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#2 Detroit Lions
OT Joe Thomas - Wisconsin: Protecting the backside is essential in Mike Martz's offensive system. Drafting a potential 10- to 12-year pro is a wise investment. Look for Stanford QB Edwards on Lions' second pick
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After trading for George Foster, I think the Joe Thomas pick to Detroit is making less and less sense.
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#5 Arizona Cardinals
RB Adrian Peterson - Oklahoma: Peterson's young legs complement Edgerrin James in first season and soon develops into one of the league's best backs.
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I'm assuming the logic here would be BPA though Anderson or Levi Brown could get looks.
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#20 New York Giants
RB Marshawn Lynch - Cal: Giants are going to seriously miss the great Tiki Barber, but Lynch gives them a good start on the future.
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Very questionable pick as GC said. They're not heavily invested in Droughns but that doesn't change the fact that they did indeed trade for him. A LB or CB or even Joe Staley would make much more sense here.
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#21 Denver Broncos
CB Aaron Ross - Texas: Can't find enough people to play out on a wing and Broncos will find in this player a versatile matchup frontline performer.
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First round corner after trading for Dre Bly? No chance.
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#25 New York Jets
LB Lawrence Timmons - FSU: Another run-and-hit guy with a high ceiling to help solidify developing defense. Veteran journeyman Barton is a nine-year veteran
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Timmons has 3-4 experience and seems to enjoy playing in it, but I can't help but wonder if he ultimately has the size for it or not.
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#26 Philadelphia Eagles
DT Alan Branch - Michigan: Needed run stopper, but I see a lot of Rams bust Jimmy Kennedy in this player's game. Buyer beware!!!
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I personally doubt he falls this far.
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#30 San Diego Chargers
WR Dwayne Jarrett - USC: Play of the wideouts left much to be desired in playoff loss to Patriots. Jarrett is both dependable and skilled
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The problem is while San Diego does need someone to help at receiver, what they're looking for is someone with speed to stretch the field. They already have plenty of size in their receiving group.
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#31 Chicago Bears
RB Tony Hunt - Penn State: A big, durable ball-control back to offset the loss of Thomas Jones
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What a horrible pick. They spent a high first round pick on Benson, they're not going to spend another first rounder on his back-up.