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I think they have had a good draft, but part of that is because they picked all offense so far. And ESPN loves offense as do most sports corporations. If you want to get the best draft grade ever by ESPN... go just go WR/RB/TE/QB in the first, second and third. Hit all the fantasy spots.
That being said, here is my grade so far.
#4 Will Campbell OT B- Part of this is just bad luck being the 4th spot. There was no true 'A move' here and no one was going to trade up. Had to pick from the next tier down. I think McMillian was the best value/need fit (But that would have only been a B+), Campbell isn't a bad pick per say. But he needs to stay at LT or this pick will go down hill fast. I am grading it assuming he is a career LT who is middle of the road as a starter in that spot.
#38 Tre Henderson RB - B - I get why they picked him. It was a need. He is really talented. Arguably the best talent left at this point. But i think a trade back would have been optimal. I am just very wary of picking RBs this high. They need to be SO GOOD to be worth it.
#69 - Kyle Williams WR - A - The more i learn about this player the more i like the pick. They got good value here and a potential difference maker.
#95 Jared Wilson C - A+ - When you consider the extra value form the trade downs and still getting this level of player here... one of the best overall values of the draft and their best pick. Will be able to help at guard a bit if needed and to get some playing time and very possibly our center for the next 10 years, and maybe a really solid one.
To me the main issues with their draft is the board early, particular in their first 2 picks went a bit sideways on them and the players to fill the needs they way they wanted weren't there.
Here is how i rank the drafts so far.
#1 Ravens - wow. I hate them. But man can they seem to draft.
#2 Panthers - I think the clear #2 team. They've killed it.
#3 Texans - Things just fell their way, but also had the ammo to pull trades they needed at the spots they needed.
#4 Falcons - Very good value.. only pick i didn't love was Pearce, but still okay value there.
#5 Pats - Part of this was also just bad luck. at the spots they were at.
#6 Giants - typical Giants draft. Solid but somehow i feel it won't work out.
#7 Chiefs - I don't think they are amazing overall... but Simmons is the steal of the draft by a mile. That alone earns them a high grade
#8 Vikings - Good players at good value spots with very few picks... can't put them higher with so little to grade, but doing well.
#9 Seattle - Very solid picks for their spots, but they took Zabel a bit too high IMO. Also that QB at 92... I don't see it. Other value was there.
And finally, maybe great... maybe not.
#10 Bears - A lot depends on how Burden works out and taking any TE at 10th is a statement. If he is the star some people think he is great. If not, we'll see.. After those i like it more... but i feel the top 2 picks could go either way... good or really bad value wise.
Biggest WTF of this draft.
Browns - They start off things SO GOOD. Then do a massive reach IMO on Mason Graham who should MAYBE be the 12th guy. Then they don't take great value at 33 with a lot of great value there. Pick the wrong RB at 36. For as much as i hesitate on Henderson, i think he is better than the guy they took by a good bit. Fannin is a great pick. But then a head scratchier as they get a back up QB with other good players on the board. They got off to an amazing start with an insanely good deal... then kind of went full Browns IMO.
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