Another NFL draft has come and gone but you cant help but get excited about the upcoming year. The Draft to me signifies the end of remembering the 08 season and the beginning of looking forward to 09. I want to mention a few things that stuck out to me….
The Lions will start the rebuilding process (again) as they draft what they hope will be a franchise QB. The Vikings are clearly the class of the division and the newest Viking, Percy Harvin, should add some spice to that office and take some pressure off Peterson. If the Packers can shore up their D they have the potential to make a move. You cant help but scratch your head at the moves of the Denver Broncos since the end of the 2008 season. I feel the move for new coaching leadership was a good change but it has been all downhill since. They trade there pro bowl QB which you can understand if they address team needs. They sign 3 RB’s in the offseason and then pick Moreno with the #12 pick. They also trade away a 2010 first round pick for a 2009 2nd round pick? I understand the cost of 1st round draft picks but why not use that pick to obtain a quality CB via trade instead of an unproven 2nd rounder? KC made some great moves and could surprise some this year. San Diego is still the class of the division and made quality picks to shore up their weak spots. The AFC East has got to have the most story lines going into 09. The Bills made some uncharacteristic moves this offseason. The Dolphins coming off a strong year and brigning in Pat White to continue to shake up the wildcat offense. The Pats have Tom Brady coming back and finally the Jets with their Key offseason signings and Mark Sanchez to compete for the starting job.
Now that the draft is over we should see more free agents fall into place and teams try to finalize their offseason moves and prepare for the 2009 season. I look forward to more obsevations as we get closer to kickoff weekend!
