Grading every NFL teams 2014 draft

Here are my grades for how every NFL team did in this years draft.

Buffalo Bills: Grade: C+: Analysis: I absolutely love how Buffalo traded with Cleveland to grab wide receiver Sammy Watkins at four. Watkins and new acquisition wide out Mike Williams will make a great tandem in Buffalo with quarterback EJ Manuel. Buffalo upgraded their offensive line by grabbing guard Cyril Richardson and tackle Seantrel Henderson which are decent picks. Buffalo did not draft a tight end or a safety to replace Jarius Byrd, which they had to do. As I said, the Watkins pick was excellent, but drafting a safety would boost this grade up.

Miami Dolphins: Grade: B: Analysis: Miami needed to address their offensive line and they did so by drafting tackles Ja'Wuan James and Billy Turner. They also gave quarterback Ryan Tannehill some more weapons in receivers Jarvis Landry, Matt Hazel, and tight end Arthur Lynch. They also upgraded their defensive backfield by drafting cornerback Walt Aikens. Miami did a decent job, but an extra offensive lineman would've been nice.

New England Patriots: Grade: B: Analysis: New England addressed most of its needs in this draft. First round selection Dominique Easley, the defensive tackle was a decent one. We may have witnessed the drafting of future hall of fame quarterback Tom Brady's successor in quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. New England also bolstered their offensive line in drafting center Bryan Stork, guard Jon Halapio, and tackle Cameron Fleming. Running back James White and receiver Jeremy Gallon are decent picks, but New England should've drafted a receiver in one of the early rounds and drafted the potential Brady successor later on.

New York Jets: Grade: B: Analysis: The Jets did a quite decent job on this draft. I understand where general manager John Idzik and head coach Rex Ryan were going with their first round pick in safety Calvin Pryor. Ryan loves going defense and Idzik wants to use the Seattle Seahawks blueprint with picks like these. The Jets stocked up their offense by drafting receivers Jalen Saunders, Shaquelle Evans, Quincey Enunwa, and tight end Jace Amaro. They also drafted offensive lineman Dakota Dozier to help the offensive line and cornerback Dexter McDougle to bolster the defensive backfield. The Jets should've drafted a receiver in the first round since there were so many still on the board, but like I said, I know what the Jets wanted to do there.

Baltimore Ravens: Grade: B+: Analysis: Baltimore's draft was underrated. They addressed their offensive and defensive lines by drafting defensive tackles Timmy Jernigan, Brent Urban, and offensive guard John Urschel. Baltimore also gave quarterback Joe Flacco some new weapons in wide receiver Michael Campanaro and tight end Crockett Gilmore. First round pick linebacker CJ Mosley was a wise choice, so he can play alongside linebacker Arthur Brown. Like some other contending teams, Baltimore could've picked up a receiver in the first round, but as I said, great draft with wise picks.

Cincinnati Bengals: Grade: B+: Analysis: Cincinnati had a pretty decent draft to say the least. Their first round pick was the defensive steal of the draft in cornerback Darqueze Dennard. They improved their defensive front in bringing in defensive end Will Clarke. An intriguing move was drafting quarterback AJ McCarron because current quarterback Andy Dalton has not proved himself in postseason play, despite all the talent they have at other positions on both sides of the ball. Overall, a decent draft for Cincinnati.

Cleveland Browns: Grade: C-: Analysis: This grade would be much higher if it weren't for the Josh Gordon suspension. The suspension was announced Friday and they did not draft a wide receiver at all. On the upside, Cleveland drafted a potential franchise quarterback in Johnny Manziel. There were a few cornerbacks in the draft that are better than Justin Gilbert. If it weren't for Manziel, Cleveland would've failed this draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Grade: A-: Analysis: Pittsburgh had a great draft. They decided to go younger on the defensive side by drafting linebackers Ryan Shazier and Jordan Zumwalt, defensive ends Stephon Tuitt and Dan McCullers, and cornerback Shaquille Richardson. Pittsburgh got quarterback Ben Rothlisberger two new weapons in wide out Martavis Bryant, running back Dri Archer, and tight end Rob Blanchflower. Like Baltimore, Pittsburgh's draft is being overlooked.

Houston Texans: Grade: A-: Analysis: Houston definitely made the correct choice by taking the drafts best player in defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. They may have found their future franchise quarterback in Tom Savage. Two other wise picks were running back Alfred Blue to back up Arian Foster and tight end CJ Fiedorowicz. Houston probably should've drafted a quarterback in the second round, but we will see what happens in the near future.

Indianapolis Colts: Grade: C-: Analysis: Indianapolis really didn't have a good draft at all. Thanks in to large part of trading their first round pick in the Trent Richardson trade, which has been nothing short of a disaster so far. On the upside, they bolstered their offensive line by drafting tackles Jack Mewhort and Ulrick Johnson. Indianapolis did give Andrew Luck yet another weapon in drafting wide receiver Donte Moncrief. Overall, not the best draft for a pre annual contender like Indianapolis.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Grade: A: Analysis: Many people are questioning their first round pick in quarterback Blake Bortles. Some thought they should've gone with Manziel, Watkins, or Khalil Mack. Bortles is one of those hit or miss guys but he does have the highest ceiling as quarterbacks in this draft. They probably got a steal in the second round by drafting wide receiver Marquis Lee, who should have been drafted in round one. Jacksonville had also drafted linebacker Telvin Smith, which was a wise one. Bortles is a solid pick, like I said hit or miss and Jacksonville sure did do well in this years draft.

Tennessee Titans: B+: Analysis: Tennessee did a nice job in this draft. They drafted their likely future franchise quarterback in Zach Mettenberger, since the team declined his option on his current contract. They also drafted running back Bishop Sankey to replace Chris Johnson. Tennessee also bolstered their offensive line in drafting tackle Taylor Lewan in the first round. Their defense was
also bolstered by drafting linebacker Avery Williamson to the linebacking core and safety Marqueston Huff to the secondary. Overall, a great job in the draft for a team that is in rebuilding mode.

Denver Broncos: B-: Analysis: Denver did a decent job in this draft. They did a great job in drafting cornerback Bradley Roby to replace Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and wide receiver Cody Latimer to replace Eric Decker's production along with newcomer Emmaunel Sanders. Denver also drafted linebacker Lamin Barrow to pair up with Von Miller. They did improve their offensive line by drafting tackle Michael Schofield, but they should've bolstered their defensive line as well.

Kansas City Chiefs: D: Analysis: It is very bizarre about this grade because Andy Reid usually drafted well in Philadelphia and the Kansas City's front office usually drafted very well too. Kansas City really did not address much of their needs. Since quarterback Alex Smith has one year left on his contract, Kansas City drafted quarterback Aaron Murray in the draft. The two positions they needed to address were wide receiver and safety. On the upside, they drafted running back De'Anthony Thomas to back up Jamaal Charles. Overall, not a good draft at all for Kansas City.

Oakland Raiders: B: Analysis: I think Oakland did a decent job this draft. Fifth overall they drafted outside linebacker Khalil Mack, who was one of the best four players in this draft. The Derek Carr selection was pretty wise considering that they acquired veteran quarterback Matt Schaub in the offseason. They bolstered their secondary by drafting cornerbacks Keith McGill and Travis Carrie. The defensive line was also improved by drafting tackle Justin Ellis and defensive end Shelby Harris. The grade would've been higher if Oakland had drafted a wide receiver, which is a clear need.

San Diego Chargers: B+: Analysis: San Diego's draft was great to say the least. Their first round pick bolstered their secondary in cornerback Jason Verrett. They also gave quarterback Philip Rivers protection by drafting offensive guard Chris Watt. Their defensive line got bolstered by drafting nose tackle Ryan Carrethers. They also gave Rivers new offensive weapons in running back Marion Grice and wide receiver Tevin Reese. Overall, a great and pretty overlooked draft to say the least.

Dallas Cowboys: B: Analysis: The draft's most dramatic moment was obviously when Dallas was on the clock and Johnny Manziel was still on the board. Cowboys everything Jerry Jones did the right thing by not pulling the trigger and drafting Manziel and going with a need in offensive tackle Zach Martin. Dallas bolstered their defensive front by drafting tackle Ken Bishop and defensive ends Demarcus Lawrence and Ben Gardner. Their secondary was also bolstered by drafting safety Ahmad Dixon. Jones definitely went the right route by going mostly defense in the draft.

New York Giants: B: Analysis: The Giants draft was very good to say the least. First round pick wide out Odel Beckham Jr was an awesome pick and will be a fun player to watch along side Victor Cruz, replacing Hakeem Nicks. The offensive line was upgraded by drafting center Weston Richburg and same with the defensive line in drafting tackle Jay Bromley. Another potential steal of this draft is running back Andre Williams. Overall, the Giants should have drafted at least one more offensive lineman, but other than that, a decent draft.

Philadelphia Eagles: C: Analysis: Philadelphia had an average draft. They made a questionable first round draft choice in outside linebacker Marcus Smith. They gave quarterback Nick Foles some receiving help in drafting receivers Jordan Matthews and Josh Huff to replace DeSean Jackson's production. Their secondary was addressed by drafting cornerback Jaylen Watkins. Philadelphia could've used a pick on an inside linebacker as well.

Washington Redskins: C: Analysis: What really killed Washington in this draft was the fact that St Louis had their second overall pick in the draft because of the 2012 draft trade for quarterback Robert Griffin III. On the upside, their secondary was bolstered by drafting cornerback Bashaud Breeland. They gave RG3 protection by drafting offensive tackle Morgan Moses and guard Spencer Long. One thing that needed to be addressed but wasn't was their defensive front.

Chicago Bears: B-: Analysis: Chicago went defense with their first round pick in cornerback Kyle Fuller, which was the correct way to go to say the least. Their defensive front got bolstered by drafting tackles Ego Ferguson and Will Sutton. The one area that they should've took a pick with that they did not was linebacker. Other than that, not a bad draft for Chicago.

Detroit Lions: C: Analysis: Detroit's first round draft selection of tight end Eric Ebron was questionable considering that they needed a wide receiver, which they did draft in TJ Jones. Theie defensive backfield was bolstered by drafting cornerback Nevin Lawson. Detroit drafted center Travis Swanson to bolster the offensive line, but they needed a guard or a tackle on that end.

Green Bay Packers: B+: Analysis: Green Bay may have gotten a steal with first round draft selection in safety Ha-Ha Clinton Dix, who should've been drafted earlier. They drafted another weapon for quarterback Aaron Rodgers in tight end Richard Rodgers. They also drafted linebacker Carl Bradford to play alongside Clay Matthews. What costs Green Bay an "A" was that they didn't draft protection for Rodgers.

Minnesota Vikings: D+: Analysis: Minnesota did not address all their needs. They drafted quarterback Teddy Bridgewater by trading back into round one which was a solid move. Other first round draft pick linebacker Anthony Barr was drafted too high. They did not address their needs of wide receiver and defensive backs. On the upside, they drafted defensive end Scott Chrichton to bolster the defensive line. The Bridgewater pick saved Minnesota from a failing grade.

Atlanta Falcons: B: Analysis: Atlanta did a decent job to say the least. They addressed the offensive line by drafting tackle Jake Matthews sixth overall. They bolstered the secondary by drafting free safety Dezmen Southward. One area Atlanta did not address was the defensive front but overall, not a bad draft.

Carolina Panthers: C+: Analysis: Carolina's draft was unimpressive. They addressed their wide receiver need in the first round by drafting Kelvin Benjamin. They also gave quarterback Cam Newton protection by drafting guard Trai Turner. Carolina addressed their secondary by drafting safety Tre Boston and cornerback Bene Benwickere. Carolina should have drafted another receiver and a tight end as well.

New Orleans Saints: B+: Analysis: New Orleans did a great job by trading up to draft wide receiver Brandin Cooks, which makes their offense more dangerous. They also bolstered their linebacking core by drafting outside linebacker Ronald Powell and inside linebacker Khairi Fortt. Their secondary was also addressed by drafting cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste and safety Vinny Sunseri. One thing New Orleans did not bolster was their offensive line but other than that, great draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B: Analysis: Tampa Bay did a great job with their first round draft choice in wide receiver Mike Evans. They also bolstered the offensive line by drafting guard Kadeem Edwards and tackle Kevin Pamphile. Tampa Bay also made great selections in tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins and running back Charles Simms to bolster the offense. The one area Tampa Bay did not bolster was their defensive line.

Arizona Cardinals: C+: Analysis: Arizona had a pretty average draft to say the least. They did well in drafting safety Deone Bucannon in the first round. They addressed their tight end need in drafting Troy Niklas in the second round. Arizona also drafted quarterback Carson Palmer's possible successor in Logan Thomas. Arizona did not address their need in their linebacking core and they should have drafted the potential Palmer successor in the second or third round.

St. Louis Rams: A-: Analysis: St. Louis hit the ball out the park with their first round picks in offensive tackle Greg Robinson and defensive tackle Aaron Donald. They also bolstered the secondary by drafting cornerback LaMarcus Joyner and safety Mason Alexander. St. Louis also inspired the world and made history by drafting defensive end Michael Sam, who publicly came out as gay. It would've been nice if St. Louis drafted an extra wide receiver.

San Francisco 49ers: B-: Analysis: San Francisco did well with their first round draft selection in safety Jimmie Ward to bolster their secondary and also drafted cornerback Dontae Johnson. They also drafted a weapon for quarterback Colin Kaepernick in wide receiver Bruce Ellington, who could be a steal. San Francisco also bolstered their linebacking core by drafting linebacker Chris Borland. San Francisco should have drafted another receiver and even a tight end to back up Vernon Davis.

Seattle Seahawks: C+: Analysis: What hurt Seattle in this draft was trading out of the first round. They gave quarterback Russell Wilson protection by drafting offensive tackle Justin Britt and they gave Wilson more weapons by drafting wide receivers Paul Richardson and Kevin Norwood. Seattle also bolstered their defensive line by drafting defensive end Cassius Marsh. Seattle's grade would've been higher if they didn't trade out of the first round and pick a better wide receiver such as Marquis Lee.