| 1. Cleveland Browns | DE Courtney Brown | Penn State |
Ed's Projection: Courtney Brown
As expected, the Browns address some serious
needs on defense. Courtney Brown should make an immediate
impact and provide some much needed help for the Browns pass
rush. A good pick esp. since the popular choice may have been
Peter Warrick.Analysis by: E. O.
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| 2. Washington
Redskins | LB LaVar Arrington |
Penn State |
Ed's Projection: Chris Samuels
It was no secret that the Redskins wanted
Arrington. He is a big time playmaker and could have a huge impact
this season for the Redskins. The skins definitely have a playmaker
on defense in Arrington. He will be a welcome addition to a below
average Redskin defense.Analysis by: E.O.
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| 3.
Washington Redskins | OT Chris
Samuels | Alabama |
Ed's Projection: LaVar Arrington
Samuels had an impressive combine workout which
really boosted his stock enough to cause the Redskins to draft him
at #3. The Redskins will use him to solidify their offensive line
which is the foundation of their potent offense. No surprises in the
draft yet and I think the Redskins made two solid picks.Analysis by: E.O.
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| 4. Cincinnati
Bengals | WR Peter Warrick | Florida St.
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Ed's Projection: Peter Warrick
A talent like this couldn't fall much further in the draft. Warrick
looks like a good pick for the Bengals. He'll provide a dangerous weapon
for QB Akili Smith and also gives the Bengals some insurance should they
continue to have problems with Carl Pickens. If they can come to terms
with RB Corey Dillon the Bengals have the makings of a very solid offense with
Smith, Warrick, Dillon, and Pickens.Analysis by: E.O.
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| 5.
Baltimore Ravens | RB Jamal
Lewis | Tennessee |
Ed's Projection: Thomas Jones
Well, I figured a RB was a probable selection
but I really didn't think it would be Jamal Lewis. Lewis has
incredible potential and can be a game-breaker. His health is a
major question and I'm surprised that he was selected this high.
Give credit to the Ravens for taking a chance with him, but if he
continues to be injured in the NFL they may second guess this
decision.Analysis by: E.O.
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| 6. Philadelphia
Eagles | DT Corey Simon | Florida
St. |
Ed's Projection: Corey Simon
Well, the Eagles are happy that they got their
man and survived a recent scare that Baltimore would trade down.
After Simon showed that his shoulder was healthy a bunch of teams
coveted him. This is a great pick if Simon stays healthy as he will
complement speedy DE's Mamula and Douglas well. Simon's presence in
the middle could be one of the final pieces of the puzzle for a
young and talented Eagles defense.Analysis by: E.O.
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| 7.
Arizona Cardinals | RB Thomas
Jones | Virginia |
Ed's Projection: Shaun Alexander
Again, I figured the Cards would select a RB but I didn't expect it to be Jones.
I thought that Alexander was a good fit for the Cardinals because of his
pass catching skills. Most teams had Jones as the top rated running back
so I guess the Cardinals are happy to have him. Jones is also a good
recieving back and he has more speed than Alexander.Analysis by: E.O.
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| 8. Pittsburg
Steelers | WR Plaxico Burress | Michigan St.
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Ed's Projection: Plaxico Burress
The Steelers should of used this pick to acquire Chad Pennington.
The QB position is now still a question but with the addition of Plaxio Burress,
Kordell Stewart will now have a big target to throw to. Now with the addition of Burress to
go with last years rookie, Troy Edwards, their recieving core will have to be
regarded as one of the better ones in the league.
Analysis by: N.M.
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| 9.
Chicago Bears | LB Brian
Urlacher | New
Mexico |
Ed's Projection: Brian Urlacher
I like this pick for the Bears. Their offense came around last year
with Cade McNown partly at the controls. Urlacher is very athletic and
can play all over the field and on both sides of the ball if needed.
He will help the Bears defense tremendously, both physically and as a
leader. He is a good fit for the Bears who could use him at either OLB or FS.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 10. Baltimore
Ravens | WR Travis Taylor | Florida |
Ed's Projection: Travis Taylor
Taylor entered the NFL a year early and climbed up draft boards
after a great bowl game against Michigan St. Baltimore is set
dramatically improve their offense next season. Taylor paired up
with Quadry Ismahil gives them excellent speed at reciever. Throw
in TE Shannon Sharpe and earlier pick Jamal Lewis and the Ravens
have some major weapons. I like what they have done so far.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 11.
New York Giants | RB Ron
Dayne | Wisconsin |
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Ed's Projection: Chris McIntosh
The Giants believe they now have a beast in the backfield with the addition of the Hesimen Trophey winner Ron Dayne.
Dayne will be able to do just what a RB is supposed to, which is control the offense.
Ron Dayne will be a bruiser up the middle and defenses will be worn out when he is
just getting started. I think the Giants have one of the steals in this years draft and will not be sorry with their first round draft pick.
Analysis by: N.M.
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| 12. New York
Jets | DE Shaun Ellis | Tennessee |
Ed's Projection: Chad Pennington
The Jets decided to hold on to their top pick rather than trade up.
Ellis was the top DE on most teams boards after Courtney Brown. I thought
the DE pool was fairly deep in the first round and that the Jets could
have gotten a quality DE with one of their later picks. I think they would
have been better suited to go with Pennington or a WR to replace Keyshawn here and then
grab Howard or Engelberger later. We shall see this season which approach would
have been better.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 13.
New York Jets | LB John
Abraham | South
Carolina |
Ed's Projection: Dez White
The Jets stay on defense here to my surprise. I really thought the Jets would
offense with this pick in either Pennington or a WR. Abraham is a solid LB
but I don't think he was the top LB on the board at this point. I had
Abraham slotted early in the second round and not even in the first. Maybe
that's why Parcels is making the real pick and I am just analizing it.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 14. Green Bay
Packers | TE Bubba Franks | Miami |
Ed's Projection: Shaun Ellis
With the possible loss of MArk Chumura, the Packers pick up the best Tight End
in the draft. Bubba Franks will play a key role in Green Bay's offense with
Farve and Levins. Bubba will expand the Packers offense and make it hard for
defenses to match up with them.
Analysis by: N.M.
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| 15.
Denver Broncos | CB Deltha
O'Neal | California |
Ed's Projection: Bubba Franks
The Broncos needed to replace CB Dale Carter who is likely to be
suspended for the entire season. There is a weak CB class this year
and I didn't predict Deltha to be selected in the first round. I think
this was a reaction pick in that Denver had eyed TE Bubba Franks but Green Bay
selected him first.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 16. San Francisco
49ers | LB Julian Peterson | Michigan St.
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Ed's Projection: Rob Morris
The 49ers looked outside instead of inside at LB for this pick.
The 49ers have so many needs on defense it didn't matter which
one they picked. I like Peterson. He is a ball hawk and a playmaker.
I think he is an immidiate starter for San Francisco and will
contribute a lot this year. A Solid pick.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 17.
Oakland Raiders | K Sebastian
Janikowski | Florida
St. |
Ed's Projection: Deon Grant
Your guess is as good as mine.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 18. New York
Jets | QB Chad Pennington | Marshall |
Ed's Projection: John Engelberger
I am suprised that he dropped this far into the draft. Chad will not be
an immediate starter, but he will be the near future of the Jets. Chad will
have time to develop and be looked at as how he dropped that far into the draft.
Pennington will be viewed as one of the best picks from the 2000 draft and
teams will wonder why they let him go.
Analysis by: N.M.
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| 19.
Seattle Seahawks | RB Shaun
Alexander | Alabama |
Ed's Projection: Jerry Porter
For me this pick does not make much sense. They already have a running back with Ricky Watters
and Shaun will not see as much time as he deserves as a rookie. Shaun will try to compete with Ricky when
training camps begin, but he will have to have a tremendous camp to take over as the starting RB.
Shaun will emerge as the top running back from the 2000 draft once he gets his chance to play.
Analysis by: N.M.
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| 20. Detroit
Lions | OT Stockar McDougle | Oklahoma |
Ed's Projection: Stockar McDougle
It's been a while since I predicted one right, but the Lions came
through for me. Seattle stealing Shaun Alexander from the Lions
was the best thing to happen to the Lions. I really like this pick.
James Stewart is duriable and productive and the Lions didn't need
Alexander. Stewart will be much more productive with a solid line
to block for him. The Lions were saved from themselves and lucked out.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 21.
Kansas City Chiefs | WR Sly
Morris | Jackson
St. |
Ed's Projection: Ron Dayne
The Chiefs were looking to pick up a RB here or possibly trade for
Corey Dillon. Morris isn't a bad pick here but I don't think he will
be a big contributor this year. I think he has the size and potential
to become a 'goto' reciever in this league but he needs a year or two
of solid coaching first.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 22. Seattle
Seahawks | OT Chris McIntosh | Wisconsin |
Ed's Projection: Travis Claridge
McIntosh fell further than I expected and I think that is why Seattle
selected him. He has good size and can probably help the Seahawks ground
game. I think a WR would have been a little better pick here since
they need to replace Galloway but McIntosh is a good value at this spot.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 23.
Carolina Panthers | CB Rashard
Anderson | Jackson
St. |
Ed's Projection: Jamal Lewis
I haven't seen Anderson a whole lot and figured he would be a second
round pick this year. I think this pick is a stretch considering the
lack of depth at this position this year.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 24. San Francisco
49ers | CB Ahmed Plummer | Ohio St.
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Ed's Projection: Darren Howard
I like Plummer and thought he was the best CB available this year. I thought
he was the only CB going to be taken in the first round. With so many
needs the 49ers couldn't really go wrong here. Plummer is a step in the right
direction.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 25.
Minnesota Vikings | DT Chris
Hovan | Boston
College |
Ed's Projection: Ahmed Plummer
The Vikings had major secondary problems last year but with limited
depth and three CB already off the board the try to help their
defense along the line. Hovan is a very hard worker who is a similar
player to John Randle, i.e. strong and quick. He could develop into
an even better player due to his work ethic.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 26. Buffalo
Bills | DE Erik Flowers | Arizona
St. |
Ed's Projection: Marvel Smith
Flowers is a very quick DE who can get to the QB on every play. After
watching Jevon Kearse scortched the Bills in the playoffs last year it
seems they wanted a speed rusher of their own. Flowers could be a
starter this year after the release of Bruce Smith.
Analysis by: N.M.
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| 27.
New York Jets | TE Anthony
Becht | West
Virginia |
Ed's Projection: Casey Coleman
Becht was the second best TE availble in the draft. He is big and can block
but also has soft hands for a TE. He should be able to step in and give the
Jets a recieving TE that they haven't had since Kyle Brady. I like Becht
but the Jets failing to pick up a WR in the first round have left them
a little thin at that position.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 28. Indianapolis
Colts | LB Rob Morris | BYU
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Ed's Projection: Julian Peterson
Peterson didn't last this long but Morris is still a good pick. The
Colts defense showed major improvements last year and Morris will help
that trend continue. Between Morris, Bennett, and Mike Peterson the Colts
have a good LB core. I like this pick and think Morris will fit in
well with the Colts.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 29.
Jacksonville Jaguars | WR R.J.
Soward | USC |
Ed's Projection: Sly Morris
Soward is not a very big surprise to be taken in the first round,
esp. by the Jaguars. He is the probably the fastest WR available
along with Coles of Florida St. Jacksonville already has a great
recieving duo in Smith and McCardell and bringing in the speedy
Soward for a three reciever set with be tough for defenses to
match up against. I like this pick and the options it gives the Jags
already potent offense.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 30. Tennessee
Titans | LB Keith Bulluck | Syracuse |
Ed's Projection: Keith Bulluck
I think Bulluck is a good fit for the Titans. He fell a little further
than most people thought he would and the Titans stopped his slide.
With the addition of Kearse last year at DE and now Bulluck at LB
the Titans defense is getting younger and even more talented. A WR is a
possibility in round 2.
Analysis by: E.O.
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| 31.
St. Louis Rams | RB Trung
Canidate | Arizona |
Ed's Projection: Chris Hovan
This pick comes at some what of a suprise because the Ram's already have a
running back with Marshall Faulk. Trung Canidate will be a good pick for the Rams because of his speed.
He will fit into the Ram's offense and probably will work his way into it as soon as possible. Since his speed
can make a big play with any touch of the ball, he will be feared when he enters the game.
Analysis by: N.M.
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