NFC South Odds and Predictions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \n2022 NFL Draft First Round Losers<\/h2>\n Next, we\u2019ll break down some of the teams that had less-than-stellar grades on draft day.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s go over some of the NFL Draft losers from the first round.<\/p>\n
1. Green Bay Packers | NFL Draft First Round Analysis<\/h3>\n Rodgers was packin\u2019 them down last night, and for good reason. Another Packers draft class that has us scratching our heads.<\/p>\n
Green Bay Packers First Round Picks<\/h4>\n The Packers went with two defenders here, linebacker Quay Walker (22) and defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (28). Walker has good speed and is good against the run, although he has a poor feel for coverage. Wyatt is a monster, the best three down DT in this draft. He can leave the occasional play on the field, but he hits all of the skill boxes.<\/p>\n
Packers Draft Analysis and Next Moves<\/h4>\n Sure, adding talent to a sound defense is fun, but not when your QB is throwing the ball to a WR2 and two guys who will at best be mediocre contributors (Watkins, Cobb). Many around the NFL expected them to go with George Pickens here, an extremely talented WR with good size that is coming off of an ACL injury. Sure, he is still on the board, and guys like John Metchie are a perfect fit for them, but they should\u2019ve locked Pickens down. They could use two WRs in this draft. They could be aggressive on Day 2, utilizing picks 53 and 59, or picks acquired with them, to grab two talented WRs, but based on recent history, I wouldn\u2019t count on it.<\/p>\n
2. New Orleans Saints | NFL Draft First Round Analysis<\/h3>\n The Saints were overeager, drafting overeager guys earlier than they needed to.<\/p>\n
New Orleans Saints First Round Picks<\/h4>\n The Saints traded up to take wide receiver Chris Olave at 11 while they sat patient to take Trevor Penning (T) at 19. Olave is a talented WR, who has good hands, good speed, and decent routes. Penning is a tackle that likes to play nasty, though he has a stiff upper body and loses power on the unengaged move.<\/p>\n
Saints Draft Analysis and Next Moves<\/h4>\n It is unclear as to why the Saints traded up for Olave when Jameson Williams and Jahan Dotson were still on the board. Williams may have been the best WR in this draft, and Dotson the most polished. Speed is important, but other guys have it too. It is also unclear as to what drew the Saints toward Trevor Penning over Bernhard Raimann. Sure, Raimann has drawbacks similar to Penning, but Raimann is the more sound player, as the eagerness of Penning can exacerbate issues. To be fair and clear, neither of these picks are misses. However, better options were available, including not trading away draft capital to move up for a WR.<\/p>\n
3. Cincinnati Bengals | NFL Draft 2022 Analysis<\/h3>\n The Bengals didn\u2019t need to make this pick, but I guess they got caught up in all of the excitement that surrounded the end of the first round.<\/p>\n
Cincinnati Bengals First Round Picks<\/h4>\n The Bengals just had one pick (31), with which they took Daxton Hill (S\/CB). Hill moves a bit differently than most, and that isn\u2019t a good thing. His leg muscles are out of whack and that affects his hips and general movement.<\/p>\n
Bengals Draft Analysis and Next Moves<\/h4>\n If the Bengals didn\u2019t like anyone here then they should have traded out, but they should not have taken Hill. Just a bad pick, and bad enough to land them on this list.<\/p>\n
How To Watch 2022 NFL Draft Day 2 | NFL Draft Stream<\/h2>\n If you are looking for NFL Draft live coverage, here is the info for Day 2.<\/p>\n
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