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Philadelphia Eagles: B+
Top needs: OLB, S, CB, WR
Needs: B+
Value: B
Summary: The Eagles did a solid job of adding talent and hitting needs, making up for one questionable decision early with a number of solid ones down the board. Philadelphia moved down and then selected Marcus Smith, the No. 85-ranked player on my board. But while I didn't love the value, again, it came after the Eagles had moved down and accrued a little value. And he hits a need, because they're too reliant on Trent Cole as a pass-rusher and Smith can turn the corner and provide some pressure. The only receivers Philly has under contract past next season are Riley Cooper, Jeff Maehl and Jeremy Maclin (who is coming back from an ACL injury). The Eagles don't just need receivers, they need projectable players that can help soon. I thought Jordan Matthews would have made sense at No. 22, much less 42. I love that pick. Josh Huff offers underrated after-the-catch explosiveness -- he had 24 catches of 20-plus yards in 2013 -- has obvious familiarity with Kelly's methods and he's a guy who really competes and makes contested catches. Jaylen Watkins is a good value in Round 3, and was the first Florida CB off the board in a year where they have a few decent ones. Ed Reynolds is a player I thought could have been a second-round type had he stayed at Stanford another year, but he can give the Eagles a future potential starter and really anticipates well. Taylor Hart is another guy Kelly knows well, and could help the pass rush at some point. The Smith value was iffy, but I understand it, and they did a solid job thereafter.
2014 draft picks
1(26) OLB Marcus Smith Louisville
2(42) WR Jordan Matthews Vanderbilt
3(86) WR Josh Huff Oregon
4(101) CB Jaylen Watkins Florida
5(141) DE Taylor Hart Oregon
5(162) DB Ed Reynolds Stanford
7(224) DT Beau Allen Wisconsin
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New York Giants: B
Top needs: TE, WR, OL, DL
Needs: B
Value: B+
Summary: Odell Beckham Jr. has a chance to be a really dynamic NFL player, a reliable pass-catcher with both the quick-twitch explosiveness to make plays after the catch, and the straight-line speed to run away from defenders. I thought Eric Ebron could be in play at No. 12, but Detroit took him at No. 10. Eli Manning gets a needed weapon in the passing game. The Giants then got more physical. Weston Richburg was a solid Round 2 value, a very good blocker with the chance to be a solid center for the next 10 years. I think it should be his job to lose. Jay Bromley was a reach for me -- I had a number of defensive tackles rated higher -- but "DT" doesn't do justice to the different kinds of fits you're looking for in a system, and I can see how Bromley makes sense there. Andre Brown led the Giants with 492 rushing yards last season and he's no longer around. Andre Williams gives the Giants a bruising runner to strengthen the depth chart. Devon Kennard and Bennett Jackson both have ability and provide needed depth. I had tight end as a need, but adding a weapon in the passing game was the real impetus there, and Beckham does that. Richburg will be a good one. I think the D-line needs more help, so Bromley will be a key.
2014 draft picks
1(12) WR Odell Beckham Jr. LSU
2(43) C Weston Richburg Colorado State
3(74) DT Jay Bromley Syracuse
4(113) RB Andre Williams Boston College
5(152) S Nat Berhe San Diego State
5(174) OLB Devon Kennard USC
6(187) CB Bennett Jackson Notre Dame
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Dallas Cowboys: B
Top needs: DL, S, G, WR
Needs: B-
Value: B
Summary: Give Jerry Jones credit: I don't think it's unfair to at least be tempted by the prospect of Johnny Football with that blue star on his helmet, playing in that football theatre. But Manziel isn't making Dallas a better team in 2014, and Tony Romo -- for all the derision -- is a really good QB when he gets protection. The Dallas offensive line with Zack Martin isn't just the strength of the team, it's arguably among the top few units in the NFL. They are going to be able to run the ball. I had Martin as high as the top 10, so that's not a bad pick. I can see why Dallas added Demarcus Lawrence where it did, but a third is pricey in this draft. Devin Street addresses the depth the Cowboys really do need at WR, and they used the run of seventh-round picks to pile up some lottery tickets at need spots like safety, defensive tackle and cornerback, where Terrance Mitchell at times looked a lot better than your typical late-rounder. His 40 time didn't help, but he could stick. The Cowboys mixed in that typical moment of aggression, but in some ways they were as disciplined as any team in the draft, and they took some good shots to hit needs.
2014 draft picks
1(16) T Zack Martin Notre Dame
2(34) DE Demarcus Lawrence Boise State
4(119) OLB Anthony Hitchens Iowa
5(146) WR Devin Street Pittsburgh
7(231) DE Ben Gardner Stanford
7(238) OLB Will Smith Texas Tech
7(248) S Ahmad Dixon Baylor
7(251) DT Ken Bishop Northern Illinois
7(254) DB Terrance Mitchell Oregon
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Washington Commanders: C+
Top needs: RT, CB, ILB, S
Needs: C+
Value: C
Summary: This was a mixed draft, with some really good value in a couple spots, questionable value in others, a big need hit, but another couple that weren't. First of all, I like the fact that Washington moved down. I consider this a deep draft, and the Commanders have struggled with roster depth in recent years due to the Robert Griffin III deal. Give yourself more chances to get good players. In Trent Murphy the Commanders got a productive pass-rusher, they just didn't get the best one available at that spot based on my board. I don't agree completely with Todd that Murphy could have been available in Round 4, but I did think he could be around a little later. Morgan Moses represented good value in Round 3, but he needs work because the measurables are better than the player. He could be a solution at right tackle however, and boy do they need one. The Spencer Long pick was a bit of a puzzler. I saw him going later, as he's coming off a season-ending knee injury. Bashaud Breeland could be a good value at CB, and Lache Seastrunk is extremely explosive for a player taken that late in the draft -- he can be better if he stays more north and south. I wish the Skins would have added a safety, and maybe targeted CB earlier. This draft also represents the end of the RG III deal. We'll welcome Washington back to Round 1 next year.
2014 draft picks
2(47) OLB Trent Murphy Stanford
3(66) T Morgan Moses Virginia
3(78) G Spencer Long Nebraska
4(102) CB Bashaud Breeland Clemson
5(142) WR Ryan Grant Tulane
6(186) RB Lache Seastrunk Baylor
7(217) TE Ted Bolser Indiana
7(228) K Zach Hocker Arkansas
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Philadelphia Eagles: B+
Top needs: OLB, S, CB, WR
Needs: B+
Value: B
Summary: The Eagles did a solid job of adding talent and hitting needs, making up for one questionable decision early with a number of solid ones down the board. Philadelphia moved down and then selected Marcus Smith, the No. 85-ranked player on my board. But while I didn't love the value, again, it came after the Eagles had moved down and accrued a little value. And he hits a need, because they're too reliant on Trent Cole as a pass-rusher and Smith can turn the corner and provide some pressure. The only receivers Philly has under contract past next season are Riley Cooper, Jeff Maehl and Jeremy Maclin (who is coming back from an ACL injury). The Eagles don't just need receivers, they need projectable players that can help soon. I thought Jordan Matthews would have made sense at No. 22, much less 42. I love that pick. Josh Huff offers underrated after-the-catch explosiveness -- he had 24 catches of 20-plus yards in 2013 -- has obvious familiarity with Kelly's methods and he's a guy who really competes and makes contested catches. Jaylen Watkins is a good value in Round 3, and was the first Florida CB off the board in a year where they have a few decent ones. Ed Reynolds is a player I thought could have been a second-round type had he stayed at Stanford another year, but he can give the Eagles a future potential starter and really anticipates well. Taylor Hart is another guy Kelly knows well, and could help the pass rush at some point. The Smith value was iffy, but I understand it, and they did a solid job thereafter.
2014 draft picks
1(26) OLB Marcus Smith Louisville
2(42) WR Jordan Matthews Vanderbilt
3(86) WR Josh Huff Oregon
4(101) CB Jaylen Watkins Florida
5(141) DE Taylor Hart Oregon
5(162) DB Ed Reynolds Stanford
7(224) DT Beau Allen Wisconsin
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New York Giants: B
Top needs: TE, WR, OL, DL
Needs: B
Value: B+
Summary: Odell Beckham Jr. has a chance to be a really dynamic NFL player, a reliable pass-catcher with both the quick-twitch explosiveness to make plays after the catch, and the straight-line speed to run away from defenders. I thought Eric Ebron could be in play at No. 12, but Detroit took him at No. 10. Eli Manning gets a needed weapon in the passing game. The Giants then got more physical. Weston Richburg was a solid Round 2 value, a very good blocker with the chance to be a solid center for the next 10 years. I think it should be his job to lose. Jay Bromley was a reach for me -- I had a number of defensive tackles rated higher -- but "DT" doesn't do justice to the different kinds of fits you're looking for in a system, and I can see how Bromley makes sense there. Andre Brown led the Giants with 492 rushing yards last season and he's no longer around. Andre Williams gives the Giants a bruising runner to strengthen the depth chart. Devon Kennard and Bennett Jackson both have ability and provide needed depth. I had tight end as a need, but adding a weapon in the passing game was the real impetus there, and Beckham does that. Richburg will be a good one. I think the D-line needs more help, so Bromley will be a key.
2014 draft picks
1(12) WR Odell Beckham Jr. LSU
2(43) C Weston Richburg Colorado State
3(74) DT Jay Bromley Syracuse
4(113) RB Andre Williams Boston College
5(152) S Nat Berhe San Diego State
5(174) OLB Devon Kennard USC
6(187) CB Bennett Jackson Notre Dame
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Dallas Cowboys: B
Top needs: DL, S, G, WR
Needs: B-
Value: B
Summary: Give Jerry Jones credit: I don't think it's unfair to at least be tempted by the prospect of Johnny Football with that blue star on his helmet, playing in that football theatre. But Manziel isn't making Dallas a better team in 2014, and Tony Romo -- for all the derision -- is a really good QB when he gets protection. The Dallas offensive line with Zack Martin isn't just the strength of the team, it's arguably among the top few units in the NFL. They are going to be able to run the ball. I had Martin as high as the top 10, so that's not a bad pick. I can see why Dallas added Demarcus Lawrence where it did, but a third is pricey in this draft. Devin Street addresses the depth the Cowboys really do need at WR, and they used the run of seventh-round picks to pile up some lottery tickets at need spots like safety, defensive tackle and cornerback, where Terrance Mitchell at times looked a lot better than your typical late-rounder. His 40 time didn't help, but he could stick. The Cowboys mixed in that typical moment of aggression, but in some ways they were as disciplined as any team in the draft, and they took some good shots to hit needs.
2014 draft picks
1(16) T Zack Martin Notre Dame
2(34) DE Demarcus Lawrence Boise State
4(119) OLB Anthony Hitchens Iowa
5(146) WR Devin Street Pittsburgh
7(231) DE Ben Gardner Stanford
7(238) OLB Will Smith Texas Tech
7(248) S Ahmad Dixon Baylor
7(251) DT Ken Bishop Northern Illinois
7(254) DB Terrance Mitchell Oregon
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Washington Commanders: C+
Top needs: RT, CB, ILB, S
Needs: C+
Value: C
Summary: This was a mixed draft, with some really good value in a couple spots, questionable value in others, a big need hit, but another couple that weren't. First of all, I like the fact that Washington moved down. I consider this a deep draft, and the Commanders have struggled with roster depth in recent years due to the Robert Griffin III deal. Give yourself more chances to get good players. In Trent Murphy the Commanders got a productive pass-rusher, they just didn't get the best one available at that spot based on my board. I don't agree completely with Todd that Murphy could have been available in Round 4, but I did think he could be around a little later. Morgan Moses represented good value in Round 3, but he needs work because the measurables are better than the player. He could be a solution at right tackle however, and boy do they need one. The Spencer Long pick was a bit of a puzzler. I saw him going later, as he's coming off a season-ending knee injury. Bashaud Breeland could be a good value at CB, and Lache Seastrunk is extremely explosive for a player taken that late in the draft -- he can be better if he stays more north and south. I wish the Skins would have added a safety, and maybe targeted CB earlier. This draft also represents the end of the RG III deal. We'll welcome Washington back to Round 1 next year.
2014 draft picks
2(47) OLB Trent Murphy Stanford
3(66) T Morgan Moses Virginia
3(78) G Spencer Long Nebraska
4(102) CB Bashaud Breeland Clemson
5(142) WR Ryan Grant Tulane
6(186) RB Lache Seastrunk Baylor
7(217) TE Ted Bolser Indiana
7(228) K Zach Hocker Arkansas
