Thought I'd throw something out there before everything kicks off. Free Agent moves are listed after each team's draft choice. Here goes nothing:
1. Jax=Evan Neal T Alabama, for whatever reason the Jags love Cam Robinson, but protecting Lawrence is priority #1 and Neal(even if he plays RT like Sewell a year ago) will be a huge help.
Chandler Jones=Adds a big time pass rusher opposite Josh Allen, and can kick inside on passing downs, if Chaisson takes a step forward.
De'Vondre Campbell=Likely to cash in after a career year in GB. Campbell has the sideline to sideline ability teams crave, he just hadn't put it together before last year.
Connor Williams=Better run blocker than pass blocker, still has a higher upside and is younger than the guys he's replacing.
2. Det=Derek Stingley CB LSU, I see the obvious fit in Hutchinson, but think the Lions will be more inclined to go toward a potential elite CB. Stingley is the best CB to come out in years, his only non great trait has been durability. Also, the Lions pass rush came on a bit down the stretch and may not be viewed as a bigger need.
Marcus Maye=Was looking like a top-10 Safety before tearing his achilles. He's worth a flier in an effort to fix a very broken secondary.
DJ Chark=His deep speed will be a nice complement to St.Brown and Hockenson's intermediate game.
3. Hou=Aiden Hutchinson EDGE Michigan, well this would be a dream come true for the Texans, as they hope he can develop into a Watt like superstar.
Quandre Diggs=Houston isn't likely to be major players in FA, taking a long term building approach. Still, the pass defense could use a veteran, and Diggs is solid.
4. NYJ=Kayvon Thibodeaux EDGE Oregon, not worried at all about potential attitude issues, and I doubt Saleh will be either. With also getting Carl Lawson back, the Jets pass rush could be massively upgraded.
Marcus Williams=If Maye hadn't gotten hurt, he's probably getting a long term deal. Such is life in the NFL. Williams is a better and younger player anyway.
Stephon Gilmore=Upgrading the pass defense is priority #1 for the Jets, and they have a lot of cap room to do it with. Gilmore isn't the best CB in the league like he was 3 years ago, but he's still top-10 whenever he's on the field.
Christian Kirk=Keeping Wilson supplied with weapons will be a boon, and he seemed to do best with the shiftier types. Kirk replaces both Crowder/Berrios while also having deep ball ability. Adding him to Davis and Moore gives them a very versatile trio.
Foyesade Oluokun=Very fast LB, who has underachieved to date. After De'Vondre Campbell's breakout, one wonders if that is a Falcons problem.
5. NYG=Ikem Ekwonu OL NC State, any Giants fan will tell you, it almost doesn't matter who the QB is without better blocking. Ekwonu feels like one of those guys like Zach Martin, where he's either an elite Guard, or a very good Tackle. Dallas made their choice, I think NY would choose RT.
Mitch Trubisky=Too much smoke not to be fire here in my opinion. Personally, I think Jones is a better QB, but at the very worst, Trubisky is an upgrade from Mike Glennon.
Evan Engram=I think his market will be very small, and he likely re-signs a 1 year deal, hoping that being in a Daboll offense will increase his value.
6. Car=Kyle Hamilton S Notre Dame, its just so hard to see a QB here. I think they give Darnold another shot, and hope things go better(insert definition of insanity here) Hamilton is an elite Safety prospect and pairing him with Chinn gives them 2 physical freaks on the backend.
Laken Tomlinson=The first step to helping Darnold(other than maybe a healthy CMC) is upgrading the OL. Tomlinson has become one of the better Guards in the league, and has no real holes in his game.
Alexander Johnson=Outstanding run defender, would make a great tag team partner for Shaq Thompson.
Andy Dalton= He's the perfect backup for Darnold, as a guy capable of taking over if he faceplants, but also a solid mentor.
7. NYG=David Ojabo EDGE Michigan, after addressing the OL with the 1st pick, they address the DL with the 2nd pick. Ojabo is raw, but has immense physical gifts and his upside is as high as anyone's.
8. Atl=Ahmed Gardner CB Cincinnati, Gardner is a physical CB with good speed who never allowed a TD in college. He'd pair greatly with breakout star AJ Terrell to perhaps give the Falcons the best young CB combo in the NFL.
Russell Gage=With the news of Ridley's suspension, I think Gage is almost a lock to come back. He quietly went on a bit of a run down the stretch, and looked like a solid starter. I imagine they'll address WR again with 1 of their 2 2nd round picks.
9. Sea=Charles Cross T Miss St, let the rebuild begin. A good place to start is a franchise LT. Cross is the best pass blocker in this class in my opinion, but doesn't have the run game dominance Neal/Ekwonu do.
Randy Gregory=Not a young player, but one who is a value if he can stay on the field. Gregory likely won't be on some teams radar's due to off field woes, but Pete Carroll tends to be a little more forgiving.
Jameis Winston=This fit makes a world of sense to me. Doubly so, if they keep Metcalf/Lockett. Winston has some of the same traits as Wilson when it comes to passing downfield and outside the numbers, so they shouldn't have to change the offense at all with him, just lower expectations.
Ben Jones=Solid veteran run blocking Center, can be a leader and also help stabilize the offense.
10. NYJ=Tyler Linderbaum C Iowa, the best Center prospect since at least Ragnow. Linderbaum adds more help for Wilson.
11. Was=Malik Willis QB Liberty, not expecting him to play right away at all, but he has a bit of a Lamar Jackson skill set, and Ron Rivera has made similar work before with Cam. I don't think the Wentz acquisition changes this at all.
Tyrann Mathieu=The defense disappointed last year even before Young/Sweat went down, and the big reason was breakdowns on the back end. Mathieu isn't the player he was 3 years ago, but he's still a versatile playmaker.
Darious Williams=Underrated part of the Rams defense, he'll look to cash in this offseason. The Commanders(sigh) have Kendall Fuller and not much else at CB. Williams is a solid starter.
12. Min=George Karlaftis EDGE Purdue, a do it all DL who is still only 20, Karlaftis would make a great tag team partner for a hopefully extended(and healthy) Danielle Hunter. I'm expecting the secondary to be addressed on day 2.
Anthony Barr=I don't see a huge market for Barr at all, and I think he has more value here than elsewhere.
13. Cle=Garrett Wilson WR Ohio St, elite separator who reminds me a bit of Stefon Diggs. Wilson would be a great compliment to Landry(assuming they keep Landry after paying 25 mill to be mediocre at TE)
Melvin Ingram=is 32 now, but is still a high quality player as he proved in KC this year. Should be a solid cheaper alternative than keeping Clowney.
Folorunso Fatukasi=one dimesnional, but does that dimension very well. Browns run defense could use an upgrade.
14. Bal=Travon Walker DL Georgia, he's a bit raw, but has elite upside. He and Oweh could form the most athletic edge rushing combo in the league.
Bryce Callahan=top notch slot CB, to combine with a returning Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey. Ravens pass defense should be much improved just by the return of those 2, but adding aniother option should be a priority.
15. Phi=Devin Lloyd LB Utah, I know Roseman never takes LBs in round 1, but with 3 1st rounders, I think that rule is out the window. Lloyd has no weaknesses, and has prototype size.
Jerry Hughes=he's still a high-end pass rusher, albeit one who isn't likely to ever be a full-time player again. Still the Eagles love to rotate DL, and Hughes, while older, is better than Barnett was.
Emmanuel Sanders=Adding a veteran WR to an extremely young WR corps isn't a bad idea. Sanders isn't what he once was, but is still a viable top-3 option in a passing game.
16. Phi=Andrew Booth CB Clemson, he's a bit up and down, but if he can iron that put, he can be a true #1 CB.
17. LAC=Kenyon Green OL Texas A&M, Green has the versatility to play any position on the OL. I think he'd end up at RG or RT in LA.
Justin Houston=Proved he's still a solid pass rusher, and could see the least attention of his career opposite Bosa. I expect the Chargers to go all-in while in the rookie contract QB window.
J.C. Jackson=He's a playmaker for sure, though I do think he's a little overrated and will miss Belichick a lot. He's more a top-15 CB than a top-5 guy in my opinion is all.
Bobby Wagner=The Chargers run defense was one of the worst in recent years last year. Wagner was a cap casualty in Seattle, but he's still a top-5ish LB and will likely want to play for a contender.
Akiem Hicks=Top notch run defender who has been hurt 2 of the last 3 years.
JuJu Smith-Schuster=After being hurt 2 of the last 3 years, I think JuJu settles for a 1 year deal in a high volume passing game in hopes of rehabbing his value.
18. NO=Kenny Pickett QB Pittsburgh, Pickett had an incredibly consistent season, and looks like the highest floor option ion the class. His small hand size will be a lot less of a problem, playing indoors as well.
19. Phi=Daxton Hill S Michigan, outstanding speed, and can play CB or S. McLeod and Harris left some holes in the secondary last year that Hill's speed may cover up.
20. Pit=Jermaine Johnson EDGE FSU, perfect complement to Watt. Johnson is a top notch run stuffer, with the athletic profile to be a quality pass rusher.
Carlton Davis=TB's loss is the Steelers gain. Davis has great size/speed, and has been matching up with #1 WRs for a couple years now.
Teddy Bridgewater=Honestly, I know he's not exciting, but he's better than Roethlisberger was. He can manage a game and keep the offense on schedule better than Rudolph can. I just don't see the Steelers taking a QB in round 1 unless its Willis, and a trade up would be a surprise.
Morgan Moses=Above average RT, who will instantly look like more on this team.
21. NE=Treylon Burks WR Arkansas, I know the Pats haven't had the best track record at drafting WRs, but its their biggest hole and they don't really have the money to go after a FA after last year's spend-a-thon. Some may say this is too low for Burks, but I don't think it is given his meh combine, and the depth of the WR class in general.
Haason Reddick=Seems like a perfect fit for NE as a DE/LB tweener who excels at blitzing and run stuffing.
Dont'a Hightower=I think he'll have a very small market and end up just staying put. He's still a solid player, but going on 32, he's not likely going to be sought after.
22. LV=Drake London WR USC, while many expect the Raiders to look to someone with more deep speed to replace Ruggs, I see McDaniels looking more for a true #1 WR. London has 100 catch potential as a a big weapon with great RAC.
Steven Nelson=One of the most underrated players in the NFL in my opinion. Nelson's only real issue is his size. Raiders need a replacement for Hayward, and Nelson could be cheaper in addition to being younger.
Leighton Vander Esch=A worthwhile flier for the Raiders. Vander Esch has been unable to capture his rookie year greatness, but perhaps a change of scenery will help.
23. Ari=Zion Johnson OL BC, I think he's moving up draft boards due to both needs and the fact that he seems like a very high floor option. The Cardinals need to do a better job protecting Kyler Murray, and Johnson should patch up the interior a bit.
Zach Ertz=Ertz had a bit of a bounce back after being traded to the Cardinals, and I think he'll be needed even more after Kirk and likely Green move on in FA. Of note, Ertz played only 1 game with Hopkins last season, so its possible he could see even more space in the middle.
24. Dal=Nakobe Dean LB Georgia, a Dan Quinn special. Rangy LBs make his defense hum. Dean is small, but that doesn't really matter much in this defense, though it is likely why he'll still be available this late.
Michael Gallup=They seem to have chosen him(and Schultz) over Cooper. Time will tell if that is a good call(I doubt it) but Gallup is a solid WR.
25. Buf=Jordan Davis DL Georgia, after the combine this will likely look egregious to many, but despite Davis physical talent, he's a 1 dimensional player who never played more than 50% of snaps in college. He's super talented, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The fit next to Ed Oliver would be nice, and a huge upgrade from the Star Lotulelei's of the world. Also while there has been some talk of Cole Beasley leaving, I think he stays on with a paycut, after a trade market doesn't develop. So WR isn't a pressing need yet.
26. Ten=Boye Mafe EDGE Minnesota, after tearing up the Senior Bowl and the combine, Mafe's star is on the rise. The Titans did just re-sign Landry to a huge deal after signing Dupree to one a year ago, but Mafe gives them a guy to rotate in, and he's possibly better than either of them long term.
David Quessenberry=The Titans have little cap space, but what little they have should be spent on keeping DQ at RT. He shouldn't cost much, and was solid a year ago, especially as a run blocker.
27. TB=Jameson Williams WR Alabama, arguably the best WR in the class if he hadn't torn his ACL in January. He and Chris Godwin can become best friends rehabbing together. Williams offers a skill set nobody else in TB offers.
Alex Cappa=After Ali Marpet's sudden retirement keeping Cappa is a huge priority.
Jimmy Garoppolo=This is the fit that makes the most sense for me. I don't see any way Jimmy G fetches a 1st, but a 2+ I can see. This is about the only situation that exists that wouldn't be a huge downgrade supporting cast wise from SF.
28. GB=Trevor Penning T N.Iowa, after paying Rodgers, the goal is to keep him protected. They've never really replaced Bulaga at RT(though they were right to let him leave) and Penning has the tools to become a good pass blocker, he's already a great run blocker.
Marquez Valdez-Scantling=I've seen the same reports everyone else has that say he's going to be a sought after FA, and I don't buy that for a second. He's as one dimensional as it gets, and he doesn't even do that all that well. Rodgers likes him though, and that's his best asset, I think he settles for a short deal to stay put, and keeps GB from going WR early in the draft.
29. Mia=Chris Olave WR Ohio St, another quality weapon to go with Waddle, Parker, and the recently tagged Gesicki. Olave might end up being used as Will Fuller was supposed to be last year as a field stretcher. Quietly Tua was among the most accurate QBs in the NFL on 20+ yard passes, he just rarely threw them.
Terrod Armstead=Getting Tua the time to throw deep should be the gameplan this offseason. Armstead is one of the 10 best OTs in football, and still in his prime.
Ryan Jensen=A short trip from Tampa to Miami. Jensen brings a toughness and physicality not seen in Miami's middle in some time.
Cordarrelle Patterson=I think he could be the imitation Deebo Samuel for Mike McDaniel, with more RB snaps and less WR snaps.
Emmanuel Ogbah=He's a solid starter with versatility that I don't see anybody outbidding Miami for.
DJ Reed=A high-end slot CB between Howard and Jones. Deceptively physical with his size.
30. KC=Jahan Dotson WR Penn St, a good route runner with great hands, KC has needed a 3rd option behind Kelce/Hill for years. Watkins couldn't stay healthy, and Hardman couldn't graduate from gadget status.
Mike Hughes=Finally stayed healthy and delivered on 1st round promise. I don't see them letting him walk.
31. Cin=Trent McDuffie CB Washington, this would be the steal of the draft in my opinion, but it sounds like this is about where the league values McDuffie, unlike me who thinks he's a top-10 guy. His only weakness is being under 6 foot.
Brandon Scherff=I see OL mocked to the Bengals a lot and I don't get it. Cincy has the 3rd most cap space in the NFL, they aren't going to wait until the draft and hope guys are there. Scherff has been a Pro Bowl caliber Guard whenever healthy, but he's been picking up nicks in 2021 and 2019.
Jadeveon Clowney=He's a bit of a mercenary at this point constantly taking 1 year deals, while chasing money and a ring. I think this is the best place for those things to merge this year. Put him opposite Hendrickson and kick him inside on passing downs.
Rob Gronkowski=I don't think Gronk was joking about wanting to play with Burrow, and he'd be a sizeable upgrade from Uzomah.
Eric Fisher=Fisher at this point is a solid B- at Tackle. He's never gonna live up to being the #1 overall pick, but he's also never going to be a problem, either. Not being a problem is all the Bengals ask for.
32. Det=Matt Corral QB Ole Miss, Corral might have the 2nd most upside in the class after Willis, but like Willis, he also likely isn't ready to start right away. Sitting behind Goff isn't the worst thing in the world for him or the Lions.
Colts:
Allen Robinson=I think he's still a top-10ish WR who just was injured and possibly checked out last year. I think he'd be the 1A to Pittman's 1B in Indy. They may seem like a weird combo as they win on very similar ways, but that isn't as big an issue as one would think. They both can get deep even if neither runs 4.4.
Duane Brown=Aiming a little higher than Eric Fisher, Brown is a bit older, but has been the one constant among Seattle's OL.
Calais Campbell=The idea of putting him next to Buckner is so appealing to me. Good luck throwing short over the middle with a 6-7 guy next to a 6-8 guy.
Austin Corbett=A slight upgrade from Glowinski, he's maybe not as good a run blocker, but a huge upgrade as a pass blocker, as well as almost 4 years younger.
Marcus Mariota=At the end of the day, I just think the Colts want a guy teammates like and isn't incompetent. Mariota fits that. I could see a guy like Howell or Ridder in round 2.
Broncos:
Von Miller=I don't think he's kidding either about coming back. He's said many times, even after being traded last year, that he'll always be a Bronco first. Maybe he'll even get his old locker back.
Josey Jewell=Was in the midst of a breakout season before getting hurt. That same injury likely prevents him from being too expensive to keep.
Charvarious Ward=Always nice to take from a division rival. Callahan and Fuller are following Fangio out the door(after following him in) and Ward could pair with Surtain to form a nice young starting duo.
Bears:
Casey Hayward=A veteran DB is needed, and Hayward proved last year he can still go. He's also much better in zone than man which is what Eberflus is bringing from Indy.
James Daniels=Can't let a solid 24 year old Guard go.
Amari Cooper=I think this is the best fit for Cooper to be a #1 WR, and potentially get paid. He also complements Mooney quite well, giving Fields a target with some more size.
49ers:
D.J. Jones=With almost no money, and many extensions to make, keeping Jones is about all I expect the 49ers to be able to do. He's a solid DL and shouldn't be very costly.
Rams: Odell Beckham=Seems likely to take a below market deal to stay and also seems likely to miss half of 2022. I do think Beckham is to blame for his struggles in Cleveland more than anyone else is. Its true he wasn't targeted as much as he'd have liked, but he also felt he was a top-5 WR, when in reality he's more like top-25. I'll be curious how team 1st he is when he comes back. I'm fully expecting the pecking order to be Kupp>Woods>Beckham. Still he's one hell of an ancillary weapon.
1. Jax=Evan Neal T Alabama, for whatever reason the Jags love Cam Robinson, but protecting Lawrence is priority #1 and Neal(even if he plays RT like Sewell a year ago) will be a huge help.
Chandler Jones=Adds a big time pass rusher opposite Josh Allen, and can kick inside on passing downs, if Chaisson takes a step forward.
De'Vondre Campbell=Likely to cash in after a career year in GB. Campbell has the sideline to sideline ability teams crave, he just hadn't put it together before last year.
Connor Williams=Better run blocker than pass blocker, still has a higher upside and is younger than the guys he's replacing.
2. Det=Derek Stingley CB LSU, I see the obvious fit in Hutchinson, but think the Lions will be more inclined to go toward a potential elite CB. Stingley is the best CB to come out in years, his only non great trait has been durability. Also, the Lions pass rush came on a bit down the stretch and may not be viewed as a bigger need.
Marcus Maye=Was looking like a top-10 Safety before tearing his achilles. He's worth a flier in an effort to fix a very broken secondary.
DJ Chark=His deep speed will be a nice complement to St.Brown and Hockenson's intermediate game.
3. Hou=Aiden Hutchinson EDGE Michigan, well this would be a dream come true for the Texans, as they hope he can develop into a Watt like superstar.
Quandre Diggs=Houston isn't likely to be major players in FA, taking a long term building approach. Still, the pass defense could use a veteran, and Diggs is solid.
4. NYJ=Kayvon Thibodeaux EDGE Oregon, not worried at all about potential attitude issues, and I doubt Saleh will be either. With also getting Carl Lawson back, the Jets pass rush could be massively upgraded.
Marcus Williams=If Maye hadn't gotten hurt, he's probably getting a long term deal. Such is life in the NFL. Williams is a better and younger player anyway.
Stephon Gilmore=Upgrading the pass defense is priority #1 for the Jets, and they have a lot of cap room to do it with. Gilmore isn't the best CB in the league like he was 3 years ago, but he's still top-10 whenever he's on the field.
Christian Kirk=Keeping Wilson supplied with weapons will be a boon, and he seemed to do best with the shiftier types. Kirk replaces both Crowder/Berrios while also having deep ball ability. Adding him to Davis and Moore gives them a very versatile trio.
Foyesade Oluokun=Very fast LB, who has underachieved to date. After De'Vondre Campbell's breakout, one wonders if that is a Falcons problem.
5. NYG=Ikem Ekwonu OL NC State, any Giants fan will tell you, it almost doesn't matter who the QB is without better blocking. Ekwonu feels like one of those guys like Zach Martin, where he's either an elite Guard, or a very good Tackle. Dallas made their choice, I think NY would choose RT.
Mitch Trubisky=Too much smoke not to be fire here in my opinion. Personally, I think Jones is a better QB, but at the very worst, Trubisky is an upgrade from Mike Glennon.
Evan Engram=I think his market will be very small, and he likely re-signs a 1 year deal, hoping that being in a Daboll offense will increase his value.
6. Car=Kyle Hamilton S Notre Dame, its just so hard to see a QB here. I think they give Darnold another shot, and hope things go better(insert definition of insanity here) Hamilton is an elite Safety prospect and pairing him with Chinn gives them 2 physical freaks on the backend.
Laken Tomlinson=The first step to helping Darnold(other than maybe a healthy CMC) is upgrading the OL. Tomlinson has become one of the better Guards in the league, and has no real holes in his game.
Alexander Johnson=Outstanding run defender, would make a great tag team partner for Shaq Thompson.
Andy Dalton= He's the perfect backup for Darnold, as a guy capable of taking over if he faceplants, but also a solid mentor.
7. NYG=David Ojabo EDGE Michigan, after addressing the OL with the 1st pick, they address the DL with the 2nd pick. Ojabo is raw, but has immense physical gifts and his upside is as high as anyone's.
8. Atl=Ahmed Gardner CB Cincinnati, Gardner is a physical CB with good speed who never allowed a TD in college. He'd pair greatly with breakout star AJ Terrell to perhaps give the Falcons the best young CB combo in the NFL.
Russell Gage=With the news of Ridley's suspension, I think Gage is almost a lock to come back. He quietly went on a bit of a run down the stretch, and looked like a solid starter. I imagine they'll address WR again with 1 of their 2 2nd round picks.
9. Sea=Charles Cross T Miss St, let the rebuild begin. A good place to start is a franchise LT. Cross is the best pass blocker in this class in my opinion, but doesn't have the run game dominance Neal/Ekwonu do.
Randy Gregory=Not a young player, but one who is a value if he can stay on the field. Gregory likely won't be on some teams radar's due to off field woes, but Pete Carroll tends to be a little more forgiving.
Jameis Winston=This fit makes a world of sense to me. Doubly so, if they keep Metcalf/Lockett. Winston has some of the same traits as Wilson when it comes to passing downfield and outside the numbers, so they shouldn't have to change the offense at all with him, just lower expectations.
Ben Jones=Solid veteran run blocking Center, can be a leader and also help stabilize the offense.
10. NYJ=Tyler Linderbaum C Iowa, the best Center prospect since at least Ragnow. Linderbaum adds more help for Wilson.
11. Was=Malik Willis QB Liberty, not expecting him to play right away at all, but he has a bit of a Lamar Jackson skill set, and Ron Rivera has made similar work before with Cam. I don't think the Wentz acquisition changes this at all.
Tyrann Mathieu=The defense disappointed last year even before Young/Sweat went down, and the big reason was breakdowns on the back end. Mathieu isn't the player he was 3 years ago, but he's still a versatile playmaker.
Darious Williams=Underrated part of the Rams defense, he'll look to cash in this offseason. The Commanders(sigh) have Kendall Fuller and not much else at CB. Williams is a solid starter.
12. Min=George Karlaftis EDGE Purdue, a do it all DL who is still only 20, Karlaftis would make a great tag team partner for a hopefully extended(and healthy) Danielle Hunter. I'm expecting the secondary to be addressed on day 2.
Anthony Barr=I don't see a huge market for Barr at all, and I think he has more value here than elsewhere.
13. Cle=Garrett Wilson WR Ohio St, elite separator who reminds me a bit of Stefon Diggs. Wilson would be a great compliment to Landry(assuming they keep Landry after paying 25 mill to be mediocre at TE)
Melvin Ingram=is 32 now, but is still a high quality player as he proved in KC this year. Should be a solid cheaper alternative than keeping Clowney.
Folorunso Fatukasi=one dimesnional, but does that dimension very well. Browns run defense could use an upgrade.
14. Bal=Travon Walker DL Georgia, he's a bit raw, but has elite upside. He and Oweh could form the most athletic edge rushing combo in the league.
Bryce Callahan=top notch slot CB, to combine with a returning Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey. Ravens pass defense should be much improved just by the return of those 2, but adding aniother option should be a priority.
15. Phi=Devin Lloyd LB Utah, I know Roseman never takes LBs in round 1, but with 3 1st rounders, I think that rule is out the window. Lloyd has no weaknesses, and has prototype size.
Jerry Hughes=he's still a high-end pass rusher, albeit one who isn't likely to ever be a full-time player again. Still the Eagles love to rotate DL, and Hughes, while older, is better than Barnett was.
Emmanuel Sanders=Adding a veteran WR to an extremely young WR corps isn't a bad idea. Sanders isn't what he once was, but is still a viable top-3 option in a passing game.
16. Phi=Andrew Booth CB Clemson, he's a bit up and down, but if he can iron that put, he can be a true #1 CB.
17. LAC=Kenyon Green OL Texas A&M, Green has the versatility to play any position on the OL. I think he'd end up at RG or RT in LA.
Justin Houston=Proved he's still a solid pass rusher, and could see the least attention of his career opposite Bosa. I expect the Chargers to go all-in while in the rookie contract QB window.
J.C. Jackson=He's a playmaker for sure, though I do think he's a little overrated and will miss Belichick a lot. He's more a top-15 CB than a top-5 guy in my opinion is all.
Bobby Wagner=The Chargers run defense was one of the worst in recent years last year. Wagner was a cap casualty in Seattle, but he's still a top-5ish LB and will likely want to play for a contender.
Akiem Hicks=Top notch run defender who has been hurt 2 of the last 3 years.
JuJu Smith-Schuster=After being hurt 2 of the last 3 years, I think JuJu settles for a 1 year deal in a high volume passing game in hopes of rehabbing his value.
18. NO=Kenny Pickett QB Pittsburgh, Pickett had an incredibly consistent season, and looks like the highest floor option ion the class. His small hand size will be a lot less of a problem, playing indoors as well.
19. Phi=Daxton Hill S Michigan, outstanding speed, and can play CB or S. McLeod and Harris left some holes in the secondary last year that Hill's speed may cover up.
20. Pit=Jermaine Johnson EDGE FSU, perfect complement to Watt. Johnson is a top notch run stuffer, with the athletic profile to be a quality pass rusher.
Carlton Davis=TB's loss is the Steelers gain. Davis has great size/speed, and has been matching up with #1 WRs for a couple years now.
Teddy Bridgewater=Honestly, I know he's not exciting, but he's better than Roethlisberger was. He can manage a game and keep the offense on schedule better than Rudolph can. I just don't see the Steelers taking a QB in round 1 unless its Willis, and a trade up would be a surprise.
Morgan Moses=Above average RT, who will instantly look like more on this team.
21. NE=Treylon Burks WR Arkansas, I know the Pats haven't had the best track record at drafting WRs, but its their biggest hole and they don't really have the money to go after a FA after last year's spend-a-thon. Some may say this is too low for Burks, but I don't think it is given his meh combine, and the depth of the WR class in general.
Haason Reddick=Seems like a perfect fit for NE as a DE/LB tweener who excels at blitzing and run stuffing.
Dont'a Hightower=I think he'll have a very small market and end up just staying put. He's still a solid player, but going on 32, he's not likely going to be sought after.
22. LV=Drake London WR USC, while many expect the Raiders to look to someone with more deep speed to replace Ruggs, I see McDaniels looking more for a true #1 WR. London has 100 catch potential as a a big weapon with great RAC.
Steven Nelson=One of the most underrated players in the NFL in my opinion. Nelson's only real issue is his size. Raiders need a replacement for Hayward, and Nelson could be cheaper in addition to being younger.
Leighton Vander Esch=A worthwhile flier for the Raiders. Vander Esch has been unable to capture his rookie year greatness, but perhaps a change of scenery will help.
23. Ari=Zion Johnson OL BC, I think he's moving up draft boards due to both needs and the fact that he seems like a very high floor option. The Cardinals need to do a better job protecting Kyler Murray, and Johnson should patch up the interior a bit.
Zach Ertz=Ertz had a bit of a bounce back after being traded to the Cardinals, and I think he'll be needed even more after Kirk and likely Green move on in FA. Of note, Ertz played only 1 game with Hopkins last season, so its possible he could see even more space in the middle.
24. Dal=Nakobe Dean LB Georgia, a Dan Quinn special. Rangy LBs make his defense hum. Dean is small, but that doesn't really matter much in this defense, though it is likely why he'll still be available this late.
Michael Gallup=They seem to have chosen him(and Schultz) over Cooper. Time will tell if that is a good call(I doubt it) but Gallup is a solid WR.
25. Buf=Jordan Davis DL Georgia, after the combine this will likely look egregious to many, but despite Davis physical talent, he's a 1 dimensional player who never played more than 50% of snaps in college. He's super talented, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here. The fit next to Ed Oliver would be nice, and a huge upgrade from the Star Lotulelei's of the world. Also while there has been some talk of Cole Beasley leaving, I think he stays on with a paycut, after a trade market doesn't develop. So WR isn't a pressing need yet.
26. Ten=Boye Mafe EDGE Minnesota, after tearing up the Senior Bowl and the combine, Mafe's star is on the rise. The Titans did just re-sign Landry to a huge deal after signing Dupree to one a year ago, but Mafe gives them a guy to rotate in, and he's possibly better than either of them long term.
David Quessenberry=The Titans have little cap space, but what little they have should be spent on keeping DQ at RT. He shouldn't cost much, and was solid a year ago, especially as a run blocker.
27. TB=Jameson Williams WR Alabama, arguably the best WR in the class if he hadn't torn his ACL in January. He and Chris Godwin can become best friends rehabbing together. Williams offers a skill set nobody else in TB offers.
Alex Cappa=After Ali Marpet's sudden retirement keeping Cappa is a huge priority.
Jimmy Garoppolo=This is the fit that makes the most sense for me. I don't see any way Jimmy G fetches a 1st, but a 2+ I can see. This is about the only situation that exists that wouldn't be a huge downgrade supporting cast wise from SF.
28. GB=Trevor Penning T N.Iowa, after paying Rodgers, the goal is to keep him protected. They've never really replaced Bulaga at RT(though they were right to let him leave) and Penning has the tools to become a good pass blocker, he's already a great run blocker.
Marquez Valdez-Scantling=I've seen the same reports everyone else has that say he's going to be a sought after FA, and I don't buy that for a second. He's as one dimensional as it gets, and he doesn't even do that all that well. Rodgers likes him though, and that's his best asset, I think he settles for a short deal to stay put, and keeps GB from going WR early in the draft.
29. Mia=Chris Olave WR Ohio St, another quality weapon to go with Waddle, Parker, and the recently tagged Gesicki. Olave might end up being used as Will Fuller was supposed to be last year as a field stretcher. Quietly Tua was among the most accurate QBs in the NFL on 20+ yard passes, he just rarely threw them.
Terrod Armstead=Getting Tua the time to throw deep should be the gameplan this offseason. Armstead is one of the 10 best OTs in football, and still in his prime.
Ryan Jensen=A short trip from Tampa to Miami. Jensen brings a toughness and physicality not seen in Miami's middle in some time.
Cordarrelle Patterson=I think he could be the imitation Deebo Samuel for Mike McDaniel, with more RB snaps and less WR snaps.
Emmanuel Ogbah=He's a solid starter with versatility that I don't see anybody outbidding Miami for.
DJ Reed=A high-end slot CB between Howard and Jones. Deceptively physical with his size.
30. KC=Jahan Dotson WR Penn St, a good route runner with great hands, KC has needed a 3rd option behind Kelce/Hill for years. Watkins couldn't stay healthy, and Hardman couldn't graduate from gadget status.
Mike Hughes=Finally stayed healthy and delivered on 1st round promise. I don't see them letting him walk.
31. Cin=Trent McDuffie CB Washington, this would be the steal of the draft in my opinion, but it sounds like this is about where the league values McDuffie, unlike me who thinks he's a top-10 guy. His only weakness is being under 6 foot.
Brandon Scherff=I see OL mocked to the Bengals a lot and I don't get it. Cincy has the 3rd most cap space in the NFL, they aren't going to wait until the draft and hope guys are there. Scherff has been a Pro Bowl caliber Guard whenever healthy, but he's been picking up nicks in 2021 and 2019.
Jadeveon Clowney=He's a bit of a mercenary at this point constantly taking 1 year deals, while chasing money and a ring. I think this is the best place for those things to merge this year. Put him opposite Hendrickson and kick him inside on passing downs.
Rob Gronkowski=I don't think Gronk was joking about wanting to play with Burrow, and he'd be a sizeable upgrade from Uzomah.
Eric Fisher=Fisher at this point is a solid B- at Tackle. He's never gonna live up to being the #1 overall pick, but he's also never going to be a problem, either. Not being a problem is all the Bengals ask for.
32. Det=Matt Corral QB Ole Miss, Corral might have the 2nd most upside in the class after Willis, but like Willis, he also likely isn't ready to start right away. Sitting behind Goff isn't the worst thing in the world for him or the Lions.
Colts:
Allen Robinson=I think he's still a top-10ish WR who just was injured and possibly checked out last year. I think he'd be the 1A to Pittman's 1B in Indy. They may seem like a weird combo as they win on very similar ways, but that isn't as big an issue as one would think. They both can get deep even if neither runs 4.4.
Duane Brown=Aiming a little higher than Eric Fisher, Brown is a bit older, but has been the one constant among Seattle's OL.
Calais Campbell=The idea of putting him next to Buckner is so appealing to me. Good luck throwing short over the middle with a 6-7 guy next to a 6-8 guy.
Austin Corbett=A slight upgrade from Glowinski, he's maybe not as good a run blocker, but a huge upgrade as a pass blocker, as well as almost 4 years younger.
Marcus Mariota=At the end of the day, I just think the Colts want a guy teammates like and isn't incompetent. Mariota fits that. I could see a guy like Howell or Ridder in round 2.
Broncos:
Von Miller=I don't think he's kidding either about coming back. He's said many times, even after being traded last year, that he'll always be a Bronco first. Maybe he'll even get his old locker back.
Josey Jewell=Was in the midst of a breakout season before getting hurt. That same injury likely prevents him from being too expensive to keep.
Charvarious Ward=Always nice to take from a division rival. Callahan and Fuller are following Fangio out the door(after following him in) and Ward could pair with Surtain to form a nice young starting duo.
Bears:
Casey Hayward=A veteran DB is needed, and Hayward proved last year he can still go. He's also much better in zone than man which is what Eberflus is bringing from Indy.
James Daniels=Can't let a solid 24 year old Guard go.
Amari Cooper=I think this is the best fit for Cooper to be a #1 WR, and potentially get paid. He also complements Mooney quite well, giving Fields a target with some more size.
49ers:
D.J. Jones=With almost no money, and many extensions to make, keeping Jones is about all I expect the 49ers to be able to do. He's a solid DL and shouldn't be very costly.
Rams: Odell Beckham=Seems likely to take a below market deal to stay and also seems likely to miss half of 2022. I do think Beckham is to blame for his struggles in Cleveland more than anyone else is. Its true he wasn't targeted as much as he'd have liked, but he also felt he was a top-5 WR, when in reality he's more like top-25. I'll be curious how team 1st he is when he comes back. I'm fully expecting the pecking order to be Kupp>Woods>Beckham. Still he's one hell of an ancillary weapon.
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