WHAT IS YOUR TEAM'S DRAFT GRADE: A+? F?

Steelers:  A-

Just like every other Steeler fan out there, i was pretty shocked when they took Rashard Mendenhall in the first round. I thought it was a stupid pick, but after hearing Tomlin's theory on protecting quarterbacks, it makes sense. Mendenhall was a top 3 back we got at pick 23, and Limas Sweed was a top 5-6 receiver we got in the second round. Bruce Davis looks like he'll be a pretty good linebacker in his own right. Dennis Dixon could be a great backup once he gets established, or he could even be the next Slash. He clocked in only a second behind Sweed in the 40, so there's possibilities. I liked watching Laundry when i would watch W. Virginia games, and i think he'll contribute nicely on special teams. I don't know much about Tony Hill, the offensive tackle they picked up i think in the 4th round. I also don't know much about the other OLB the Steelers picked up (I can't remember his name). Either way, i'm getting pretty excited for this offense this upcoming season.

Patriots filled our needs with 3 LB's and 2 CB's and hopefully got a our QB to start the post-Brady era. Hopefully he can be groomed into a nice replacement.

Mayo is solid and versatile and I expect Crable to play outside. Hopefully Ruud can have an impact like his brother did at Tampa.

Overall I would give us a B
We covered our needs and hopefully got our next generation of solid linebackers.

On day 1 it looked as if the Lions were doing bad, but after the draft was over I realized that they had a very solid draft, filling there needs and getting solid talent so the Lions get an A.

Bears failed.

We need a QB. Where is he?

Personally, I like what the Ravens and Steelers did.  They are probably my top two.  The Chiefs addressed a lot of needs, but I'm not as crazy about their draft as so many of the "experts" are.

As far as the Bears failing, they addressed their biggest needs.  In theory, they upgraded the offensive line, brought in serious competion for Benson (who I am ready to call a bust as a featured back), and addressed the need for depth on a defense that was plagued by injuries last year.  As far as QBs go, both Grossman and Orton have both shown that they can control a game or even be good when given enough time (remember when there was talk about Rex being MVP after an outstanding September in 2006?).  The Bears hopefully took care or the most glaring problems.  Even Peyton Manning or Tom Brady would look like hell behind last year's line.  By the time the Bears addressed their biggest needs (OT and RB) any QB that could come in and really make an immediate difference was pretty much gone.  They also needed to draft a good receiver for that QB to throw to.  Why waste big money on a guy that probably won't be the ultimate answer (certianly not for a few years)?  Besides, they grabbed two rookie free agent QBs (along with 8 other rookie free agents).  Overall, I would give the Bears somewhere in the C+ to B- range.