Wednesday, March 23, 2005

FEELING A DRAFT

From NFL.COM:
One month to the draft, and lots of chatter going around as to how the first round will unfold. Here is one man's guess today -- and it is subject to change between now and April 23.

1. San Francisco -- Aaron Rodgers, QB, California -- No way the Niners can pass up a homegrown quarterback. Last time they did that, New England scooped up Tom Brady.

2. Miami -- Alex Smith, QB, Utah -- His recent workout drew a standing ovation. With Dolphins coach Nick Saban watching.

3. Cleveland -- Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn -- The best running back, and maybe the best player, in this draft.

4. Chicago -- Cedric Benson, RB, Texas -- One scout compared Benson to former Texas running back Earl Campbell. The Browns will take it, and him.

5. Tampa Bay -- Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan -- It would be tempting to draft Brown's college teammate, Cadillac Williams. But how do you pass up the idea of teaming Edwards with Michael Clayton for the next 10 years?

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