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Pick 1
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bocomopack |
Michael Vick |
QB |
6'0"" |
210# |
4.46 |
Comments: With the release of Ryan Leaf, New GM John Butler commited his team to a course of action which included making a commitment to a QB of the Future. One would be hard pressed to find a better Rook this year to pin one's future on.
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Pick 2
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gallichio |
Justin Smith |
DE |
6'4" |
267# |
4.65 |
Comments: Lean mean tackling machine. The Cards take what they think will be the best of a very good class of Defensive linemen. But will Smith be the Super Star they've been trying to get at DE for 10 years?
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Pick 3
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chewie79 |
David Terrell |
WR |
6'3" |
213# |
4.43 |
Comments: The Browns pass on one of the premier defensive players to take the premier receiver of the draft, giving Couch a legitimate pass threat. Still a lot of building to be done in Cleveland, but the O just took a big step forward.
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Pick 4
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egoc |
Gerrard Warren |
DT |
6'4" |
#325 |
5.05 |
Comments: This guy makes for instant run D, a neccessity in a division that features Bettis, George, and Taylor. He can also single-handedly collapse a pocket which will allow a young and, to date, unheralded LB corp to make plays. This is a significant upgrade to the bengals D.
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Pick 5
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madnova |
Leonard Davis |
T |
6'5" |
370# |
5.26 |
Comments: The Falcons will use their first pick of the draft to re-establish their run game behind Jamal Anderson. First priority? Get someone to block in front of Jamal Anderson. Davis will also provide some degree of protection for whoever Dan Reeves picks to be the guy at QB.
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Pick 6
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buddha |
Koren Robinson |
WR |
6'1" |
211# |
4.38 |
Comments: Robsinson will give Bledsoe a solid alternative to Terry Glenn (or it may turn out that Glenn will be the alternative). In any event, having a reliable #2 receiver may be the tantamount equivelent of having a decent O line to give Bledsoe time to find his one receiver.
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Pick 7
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ferrari |
Richard Seymour |
DT |
6'6" |
299# |
4.90 |
Comments: Seymour is just about all you could ask from a rookie with an overload of talent, hustle, smarts, and a great work ethic. Equally agressive against the run and the pass. Holmgren selects an heir apparent to Cortez Kennedy
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Pick 8
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bearsbeatpack |
Andre Carter |
DE |
?6'4" |
249# |
4.85 |
Comments: Though Carter lacks bulk, he plays bigger than his size. Great against run or pass, this pick will allow the Bears to move their transition player, Bryan Robinson, to DT, his natural position.
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Pick 9
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lange |
Dan Morgan |
LB |
6'2" |
240# |
4.55 |
Comments: Will immediately walk into the starting position vacated by the released Ken Norton. Ball hawk of the first caliber who is fast and tough. Rarely guesses wrong and when he does has the quickness to recover and make the play.
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Pick 10
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madnova |
Jamal Reynolds |
DE |
6'4" |
267# |
4.69 |
Comments: The best pass rusher in the 2001 draft and may be the best athlete in the draft. Potential for injury may be a question mark, but barring that, Reynolds will give the Pack an immediate impact player who will cut down on the neccessity to blitz so frequently.
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Pick 11
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gallichio |
LaDainian Tomlinson |
RB |
5'10" |
221# |
4.41 |
Comments: Tomlinson has zoomed up in the draft ratings since the end of the season thanks to a good Senior Bowl week. Untested in many areas like inside running and receiving, he performed well at the combine. After getting rid of Natrone means, the Panthers look to phase out Biakabatuka with another 'cannonball' RB.
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Pick 12
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bocomopack |
Deuce McAllister |
RB |
6'1" |
222# |
4.38 |
Comments: If Vermeil can't have Marshall Faulk, he'll take a guy cut from the same mold and that's McAllister. Big, fast, with great hands. Injuries cause him to fall this far, and many wonder if he can handle a full workload for a 16 game season. He'll start, though, and while he's in there, he'll produce.
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Pick 13
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sco0op |
Kenyatta Walker |
T |
6'5" |
311# |
5.16 |
Comments: This huge offensive tackle will pick up where Leon Searcy left off. The best pass blocker in the draft, fell this far due to the run on defensive linemen. Run blocking needs improvement, but having Fred Taylor in the backfield will make it easy.
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Pick 14
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lange |
Michael Bennett |
RB |
5'9" |
207# |
4.42 |
Comments: For the second year in a row, a Wisconsin RB is drafted in the first round. Bennett, however, is more like lightening than Ron Dayne's Thunder. He didn't have much success running inside, but nobody will beat him to the corner, and then the race is on. With Smith gone and Linton and Bryson remarkably unspectacular, this is a great pick for the Bills.
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Pick 15
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chewie79 |
Chad Johnson |
WR |
6'1" |
192# |
4.56 |
Comments: Not as fast as Santana Moss, but more versatile. With Connell gone to New Orleans and Thrash to Philly, WR becomes a priority for the 'Skins and this guy plays with heart. Not afraid to block or catch one over the middle.
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Pick 16
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egoc |
Drew Brees |
QB |
6'1" |
213# |
4.81 |
Comments: Brees will give Stewart a run for the starting position. His experience playing for Joe Tillman has prepared him for the Cowher style of discipline. Brees can hit anyone on the field anywhere at any time. Steelers may need to find a receiver to throw to and a center to get Brees the ball.
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Pick 17
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buddha |
Rod Gardner |
WR |
6'2" |
219# |
4.55 |
Comments: Not a speed guy, Gardner is a big, sure-handed route runner who will pick up yards after catch by being a tough tackle rather than running away from defenders. By picking up Chad Eaton and John Randall as free agents, Holmgren may have afforded himself the luxury of picking a WR at the 7 instead of the 17, but if he waits, Gardner is a solid 17.
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Pick 18
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egoc |
Dominic Raiola |
C |
6'2" |
307# |
5.10 |
Comments: Detroit continues its commitment to a high powered offense by selecting O line in the first round for the third consecutive year. With Jeff Harting gone to Pittsburgh, the Lions must pass on Michigan G, Steve Hutchinson, but will get the best center in the draft.
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Pick 19
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buddha |
Damione Lewis |
DT |
6'2" |
293# |
4.90 |
Comments: Lewis uses speed, agility, and aggressiveness, rather than strength and size, to get inside the pocket. With a likely switch to a 4-3 defense under new coach Herman Edwards, the Jets had to pick up an impact pass rusher on the line, and Lewis is the man.
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Pick 20
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bocomopack |
Fred Smoot |
CB |
5'11" |
172# |
4.44 |
Comments: Regarded by most as the best D Back in the class, Smoot has speed, agility, hands... and a couple of attributes that might cause coaches to look in another direction, not the least of which is a total lack of concern for run defense. But for pass defense, he talks the talk and walks the walk.
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Pick 21
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sco0op |
Freddie Mitchell |
WR |
5'11" |
185# |
4.47 |
Comments: Mitchell plays alot bigger than his height and made a career of spectacular catches. Having taken care of their most glaring need, QB, through Free Agency with the signing of Brad Johnson, the Bucs add another talented receiver to match up with Keyshawn Johnson.
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Pick 22
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buddha |
Shaun Rogers |
DT |
6'4" |
320# |
5.25 |
Comments: Rogers is a ton of talent waiting to be motivated into the Pro Bowl. But in the end only he can show up and make it happen once he starts getting those big paychecks. A million bucks buys a lot of Gilbert Burgers. With a lot of dfensive needs, the Colts will take a chance that Rogers will rise to the challenge.
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Pick 23
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bearsbeatpack |
Todd Heap |
TE |
6'4" |
252# |
4.65 |
Comments: Has the speed and hands to be a valuable asset to the Saints receiving corps, though he won't be much help as a blocker for Ricky Williams, lacking the bulk. Saint's filled their most glaring hole, at WR opposite Joe Horn, through free agency by acquiring Albert Connell. But if Aaron Brooks learned nothing else playing behind Brett Favre, it would be the importance of a quality TE.
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Pick 24
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bearsbeatpack |
Jamar Fletcher |
CB |
5'9" |
180# |
4.46 |
Comments: The diminutive Badger CB has a knack for being where the ball comes down and a tendancy to bring it to the house. That tendancy may serve the Broncos well as a return artist as well. If Fletcher falls this far, it will be impossible for Shanahan to take a pass.
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Pick 25
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ferrari |
Chris Chambers |
WR |
5'11" |
210# |
4.37 |
Comments: Chris Chambers has proven he can be the man in a run oriented offense at Wisconsin where he labored in the shadows of Ron Dayne and Michael Bennett. He did not escape the eye of the scouts, however, and his talent will surely make him a first round pick.
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Pick 26
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sco0op |
Santana Moss |
WR |
5'9" |
184# |
4.40 |
Comments: The diminutive but exhilerating wide receiver from Miami should be thrilled to have the chance to play for the Miami Dolphins. He may have wished for a team with a better offense, but seeing that the Phins haven't offered much to keep Bert Emmanuel, Leslie Shepherd, or Lamar Thomas in the fold, and have released Tony Martin, Moss should be able to become the #1 guy immediately.
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Pick 27
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lange |
Nate Clements |
CB |
5'11" |
209# |
4.45 |
Comments: Any defensive pick would be an upgrade for the defensively lame Vikings, but this big, strong Cornerback is an athletic ballhawk. He's likely to make opposing receivers hear footsteps.
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Pick 28
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egoc |
Derrick Gibson |
S |
6'1" |
218# |
4.43 |
Comments: Niether Anthony Dorsett nor Marquez Pope (as yet unsigned) proved reliable for the Raiders last year. Gibson is a big, strong, fast Strong Safety who can put the fear in Tight ends or Running Backs. Trouble focusing may cause him to drop this far. With so many WRs taken (another area of need for the Raiders) the Raiders can't pass on Gibson
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Pick 29
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buddha |
Steve Hutchinson |
G |
6'5" |
315# |
5.1 |
Comments: The Titans would run this pick to the podium if Hutchinson is still there. Arguably the best O lineman in the draft, Tennessee could move Mathews to C and act as mentor to a future superstar. Who better?
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Pick 30
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madnova |
Jeff Backus |
T |
6'5" |
310# |
5.28 |
Comments: Terrific run blocker who leaves something to be desired on pass blocking. Big and 'nasty' strong, he will move the meat out of the way. Very fast off the line. Could have been a big help to the Giants against the Ravens... if they ever thought to run "Thunder".
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Pick 31
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gallichio |
Marcus Stroud |
DT |
6'6" |
321# |
5.12 |
Comments: Huge hole stuffer on the run and incredible quickness against the pass. Didn't live up to expectations at Georgia otherwise he'd have been a top 10 pick. Monster heir apparent to the Goose.
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