Round 1 last night had plenty of quarterbacks go in the first dozen picks. Six to be precise. That’s a 1 QB for every 2 picks if you’re mathematically disinclined. And there’s 1 in 3 QBs in the first dozen picks who have made me wish dandruff didn’t exist (head scratcher).
QB Draft Grades:
Bears: Caleb Williams A+.
Commanders: Jayden Daniels: A,
Patriots: Drake Maye: A,
Falcons: Michael Penix Jr.: D-,
Vikings: J.J. McCarthy:B-,
Broncos: Bo Nix: D+
Note: The two Ds are for dandruff because they’re making me scratch my head.
In non-QB draft selections, three stand out.
Los Angeles Chargers: Joe Alt, OT
Las Vegas Raiders: Brock Bowers, TE
Kansas City Chiefs: Xavier Worthy, WR
Biggest Irrelevant Moment of Night One:
JC Latham probably making Roger Goodell see a chiropractor today after lifting him during one of his famous draft hugs.
Steal of Night One: Xavier Worthy. This guy is so fast he doesn’t need a vehicle to get a speeding ticket.
Biggest Flop of Night One (with dishonorable mention to Bo Nix): Michael Penix Jr. Not that he’s a bad QB by any stretch of the imagination but the Falcons just signed Kirk Cousins to a Nine-figure deal. They could’ve used this pick on a defender.
Happiest Guy. after Night One: Matt Eberflus.
Most puzzled: Arthur Blank
Most Delusional Fanbase: Commanders Fans.