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Atlanta Falcons: A

Looks like another masterful job by GM Thomas Dimitroff.
He didn't overthink it when WR Calvin Ridley was sitting there at No. 26 or when CB Isaiah Oliver was there at No. 58.
Neither addressed a need, yet both provide significant upgrades to an already stacked roster. DL Deadrin Senat did fill a crack in Round 3.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B+

GM Jason Licht was aggressive, winding up with three second rounders, while wisely procuring toughness.
First-round DT Vita Vea, second-round CBs M.J. Stewart and Carlton Davis and third-round G Alex Cappa addressed needs while bringing attitude.
Round 2 RB Ronald Jones is a home run waiting to happen as Doug Martin's replacement.

Carolina Panthers: C-

First-round WR DJ Moore is a nice player, but how much does he diversify an offense that already has so many short-area passing targets (Devin Funchess, Greg Olsen, Christian McCaffrey, Curtis Samuel).
Second-round CB Donte Jackson provides 4.3 speed.
But at 5-11 and 178 pounds, won't he be seriously overmatched by NFC South WRs like Julio Jones, Michael Thomas and Mike Evans?

New Orleans Saints: D

Sean Payton and GM Mickey Loomis had an epic draft in 2017, but this one seems fraught with peril.
When they surrendered next year's first rounder to jump from 27th to 14th in the first round, it appeared like a calculated gamble for QB Lamar Jackson.
But New Orleans actually paid that hefty price for DE Marcus Davenport, a tantalizing prospect but one who may not be ready to advance the all-or-nothing Super Bowl mandate this move clearly signals.
Third-round WR Tre'quan Smith could offset the loss of Willie Snead but also looks no better than a No. 4 wideout option if Cam Meredith is healthy.

 
Posted : Apr. 29, 2018 11:36 am
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