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So one CBS writer grades Dallas badly and the other says Zeke to Big D is one of his favorite picks.
Just keeping it balanced here.
Again...FWIW
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...ere-are-the-best-and-worst-picks-from-round-1
Top-five best draft picks from Round 1:
Los Angeles Rams – Jared Goff, QB, California (No. 1 overall)
We knew this was coming, but that doesn't lessen the impact of the selection. Although it cost a bevy of draft picks to trade up for Goff, the Rams drafted the best quarterback in this class and a passer who gives the franchise a fresh face for the transition to Los Angeles and a player who might be the missing ingredient to reach the playoffs.
With Case Keenum in place, Goff won't be pressed into action from Day 1, but he will certainly have the opportunity to win the starting job in training camp. It is a great situation for the former Cal passer who stays in his home state and will have the luxury of handing off to Todd Gurley, one of the best backs in the NFL. Time will tell if the Rams made the right move, but right now, the Rams are winners.
Dallas Cowboys – Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State (No. 4 overall)
For Dallas, it came down to Elliott and Jalen Ramsey as the top two players on the draft board. Ramsey seemed to be the favorite leading up until draft day, but the voices for Elliott proved to be the loudest, as he is the newest Cowboys running back.
Yes, Darren McFadden rushed for 1,089 yards in 2015 and the Cowboys signed Alfred Morris and Lance Dunbar earlier this offseason. However, Elliott is a clear upgrade in that backfield and no player at the fourth pick will help score more points than Zeke.
Miami Dolphins – Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss (No. 13 overall)
Arguably the most talented player in the 2016 class, Tunsil fell down the draft board due to character concerns, and Miami ended up getting a steal. In one of the most bizarre twists in NFL Draft history, a scathing video of Tunsil was leaked just minutes before the start of the first round. NFL teams had their concerns prior to the video leak, but who knows if the video played a part in 12 teams passing on the talented tackle.
Tunsil isn't viewed as a bad person necessarily, but his decision-making and situations with his family have been a question mark for NFL teams, which is why both Ronnie Stanley and Jack Conklin were drafted ahead of him. However, this could end up being a steal for the Dolphins, who probably didn't think Tunsil would be an option earlier in the day.
Cleveland Browns – Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor (No. 15 overall)
Aside from quarterback, the top need for the Browns' organization is a playmaking wide receiver who defenses have to account for on each play. And Corey Coleman fits that description. When talking to NFL scouts about the Baylor receiver, the name Steve Smith would constantly come up, which is obviously a large compliment.
Coleman arrived at Baylor in 2012, just as Robert Griffin III was leaving Waco for the NFL. But now he will be catching touchdowns from the former Bear in Cleveland. The Browns desperately needed a playmaker, and they now have one.
Minnesota Vikings – Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss (No. 23 overall)
The Vikings stayed put at the 23rd spot and were able to steal arguably the best wide receiver in the draft. Treadwell instantly upgrades the Vikings' offense and is the physical possession target that is ideal for Teddy Bridgewater. And for offensive coordinator Norv Turner, he has his version of Michael Irvin, who played under Turner in his offensive coordinator role in Dallas two decades ago.
When this process started four months ago, few thought Treadwell would be the fourth receiver drafted, but lack of speed pushed him down the draft board. And the Vikings are just fine with that because he better fits what they need on offense.
His worst were
Floyd to Chicago , Burns to Pitt, Garnett to SF
Just keeping it balanced here.
Again...FWIW
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...ere-are-the-best-and-worst-picks-from-round-1
Top-five best draft picks from Round 1:
Los Angeles Rams – Jared Goff, QB, California (No. 1 overall)
We knew this was coming, but that doesn't lessen the impact of the selection. Although it cost a bevy of draft picks to trade up for Goff, the Rams drafted the best quarterback in this class and a passer who gives the franchise a fresh face for the transition to Los Angeles and a player who might be the missing ingredient to reach the playoffs.
With Case Keenum in place, Goff won't be pressed into action from Day 1, but he will certainly have the opportunity to win the starting job in training camp. It is a great situation for the former Cal passer who stays in his home state and will have the luxury of handing off to Todd Gurley, one of the best backs in the NFL. Time will tell if the Rams made the right move, but right now, the Rams are winners.
Dallas Cowboys – Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State (No. 4 overall)
For Dallas, it came down to Elliott and Jalen Ramsey as the top two players on the draft board. Ramsey seemed to be the favorite leading up until draft day, but the voices for Elliott proved to be the loudest, as he is the newest Cowboys running back.
Yes, Darren McFadden rushed for 1,089 yards in 2015 and the Cowboys signed Alfred Morris and Lance Dunbar earlier this offseason. However, Elliott is a clear upgrade in that backfield and no player at the fourth pick will help score more points than Zeke.
Miami Dolphins – Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss (No. 13 overall)
Arguably the most talented player in the 2016 class, Tunsil fell down the draft board due to character concerns, and Miami ended up getting a steal. In one of the most bizarre twists in NFL Draft history, a scathing video of Tunsil was leaked just minutes before the start of the first round. NFL teams had their concerns prior to the video leak, but who knows if the video played a part in 12 teams passing on the talented tackle.
Tunsil isn't viewed as a bad person necessarily, but his decision-making and situations with his family have been a question mark for NFL teams, which is why both Ronnie Stanley and Jack Conklin were drafted ahead of him. However, this could end up being a steal for the Dolphins, who probably didn't think Tunsil would be an option earlier in the day.
Cleveland Browns – Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor (No. 15 overall)
Aside from quarterback, the top need for the Browns' organization is a playmaking wide receiver who defenses have to account for on each play. And Corey Coleman fits that description. When talking to NFL scouts about the Baylor receiver, the name Steve Smith would constantly come up, which is obviously a large compliment.
Coleman arrived at Baylor in 2012, just as Robert Griffin III was leaving Waco for the NFL. But now he will be catching touchdowns from the former Bear in Cleveland. The Browns desperately needed a playmaker, and they now have one.
Minnesota Vikings – Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss (No. 23 overall)
The Vikings stayed put at the 23rd spot and were able to steal arguably the best wide receiver in the draft. Treadwell instantly upgrades the Vikings' offense and is the physical possession target that is ideal for Teddy Bridgewater. And for offensive coordinator Norv Turner, he has his version of Michael Irvin, who played under Turner in his offensive coordinator role in Dallas two decades ago.
When this process started four months ago, few thought Treadwell would be the fourth receiver drafted, but lack of speed pushed him down the draft board. And the Vikings are just fine with that because he better fits what they need on offense.
His worst were
Floyd to Chicago , Burns to Pitt, Garnett to SF
