Chicago Bears - Twelve players chosen and not one of them throws a football.
Detroit Lions - Their first pick, OT Gosder Cherilus, did fill a need, but it was a reach. In addition to some much-needed help on defense, they drafted local (local to me, at least) hero RB Kevin Smith, who was just 61 yards shy of breaking Barry Sanders' single-season record. Good for Smith.
Green Bay Packers - No first round, but the Pack did all right. In a move sure to continue the old NFC Central rivalry against the Buccaneers, the Packers chose WR Jordy Nelson, who caused problems for CB Aqib Talib (the Bucs' first pick) in college. They also picked up QB Brian Brohm in case Aaron Rodgers doesn't work out.
Minnesota Vikings - The Vikings carved out large chunks of their draft this year to go after DE Jared Allen who led the league in sacks last year. The Vikings had the worst pass defense in '07, but Allen and second-round pick FS Tyrell Johnson will certainly improve that number. This was not a draft for QBs and WRs, as QB John David Booty got picked by Minnesota in the fifth. Wake up call for Mr. Tavaris Jackson.
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