Saturday, April 25, 2009

Picks 18-24


Some random thoughts on picks 18-24:

Denver clearly needed defensive help and Tennessee DE Robert Ayers is a fast-riser who should help in that regard.

Brandon Pettigrew might be the best tight end in the draft, but I can't help but wonder if the Lions hould have been thinking defense at No. 20.

Philadelphia grabbed Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin, a very interesting selection. This will give the Eagkles another speed threat to go along with DeSean Jackson and give Donovan McNabb another weapon.

Cleveland took Cal C Alex Mack. Not a lot that you can say about picking a center. It's an important position that often goes overlooked because it's not sexy. Mack was highly-regarded, so I guess it's a good selection.

Minnesota just added the talented, but enigmatic Percy Harvin to its mix of offensive weapons. If he has his head on straight (a big if) this could be a great pick for the Vi-Queens. If he could play quarterback, it would have been an even better pick.

New England trasded their pick to Baltimore so that the Ravens could select Old Mess OT Michael Oher. Will he play tackle for the Ravens as long as Jonathan Ogden?

Atlanta made it back-to-back Old Piss selections when it took DT Peria Jerry. This wasn't a huge need area for the Falcons, but there is nothing wrong with adding defensive pieces...especially when the Falcons just added Tony Gonzalez on the other side of the ball.