round 1

Meet the draft experts
	JOHN CZARNECKI FOX NFL Sunday Czar will analyze each team's draft night war room, the reasoning behind every first-round pick and why teams did or didn't cut a deal.		PETER SCHRAGER FOXSports.com Live from New York's Radio City Music Hall, Schrager provides an insider's glimpse of the draft-night doings.

	1. DETROIT LIONS MATTHEW STAFFORD, QB, GEORGIA - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Well, rookie head coach Jim Schwartz got his quarterback. There was debate internally about what position to take, but Schwartz knew he wanted Stafford. You can't win in this league without one. Basically, the coaching staff's opinion ruled the draft room. Then, CEO Tom Lewand proved that Ford Motor Co. must be fairly well off, by giving Stafford a generous 20 percent increase over what Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan received last year as the third overall selection. It sounds ridiculous that Stafford exceeded what Washington paid All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in guaranteed money ($41.7 to $41 million), but that's why Roger Goodell is preaching that the owners want a rookie salary wage scale in the next CBA agreement. "We knew the Lions were going to get hammered on this contract," said a GM who has a pick in the top seven. New offensive coordinator Scott Linehan doesn't have to rush Stafford because he actually likes Daunte Culpepper and coached him before with the Vikings under Mike Tice. The Lions figure to go for a linebacker or an offensive tackle with their second first-round pick, via the Dallas Cowboys. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Lions take only six seconds to submit their card to the podium and select Matt Stafford. The New York City fans boo Stafford, who knows why exactly, and he gives a polite Miss America-like wave. He probably feels a little better than Miss America right now. $41 million guaranteed will do that. Imagine being this kid? He goes to sleep Friday night as a college junior used to Papa John's pizza, Facebook status updates, and the occasional game of beer pong. He wakes up Saturday morning and he's making AIG senior vice president money. Yep, that was an AIG reference. Went there already. Here at Radio City, there's a dubious "Over-Rated" chant rocking the theater. Kiss's "Detroit Rock City" blasts from the speakers. Alex Marvez mumbles "They shoulda gone with Â‘Loser' by Beck". As Stafford poses for photos in his new Lions #1 jersey, I look back and see a 300-pound man in a Barry Sanders jersey applauding. It's one of those nervous applauses. You know, the same one this guy gave for Chuck Long, Andre Ware, and Joey Harrington in years past.

1. DETROIT LIONS

MATTHEW STAFFORD, QB, GEORGIA - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Well, rookie head coach Jim Schwartz got his quarterback. There was debate internally about what position to take, but Schwartz knew he wanted Stafford. You can't win in this league without one. Basically, the coaching staff's opinion ruled the draft room. Then, CEO Tom Lewand proved that Ford Motor Co. must be fairly well off, by giving Stafford a generous 20 percent increase over what Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan received last year as the third overall selection. It sounds ridiculous that Stafford exceeded what Washington paid All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in guaranteed money ($41.7 to $41 million), but that's why Roger Goodell is preaching that the owners want a rookie salary wage scale in the next CBA agreement. "We knew the Lions were going to get hammered on this contract," said a GM who has a pick in the top seven. New offensive coordinator Scott Linehan doesn't have to rush Stafford because he actually likes Daunte Culpepper and coached him before with the Vikings under Mike Tice. The Lions figure to go for a linebacker or an offensive tackle with their second first-round pick, via the Dallas Cowboys.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Lions take only six seconds to submit their card to the podium and select Matt Stafford. The New York City fans boo Stafford, who knows why exactly, and he gives a polite Miss America-like wave. He probably feels a little better than Miss America right now. $41 million guaranteed will do that. Imagine being this kid? He goes to sleep Friday night as a college junior used to Papa John's pizza, Facebook status updates, and the occasional game of beer pong. He wakes up Saturday morning and he's making AIG senior vice president money. Yep, that was an AIG reference. Went there already. Here at Radio City, there's a dubious "Over-Rated" chant rocking the theater. Kiss's "Detroit Rock City" blasts from the speakers. Alex Marvez mumbles "They shoulda gone with Â‘Loser' by Beck". As Stafford poses for photos in his new Lions #1 jersey, I look back and see a 300-pound man in a Barry Sanders jersey applauding. It's one of those nervous applauses. You know, the same one this guy gave for Chuck Long, Andre Ware, and Joey Harrington in years past.

	2. ST. LOUIS RAMS JASON SMITH, OT, BAYLOR - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: With Marc Bulger signed for four more seasons at $10 million per and only 32 years old, there was no desperate need to select USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. Still, it had to be a very interesting debate inside the draft room with quarterback being the game's most-important position and with excellent trade value. Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith was GM Billy Devaney's top choice back in December, so there was no secret about which way the Rams would go between Smith and Virginia's Eugene Monroe, who does have a knee concern. The other reason for Smith, who never really run-blocked in college, is the fact that the Rams' new coaching staff really doesn't love former No. 1 pick Alex Barron, who is projected to start at left tackle while Smith opens at right tackle. Smith is supposed to be a tougher guy than Barron. The Rams' offensive line has been very shaky the past few seasons, leading to Bulger's shakiness in the pocket. It's a good thing they signed Baltimore The team's most desperate needs are middle linebacker and receiver with Torry Holt now in Jacksonville. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Rams take Smith and there's some respectful applause in the crowd. Last year, Chris Long's frat brothers littered the place and went bonkers when St. Louis took second overall. This year, I focus on the interesting fellow in the Lawrence Phillips #21 jersey. An interesting jersey choice, to be certain. Does he wear a Michael Vick jersey to the Westminster Kennel Dog Club show every year? Does he have a Rae Carruth jersey in this car trunk? It takes some real cajones to wear a Lawrence Phillips jersey out in public. Sadly, he looks like one of the saner, more rational people in the crowd. As for Smith, he's an affable kid with incredible footwork. He's a worthy successor to Orlando Pace at left tackle.

2. ST. LOUIS RAMS

JASON SMITH, OT, BAYLOR - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: With Marc Bulger signed for four more seasons at $10 million per and only 32 years old, there was no desperate need to select USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. Still, it had to be a very interesting debate inside the draft room with quarterback being the game's most-important position and with excellent trade value. Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith was GM Billy Devaney's top choice back in December, so there was no secret about which way the Rams would go between Smith and Virginia's Eugene Monroe, who does have a knee concern. The other reason for Smith, who never really run-blocked in college, is the fact that the Rams' new coaching staff really doesn't love former No. 1 pick Alex Barron, who is projected to start at left tackle while Smith opens at right tackle. Smith is supposed to be a tougher guy than Barron. The Rams' offensive line has been very shaky the past few seasons, leading to Bulger's shakiness in the pocket. It's a good thing they signed Baltimore The team's most desperate needs are middle linebacker and receiver with Torry Holt now in Jacksonville.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Rams take Smith and there's some respectful applause in the crowd. Last year, Chris Long's frat brothers littered the place and went bonkers when St. Louis took second overall. This year, I focus on the interesting fellow in the Lawrence Phillips #21 jersey. An interesting jersey choice, to be certain. Does he wear a Michael Vick jersey to the Westminster Kennel Dog Club show every year? Does he have a Rae Carruth jersey in this car trunk? It takes some real cajones to wear a Lawrence Phillips jersey out in public. Sadly, he looks like one of the saner, more rational people in the crowd. As for Smith, he's an affable kid with incredible footwork. He's a worthy successor to Orlando Pace at left tackle.

	3. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS TYSON JACKSON, DE, LSU - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Tyson Jackson became news last week when word leaked from the Chiefs that they wanted this very versatile defensive end. Being with the Patriots, new GM Scott Pioli was looking for a multi-dimensional defensive player. Jackson has been compared more to Ty Warren than Richard Seymour. He will play end in the Chiefs' new 3-4 alignment and slide inside in the four-man pass rush. However, he better be more like Seymour than Warren. This is the third straight first rounder the Chiefs have spent on a pass rusher or defensive lineman. Pioli was so desperate to get out of this spot and the $35 million in bonus money that he probably will have to eventually pay Jackson that he tried to give the Lions the pick, asking for Detroit's second first-round pick, 20th overall, and their second-round pick, 33rd overall, as compensation even though the Chiefs would be taking a bath on value. Based on the new points chart, the third overall pick was worth 2,200 points and the Lions' compensation was valued at only 1,430 points, well short of what they should have asked for. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE:The Chiefs go with Jackson, who curiously wasn't even invited to the NFL Draft. This makes for an awkward moment for the Radio City crowd. Like waiting for Godot to show up in a blinged out Armani suit. No one comes out, and an announcer with some booming, incredible voice scrambles to ask the fans what they want to hear on the loud speakers — "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or some other Seattle grunge era song. Jackson joins his college teammate Glenn Dorsey in Kansas City's Clancy Pendergrast 3-4 defense D-line. Oh, and this just in...Clancy Pendergrast —STILL is the best name in football.

3. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

TYSON JACKSON, DE, LSU - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Tyson Jackson became news last week when word leaked from the Chiefs that they wanted this very versatile defensive end. Being with the Patriots, new GM Scott Pioli was looking for a multi-dimensional defensive player. Jackson has been compared more to Ty Warren than Richard Seymour. He will play end in the Chiefs' new 3-4 alignment and slide inside in the four-man pass rush. However, he better be more like Seymour than Warren. This is the third straight first rounder the Chiefs have spent on a pass rusher or defensive lineman. Pioli was so desperate to get out of this spot and the $35 million in bonus money that he probably will have to eventually pay Jackson that he tried to give the Lions the pick, asking for Detroit's second first-round pick, 20th overall, and their second-round pick, 33rd overall, as compensation even though the Chiefs would be taking a bath on value. Based on the new points chart, the third overall pick was worth 2,200 points and the Lions' compensation was valued at only 1,430 points, well short of what they should have asked for.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE:The Chiefs go with Jackson, who curiously wasn't even invited to the NFL Draft. This makes for an awkward moment for the Radio City crowd. Like waiting for Godot to show up in a blinged out Armani suit. No one comes out, and an announcer with some booming, incredible voice scrambles to ask the fans what they want to hear on the loud speakers — "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or some other Seattle grunge era song. Jackson joins his college teammate Glenn Dorsey in Kansas City's Clancy Pendergrast 3-4 defense D-line. Oh, and this just in...Clancy Pendergrast —STILL is the best name in football.

	4. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS AARON CURRY, LB, WAKE FOREST - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: The quarterback debate was obviously a smokescreen. On Friday, the word was out that Aaron Curry was their choice because GM Tim Ruskell is ACC-centric. Formerly with the Bucs, Ruskell loves scouting that conference and there is no question that Curry was one of the draft's safest picks. I like Curry because he is bigger and stronger than Lofa Tatupu. Curry can rush the paser, but he should start immediately at strong side linebacker with Leroy Hill being a proven weakside linebacker. Defense made sense with a 30th ranking last season and defensive coordinator Jim Mora being the new head coach. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Seahawks take Curry and he comes out in a Silver Surfer metallic suit. From all accounts, Curry's the best linebacker available in any draft in the past five years. That includes Jerod Mayo. That includes DeMeco Ryans and Patrick Willis. And Vernon Gholston too! Sorry Jets fans, had to do it. The P.A. announcer immediately goes to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and everyone rolls their eyes. C'mon Seattle. Time for a new music act. There's gotta be some up and coming band from the last decade and a half in that city, no?

4. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

AARON CURRY, LB, WAKE FOREST - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: The quarterback debate was obviously a smokescreen. On Friday, the word was out that Aaron Curry was their choice because GM Tim Ruskell is ACC-centric. Formerly with the Bucs, Ruskell loves scouting that conference and there is no question that Curry was one of the draft's safest picks. I like Curry because he is bigger and stronger than Lofa Tatupu. Curry can rush the paser, but he should start immediately at strong side linebacker with Leroy Hill being a proven weakside linebacker. Defense made sense with a 30th ranking last season and defensive coordinator Jim Mora being the new head coach.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Seahawks take Curry and he comes out in a Silver Surfer metallic suit. From all accounts, Curry's the best linebacker available in any draft in the past five years. That includes Jerod Mayo. That includes DeMeco Ryans and Patrick Willis. And Vernon Gholston too! Sorry Jets fans, had to do it. The P.A. announcer immediately goes to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" and everyone rolls their eyes. C'mon Seattle. Time for a new music act. There's gotta be some up and coming band from the last decade and a half in that city, no?

	5. NEW YORK JETS (From Browns) MARK SANCHEZ, QB, USC - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Give GM Mike Tannenbaum credit. He needed to get a quarterback after the Brett Favre fiasco last season. Owner Woody Johnson, who has millions invested in a new stadium, wanted a marquee star. They talked with the Rams about the No. 2 overall pick, but the Rams knew that their pick Jason Smith wouldn't have been there with New York's 17th overall pick. The negative on drafting a college underclassman with only 16 starts is the huge bust-out rate. Since 1990 there have been 16 underclassmen drafted at quarterback in the first round and half of them have been busts like Todd Marinovich, Tommy Maddox, Tim Couch and Andre Ware. Of course, one of the game's most successful quarterbacks, who was drafted as a junior, is Ben Roethlisberger. The Jets paid dearly, though, surrendering their top two draft picks, plus DE Kenyon Coleman and backup QB Brett Ratliff. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Ah, and here's where the crazies come out. The Jets trade up and the place erupts. New York takes Sanchez and there's a fantastic split in the room. There are the pessimists — the Jets fans in Favre jerseys shaking their heads, crying and moaning , "No!" And then there are the glass half full's — the ones in their David Harris and Kerry Rhodes jerseys chanting "J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets!" I met with Sanchez on Thursday night and was blown away by his poise and composure. Sanchez's older brother Nick was a quarterback at Yale in the mid-90's. I asked him if he'd been to the Yale Club in Manhattan. He said "If Mark's a Jet, I'll have to check it out." So yeah, Yale Club members of New York — keep an eye out for Nick Sanchez. I look back and see one of Favre fans, and he looks devastated. It'll be okay, man. It'll be okay.

5. NEW YORK JETS (From Browns)

MARK SANCHEZ, QB, USC - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Give GM Mike Tannenbaum credit. He needed to get a quarterback after the Brett Favre fiasco last season. Owner Woody Johnson, who has millions invested in a new stadium, wanted a marquee star. They talked with the Rams about the No. 2 overall pick, but the Rams knew that their pick Jason Smith wouldn't have been there with New York's 17th overall pick. The negative on drafting a college underclassman with only 16 starts is the huge bust-out rate. Since 1990 there have been 16 underclassmen drafted at quarterback in the first round and half of them have been busts like Todd Marinovich, Tommy Maddox, Tim Couch and Andre Ware. Of course, one of the game's most successful quarterbacks, who was drafted as a junior, is Ben Roethlisberger. The Jets paid dearly, though, surrendering their top two draft picks, plus DE Kenyon Coleman and backup QB Brett Ratliff.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Ah, and here's where the crazies come out. The Jets trade up and the place erupts. New York takes Sanchez and there's a fantastic split in the room. There are the pessimists — the Jets fans in Favre jerseys shaking their heads, crying and moaning , "No!" And then there are the glass half full's — the ones in their David Harris and Kerry Rhodes jerseys chanting "J-E-T-S, Jets Jets Jets!" I met with Sanchez on Thursday night and was blown away by his poise and composure. Sanchez's older brother Nick was a quarterback at Yale in the mid-90's. I asked him if he'd been to the Yale Club in Manhattan. He said "If Mark's a Jet, I'll have to check it out." So yeah, Yale Club members of New York — keep an eye out for Nick Sanchez. I look back and see one of Favre fans, and he looks devastated. It'll be okay, man. It'll be okay.

	6. CINCINNATI BENGALS ANDRE SMITH, OT, ALABAMA - Profile
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Smith was the sensible pick and was pegged by everyone around the country the past few days. The Bengals need to protect Carson Palmer and don't forget that the Bengals had the worst offense in the league last season. Smith was hurt by his agent during the Combine process, but he's a devastating blocker despite his bad body look when he ran shirtless. But a lot of bad bodies can play very well and this guy was considered the top offensive tackle before he got suspended and then left the Combine. This is a solid pick, considering the loss of Stacy Andrews in free agency. Interestingly, when the Bengals cut OT Kirk Barton on Friday, four teams claimed him off waivers, including the Dolphins. The awful Lions got Barton because they were winless last season. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: With Eugene Monroe still on the board, Cincinnati goes with the guy they've wanted all along. I'm not exactly sure why, but the Radio City loud speakers start blasting Devo's "Whip it". As in, Andre Smith, you might want to whip it into shape and never do a workout with your shirt off again? How about Smith's past few months. He's ESPN's poster boy for "What Not to Do" for months — get kicked off the team before the Sugar Bowl, walk out of the Combine, fire your agent a week before the draft — and still goes 6th overall. In truth, Smith is the best mauling offensive tackle in this draft. And if there's any place in the NFL for a potential head case? It's Cincy. Their locker room might as well have padded walls.

6. CINCINNATI BENGALS

ANDRE SMITH, OT, ALABAMA - Profile

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Smith was the sensible pick and was pegged by everyone around the country the past few days. The Bengals need to protect Carson Palmer and don't forget that the Bengals had the worst offense in the league last season. Smith was hurt by his agent during the Combine process, but he's a devastating blocker despite his bad body look when he ran shirtless. But a lot of bad bodies can play very well and this guy was considered the top offensive tackle before he got suspended and then left the Combine. This is a solid pick, considering the loss of Stacy Andrews in free agency. Interestingly, when the Bengals cut OT Kirk Barton on Friday, four teams claimed him off waivers, including the Dolphins. The awful Lions got Barton because they were winless last season.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: With Eugene Monroe still on the board, Cincinnati goes with the guy they've wanted all along. I'm not exactly sure why, but the Radio City loud speakers start blasting Devo's "Whip it". As in, Andre Smith, you might want to whip it into shape and never do a workout with your shirt off again? How about Smith's past few months. He's ESPN's poster boy for "What Not to Do" for months — get kicked off the team before the Sugar Bowl, walk out of the Combine, fire your agent a week before the draft — and still goes 6th overall. In truth, Smith is the best mauling offensive tackle in this draft. And if there's any place in the NFL for a potential head case? It's Cincy. Their locker room might as well have padded walls.

	7. OAKLAND RAIDERS DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY, WR, MARYLAND - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Owner Al Davis shocked the world again by taking Heyward-Bey, the fastest player in the draft with a 4.25 40-yard dash. Heyward-Bey was ranked in the middle of the first round because he doesn't have the greatest hands. Yes, he has size and speed, but why pass on Michael Crabtree? Well, because the silly Crabtree dissed the Raiders, and Davis would have none of that. The Raiders have been trying to trade their first-round bust in 2006, safety Michael Huff, and pass rusher Derrick Burgess, who has been unhappy with his contract status. Burgess, a great speed rusher, led the NFL with 16 sacks in 2005, but made only 10 starts last season with only four sacks. The other player rumored during the week was Florida State DE Everette Brown. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Raiders couldn't trade down 5, 10, maybe 15 spots and still grabbed Heyward-Bey? That's the conventional first thought. Then again, Al Davis has never quite been conventional. Heyward-Bey makes the third of the first seven picks of this draft having not been invited to Radio City Music Hall, and the fourth of the seven not present (Sanchez declined his invitation). Great job with that, NFL. Might need to change up who's sending out those invites, no? Here, at Radio City, there's a Raiders fan in the second tier with a Kenny Stabler jersey blowing a fog horn running up and down. He's SPRINTING up and down the aisle like a mad man. It's only fitting. Al Davis loves his speed.

7. OAKLAND RAIDERS

DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY, WR, MARYLAND - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Owner Al Davis shocked the world again by taking Heyward-Bey, the fastest player in the draft with a 4.25 40-yard dash. Heyward-Bey was ranked in the middle of the first round because he doesn't have the greatest hands. Yes, he has size and speed, but why pass on Michael Crabtree? Well, because the silly Crabtree dissed the Raiders, and Davis would have none of that. The Raiders have been trying to trade their first-round bust in 2006, safety Michael Huff, and pass rusher Derrick Burgess, who has been unhappy with his contract status. Burgess, a great speed rusher, led the NFL with 16 sacks in 2005, but made only 10 starts last season with only four sacks. The other player rumored during the week was Florida State DE Everette Brown.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Raiders couldn't trade down 5, 10, maybe 15 spots and still grabbed Heyward-Bey? That's the conventional first thought. Then again, Al Davis has never quite been conventional. Heyward-Bey makes the third of the first seven picks of this draft having not been invited to Radio City Music Hall, and the fourth of the seven not present (Sanchez declined his invitation). Great job with that, NFL. Might need to change up who's sending out those invites, no? Here, at Radio City, there's a Raiders fan in the second tier with a Kenny Stabler jersey blowing a fog horn running up and down. He's SPRINTING up and down the aisle like a mad man. It's only fitting. Al Davis loves his speed.

	8. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS EUGENE MONROE, OT, VIRGINIA - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Yes, new GM Gene Smith wanted to trade out of the eighth spot. The only trouble was that nobody — say a team like New England — wanted to move into the top ten. Remember, once the Jets pulled the trigger on QB Mark Sanchez there was no player in the top ten that any team really wanted to jump into the round and select. Monroe was a solid pick, considering some mock drafts had him going to the Rams in the two spot. Monroe has great feet and had a great college career. He could start at left tackle immediately. Yes, some teams were worried about his past knee injuries, but he has played the last two season with them. The one truism in this draft was that four offensive tackles could go in the top 10 or 12 selections. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: With a glaring need at wide receiver and Michael Crabtree still on the board, the Jaguars go with the offensive tackle in Monroe. Tra Thomas and Tony Pashos were thought to be set at left and right OT, but apparently not. Lynrd Skynyrd blasts from the speakers and I look desperately for a reaction from a Jaguars fan. Nothing. The guy in the Maurice Jones-Drew jersey has a comatose blank stare on his face. The dude in the Derrick Harvey jersey looks comatose. I look for the guy in the Matt Jones jersey, but he's probably somewhere he shouldn't be. Great times in Jacksonville these days. Meanwhile, a pack of Jersey Shore meatheads in the second tier start chanting "JERSEY FOOTBALL! JERSEY FOOTBALL!" No doubt, they'll be at Bar A in Belmar later this summer; pumping their fists, gelling their hair, and wearing showing off their spray tans. Ah, Jersey.

8. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

EUGENE MONROE, OT, VIRGINIA - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Yes, new GM Gene Smith wanted to trade out of the eighth spot. The only trouble was that nobody — say a team like New England — wanted to move into the top ten. Remember, once the Jets pulled the trigger on QB Mark Sanchez there was no player in the top ten that any team really wanted to jump into the round and select. Monroe was a solid pick, considering some mock drafts had him going to the Rams in the two spot. Monroe has great feet and had a great college career. He could start at left tackle immediately. Yes, some teams were worried about his past knee injuries, but he has played the last two season with them. The one truism in this draft was that four offensive tackles could go in the top 10 or 12 selections.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: With a glaring need at wide receiver and Michael Crabtree still on the board, the Jaguars go with the offensive tackle in Monroe. Tra Thomas and Tony Pashos were thought to be set at left and right OT, but apparently not. Lynrd Skynyrd blasts from the speakers and I look desperately for a reaction from a Jaguars fan. Nothing. The guy in the Maurice Jones-Drew jersey has a comatose blank stare on his face. The dude in the Derrick Harvey jersey looks comatose. I look for the guy in the Matt Jones jersey, but he's probably somewhere he shouldn't be. Great times in Jacksonville these days. Meanwhile, a pack of Jersey Shore meatheads in the second tier start chanting "JERSEY FOOTBALL! JERSEY FOOTBALL!" No doubt, they'll be at Bar A in Belmar later this summer; pumping their fists, gelling their hair, and wearing showing off their spray tans. Ah, Jersey.

	9. GREEN BAY PACKERS B.J. RAJI, DT, BOSTON COLLEGE - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: GM Ted Thompson whiffed on defensive tackle Justin Harrell last season in the first round, but with the switch to Dom Capers' 3-4 defense this team needed a proto-type nose tackle and Boston College's B.J. Raji fits the bill. This was a solid need selection. Raji has been compared to a stouter Warren Sapp; yes, he's that quick off the ball. Now, he does wear down at times, considering he's 340 pounds. Remember, the Packers are moving Aaron Kampman to outside linebacker and will have defensive end Cullen Jenkins back this season, consequently they need a big man to stuff the middle. Some of the Green Bay scouts compare Raji favorably to Gilbert Brown, who was such a star inside for those Super Bowl teams in the mid-1990s. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Raji's selected and the Jersey Shore guys get the "JERSEY FOOTBALL" chant going again. I wish they'd get a YouTube of these guys up there. It'd be right up there with that "My New Haircut" clip. You'd think we were at a Springsteen concert with how excited they are over this wonderful output of New Jersey talent in the NFL Draft. Raji isn't in attendance, but the Packer fans sure are. How about some of these jerseys going nuts right now — a Robert Brooks #87, an Antonio Freeman #86, and my favorite, an Edgar Bennett #34. There's a grandmother wearing a foam Cheesehead hat a few rows up who's got Packers-themed Mardi Gras beads draped around her neck. That's always a pleasant site.

9. GREEN BAY PACKERS

B.J. RAJI, DT, BOSTON COLLEGE - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: GM Ted Thompson whiffed on defensive tackle Justin Harrell last season in the first round, but with the switch to Dom Capers' 3-4 defense this team needed a proto-type nose tackle and Boston College's B.J. Raji fits the bill. This was a solid need selection. Raji has been compared to a stouter Warren Sapp; yes, he's that quick off the ball. Now, he does wear down at times, considering he's 340 pounds. Remember, the Packers are moving Aaron Kampman to outside linebacker and will have defensive end Cullen Jenkins back this season, consequently they need a big man to stuff the middle. Some of the Green Bay scouts compare Raji favorably to Gilbert Brown, who was such a star inside for those Super Bowl teams in the mid-1990s.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Raji's selected and the Jersey Shore guys get the "JERSEY FOOTBALL" chant going again. I wish they'd get a YouTube of these guys up there. It'd be right up there with that "My New Haircut" clip. You'd think we were at a Springsteen concert with how excited they are over this wonderful output of New Jersey talent in the NFL Draft. Raji isn't in attendance, but the Packer fans sure are. How about some of these jerseys going nuts right now — a Robert Brooks #87, an Antonio Freeman #86, and my favorite, an Edgar Bennett #34. There's a grandmother wearing a foam Cheesehead hat a few rows up who's got Packers-themed Mardi Gras beads draped around her neck. That's always a pleasant site.

	10. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS MICHAEL CRABTREE, WR, TEXAS TECH - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Let me tell you that some within the Packers organization considered making Crabtree their pick. He and Aaron Curry were considered the best football players in this draft until teams spent three months over-analyzing the entire process. Now, Crabtree did display a "diva act" with many teams, acting like they needed him more than he cared about them. Don't worry about the foot stress fracture because he played with it last season. I'm not saying Crabtree is the next Jerry Rice, but he easily could be the next Terrell Owens. Now, that can be both a good and a bad thing, right? This guy automatically upgrades the 49ers' shaky quarterback position. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Crabtree goes number ten and the place erupts. He's the real wildcard of this draft. He comes out with an entourage bigger than Vinny Chase's. Meanwhile, we've got our first Jets fan-Patriots fan argument a few rows up. There's finger pointing, there's screaming, and there's arguing. The Pats fan, dressed in a Brady jersey, starts pointing to his fingers, as in "Check out my rings." Yep, the 280 pound guy with the bad goatee in the Tom Brady jersey has 3 Super Bowl rings. Crabtree says being picked tenth will make him work harder. Can it make him grow two inches?

10. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

MICHAEL CRABTREE, WR, TEXAS TECH - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Let me tell you that some within the Packers organization considered making Crabtree their pick. He and Aaron Curry were considered the best football players in this draft until teams spent three months over-analyzing the entire process. Now, Crabtree did display a "diva act" with many teams, acting like they needed him more than he cared about them. Don't worry about the foot stress fracture because he played with it last season. I'm not saying Crabtree is the next Jerry Rice, but he easily could be the next Terrell Owens. Now, that can be both a good and a bad thing, right? This guy automatically upgrades the 49ers' shaky quarterback position.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Crabtree goes number ten and the place erupts. He's the real wildcard of this draft. He comes out with an entourage bigger than Vinny Chase's. Meanwhile, we've got our first Jets fan-Patriots fan argument a few rows up. There's finger pointing, there's screaming, and there's arguing. The Pats fan, dressed in a Brady jersey, starts pointing to his fingers, as in "Check out my rings." Yep, the 280 pound guy with the bad goatee in the Tom Brady jersey has 3 Super Bowl rings. Crabtree says being picked tenth will make him work harder. Can it make him grow two inches?

	11. BUFFALO BILLS AARON MAYBIN, DE, PENN STATE - Profile
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: A lot of mock drafts predicted Maybin for the Bills, and Tom Modrak didn't disappoint. Everyone should know that Maybin is a pure speed rusher, so be prepared to see big offensive tackles knock him out of the way. He must develop a great inside move in order to scare opposing tackles. Maybin had 12 sacks last season, earning defensive player of the year in the Big Ten. The Bills managed only 24 sacks last season, so this was another need pick. The hope is that Maybin, who must hit the weight room, wasn't a one-year wonder at Penn State. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Bills go with Maybin at 11 and we get our first D'Brickshaw Ferguson "smart pick" move sighting of the day. Need an explanation? Back when the Jets took Ferguson 4th overall in 2006, all of the crazy Jets fans in attendance did the same exact move in unison — a point to their heads, a nod, and the words "Smart Pick" out of the mouth. The two Buffalo fans here at Radio City — one of them in a snazzy new T.O. jersey, the other in a Lee Evans top — go with the "Smart Pick" move. They're quite content. I guess.

11. BUFFALO BILLS

AARON MAYBIN, DE, PENN STATE - Profile

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: A lot of mock drafts predicted Maybin for the Bills, and Tom Modrak didn't disappoint. Everyone should know that Maybin is a pure speed rusher, so be prepared to see big offensive tackles knock him out of the way. He must develop a great inside move in order to scare opposing tackles. Maybin had 12 sacks last season, earning defensive player of the year in the Big Ten. The Bills managed only 24 sacks last season, so this was another need pick. The hope is that Maybin, who must hit the weight room, wasn't a one-year wonder at Penn State.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Bills go with Maybin at 11 and we get our first D'Brickshaw Ferguson "smart pick" move sighting of the day. Need an explanation? Back when the Jets took Ferguson 4th overall in 2006, all of the crazy Jets fans in attendance did the same exact move in unison — a point to their heads, a nod, and the words "Smart Pick" out of the mouth. The two Buffalo fans here at Radio City — one of them in a snazzy new T.O. jersey, the other in a Lee Evans top — go with the "Smart Pick" move. They're quite content. I guess.

	12. DENVER BRONCOS KNOWSHON MORENO, RB, GEORGIA - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: The Broncos didn't pursue a quarterback, seemingly pleased with ex-Bear quarterback Kyle Orton. The key thing is that Denver stole San Diego's projected first-round pick in Moreno. The Broncos needed a versatile runner. This was a switch from the past regime because they always believed they could find a runner in the latter rounds. Moreno was moving up the ladder the last couple of days and there was talk that several teams were willing to trade up for him. Moreno does have solid hands and should be a big receiver out of the backfield. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: With needs at about nine spots on defense, roughly seven running backs on the depth chart, and defensive studs like Brian Orakpo and Brian Cushing still on the board, the Broncos draft Moreno, the tailback out of Georgia. ANOTHER JERSEY KID! Unleash the dogs. Our resident Jersey creatins in the crowd erupt. This time, though, "Jersey football" is not enough. No, they're chanting "Monmouth County, Monmouth County", which is getting really quite specific. I'm pretty sure they'll be chanting actual street names pretty soon. Quick Moreno story from Thursday night's EA Sports Draft Party. With a wild party raging behind him, he's sitting there playing "NCAA Â‘10" alone on a console in the back of the club, completely focused. He's playing with Georgia; the computer is Florida. Virtual Caleb King runs for a ten yard score, and Moreno pumps his fist. I ask him if he plans on sending the entire team into the end zone to celebrate, a reference to Mark Richt's move after UGA scored first in the 2007 Cocktail Party game. Moreno let out a huge laugh, "Ha! Right? Right?" Smile ear to ear. He then nodded, and went RIGHT back to the game. Completely focused.

12. DENVER BRONCOS

KNOWSHON MORENO, RB, GEORGIA - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: The Broncos didn't pursue a quarterback, seemingly pleased with ex-Bear quarterback Kyle Orton. The key thing is that Denver stole San Diego's projected first-round pick in Moreno. The Broncos needed a versatile runner. This was a switch from the past regime because they always believed they could find a runner in the latter rounds. Moreno was moving up the ladder the last couple of days and there was talk that several teams were willing to trade up for him. Moreno does have solid hands and should be a big receiver out of the backfield.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: With needs at about nine spots on defense, roughly seven running backs on the depth chart, and defensive studs like Brian Orakpo and Brian Cushing still on the board, the Broncos draft Moreno, the tailback out of Georgia. ANOTHER JERSEY KID! Unleash the dogs. Our resident Jersey creatins in the crowd erupt. This time, though, "Jersey football" is not enough. No, they're chanting "Monmouth County, Monmouth County", which is getting really quite specific. I'm pretty sure they'll be chanting actual street names pretty soon. Quick Moreno story from Thursday night's EA Sports Draft Party. With a wild party raging behind him, he's sitting there playing "NCAA Â‘10" alone on a console in the back of the club, completely focused. He's playing with Georgia; the computer is Florida. Virtual Caleb King runs for a ten yard score, and Moreno pumps his fist. I ask him if he plans on sending the entire team into the end zone to celebrate, a reference to Mark Richt's move after UGA scored first in the 2007 Cocktail Party game. Moreno let out a huge laugh, "Ha! Right? Right?" Smile ear to ear. He then nodded, and went RIGHT back to the game. Completely focused.

	13. WASHINGTON REDSKINS BRIAN ORAKPO, DE, TEXAS - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Owner Daniel Snyder said he wasn't trading up in this draft and look what he found with 13th overall pick! Texas pass rusher Orakpo was considered by more than half of the teams as a top-ten talent. Orakpo had 12 sacks last season and he should be a great complement to new DT Albert Haynesworth on the Washington defensive line. Orakpo was timed in 4.63 in the 40-yard dash, a number that is comparable to many safeties in this draft. The Redskins had no interest in Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: After all that Sanchez talk this week, the Redskins go with Orakpo, filling a need at D-End with an absolute beast. Orakpo was a four-year star at Texas and benched more than any defensive end at the Combine. No question, he'll be a contributor in Washington next season. Meanwhile, I check out the Pats and Jets fans from earlier. Cooler heads have prevailed. Of course, there's an Eagles fan holding his crotch chanting " 'Skins suck" over and over and over again a few rows up. Classy fella.

13. WASHINGTON REDSKINS

BRIAN ORAKPO, DE, TEXAS - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Owner Daniel Snyder said he wasn't trading up in this draft and look what he found with 13th overall pick! Texas pass rusher Orakpo was considered by more than half of the teams as a top-ten talent. Orakpo had 12 sacks last season and he should be a great complement to new DT Albert Haynesworth on the Washington defensive line. Orakpo was timed in 4.63 in the 40-yard dash, a number that is comparable to many safeties in this draft. The Redskins had no interest in Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: After all that Sanchez talk this week, the Redskins go with Orakpo, filling a need at D-End with an absolute beast. Orakpo was a four-year star at Texas and benched more than any defensive end at the Combine. No question, he'll be a contributor in Washington next season. Meanwhile, I check out the Pats and Jets fans from earlier. Cooler heads have prevailed. Of course, there's an Eagles fan holding his crotch chanting " 'Skins suck" over and over and over again a few rows up. Classy fella.

	14. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS MALCOLM JENKINS, DB, OHIO STATE - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: The Saints were going defense in the first round and nailed the draft's best cornerback in Jenkins. This was tremendous value with the 14th overall pick. True, Jenkins didn't run well at the Combine, but he did come up with solid 4.5 times a month ago. Jenkins should start immediately for a defense that definitely needs help in the secondary. The funny thing now in the NFC South is that the Falcons are the team to beat, and Atlanta has the receivers and the quarterback to win. Jenkins gives New Orleans a chance to slow the Falcons down. New Orleans was always looking for a cornerback, with Vontae Davis of Illinois being the other choice. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: New Orleans fills a need and grabs the top corner/safety in the draft. The Jersey football fans are at it again. Jenkins, apparently, is another Jersey kid. Do they play football in any states other than New Jersey, Texas, and California? Based on the first 14 picks of this draft, you wouldn't know if they did. There's a Saints contingent here, but they're dwarfed by the New Jersey football one.

14. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

MALCOLM JENKINS, DB, OHIO STATE - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: The Saints were going defense in the first round and nailed the draft's best cornerback in Jenkins. This was tremendous value with the 14th overall pick. True, Jenkins didn't run well at the Combine, but he did come up with solid 4.5 times a month ago. Jenkins should start immediately for a defense that definitely needs help in the secondary. The funny thing now in the NFC South is that the Falcons are the team to beat, and Atlanta has the receivers and the quarterback to win. Jenkins gives New Orleans a chance to slow the Falcons down. New Orleans was always looking for a cornerback, with Vontae Davis of Illinois being the other choice.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: New Orleans fills a need and grabs the top corner/safety in the draft. The Jersey football fans are at it again. Jenkins, apparently, is another Jersey kid. Do they play football in any states other than New Jersey, Texas, and California? Based on the first 14 picks of this draft, you wouldn't know if they did. There's a Saints contingent here, but they're dwarfed by the New Jersey football one.

	15. HOUSTON TEXANS BRIAN CUSHING, LB, USC - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Funny, but a lot of mock drafts had the other USC linebacker Clay Matthews going to the Texans. But Cushing is also a solid pick because most teams had these two players rated fairly equally. The Texans needed an outside linebacker and look for teams to make a run on the other two USC linebackers. Houston's defense ranked 22nd last season. Cushing bench-pressed 250 pounds 30 times and has 4.6 speed. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: It's not even worth mentioning at this point, but yes, Cushing's from a state near New York, and the fans here let us know about it. Cushing's ponytail is a nice throwback to days of yesteryear. Aside from the great Alex Marvez and maybe the dude from Pen and Teller, I can't name many other upstanding individuals who still rock the p-tail. Cushing does, and does it with style. With Cushing joining DeMeco Ryans, Antonio Smith, Amobi Okoye, and Mario Williams, the Texans are going to be everybody's "sleeper" team this summer. So get ready for that.

15. HOUSTON TEXANS

BRIAN CUSHING, LB, USC - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: Funny, but a lot of mock drafts had the other USC linebacker Clay Matthews going to the Texans. But Cushing is also a solid pick because most teams had these two players rated fairly equally. The Texans needed an outside linebacker and look for teams to make a run on the other two USC linebackers. Houston's defense ranked 22nd last season. Cushing bench-pressed 250 pounds 30 times and has 4.6 speed.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: It's not even worth mentioning at this point, but yes, Cushing's from a state near New York, and the fans here let us know about it. Cushing's ponytail is a nice throwback to days of yesteryear. Aside from the great Alex Marvez and maybe the dude from Pen and Teller, I can't name many other upstanding individuals who still rock the p-tail. Cushing does, and does it with style. With Cushing joining DeMeco Ryans, Antonio Smith, Amobi Okoye, and Mario Williams, the Texans are going to be everybody's "sleeper" team this summer. So get ready for that.

	16. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS LARRY ENGLISH, LB, NORTHERN ILLINOIS - Profile \| Highlights
CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: GM A.J. Smith has a tendency to do the unexpected. Yes, he wanted Moreno, but he also wanted a pass rusher and is taking a chance on Larry English, an outside linebacker from Northern Illinois. English gives the Chargers some insurance if Shawne Merriman doesn't come back healthy from his knee surgery. However, not many teams had English in the first round. Finding a pass rusher or a defensive end was the Chargers' top priority. And don't forget that Merriman is entering a contract season. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Well, there's no "Illinois football" chant, and we can be grateful for that. English is one of those "tweener" types that everyone loves these days. Maybe the most curious thing about this pick is the music choice at Radio City; some "We Will Rock You" cover with the words "San Diego Chargers" inserted in. Hideous song, really.

16. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

LARRY ENGLISH, LB, NORTHERN ILLINOIS - Profile | Highlights

CZAR'S FRONT OFFICE TAKE: GM A.J. Smith has a tendency to do the unexpected. Yes, he wanted Moreno, but he also wanted a pass rusher and is taking a chance on Larry English, an outside linebacker from Northern Illinois. English gives the Chargers some insurance if Shawne Merriman doesn't come back healthy from his knee surgery. However, not many teams had English in the first round. Finding a pass rusher or a defensive end was the Chargers' top priority. And don't forget that Merriman is entering a contract season.

SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: Well, there's no "Illinois football" chant, and we can be grateful for that. English is one of those "tweener" types that everyone loves these days. Maybe the most curious thing about this pick is the music choice at Radio City; some "We Will Rock You" cover with the words "San Diego Chargers" inserted in. Hideous song, really.