After round one of the NFL Draft I am feeling a lot of “feels” as the cool kids say. Emotions are running rampant inside my football mind. It’s like the movie Inside Out; anger, disgust, sadness, and everything else are flowing right now. Some teams worry me with how dangerous they got. Some teams made me laugh. I am a sharer, so let me share my feelings on each pick of round one of the NFL Draft with you…..
1. Myles Garrett to the Browns was the smart pick for Cleveland, but it was not a smart decision by Garrett to allow himself to get drafted into football Hades.
2. Mitch Trubisky to the Bears is baffling to most, but I understand why it makes perfect sense. Mike Glennon’s deal is for a year; an expensive year, but only a year, and Trubisky is just too perfect of a name for a Chicago quarterback for the Bears to pass up.
3. Solomon Thomas to the 49ers is a wise pick because he is compared to Aaron Donald. It’ll be funny when they realize there is only one Aaron Donald though.
4. Leonard Fournette to Jacksonville made nobody happier than Blake Bortles. He will be the President of BUGA Nation very soon.
5. Western Michigan Wide Receiver Corey Davis had more highlights of dropped passes than he did catches. Don’t get it twisted, the Titans are a running team forever and 100 years.
6. The Jets got Jamal Adams. He is the best player in this draft. That still won’t be enough to “make the Jets great again.”
7. Clemson Mike Williams went to the Chargers. They are hoping Phil Rivers will finally have someone to rely on besides Antonio Gates on a consistent basis. I think they found that guy in Williams who may now be the guy with the strongest damn hands in the entire state of California.
8. The Panthers picked Christian McCaffrey. A small running back with thousands of carries and tread on his body already. Does Cam Newton even need a check down option?
9. The Bungals took speedster John Ross instead of Jonathan Allen. Stupid.
10. The Chiefs traded up for a quarterback (Patrick Mahomes) who has never been under center. Alex Smith saw this coming. This is what you get when you can’t score at home in the playoffs.
11. The Saints landed Marshon Lattimore at 11 when he was expected to go top five. I am with Sean Payton on this one….”outstanding!”
12. The Texans traded with Philly to get DeShaun Watson hoping they could be like the Cowboys. Always the cheap knockoff version of Texas’ only football team that matters.
13. The Cards drafted Haason Reddick. Small and fast linebackers are all the rage. So hot right now.
14. The Eagles took Derek Barnett, an SEC pass rusher. Could be the steal of the draft.
15. The Colts took Malik Hooker at 15. He is an Ohio State defensive back. Could be the steal of the draft.
16. The Ravens, as much as I hate them got a good one in Marlon Humphrey. Defensive Back from Alabama!? Man, that could be the steal of the draft right there!
17. The Redskins didn’t trade Kirk Cousins and got a guy who is probably the most dominant player in the draft. Jonathan Allen is going to be a legend.
18. The Titans cannot throw but at least they might have some special teams touchdowns with Adoree Jackson.
19. OJ Howard and Mike Evans are on the same offense. The Bucs are becoming one of the sneaky scary teams in this league.
20. Garrett Bolles had a baby on stage with him when he was drafted by Denver. I am guessing Roger Goodell is thinking about fining him.
21. Jarrad Davis was drafted to Detroit. He was made in a factory. Perfect for the Motor City.
22. Charles Harris, SEC pass rusher from Mizzou to Miami. He and Suh could become the most terrifying duo in the league. I do not like this.
23. OBJ, Sterling Shepard, Brandon Marshall, and now Evan Engram. Eli Manning has an arsenal Kim Jong Un wishes he had.
24. The Raiders took Gareon Conley. The player accused of rape. Of course.
25. The Browns traded to get Jabril Peppers. Another pick that normally I would love, but again this is Cleveland so…….
26. Takkarist McKinley stole the show. He might retire Drew Brees. Be afraid Saints fans. Be very afraid.
27. Tre White was drafted by the Bills. Covering passes thrown by SEC quarterbacks is a little different that trying to stop a Tom Brady pass, especially when he knows your play call.
28. Taco Charlton went to Dallas because Jerry Jones is looking to get into the Mexican Restaurant business. Smart businessmen making smart business decisions.
29. The Browns also got David Njoku, Tight End from Miami. Unlike their other two picks I actually think he will pan out. Just kidding. It’s Cleveland!
30. JJ’s litte brother TJ was picked by the Steelers. Is he the Eli to JJ’s Peyton? The Marcus Vick to JJ’s Michael Vick? I for one hope he is the Jeff Hardy to JJ’s Matt Hardy.
31. Reuben Foster fell to 31 and the 49ers. This is a lesson learned. Always treat nurse practitioners with respect.
32. Ryan Ramczyk was the Saints second first round pick of the night. He shut down Arden Key last year. That is more than enough make me a believer.