Author: Peter DiPaola
TEAMS ADD DEPTH AT QUARTERBACK
Pittsburgh (Joshua Dobbs, Tennessee), Buffalo (Nathan Peterman, Pittsburgh), Lions (Brad Kayaa, Miami) and Denver (Chad Kelley, Mississippi, also "Mr. Irrelevant") all added quarterbacks on day three. Peterman appears to have been added for competition at quarterback based on Jay Skurski's tweet, which said that all Bills quarterbacks will compete for the starting job.
JETS FINISHED THE DRAFT THE SAME WAY THE STARTED IT
The Jets spent their first two picks of the draft on defensive backs (both safeties) and then wrapped up the draft by spending their last two picks on cornerbacks. New York needed help in their secondary, they managed to get two more players on day three after taking other players on defense and offense to help improve on the 2016 season.
OFFENSIVE LINE NEEDY GIANTS AND COLTS ADD TACKLES TO THEIR ROSTERS
Indianapolis had a hard time protecting Andrew Luck last year and they added Zach Banner in the 4th round to their team to help protect Andrew Luck and to assist in improving the running game. Adam Bisnowaty was picked by the Giants in sixth round, another team that needs to improve protecting their quarterback.
NEW ENGLAND GAINED TALENT ON THE DEFENSIVE AND OFFENSIVE LINE
New England picked defensive end Deatrich Wise in the fourth round and then selected offensive tackle Conor McDermott in the sixth round. With the potential they have these players will find a home in New England if they work hard and practice, compete and play up to that potential.
DENVER GOES ALL IN ON OFFENSE
Denver has been known for their defense for the last two seasons, Denver went after offensive players on day three to add depth and talent to that side of the football. Their first pick of day three was in the fifth round when they picked Michigan's tight end Jake Butt, with their other fifth round pick they selected Isaiah McKenzie from Georgia. In round 6 they picked De'Angleo Henderson, a running back from Coastal Carolina and then as mentioned they selected quarterback Chad Kelly from Missouri to close out the draft.
BALTIMORE DID NOT DRAFT A WIDE RECEIVER
Despite losing Steve Smith to retirement, the Ravens did not select a wide receiver, instead they drafted two guards and a defensive back.
PACKERS TAKE OFFENSIVE PLAYERS WITH 6 OF 7 DAY 3 PICKS
Green Bay selected three running backs, two wide receivers and a center with those 6 picks spent on offense. Green Bay could be looking to create competition at running back heading into the 2017 and depth as well, something that was an issue last year for the Packers.
CHARGERS GET HELP ON BOTH OFFENSE AND DEFENSE
Philip Rivers gained extra help on the offensive line with the Chargers selection of Utah's tackle Sam Tevi in round 6. The defense now has two more safeties (one drafted in round 4 and the other in round 5) and they ended their draft by picking a defensive tackle.
DALLAS AGAIN ADDS TALENT TO THEIR SECONDARY
Just like on day two, the Cowboys went after defensive backs to help fill the holes by players who left in the offseason. Both safety Xavier Woods from Louisiana Tech and Marquez White, cornerback from Florida State were picked in the sixth round.
CARSON WENTZ GETS MORE WEAPONS
Philadelphia added more pieces to their offense on day 3 by taking wide receiver Mack Hollins from North Carolina and running back Donnel Pumphrey in round 4 and then adding wide receiver Shelton Gibson from West Virginia in the fifth round.
FOR DRAFT RECAPS FROM DAYS ONE AND TWO CLICK THE LINKS BELOW:
NFL DRAFT DAY 1 (ROUND 1) RECAP
NFL DRAFT DAY 2 (ROUNDS 2 AND 3) RECAP
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