RAVENS STAY DEFENSIVE
After selecting Marlon Humphrey, cornerback out of Alabama in the first round, the Ravens selected three more defenders on day 2. In the second round they picked linebacker Tyus Bowser from Houston, then in the third round they picked defensive end Chris Wormley from Michigan and linebacker Tim Williams from Alabama. Baltimore appears to be going back to their roots of a strong and stout defense.
DALLAS ADDED TALENT TO THEIR SECONDARY
Dallas lost two starting cornerbacks in the offseason, they decided to take cornerbacks in back to back rounds. They selected Chidobe Awuzie from Colorado in round 2 and Jourdan Lewis from Michigan in round 3. Dallas has spent their first three picks on defense, in round 1 they picked Taco Charlton from Michigan.
VIKINGS UPGRADE OFFENSE
Dalvin Cook slid into the second round and the Vikings wasted no time to acquire the versatile running back out of Florida State, they jut cut Adrian Peterson this offseason and acquired a running back with plenty to offer. The offensive line just gained another player when the Vikings picked center Pat Elfein from Ohio State in the third round, the offensive line needed an upgrade as did the offense. Minnesota helped upgrade in those areas of need with their two second day pick.
EAGLES CONTINUED TO WORK ON DEFENSE
Philadelphia has been busy adding pieces to their defense after spending money in free agency to bring offensive weapons in for Carson Wentz. Just like their division rival Cowboys, the Eagles selected a cornerback in rounds 2 and 3, in round 2 they picked Sidney Jones from Washington and then in round 3 they picked Rasul Douglas from West Virginia. Adding talent to their secondary is big for the Eagles, especially with all the talented pass catchers in their division.
JAGUARS ADDRESS BOTH THE OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE LINES
The Jaguars picked Cam Robinson, the tackle from Alabama in the second round, which will benefit Blake Bortles to allow him more time in the pocket. It also benefits the running game, especially now with Leonard Fournette on the team. Dawuane Smoot, DE, Illinois was picked in the third round adding another piece to the line to get after opposing passers.
THREE MORE QUARTERBACKS WENT OFF THE BOARD
Cleveland started the day two quarterback selections by taking Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer in the second round. The Giants took the second quarterback of day two in round 3 when they picked Davis Webb from Cal, then the 49ers picked C.J. Beathard from Iowa, who according to www.nfl.com had 5 quarterbacks ahead of him grade wise on the board. Kizer could be the future for the Browns, Webb could be the future replacement for Eli Manning when he steps away from football and Beathard is the first quarterback that Kyle Shanahan has drafted as a head coach.
RAMS GO ON THE OFFENSIVE WITH TWO OF THEIR THREE PICKS
The L.A. Rams gave up a good amount to move up last year to the top spot to draft quarterback Jared Goff from Cal. Goff will now have some more weapons at his disposal in 2017, in round 2 the Rams picked Gerald Everett, tight end out of South Alabama and then with their next pick (round 3) they drafted wide receiver Cooper Kupp out of Eastern Washington. Jared Goff needed upgrades in his arsenal, especially after losing the Rams only 1,000 receiver last year in Kenny Britt who left this offseason.
TYROD TAYLOR GETS HELP
Buffalo made due with their two second round picks, they spent the first round 2 pick on wide receiver Zay Jones from East Carolina and spent the other pick on guard Dion Dawkins out of Temple. Tyrod Taylor came back on a restructured contract and the Bills have drafted two players to help him which will give him a fair chance to prove himself to the new coaching staff.
OAKLAND ADDED PIECES TO THEIR DEFENSE
Oakland's biggest needs heading into the draft were mostly on the defensive side of the football. In round 2 they selected Obi Melifowu, a safety from UCONN and then in round 3 they added talent to their defensive line by taking defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes. Oakland has vastly improved and they are looking to fine tune a defense that had its struggles at times in 2016.
NEW ORLEANS CONTINUES TO ADD PLAYERS TO IMPROVE THEIR DEFENSE
Like the Raiders, the Saints had plenty of needs on defense, but much more so because the Saints defense has been bad for some time. New Orleans picked Safety Marcus Williams in the second round and then in the third round they picked linebackers Alex Anzalone and Trey Hendrickson.
TENNESSEE ADDED MORE WEAPONS FOR MARCUS MARIOTA
Tennessee had no second round picks, but in round 3 they drafted wide receiver Taywan Taylor and tight end Jonnu Smith to give their offense a boost in the passing attack and it gives Marcus Mariota more options to throw to in his third season.
PHILIP RIVERS GAINS MORE PROTECTION ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE
Charger's quarterback has to be happy with the Chargers selection of guards in round 2 (Forrest Lamp and round 3 (Dan Feeney). It will allow him more time to let plays develop, especially with the addition of Mike Williams in round 1. Of course a better offensive line means the running game can grow as well, Los Angeles is making sure they get their offense a better line to work with.
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