defensive depth.
Low marks – More offensive line help was needed. But with only seven picks, it's hard to harp on the talent that was selected.
[B]Final grade: A[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/sea/"]Seattle Seahawks[/URL][/B]
High marks – Conveying a third-round choice for signing [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6407/"]Nate Burleson[/URL] was a great value. Cornerback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7780/"]Kelly Jennings[/URL] is a fast and athletic player who should fill the void left behind by [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5507/"]Andre Dyson[/URL]. Defensive end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7812/"]Darryl Tapp[/URL] adds good depth and situational pass-rushing to a position that has seen its share of injuries and defections. Guard [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7877/"]Rob Sims[/URL] and fullback [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7912/"]David Kirtman[/URL] were both good value picks in the fourth and fifth rounds, respectively.
Low marks – Only two selections on the first day and six picks overall – with two of those being long-shot seventh-rounders – make it a thin draft class.
[B]Final grade: B[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/sfo/"]San Francisco 49ers[/URL][/B]
High marks – The 49ers had a great first round, adding freakish tight end [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7755/"]Vernon Davis[/URL] and hybrid linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7771/"]Manny Lawson[/URL]. Both should be instant starters. [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players?type=lastname&first=1&query=Brandon+Williams&q=Brandon+Williams"]Brandon Williams[/URL] adds depth to wide receiver and can be a return specialist. Fourth-round pick [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7849/"]Michael Robinson[/URL] could be a very intriguing prospect depending on what position he ends up playing. Hybrid linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7889/"]Parys Haralson[/URL] adds depth.
Low marks – Zero offensive line help among the nine selections. At the very least, the third-rounder spent on Williams could have gone to a talented lineman to groom.
[B]Final grade: B-plus[/B]
[B][URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/stl/"]St. Louis Rams[/URL][/B]
High marks – Ten total picks – five on the first day – provide a good bulk of talent. First-rounder [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7764/"]Tye Hill[/URL] is a feisty corner who should eventually challenge for a starting spot. Moving back four spots in the first round produced a third-round selection that became talented LSU defensive tackle [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7817/"]Claude Wroten[/URL]. Wroten has character concerns, but his talent makes him a great value choice. Outside linebacker [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players?type=lastname&first=1&query=Jon+Alston&q=Jon+Alston"]Jon Alston[/URL] could end up being a great value pick in the third round.
Low marks – Picking up one tight end made sense, but two weren't needed. One of the selections spent on [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7842/"]Dominique Byrd[/URL] and [URL="http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7795/"]Joe Klopfenstein[/URL] should have been used to continue to add to the defense – either at linebacker or defensive line.
[B]Final grade: B-minus
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