2004
NFL Draft Winners and Losers
This
season's draft helped some teams much more than others.
Here's my thoughts on the biggest winners and losers
from the 2004 NFL draft.
The
Biggest Winners
Arizona
Cardinals – Larry
Fitzgerald is going to be a superstar in the NFL. They
now have a formidable receiving
corps. Karlos Dansby was a steal in the second round as
was DT Darnell Dockett in the third. All three of these
players have chances to be very special in the league.
And don't forget their "pickup" of Denny
Green - a great coach.
Denver
Broncos – Denver
filled their needs well on the first day of the draft.
DJ Williams will help the
linebacking corps right away, and could develop into a
top level defender. Tatum Bell is another home run type
back, who is thicker than Portis and equally fast. He must
demonstrate an ability to run between the tackles better
than he did in college. Darius Watts could become a quality
number two wideout provided he can stay healthy.
Detroit
Lions – Imagine
Roy Williams and Charles Rogers in three years? The Lions
are now loaded at the
skill positions on offense. Kevin Jones is an upgrade at
running back. Teddy Lehman is a quality linebacker who
is simply a winner. Now they need to bolster both lines
and this team will start making some noise.
San
Diego Chargers – The Chargers scored with their
trade that sent Eli Manning’s rights to the Giants.
They still added Phil Rivers who may end up being better
than Eli. They drafted eleven players overall which bodes
well for a team in need of playmakers. Some of the better
picks were Michael Turner, Dave Ball and Carlos Joseph
of Miami.
The
Biggest Losers 
Kansas
City Chiefs – In a draft loaded with WR’s,
the Chiefs failed to add one before the 4th round. We like
Sammie Parker but he is very similar to the guys they already
have. Really no difference makers at all in the draft for
the Chiefs.
New
York Giants – What
were they thinking? This team has more needs than Quarterback.
They also gave the
Chargers their first pick next year, which looks like it
will be a good pick. Jessie Palmer may be the starter this
season, which is not good news for Giants fans.
Indianapolis
Colts – I like Bob Sanders, but he
does not fill a need for the Colts. Really not one selection
I really like for the Colts.
Cleveland
Browns – The
Browns only had six picks and Kellen Winslow will be
a damn good NFL tight end, but
Garcia will have a had time throwing to him on his back.
They desperately needed O lineman and did not draft one
until the fifth round. They also could have used some help
at linebacker.
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