Start it off with a boom!

Year one will be an interesting one as we have some team shifts with long time GM's, some new faces, and more balance between the conferences. Look for the AFC South and NFC East to be the most competitive in division battles. Some intriguing rookie and 2nd year quarterbacks look to make big names for themselves across the whole league while we still have some veterans out their looking to collect one more ring before hanging it up. We heard some great things about some new GMs coming into year one. Will these guys live up to the hype? Will Watson be a lefty or a righty...both? How does the shift from sunny Miami to Baltimore affect the Ravens GM? Is the Colts GM really a changed man? Will Tom Brady retire after year one @EA? If you added all the Jets starters overalls up do they break 1,000? Does Allen Robinson actually like Mitchell. Trubisky? Will 49ers be switched to CPU controlled after year one to be a more competitive team? Who the hell is calling these plays in Carolina? Will the Raiders set autopilot by week 8? Can anyone beat the cash mob in a bowl? Does Russell Wilson even need arms for these play calls? NOW, on a serious note. If anyone has seen the missing Tampa Bay GM please contact your closest authorities. Thank you.

Some way too early year one predictions:

Superbowl: Titans - 25 Saints - 17

Sleeper superbowl pick: Cowboys

Sleeper playoff team: Bills

GM of the year (W/L not key factor): Jets

Runner up: Colts

Best Offense: Packers, Browns

Best Defense: Saints, Titans

Some season 1 award predictions:

MVP: Drew Brees 4,500yds, 38tds, 11ints

NFC OPOY: David Johnson 1,800 all purpose, 21tds

AFC OPOY: Marcus Mariota 3,800yds, 34tds, 7ints

NFC DPOY: Jordan Hicks 88tkls, 2scks, 9ints

AFC DPOY: Tyrann Mathieu 78tkls, 4ffs, 8ints

NFC OROY: Saquon Barkley 1,300yds, 20tds

AFC OROY: Baker Mayfield 4,000yds, 31tds, 12ints

NFC DROY: Roquan Smith 95tkls, 3ffs, 5ints

AFC DROY: Rashaan Evans 78tkls, 8scks, 3ffs, 4ints

Your 2019 superbowl favorites play in the AFC south. This is without a doubt the toughest of all the division but we have seen in the past that doesn't faze this GM. Titan's GM had a similar gauntlet last year and still ripped off a .850 win percentage including playoffs. One of the more efficient passer in the league and a menace on the defensive side makes any game versus the Titans a tough out. This team just doesn't turn the ball over often making opponents usually stray from their gameplans and playing right into his hands. Titans post the league best record year one sitting at 14-2 (6-0).

The Jaguars have all but moved on from Blake Bortles and that's a very good move. A rising star has taken his place and even without their stud WR Allen Robinson who has moved on they still have weapons all over the offense. Young and talented on both sides of the ball they will be a threat for many years. Speed is this GM's favorite attribute so expect them to keep adding more of that and increasing the threat and possibly shrinking the gap that is between them and Tennessee at the moment. Year one we just don't see that gap shrinking much and have Jacksonville finishing 10-6 (3-3).

Texans slightly edge out the Colts here at the 3 spot year one. This GM is returning after a small retirement stint and many good seasons in Minnesota. With plenty off threats on offense starting with 2nd year quarterback Deshaun Watson and one of the best wide receivers in the league DeAndre Hopkins they are an interesting team to gauge. The defense is there also well at least parts are. Look for them to add a few defensive pieces before getting too serious about deep playoff runs but they are sure to come. Oh yes, the offensive line is rough and needs help. This reason alone is enough to say year one playoffs are just not in the cards. 8-8 year one (2-4).

At the bottom of the south we have the Colts. With the worst roster in the division and the best overall average among GMs residing in this division the hill is too steep year one. Don't be surprised if they take a huge leap though in year 2 as we have seen this GM work magic in drafts before coming out with sometimes 6 or 7 starters in one draft. It is a build in Indianapolis that is for sure but how patient can they be in such a competitive division. Colts fair well out of division going 5-3 but 1-5 in division. 8-8 year one.

Here we go diving into an interesting division. The bottom line that is. Saints reign king here with nice young pieces on offense around Drew Brees and a dominant GM. One big threat in the division being Julio Jones will be easily handled by the rising star corner Marcus Lattimore. With that being the only threat we see its plain the see who will be at the top year one. Not only the top of the north but also the top of the entire conference. 13-3 record with 6-0 sweep of their division foes. With home field through the playoffs they are early favorites to make the superbowl in the NFC.

Falcons are here to make some noise also. This GM has a history of making the most out of lower tier roster. Atlanta though is not a lower tier roster by a long shot. A nice young defense that is primed to take over as one of the best in the whole league. It's actually hard for me to say with the weapons they have but I think offense will be the biggest thing holding this team back. Look for the Falcons to add more speed and find a more mobile option at QB than Matt Ryan. Nonetheless I have Atlanta taking a wildcard spot at 10-6 with a 4-2 division record.

If you like that ground and pound era look no further than our 3rd place finisher year one in the south. Panther's GM is back and if he brings the same scheme we know from before he is going to say "I am running the ball...can you stop it?" It's not just under center turn and hand off running we are talking about either. This GM throws it all out there. Every run play you know and some you never seen before. If the Panthers can develop a nice passing game to compliment the rushing attack this will be a deadly team. Year one I have them finishing 5-11 with a (2-4) division record.

4th in the south is Tampa Bay. 0-16 (0-6)

Have the Browns finally found their QB? We think they did. With rookie QB Baker Mayfield pretty much a lock to start week 1 and a GM that executes some of the best trades in the league the Browns roster will be ready to take a deep playoff run year one. I expect this team to be better defensively than offensively like something we are accustom to out of this GM who builds his team from a strong linebacking core out. Don't get it twisted though this offense will do damage and plenty of it. Mayfield is a front runner for rookie of the year in the AFC while defensive end Myles Garret is expected to have a huge season. I have the Browns securing the 2nd bye with a 13-3 record and a 5-1 division record.

We all know about the Steelers weapons but a great deal about a fairly new GM. We still see them taking the 2 spot year one in the north. With Antonio Brown and Leveon Bell they will a tough team on the offense side of the ball but don't have the defensive fire power to over take the Browns. Look for the Steelers to try to add some defense early to try to keep pace. They do have an aging QB that could hinder some of that until they find a long term answer there. Without a great defense I still see them above the .500 mark but just barely at 9-7 (3-3) and missing the playoffs

. In the 3rd spot we have Baltimore. They don't have the flashiest of rosters and are pretty old on defense. They do have a dual threat rookie QB that will certainly be fun to watch though and we think he will be giving the keys out the gate. I see them in build mode year one while grooming the young QB. Once this QB is ready and some young depth on the defense this team will be a problem for the whole league. With that said I have them struggling year one and finishing 6-10 with a (2-4) division record.

Rounding out the division are the Bengals. In a poll of best GM's to play for this GM pulled the highest percentage. He is just plain fun to play for players said. I'm not going to say he doesn't care about winning cause everyone wants to win but he takes wins and losses with the same stride. Back to the prediction though, Andy Dalton is still trying to be a QB so that hinders any year one success. Bengals follow suit with the Ravens at 6-10 (2-4) but are swept by the Ravens and that's why they finish 4th.

This is Green Bay's division until someone steps up. Year one I don't see this happening and it's not even close. This GM was more pass happy than most until they found alittle something in their stud tailback. Match that with Aaron Rodgers slinging it around you get what should be a very balanced and deadly attack. The defense can take a few days off while these two guys just pile up big numbers. The running back is early favorite to lead the league in rushing and its plausible it could swing the other way and Rodgers leads the league passing. That will be hard to stop for the whole north. Packers glide to a 6-0 division record and the 2nd bye in playoffs with 12-4 record.

No Calvin but the old GM is back in town! Stafford has a big arm and that fits perfect for this GM's gameplan. Young tall wide receiver out wide could be looking at a big year. I think they will handle the likes of Minnesota and Chicago but can they avoid the spontaneous let down games mid season. I think a few will pop up and run their playoff hopes. Lions finish a respectable 9-7 year one going 4-2 in division. Sorry though no wildcard.

Vikings roll in at the 3 spot. The roster is nice. The wide receivers are special. The running back is young and dynamic. One big problem though. The QB. I know its Cousins and he is not the worst option you could have by far but I can't see this team having much success with him steering the ship. The defense should keep these games close but ultimately I see a few 4th quarter games slip away. Rocky year one leaves the Vikings looking for a more explosive option at QB as they finish 6-10 (1-5)

At the bottom we got Chicago. 2nd year QB who is pretty mobile will be interesting to watch. Unfortunately I feel he is a year or two of progression before he can help the team take strides ahead. With a pretty young cast around him on offense they can grow together and focus on bringing the defense up to par. This is a team we see breaking through season 2 or 3. They battle but come up short in a bunch of one score games and end the season 4-12 (1-5).

This division while having a one of the best GMs in it might be alittle more wide open than everyone thinks. Huge reason why is that the Jets have the worst roster in the league. New York's GM is good at making these under the radar trades that everyone overlooks but he grabs guys that fit his scheme and flourish once there. Growing pains will be there with a rookie QB but we think they will overcome those. 11-5 year one (5-1). 4 seed here and a tough wildcard round game on the doorstep.

Tom Brady's last go? Possibly, but for sure he won't like going out without another division title. That's going to be tough though. I'm not even sure if they have a defense...sure didn't look like it last year. Still Tom Brady is Tom Brady he will carry the defense for what would be disappointing standards in New England. 8-8 I have them finishing year one with a 3-3 division record.

Buffalo and Miami are tough to gauge. One team has a new QB and GM and the other I'm not even sure has wide receivers...or running backs...or a QB with working legs. The uncertainty with GM in Buffalo and lack of offensive stars in Miami leaves me completely guessing here. Bills 6-10 (3-3) and Dolphins 4-12 (1-5).

One of the more balanced division in the league here. This one is close. All the GMs in this division have shown they know how to manage a roster with good drafts, trades, and off season pick ups. So really it comes down year one roster for me. On that note I have to give the edge to Philadelphia, they are just simply stacked. Anything short of a division title would be a disappointment year one. The roster should be able to make up the difference in any close games. I have the Eagles pulling the 4 seed with a 12-4 record and a 4-2 division record.

The team I think finishes 2nd also will be disappointed with anything less than the division crown year 1. The Cowboys GM is excellent at getting on the best side of trades and also hitting on draft selections. He doesn’t just thrive off of that though, he brings it come game day. With the duo of Zeke and Dak this offense will be hard to stop but will the defense be able to slow teams or will it be shootouts for most the year. Shootouts not being the worst that could happen as they have a potent offense. I'm grading the Cowboys the same exact record as the Eagles at 12-4 (4-2). (Eagles win division on some madden tiebreaker BS).

Giants slide into the 3rd spot here. We all know about OBJ and will all know sooner rather than later about Barkley but can this team overcome the obstacles above off those two? With aging Eli and a so-so offensive line it would be hard season one. The Giants however will get their fair share of wins splitting against every team in East with a 3-3 division record and keeping that same pace outside of division staying .500. 8-8 finishing record year one but miss the playoffs.

Redskins round out this division. With a new GM this year we do expect better things to come out of Washington. Year one is just too much to ask though. With some holes and QB that doesn’t frighten anyone I expect the Redskins to look past season 1 and focus on building for future seasons. The climb looks too big in roster talent that I have them being swept by the Eagles and Cowboys with a split versus the Giants. 5-11 (1-5) is the finish but get a young QB and season 2 or 3 look out.

I decided to start these way too early predictions in the easiest division to pick a winner. The Cardinals are literally hanging a 2019 division champs banner up as I speak. Top tier GM and David Johnson combined with what we predict will be a weak division. That is the easy part predicting the Cardinals season, the hard part is whether we think they will have enough ammunition to do playoff damage year one. If there is one hiccup in this first season it would probably come from a sloppy game on the road in LA. We still see them making a 6-0 sweep in division and grabbing the 3rd seed with a 12-4 record.

Is 2nd place too easy too? With a nice roster and Gurley pushing piles I’m also pretty convinced wqqho will finish 2nd in the west. The pass rush alone will cause all sorts of trouble for everyone in the league and should win them both games versus Seattle and San Francisco. Chalking the Rams up for a 4-2 division record but see them no better than .500 and trying to find consistent offense to compete against Arizona. Jeff Fisher still here? 7-9 finish year one.

The rest of the west. 49ers and Seahawks have a mountain to climb in the Rams roster then the lack of oxygen at the top where the Cardinals sit. I think both teams will be spending year one building for the future. Some key holes on both squads will make a first season playoff run almost unthinkable although I would put San Francisco just above Seattle on personnel. I have them splitting and finishing with 1-5 division records. San Francisco with a 5-10 record and Seattle just behind at 4-12. Both will look much better season two while LA and Arizona might lose a step. Build now!

Raiders Nation! Yes, this one is also easy. This GM was a constant winner in Denver for years until moving to his favorite team. This only can be bad news for the rest of the division. Honestly I don’t know who will challenge. The Chargers have a bunch of talent and Broncos got a nasty defense but gameplan and stick skills alone will prevail. Look for a big year out of this defense, we will see a few guys near or at the top in stat leaders. Raiders finish the year 12-4 with a 5-1 division record.

Wait…5-1 division record for the Raiders? Who beat them? The Chiefs that’s who. Arrowhead is as tough a place to play as any. The Chiefs won’t lose to their division rival at home. They will show up for a lot of games but this one in their house will be marked for sure. Youth and speed on offense will give the whole division fits. I’m giving the Chiefs a 11-5 (5-1) record season one and a wildcard spot. That means a bully match wildcard weekend between Kansas City and Oakland…LA?...somewhere west. ARZ *eyez*

Speaking of ARZ. He is the Chargers GM and has the roster to make some noise. With a freak like Bosa rushing and some serious talent to throw to maybe just maybe this division isn’t that easy. I still have to go off my gut and say they are the 3rd best finisher in the AFC West year one. Hunter Henry is one to watch we expect a big year from him. Chargers finish 1-5 in division and 4-12 on the year.

Broncos coming in last. Broncos seem like a team teetering the superbowl window. Unfortunately I think the window is close for this GM. With an aging roster at skill positions it would be best to focus on the rebuild even if it’s a year or two too early. 3-13 record (1-5) at least the first draft will be fun!

Rams Overall Grade: C+

1st Rd: LG Barnard Branson - 77ovr - Grade: B

1st Rd: RG CJ Watson - 79 ovr - Grade: A-

1st Rd: LE Griffin Maarks - 80 ovr - Grade: D

3rd Rd: CB Jarell Strickland - 69 ovr - Grade: B-

4th Rd: WR Dre Perriman - 65 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: FB Cedric Ambrose - 72 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: CB Lewis Ham - 70 ovr - Grade: C

6th Rd: CB Allen Pearson - 67 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: LE Eric Kirby - 70 ovr - Grade: D

Rams held 3 first round picks on draft day. They made 2 excellent picks for their offensive line but failed to replace superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald. RG CJ Watson, taking in the top 10 of the draft is a ready now lineman and we expect him to play immediately.

49ers Overall Grade: B

1st Rd: CB Douglas Lindley - 81 ovr - Grade: A

1st Rd: RT Garrett Burr - 77 ovr - Grade: B+

2nd Rd: WR Parker Morgan - 66 ovr - Grade: B-

3rd Rd: CB Martinez Lee - 71 ovr - Grade: C

3rd Rd: WR Harmon Floyd - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: MLB Amari Chinasa - 67 ovr - Grade: C

6th Rd: ROLB Francis Carr - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: LG Eduardo Gutierrez - 66 ovr - Grade: C-

49ers stuck to drafting need early in the draft. Needing secondary help and offensive line and that is exactly where they went in the 1st round. Drafted a lineman ready to step in and CB Douglas Lindley who was a must for a weaker CB core. A fast development corner they we suspect will take over the #1 CB roles.

Seahawks Overall Grade: A-

1st Rd: CB DeMarcus Roland - 84 ovr - Grade: A+

1st Rd: LE Bakari Graham - 79 ovr - Grade: B+

1st Rd: TE Antwan Bradley - 80 ovr - Grade: B-

2nd Rd: CB KeJuan Norwood - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

2nd Rd: RT Martin Kilgore - 73 ovr - Grade: C

3rd Rd: WR Morgam Watford - 70 ovr - Grade: D

4th Rd: ROLB Parrish Vittatoe - 71 ovr - Grade: C+

5th Rd: RE Gordon Bademosi - 69 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: FB Kason Volk - 80 ovr - Grade: B-

Seahawks came into the draft with a bad track record drafting. This year though they made strides hitting huge with their first pick in the draft a CB Demarcus Roland. One of the few players we gave an A+ rating in the entire draft. Look for Roland to be on the field day 1.

Cardinals Overall Grade: D

Cardinals had zero draft picks.

Big winners: Seahawks - in a division chasing the NFC title winner they made the most to catch up roster wise.

Big loser: Cardinals - self explanatory

Rookie to watch: Douglas Lindley - while he was the best CB taking in the division the 49ers i think will get the most out of him compared to the other CB taken in first round.

Bold Prediction: Bakari Graham finishes in top 3 for rookie sack leaders in NFC

NFC West Prediction

1. 49ers

2. Seahawks

3. Cardinals

4. Rams

Chargers Overall Grade: B+

1st Rd: MLB Max Silva - 82 ovr - Grade: A

1st Rd: C Carter Engelberger - 78 ovr - Grade: B+

2nd Rd: LT Cleon Gorland - 79 ovr - Grade: A

3rd Rd: RT Raymond Boiham - 72 ovr - Grade: C

4th Rd: SS Markeese Bailey - 67 ovr - Grade: C

4th Rd: HB BJ McDougald - 70 ovr - Grade: B-

4th Rd: SS Bradley Reid - 70 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: DT Malik Ferrell - 72 ovr - Grade: C-

6th Rd: LOL Rashard Spain - 71 ovr - Grade: B

7th Rd: HB Lacy Best - 68 ovr - Grade: D

Chargers had best case scenario happen early in draft for them. Drafting need and hitting big. LT Cleon Garland, a fast development lineman they found in the 2nd round turned out to be great pick. They also drafted a good center and great linebacker with 2 first round picks.

Raiders Overall Grade: C

3rd Rd: DT Donterrius Miree - 71 ovr - C-

4th Rd: FS DJ Moody - 71 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: DT Willis Gaffney - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: CB Joseph Gardner - 71 ovr - Grade: B

7th Rd: FB Carter Fitzpatrick - 69 ovr - Grade: C

7th Rd: ROLB Klon Surrency - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: QB Turner McGill - 63 ovr - Grade: D

Raiders were without a 1st or 2nd round pick which hurts their grade. They did find some potential starters though in late rounds. CB Joseph Gardner, a 6th round pick was good value. He has height which is hard to find at the CB position.

Broncos Overall Grade: C

4th Rd: DT Todd Soliday - 71 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: CB Jaron Pennington - 71 ovr - Grade: B-

4th Rd: HB DJ Gregory - 67 ovr - Grade: C-

5th Rd: HB Dixon Randall - 63 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: HB Terrell Hope - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

5th Rd: DT Isaic Barber - 71 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: WR Jared Chocolatey - 66 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: ROLB Bradford Medlock - 67 ovr - Grade: C-

7th Rd: C CJ Brady - 71 ovr - Grade: C

Broncos had 9 draft picks this year but none until the 4th round. They found a few guys to contribute but the draft was slim pickings at the positions they were gunning for. 4th round CB Jaron Pennington has good coverage ability and could see some work in the dime and nickel.

Chiefs Overall Grade: C+

2nd Rd: LE Willis Barber - 72 ovr - Grade: C-

2nd Rd: LT Bill Bramlet - 76 ovr - Grade: B

3rd Rd: CB Ronan Attaochu - 66 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: DT Alex Butler - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: LOLB Tavares Chamerlain - 69 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: ROLB Preston Tanner - 68 ovr - Grade: B-

6th Rd: LOLB Dareyon Gurley - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: WR Lee Beekman - 73 ovr - Grade: C

7th Rd: RT Gregory Pettway - 69 ovr - Grade: D

Chiefs didn't make any big splashes on draft day. LT Bill Bramlet was a great pick though in 2nd round. Bramlet should see the field early in his SFL career.

Big winners: Chargers - they seemed to gain on everyone in the division in this draft.

Big Loser: Raiders - lack of early picks means they haven't improved through the draft much.

Rookie to watch: Max Silva - look for Silva to take over the Chargers defense the second he walks into the facility.

Bold Prediction: Zeke Elliot wins AFC best running back.

AFC West Prediction:

1. Broncos

2. Chiefs

3. Raiders

4. Chargers

Eagles Overall Grade: B-

1st Rd: RB Bubba Fields - 76 ovr - Grade: B+

3rd Rd: FS Keron Clarke - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: TE Carroll White - 74 ovr - Grade: A-

5th Rd: LOLB Berry Philyaw - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

5th Rd: WR George Stablein - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: FS Kevin Goode - 66 ovr - Grade: D

7th Rd: FS Derrick Ephraim - 68 ovr - Grade: C-

Eagles filled the spot left by retired LT Jason Peters early in draft. The lineman however wasn't their best pick. They had luck in the 4th selecting a quick development TE that's only 21 years old.

Cowboys Overall Grade: A-

1st Rd: LE Orleans Calloway - 81 ovr - Grade: A

1st Rd: DT Korey Newkirk - 82 ovr - Grade: B+

1st Rd: RT Jordan Knight - 78 ovr - Grade: A-

6th Rd: HB Montra Mathis - 67 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: ROLB Jimmy Cannon - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

Cowboys with no mid round picks but 3 1st rounders needed to hit on their early selections. They did just that picking 3 players to fill needs in the first and they all can step into action immediately. Hitting on all 3 and filling seemingly the Cowboys  only weak spots.

Redskins Overall Grade: C

1st Rd: MLB Spenses Livas - 67 ovr - Grade: D

2nd Rd: RE Morgan Blake - 73 ovr - Grade: B

3rd Rd: SS Antonio Cummings - 74 ovr - Grade: B-

4th Rd: WR Gilbert Hurst - 69 ovr - Grade: C

4th Rd: CB JT Morris - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

5th Rd: QB Max Crocker - 63 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: LOLB Derek Burton - 70 ovr - Grade: B-

7th Rd: ROLB Bryant Wilber - 69 ovr - Grade: B-

Redskins took a huge gamble in the 1st round and got burned. They did recover some in the late rounds getting a few good picks in. RE Morgan Blake is the highlighted player here getting good value in potential starter in 2nd round.

Giants Overall Grade: B+

1st Rd: MLB Markis Hales - 73 ovr - Grade: C+

2nd Rd: CB Vaughan Artis-Payne - 80 ovr - Grade: A

2nd Rd: QB Shawn Sunseri - 79 ovr - Grade: A

3rd Rd: TE Deandre Swann - 72 ovr - Grade: D

4th Rd: WR Dalton Chmura - 64 ovr - Grade: C-

5th Rd: C Griffin Goodman - 74 ovr - Grade: B

7th Rd: HB Jeremiah Frederick - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

Giants semi miss with their 1st round pick but more than make it up in the 2nd round. Picking two studs one at CB and the other a much needed QB. QB Shawn Sunseri will in all likelihood step into the starting role day 1 and at age 22 looks to be the new face of the franchise.

Big winner: Cowboys - beefed up both the offensive and defensive line with starters.

Big loser: Redskins - they found some pieces in the draft but got toasted more times than not.

Rookie to watch: Shawn Sunseri - with the options out wide and a young TE this rookie should prove to be a offensive player of the year candidate.

Bold prediction: after a hot start and a playoff bye year 1, Cowboys slump year 2.

NFC East Prediction:

1. Eagles

2. Giants

3. Cowboys

4. Redskins

Patriots Overall Grade: B-

1st Rd: LT Richard Landri - 77 ovr - Grade: C-

2nd Rd: WR AJ Trejo - 72 ovr - Grade: B

2nd Rd: C Kris Coons - 71 ovr - Grade: D

2nd Rd: RE Edward Hughes - 72 ovr - Grade: C

3rd Rd: RE DeSean Thelwell - 72 ovr - Grade: B

3rd Rd: FS Brock Thomas - 70 ovr - Grade: B-

3rd Rd: LE Easton Johnson - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: MLB Andy Cohen - 66 ovr - Grade: C

5th Rd: QB Andrew Duarte - 62 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: LT Ross Ryan - 75 ovr - Grade: B

6th Rd: WR Tobias Tuitt - 68 ovr - Grade: B

7th Rd: ROLB Tramell Rice - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

Patriots had a ton of draft picks. They went about even for hit or miss. Our highlighted pick is RE DeSean Thelwell. He has the skills to be a rookie starter and we expect him to be with the Patriots needing a defensive end opposite of Trey Flowers.

Jets Overall Grade: B-

1st Rd: RG Jack van Pelt - 76 ovr - Grade: B-

4th Rd: HB Curtis Reese - 72 ovr - Grade: B-

5th Rd: LE Kurtis Green - 73 ovr - Grade: B

5th Rd: HB Lewis Gordon - 67 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: CB Rodriguez Harrington - 69 ovr - Grade: C-

7th Rd: WR Deantre Young - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

Jets with the lack of a 2nd or 3rd round pick still pulled in 3 solid players with their first trips to the podium. Great value pick in the 5th round grabbing a LE Kurtis Green, a 22 year old with tons of speed.

Dolphins Overall Grade: B

1st Rd: MLB Kasey Hogans - 81 ovr - Grade: A

2nd Rd: FS Avion Cook - 76 ovr - Grade: A-

2nd Rd: RG Tank Hankerson - 77 ovr - Grade: B+

3rd Rd: HB Lindsey Combs - 75 ovr - Grade: D

3rd Rd: QB Andrew Paradis - 64 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: QB Bradford Posluszny - 62 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: LT Brendon Tolliver - 71 ovr - Grade: C

6th Rd: HB Myles Melton - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: LG Joseph Blackburn - 72 ovr - Grade: D

7th Rd: CB Mike Hadnot - 70 ovr - C+

7th Rd: WR Perry Herrick - 66 ovr - Grade: C-

Dolphins had 11 picks in the draft. Their first 3 picks were outstanding but the last 8 will struggle to even make the roster. MLB Kasey Hogans was an excellent pick though. A star development, 81 overall linebacker out the gate.

Bills Overall Grade: A-

1st Rd: LG Harvey Dudley - 81 ovr - Grade: A-

2nd Rd: WR Kendrick Curtis - 70 ovr - Grade: B+

2nd Rd: C Glen Lynn - 71 ovr - Grade: C+

3rd Rd: LE Marshall Banyard - 69 ovr - Grade: C-

4th Rd: RE Daron Swanson - 72 ovr - Grade: C

5th Rd: CB Addison GoLucky - 72 ovr - Grade: B+

5th Rd: TE Curtis Kittner - 68 ovr - Grade: C-

5th Rd: CB Kirk Terry - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: FS Leonard Lucas - 67 ovr - Grade: D

7th Rd: WR Donte Weeks - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: LOLB Spencer Brown - 72 ovr - Grade: A-

Bills also like majority of the division had a ton of draft picks. They however found talent in just about every round. First 2 draft picks were great and then two late round gems. The pick we liked the most in Buffalo's draft was the 7th round LOLB Spencer Brown. A 21 year old outside linebacker who can play right away.

Big winners: Bills - found players all throughout the draft to make an impact on season 2's roster.

Big loser: Patriots - they didn't have the best of luck in the early rounds where you get franchise changing players but did find some gems late.

Rookie to watch: Kasey Hogans - look for this rookie MLB to make a name for himself early.

Bold prediction: LE Kurtis Green leads all AFC rookies in sacks

AFC East Prediction:

1. Jets

2. Patriots

3. Bills

4. Dolphins

Saints Overall Grade: C-

4th Rd: RT Matt Bridge - 69 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: FS Damien Shepherd - 70 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: TE Bronson McElmurry - 70 ovr - Grade: C

Saints like a lot of others teams also were low on draft picks. The only guy worth anything here is FSDamien Shepherd but we don't think he will be anything more than a backup. Saints still hold this division hostage though so they can weather some bad draft picks.

Bucs Overall Grade: A

1st Rd: CB Dejon Hayes - 81 ovr - Grade: A+

2nd Rd: C Frederick Schmidt - 76 ovr - Grade: B+

5th Rd: SS Kenyattus Mcphearson - 73 ovr - Grade: B+

5th Rd: DT Ronnell Gregg - 70 ovr - Grade: C

6th Rd: ROLB Jordan Witsell - 72 ovr - Grade: B

Tampa Bay's draft party had to amazing. They landed the best player in the draft in the 1st round with CB Dejon Hayes, he has blazing speed, fast development and ready to be the #1. The good drafting didnt stop there. They grabbed a starting quality C in the 2nd and a SS in the 5th which was great value.

Panthers Overall Grade: C+

1st Rd: MLB Okoye Timmons - 78 ovr - Grade: B+

2nd Rd: SS Tahran Taylor - 71 ovr - Grade: B-

3rd Rd: CB Charles Hayes - 71 ovr - Grade: C

5th Rd: LE Berry Babers - 69 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: HB Dante Ashley - 67 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: QB Lucas Snyder - 62 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: WR Rashon Alexander - 63 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: DT Sateki Brockers - 68 ovr - D

Panthers surprisingly went MLB with their 1st round pick but hey if he is the best guy on your board. He has the talent to start now but we are unsure if it will be at the middle linebacker position.

Falcons Overall Grade: B

1st Rd: DT Morgan Burke - 79 ovr - Grade: D

1st Rd: RE Javonte Mahoffey - 79 ovr - Grade: B

2nd Rd: RG Barry Rodriguez - 74 ovr - Grade: B-

2nd Rd: WR Dawson Hewitt - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

3rd Rd: CB Ashley Barlow - 69 ovr - Grade: C+

3rd Rd: WR Parker Brady - 66 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: FB Anthony Friedman - 82 ovr - Grade: B

4th Rd: LOLB Anthony Slade - 71 ovr - Grade: B-

4th Rd: LG Hudson Lindholm - 75 ovr - Grade: B

5th Rd: FS Gant Hanna - 74 ovr - Grade: B+

5th Rd: CB Stephen Jennings - 67 ovr - C+

6th Rd: CB Jalston Kirby - 72 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: WR Leilon White - 65 ovr - Grade: C

6th Rd: C Lynn Tyler - 68 ovr - Grade: D

7th Rd: DT Allen Staten - 68 ovr - Grade: C-

7th Rd: CB Q'Donnie Darko - 67 ovr - Grade: C

Falcons were loaded with draft pick this year. 16 draft picks. Drafting a bust early didn't seem to get them down as they added plenty of pieces afterwards. With so many picks your bound to miss a few but to miss in the 1st hurts this overall draft grade. A 5th round FS Gant Hanna we believe was the strongest pick they made on the day. Ready to step in now and play beside Neal.

Biggest winner: Bucs - had a top notch draft

Biggest loser: Saints - lack of draft picks hurt their ability to improve the roster

Rookie to watch: Dejon Hayes - watch for this speedster to be on all the rookie award lists

Bold Prediction: Falcons new owner turns franchise around quick and takes a wildcard spot

NFC South Prediction:

1. Saints

2. Falcons

3. Panthers

4. Bucs

Texans Overall Grade: A

1st Rd: RT Antuan Maxwell - 82 ovr - Grade: A+

1st Rd: RG Chadrick Marsh - 79 ovr - Grade: A-

2nd Rd: CB Shon Graham - 71 ovr - Grade: B

2nd Rd: CB Anthony Raji - 73 ovr - Grade: C+

3rd Rd: SS Antwan Moulton - 73 ovr - Grade: B-

3rd Rd: CB Malcolm Robiskie - 71 ovr - Grade: B-

3rd Rd: LT Max West - 75 ovr - Grade: C

4th Rd: WR Gordon Gaddis - 67 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: DT Carroll Sippio - 68 ovr - Grade: D

Texans were early favorites during draft day for best class. They stuck to their guns and drafted need over everything else the entire draft. Improved the secondary greatly with 3 or 4 starters. The biggest need though was big bodies to make run lanes. They grabbed 2 day one starters and Antuan Maxwell is poised to take over any spot on the line and immediately be their franchise lineman.

Colts Overall Grade: C

4th Rd: MLB Dexter Tulloch - 68 ovr - Grade: C+

6th Rd: DT Carlton Saulberry - 66 ovr - Grade: D

7th Rd: SS Twun Hayward - 71 ovr - Grade: C+

Colts had next to nothing for draft selections. They did land two decent players with their 3 draft picks though and possibly one starter in MLB Dexter Tulloch who has great speed for an inside backer.

Titans Overall Grade: C

2nd Rd: LG Mike Cann - 76 ovr - Grade: B-

3rd Rd: CB Lawrence Ray - 72 ovr - Grade: C+

3rd Rd: LE Treyvon Chism - 73 ovr - Grade: C

4th Rd: WR Craig Berger - 72 ovr - Grade: C+

4th Rd: HB Deron Maxwell - 67 ovr - Grade: C-

5th Rd: SS DeMarcus Armstrong - 71 ovr - Grade: D

5th Rd: RT Carter Willis - 72 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: WR Quinten Rayford - 67 ovr - Grade: C-

7th Rd: CB Cecil Staymates - 71 ovr - Grade: B-

Titans really didnt have a good draft but to be honest we expect that at this point, the owner has terrible track record in drafts. We still don't believe this will hurt when talking about who is at the top of that division. One nice pick up was 2nd rounder Mike Cann. He has the talent to start but can he find room on that offensive line to fit in or is he merely a back up for now.

Jaguars Overall Grade: B+

1st Rd: WR Kasheem Hart - 74 ovr - Grade: A-

2nd Rd: SS Margarito Logan - 73 ovr - Grade: C+

3rd Rd: WR Pearson Malone - 65 ovr - Grade: B

4th Rd: TE Parrish Havner - 77 ovr - Grade: C+

5th Rd: MLB Dion Kratus - 70 ovr - Grade: B+

6th Rd: QB Paul Lawrence - 64 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: QB Scott Anunoby - 61 ovr - Grade: D

6th Rd: FS Rashard Wade - 72 ovr - Grade: C+

7th Rd: RE LeVeon Beatty - 72 ovr - Grade: B-

7th Rd: RG Curry Arbor - 63 ovr - Grade: D

Jaguars got their guy. The guy they have been looking at all season long WR Kasheem Hart. He was the fastest guy at the combine but struggled in routes and catching which led some teams to drop him way down on their boards. The Jaguars did not though, also taking a starting quality MLB in the 5th round was a huge addition.

Biggest winner: Texans - they fixed what seems like the only holes on the roster in one draft

Biggest loser: Colts - lack of draft picks means they barely improved

Rookie to watch: Kasheem Hart - his speed alone will draw attention and should open the passing game either through him or as a decoy

Bold Prediction: Kasheem Hart takes offensive player of the year that is lacking rookie QBs and RBs

AFC South Prediction:

1. Titans

2. Texans

3. Jaguars

4. Colts