NFL Draft 2006

Taking a look at the losers and winners in this year's NFL Draft:

Losers

Buffalo Bills

The Bills got Safety Donte Whitner with the 8th pick overall - bur they could have down-traded and still had their man. Defensive tackle, John McCargo was a surprise selection after trading up into the first round. But Buffalo did well in rounds three, four and five, when they got Youboty, Simpson, and Williams.


Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jags took tight end Marcedes Lewis with the 28th pick in the first round. While the position needed to be filled, Lewis probably would still have been there when they picked in the second round - so perhaps not the best strategy. Running back Maurice Drew was taken in the second round, a high position and selection for a player who has niche skills.

Tennessee Titans

Tennessee chose QB Vince Young over Matt Leinart apparently a choice made by the General Manager as opposed to the coaching staff. Leinart knows how the Titans play offensively and could have slotted in from day one. Steve McNair may be released and Young is not ready to step in. Running back LenDale White provides some value in the second round, but his character is questionable. What is it with these running backs....

Winners

Philadelphia Eagles

Philly had defensive lineman, Brodrick Bunkley fall into their laps at number 14. In the second round they snapped up offensive tackle Winston Justice, a player they were thinking about in the first round. The Eagles also made some nice plays on Sunday and picked up a couple of value picks in offensive guard, Max Jean Gilles and receiver, Jason Avant.

Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals swooped down on quarterback Matt Leinart after he fell to the tenth pick. He could end up playing soon if Kurt Warner suffers more injuries - which is very possible. D. Lutui is a solid offensive guard. Tight end Leonard Pope and defensive tackle Gabe Watson were good picks in the 3rd and 4th rounds.

Green Bay Packers

Green Bay's first took linebacker A.J. Hawk over Vernon Davis in the first round. Hawk is a leader and could be great long term value. Green Bay needed some players heading into this draft and they got thirteen picks overall by trading down and sending Javon Walker to Denver. Daryn Colledge, wide receiver Greg Jennings and linebacker Abdul Hodge are all good quality picks.