T Kiper Jr's draft recap..

Sorry for the tardiness folks but I had a first communion to attend this afternoon and it was a blast. But needless to say I've been glued to the television since 3pm and even the cell phone but not during church of course... wink. Well I have just finished going over the first two rounds with a fine tooth comb and here's what I have analyzed.

Let's take a look at the winners of this year's 2009 draft so far:

1. New England Patriots- Is there a better mastermind in football whose not named Bill Belichick, answer no. These guys just know how to draft and proved it again in the first two rounds by picking smart sound players. Most notably Ron Brace whose going to be an anchor for them on the defensive line and who can stop the run. They went with 3 defensive players along with 1 giant offensive tackle. Oh and did I mention they have 4, yes 4 3rd round draft picks tomorrow.

2. Denver Broncos- 5 picks, including two in the first round and yes the most important thing they used them wisely. I think Moreno the running back out of Georgia is a question mark but I think he'll be ok because Denver just shoots out running backs in their system. Ayers the defensive end from Tennessee is a machine and will wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks. The Broncos took advantage of having that many picks in the first two rounds and the Broncos made some noise.

3. Detroit Lions- How can you not choose them? They got one of the most fundamental guys in Stafford, who I think is going to turn into a very good quarterback along with a very solid tight end by the name of Brandon Pettigrew who will be a very solid football player and Louis Delmas a safety who has shown that he is a very capable safety and can play the position very soundly.

Worst Three-

1. No Brainer- OAKLAND RAIDERS. You have the 7th overall pick and you take Heyward-Bey over Crabtree? Are you kidding me? The two are complete opposites. Crabtree is ready to play in the pros while Bey has really proven nothing. The Raiders just showed that they aren't really interested in getting better and like every year they will find themselves picking in the top 10 again in 2010. Al Davis, you need to get your head out of the clouds and realize true talent when you see it. And then you draft a safety from Ohio? Yeah great job at finishing last again in the AFC West again.

2. NFC NORTH- Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears. Yes the Vikings took a risk at number 22 by signing Percy Harvin who likes to indulge in a little pot but I don't think they needed to address that position. Harvin is a major risk and is a guy whose in need of a major attitude adjustment. He can look brilliant at times but also showed periods of major inconsistency.

And yes the Bears. No not a Bears fan but they didn't even make a selection today and when they did they traded it away. The Bears have many holes they need to fill and didn't do anything to address them today. Sure you got Cutler, but he isn't going to do anything with no one to throw the ball too. Oh that's right you got Hester and Davis, yeah their great. But luckily your in the NFC North and that division is terrible so who knows you might just know what you're doing.

3. New York Jets- People are going to call me stupid for this but they gave up a lot to get a guy whose only started 16 games in his career. And at USC anyone can look good because they are the elite program in the country. He had talent around him and I just don't think he is going to be a great quarterback at the pro level, but does possess the talent to be a good quarterback but the Jets gave up too much. I do applaud them for taking a huge leap from 17 to 5 to acquire him because when you want a guy you got to make the right moves to obtain him.

And for my Miami Dolphins, I am happy with the draft. We needed a cornerback and went out and drafted Vontae Davis. He was one of the most highly rated corners entering the draft and plays the position very soundly and that is what my team needs in a division that is full of big time wide receivers. I'm very skeptical however with their first second round choice- Pat White. He will be mainly used as a slash player in the wild cat and their 3rd qb on the depth chart. I do like their last second round pick Sean Smith another cornerback. Our secondary gave up way too many deep balls last year and I think that Smith and Davis can shut some of those down. Gotta give my boys a B for draft day one.

Agree or disagree? Share your thoughts with me I'd love to hear what you guys think. How did your team do, feel free to let me know and you just know I'll comment back.

TK