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Winners
I have absolutely no idea.
Losers
Buffalo Bills. This is the only team that you can truly say was a gigantic loser even before their player puts on his pads. They traded up for a player regarded by many to the best receiver in the draft, but someone whose talent is nowhere near the "once-in-a-generation" skills of Calvin Johnson or Randy Moss, and virtually everyone had him rated below guys like AJ Green and Julio Jones caliber. The Bills essentially used two ones and a five to get a player who, even if he performs at his peak, will not do much to improve their win-loss record. Take, for example, Julio Jones. He has ended up being every bit good as the Falcons thought, but how did that work out for them? How many needs do they have now? Unless you are drafting a QB or a generational player, it's never worth that kind of bounty.
Meanwhile, the Browns swapped picks with the Vikings, from #9 to #8, for a mere fifth round choice. The Bills probably could have jumped up to 7 and grabbed Mike Evans for a little more. Even if they thought Watkins is that much better than Evans, it doesn't matter. Best case scenario: Watkins goes out and puts up 1400 yards and becomes an all-pro, while the Bills continue to be a bottom feeder team with no depth and no QB. Worst case scenario: Watkins busts as so many can't miss WRs have, and the Bills have yet another gigantic hole with little power to do anything in next year's draft. They'll likely have a top pick next year as well, and maybe they missed out on that transformational QB.
I have absolutely no idea.
Losers
Buffalo Bills. This is the only team that you can truly say was a gigantic loser even before their player puts on his pads. They traded up for a player regarded by many to the best receiver in the draft, but someone whose talent is nowhere near the "once-in-a-generation" skills of Calvin Johnson or Randy Moss, and virtually everyone had him rated below guys like AJ Green and Julio Jones caliber. The Bills essentially used two ones and a five to get a player who, even if he performs at his peak, will not do much to improve their win-loss record. Take, for example, Julio Jones. He has ended up being every bit good as the Falcons thought, but how did that work out for them? How many needs do they have now? Unless you are drafting a QB or a generational player, it's never worth that kind of bounty.
Meanwhile, the Browns swapped picks with the Vikings, from #9 to #8, for a mere fifth round choice. The Bills probably could have jumped up to 7 and grabbed Mike Evans for a little more. Even if they thought Watkins is that much better than Evans, it doesn't matter. Best case scenario: Watkins goes out and puts up 1400 yards and becomes an all-pro, while the Bills continue to be a bottom feeder team with no depth and no QB. Worst case scenario: Watkins busts as so many can't miss WRs have, and the Bills have yet another gigantic hole with little power to do anything in next year's draft. They'll likely have a top pick next year as well, and maybe they missed out on that transformational QB.
