NFL Round 1 Draft recap

So last night was eventful.....

So I missed on 2 things last night..The Dolphins and Jets didnt budge because the Dolphins found out no one else considered Tannehill the 8th overall pick so they were good to stand pat, and the Jets were able to bolster their pass rush by sitting still.  The other miss I had was with the Browns. 

LOSERS:
 
Cleveland-- had a chance to fill a lot of holes on a team that, at times, was flat out horrid. They had a ton of picks and were all in good spots.  Last night they had a chance, in my opinion, to solidify big time play maker spots on both sides of the ball. They did it with Richardson, and before you go crazy saying they gave up too much if they hadn't moved up they would not have gotten the best offensive player in the draft not named Luck or RGIII.Tampa wanted Richardson bad and that made Cleveland pony up to get their man.  I applaud them for that move because it was something they would not have done in the past.  At pick 22 they needed to take an Alabama product in either OLB, and possibly the best Pass rusher in the draft, Upshaw or a LEADER like ILB Dont'a Hightower.  Brandon Weeden was a sign that the Browns are still stupid and still will be stuck in medeocrity.  Colt McCoy is fine at QB with a running attack, solid o line and young receiving core that will make strides.  Little will not drop that many balls again,and this draft has a ton of WR help in the 2nd and 3rd rounds.  Ultimately you don't take Weeden at 28 to not be a starter. The Colt McCoy era never got a real chance and is gone too soon.  Weeden isn't better, but will be the starter week 1.  They wasted a golden opportunity.  Instead they showed the league they still don't know what they are doing.....

Atlanta---Julio Jones wasnt worth not picking last night.  That team needs Defense help and there was some big time talent that could help them. I expect a run on Pass rush when they do draft.

Seattle---I don't know what to even say about this pick.  Pete Carroll and his choices are mind boggling....This kid is a one trick Pony on a team that needs a lot---Tavaris FREAKING Jackson is your starting QB for pete's sake.....Not a good job and an absolute "Al Davis" like waste pick!

WINNERS:

Cinncinnati---They helped their Defense and o-line last night by taking the 2nd best DB and beating the Ravens to Wisconsin Guard Zeitler.  Cincy and Marvin Lewis are building something special....Watch today for them to add another WR to help AJ Green and possibly the addition of a pass rusher

Dallas---Their secondary was terrible.....Plain and simple.  SO Jerry Jones did what Jerry needed to do and moved up to get the only shut down guy in the draft.  No 2nd rd today for Dallas but my guess is their are more defensive picks coming for the Boys Saturday

New England---Damn you mad genius!!  The one player I hoped the Ravens would take, was scooped away by Billy B in a brilliant move.  Their pass rush was laughable, and the defense as a whole wasn't very good.  Yet they somehow got to the Super Bowl (Thank you cards and candy still being sent to Lee Evans by Pat's fans).  Belichek added a tremendous pass rushing DE in Jones and picked up what many people believe is the next great ILB with Alabama's Dont'a Hightower.  With Hightower and Mayo running the middle of the field, the Patriots just got a WHOLE lot better.  Watch for them to add a lot more today on D and possibly a WR.

St Louis.---A team with a ton of holes and a great head coach know that they have to fill the holes in the draft.  They kept trading back and stock piled a ton of picks so Jeff Fisher can fill the holes and surround young Sam Bradford with as much talent as possible....THIS IS WHAT CLEVELAND SHOULD HAVE LOOKED LIKE

RAVENS---Yep I put them here because once again Ozzie made the ABSOLUTE right decision.  They wanted Zeitler or Hightower to fall to them.  It didn't happen and the other players they wanted were going to be available later.  SO Ozzie did what he should have and got more picks by trading back.  My guess is they take Upshaw with the 35th pick and WR Randall later in the 2nd rd.  In Ozzie we trust.....

Redskins/Colts---I honestly believe both teams are set for the next 10 years at the QB position.  It is hard to imagine but Andrew Luck may actually have the Colts fans saying "Peyton Who?" in 5 years....RGIII Will be better than Michael Vick and Tony Romo which puts the Redskins in a great position within the division.  RGIII and Cam Newton are about to change the way the game is played....

Who were your winners and losers last night?

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Tonights events in my sports world

Tonight the NFL Draft kicks off and I am pumped!  My baseball team, the Orioles also is going for the sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays tonight!  I will be bouncing back and forth to keep tabs on both.  Here are the reasons why and some predictions.

NFL Draft:

1. Even though EVERYONE in the free world knows that the first 2 picks are Luck and RGIII I wanna see it happen.  This could be the best QB draft since 84 and 04.
2.  This draft is going to be insane with movement.  My guess is the Vikings, Jaguars, Patriots, Ravens, Dolphins, Jets and Eagles all move to a different spot tonight.
3. The Cleveland Browns will end tonight better after the first round then any other team...Hard to imagine but true.  They have the 4th and 22nd pick in the first round. They are going to take Trent Richardson (the new AP) with the 4th pick and my bet is Alabama ILB Hightower (if Ravens don't move ahead of them) at the 22nd pick.  Trent Richardson is THAT good that after just his pick, the browns will be AFC North Contenders.
4. My team, the Ravens, will do 1 of 2 things...Move up to top 20 to take Hightower or sit back and take Stephen Hill, GT WR, at 29.  No chance Hightower falls to 29 (Steelers pick at 24) and Hill has the body and ability to be, dare I say, Mega-tron-esque.  remember either way Ravens fans...IN OZZIE WE TRUST.

ORIOLES VS JAYS:

1. Brian Matusz is the story tonight.  My guess is no matter what he better win tonight.  If he is anything like the last 3 starts, he is packing up after the game and headed somewhere with multiple A's in front of it.  Buck has given him the chances, and yes he is better than last year, but something still isnt right.  THIS ISNT THE LEVEL TO WORK IT OUT AT....He needs the win.  (PS I am guessing this is why Jason Berken was the one brought up for Andino's leave)
2. I am starting to buy in that this teams pitching m,ay actually help them compete this year.  The bullpen and starting pitching have been stellar. (Number 2 staff in AL) The back end, once healthy is as good as any in baseball with Lindstrom, Strop and JJ.  3 Big strong power arms make the game shorter...now you better get ahead before the 7th or game over.
3. Tonight I want to see how many errors they can add to their total.  This defense, mostly 3rd base play, is ATROCIOUS!  They need to fix the defense quick or they are going to waste some of this pitching they have been getting. 
4. Even though they havent been a serious rival since the 90's...I STILL LOVE KICKING THE CRAP OUT OF THE BLUE JAYS!!

What excites you about the draft tonight?  What excites you about your team? Open forum below.....Lets hear from the barmates....

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