Grade your divisional rivals draft class 2024

[Hunter2_1]

Bills - B+

Gotta like the double trade back and still grab a WR that can start for you day 1 and has good ball skills and can get up there. (Although I did notice a lot of the same write ups could be seen for N'Keal...things like "Coleman might lack the athletic traits to be a well-rounded WR2. Instead, keep an eye on him as a big slot receiver who can be a red-zone specialist."...eesh), but I'm sure Allen will get a tune out of him. I like some of value found later as well. I feel like SVP will be a good player in the NFL. There are questions around why you'd trade with KC and let them have Worthy. Like, that could bite you back. 

Jets - B+

Went for your cornerstone T of the future, which given Tyron's injury history and Moses' age is a smart move. I'm always pro drafting T very high. Corley is a player I wanted us to draft, so I think this is a good pick here; he's a nightmare to tackle and we will need to prevent him getting the ball. Can see a lot of Dugger vs Corley battles upcoming....banger vs banger. I was higher on Breaelon than most, so yeah, I like the top end and middle of this draft

Dolphins - C+

I was happy as a Pat fan that you didn't go for bolstering the middle of the DT. I was happy you drafted Robinson because I think he will be a JAG, but I do like Paul and he was another I wanted us to draft. When he called his name out I was gutted, so well done. I thought you found good value with Kamara. Had a third round grade on him, and I also predicted Wright would actually be the first RB taken, so I guess I have to admit you got value here too! 

 

for reference, I graded my team C/C+

[Dbrog24]

Raiders - B

Dammit why did yall have to draft Bowers? On our Broncos "are you a better GM?" thread, Bowers was actually my pick instead of Nix. Love his size, willingness to block, and being a big time receivers. It's yet another TE that yall are going to run over us with...I don't like that. I liked the Jackson Powers-Johnson pick too. I see him as a day 1 contributor granted he will still have learning to do. Big guy who will create big gaps for your running game. Richardson I'm not crazy about. Seems more athlete than football player. The rest are not really needle movers either. Seems like a solid draft for building up a roster vs trying to compete...I mean you didn't address the biggest needs on offense being RB to replace Jacobs or take a flyer on a QB. That's why it's a B for me

Chargers - C

As many have been saying, Alt is likely the home run pick here. Herbert is finally set to be unleashed on offense now that Harbaugh is there and he'll need protection so this all makes sense. Not gonna lie I hate the McConkey pick. He's a dude with some drop issues as well as injury history. I personally had Polk or Mitchell ahead of him and both were available. I get the idea of giving Herbert more weapons, but they have to actually be on the field and catching bullets. I don't mind the defensive picks as well as double dipping in CB as it is a need for you guys. Just feels like a "meh" draft for me other than Alt. Also chargers gonna charger. Who knows maybe you will break the curse this year

Chiefs - A

Why Buffalo....why in the blue hell would you give them another Tyreke Hill prospect? Chiefs offense was downright putrid at points last year, which is really weird to say. Then addressing offense in the next two picks just seems unfair given the players they got. Kingsley is a huge tackle who should be able to hold his own against NFL guys and protect Mahomes. Wiley was another guy I wanted for the Broncos if we didn't get Bowers. Turns out our division got em both 🙃. Kinda a strange choice for the chiefs given Kelce, but he adds another huge target and you could just go 12 personnel and play em both since I think Wiley will be a good blocker. Either way, makes for a more dynamic offense and safe pocket for Mahomes, especially on those long routes to Worthy. The others are fine to me. Just more big dudes to put on offensive line. Clear strategy here by the Chiefs and one that will probably continue to terrorize the league for years. I wouldn't be surprised if you get 3 long-time starters from this draft.

[Soko]

Bills - B: For as many picks as they had, they kinda grabbed a lot of guys I think project more as depth/developmental/situational players. Nothing wrong with that, as they’ve low key been a thinner team at most positions (other than CB, TE) but had I been a Bills fan, I’d have hoped for a little more sizzle. A few more immediate starters. Also, I’m not totally sure I’d have went Coleman over McConkey or Mitchell, although I do really like Coleman.

Jets - B+: Man, they didn’t outsmart themselves and they drafted Olu. That’s a good pick, securing LT there. Could they have gone Fautanu or Fuaga, maybe start them at guard right away while still having tackle in mind? Sure. Could they have went Bowers? Yeah, maybe they even should’ve. But it’s hard to put all your trust in Tyron/Morgan being healthy, and Olu is going to slide in there and excel, IMO. Corley could really be a nice slot for them too, although I question how much Rodgers will look to him.

Dolphins - B-: Hated the Chop pick, and man, I’m glad they didn’t go Newton or Barton. IOL and IDL are major needs there, so I’m glad they drafted a guy I view as a bust. I didn’t mind Paul in R2, but he’s also a guy that likely doesn’t play right away. Day 3 they did a great job, though. Hard to imagine a better day they could’ve had there. 

Pretty good for the AFCE, if lacking a little flash.

[FalconFan13]

Saints -  B

Bucs  -  A-

Panthers  -  C+

Falcons - B

Edited May 7 by FalconFan13