We can analyze the winners and the losers. The teams that picked well and the teams that flopped. The teams that helped themselves for years to come and the teams that handcuffed themselves for the foreseeable future.
Best team on draft day: Without a doubt, the Kansas City Chiefs. They wanted Chris Long, but I think Glenn Dorsey will end up being the better player. Plus, they lucked out by being able to draft offensive tackle Branden Albert, who, the Chiefs think, has Willie Roaf potential. Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Flowers was a steal in the second round, and Jamaal Charles out of Texas is the backup running back that Larry Johnson has lacked for so long.
The Washington Redskins traded out of the first round and still addressed every need. They were able to pick Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly, two highly thought of receivers with size, which is something Washington sorely lacked. They were able to pick Fred Davis, a tremendous pass catching tight end out of USC as well. It all adds up to many more weapons to work with for Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell. What were they thinking?
I guess the Tennessee Titans want Vince Young to throw the ball to himself. They came into the draft with virtually no effective wideouts, and more running backs than they really need. So what do they do in the first round? They take a running back in East Carolina's BOLD f=interstate-black Chris Johnson o f=nimrod mt , a potential talent, but not a player projected in the first round. In selecting Johnson, they passed on a number of receivers. So the Titans front office should have no complaints when Young is throwing for 100 yards a game next season.
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Biggest steal
Kevin Smith, a third-round selection for the Detroit Lions, is a straight-up stud. He's little known because he played for the University of Central Florida. But he's tough, durable, can run between the tackles and is shifty enough to make moves in space. The bet here, especially with Kevin Jones no longer in Detroit, is that he slides right into the lineup. Matt Millen finally has a good draft.
Biggest loser
This doesn't go to a player who was drafted. It goes to Cincinnati receiver Chad Johnson, who demanded a trade, told the front office that he wouldn't play for the Bengals if he wasn't dealt and proceeded to watch as his team called his bluff. To make matters worse, the Washington Redskins made an offer for him. But, when the Bengals said no, the 'Skins took the hint and drafted two wideouts.


