Grading the Draft

This was probably one of the most entertaining and unpredictable drafts that I can remember. I only missed maybe a hour and a half of the entire draft by going to play a round of 18 Sunday morning. So it was needless to say I was very into the happens of the 2009 NFL Draft. Grading teams for the draft is funny because you really don't get a sense if the teams drafted well for at least a couple of seasons. So instead of grading teams, here's a small list of my winners and losers from the Draft and a little look on my thoughts on how the Washington Redskins did. Hope that you feel your teams did well, because if you didn't it could be a long 4 months until the season.

WINNERS

Green Bay - It was hard to miss in the 1st round being so deep, but grabbing B.J. Raji and Clay Matthews as instant starters was key to their draft.

Buffalo - The Bills did everything they were suppose to do in this draft as far as addressing their needs.

NY Giants - Unfortunately the Giants did an excellent job, grabbing players late in the draft that could have immediate impact.

San Francisco - Not only did they land a monster in Michael Crabtree, but they acquired a 1st rounder next year for the 43rd and 111th choices.

Philadelphia - I really didn't understand the pick of Jeremy Maclin, because he is not a possession receiver, but the Eagles are definitely loaded on the offensive side of the ball next year.

LOSERS

Oakland - Darrius Heyward-Bey?

Kansas City - If they really think that Tyson Jackson is going to be a stud fine. But, was he really worth the 3rd overall pick or could you tried to trade out and get more, because you need it.

Cleveland - They certainly didn't make out in the Sanchez trade. And I am quite confident that they didn't do their homework or their computers weren't working. Because they had to be a better reason for deciding not to pick for 2 + hours.

Dallas - Their draft consisted of nothing more than special teams players.

Carolina - They basically gave away their 1st round pick next year for a d-back from a mid-major and a special teams returner...nice!

Washington's Draft

I kept looking over to my brother as the DEs started to slip in the top 10. Then, Brian Orakpo was really falling. Then, the Broncos take Knowshon Moreno...THANK YOU! WOW! Orakpo is going to be a stud. Obviously if you saw my Big Board I was really high on this kid from the start. And I think that he will be a force playing along side with Albert Haynesworth. And with Andre Carter on the other side of the d-line, I don't want to jinx anything but...forget it. Let's just say it has been a while since the Redskins had a "real" pass rush since the 80s - early 90s. They didn't hold a round 2 pick because of the trade for Jason Taylor (thanks for nothing). In round three they drafted a cornerback from Maryland in Kevin Barnes. I like the pick after the loss of Shaun Springs, but this kid is no ordinary DB. He stands at six feet and his reach is outstanding. They didn't draft any offensive linemen, this is something that really bothered me. But, I can't get to worked up they didn't do anything too stupid and they came away from the draft with all their draft picks for next year. If their linebackers they drafted in the 5th and 6th rounds can compete for a back up position, I think that the Skins had a very good draft considering they were without a 2nd and 4th round pick.