There were some big winners and some serious losers of the NFL draft, but who lands in each category? The biggest winners and worst losers revealed:
Winners:
Cleveland Browns: The Browns walked away with a potential shutdown corner, franchise quarterback and starting tackle with their first three picks. When you can say that's what you took away in the first two rounds you deserve a pat on the back. Not picking a receiver is a head scratcher, but they must know more about the Josh Gordon drug test than we do. If two of the three big picks pan out the Browns could be the fastest rebuild in NFL history.
St. Louis Rams: The Rams grabbed a cornerstone left tackle and a dominant force in the middle of their defense with the No. 2 and No. 13 picks. The only way they would have graded out better is if they traded out of the No. 2 pick and still got Greg Robinson. The Rams are looking to copy the example that the Seahawks and 49ers have set with a dominant defense and offensive line. Mission accomplished?
Losers:
New England Patriots: The Patriots sacrificed value for players they liked better and there is nothing wrong with that, but as for grades they didn’t do too well. I was sure the Patriots would trade out of the No. 29 pick, but instead they drafted a player who very well could have been available in the second round. Grabbing Jimmy Garoppolo without trading Ryan Mallett also rubbed many the wrong way.
Carolina Panthers: The Panthers had the impossible task of grabbing two starting receivers and a whole offensive line after the events of free agency. I don’t blame the Panthers for coming out of this draft with holes, but to take Kony Ealy instead of a pressing need seemed irresponsible. The Panthers could very well go first to worst in the NFC South.
Winner/Loser:
Tennessee Titans: The Titans landed their future left tackle in Taylor Lewan, but he probably wont play much this season with Michael Oher on the roster. The additions of Bishop Sankey and Zach Mettenberger are incredibly underrated as Sankey will be a candidate for offensive rookie of the year and Mettenberger should jump into the backup role. With Jake Locker’s injury history, he could see a ton of reps this season.
New York Jets: The Jets attacked two major needs in their first two picks. Jace Amaro is painfully underrated and could be the jack of all trades for the Jets offense. Although the Jets drafted a ton of offensive weapons, it didn't really look like they grabbed any players who could warrant where they selected. I like the attempt the Jets made, but one of the middle round receivers needs to pan out to consider the class a success.
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