Welcome to Cincinnati, Andy Dalton.
Here are the keys.
The Bengals' selection of the young man who looks to be their quarterback of the future highlighted Day Two of the NFL Draft for the teams in the AFC North Division. There were no real surprises -- the Bengals' courtship of Dalton over the last several weeks was one of the draft's worst-kept secrets -- but all four continued to fill needs and position themselves for the future.
The Ravens filled one need in the first round with the addition of big corner Jimmy Smith, and they used their first pick Friday to add speed receiver Torrey Smith. The Ravens came into the draft in a win-now mindset and appear to have added two players to help them do just that.
The Browns continued to rebuild their defensive front with Pitt DE Jabaal Sheard and then picked North Carolina WR Greg Little, while the Steelers again added depth and addressed needs at cornerback and on the offensive line.
Dalton, a four-year starter at TCU, might even be the Bengals' Quarterback of Right Now if Carson Palmer follows through with his threat to retire. Much more on that later in case you're not already extremely tired of it.
Below is a look at all four teams and what they did Friday night...
BENGALS
Added: Dalton and Nevada LB Dontay Moch, who might be the fastest linebacker in the draft. He'll probably be used as a rusher on passing downs as a rookie.
Big Questions: Besides Palmer and Ochocinco? Still a few. How quickly can Dalton get ready to play; the Bengals haven't had a rookie opening-day starter at QB since 1969. With Moch in the fold, does Michael Johnson go back to defensive end? That's a way down-the-road issue for a team that has lots of questions.
Still Need: The Bengals will almost certainly draft a safety on Saturday's final day of the draft. They could also look at a running back, defensive lineman (or two) and an interior offensive lineman. With A.J. Green and Dalton in the fold the Bengals already consider this draft a success, but they still need help in lots of areas.
BROWNS
Added: Sheard and Little, addressing what were probably the Browns' biggest needs. They traded their third-rounder on Thursday to move up and select Phil Taylor.
Big Questions: Is Sheard big enough, and good enough against the run, to succeed in the NFL? Were the Browns right in putting Little's talent level above past issues and possible future off-field concerns? He's the type of big and fast receiver who can change games, and in Cleveland it certainly seems like he'll get a chance to play right away.
Still Need: Fans want the Browns to find a right tackle and depth at cornerback. The Browns need speed everywhere on defense and might not be done addressing the front. They have two fourth-round picks and two sixth-rounders Saturday to address those positions and possibly a third-down type runner or slot receiver as well.
RAVENS
Added: Torrey Smith and Central Florida OT Jah Reid, a mammoth (6'7, 327) project who provides insurance in case Jared Gaither can't come back or eventually leaves via free agency.
Big Questions: Now that they've addressed corner and receiver, not many. The Ravens still could look to bolster the tight end position and add pass-rushers. The biggest questions involve keeping everyone happy and healthy as this core group is running out of chances to win a title.
Still Need: A safety, pass-rushers, possibly a tight end and maybe even another receiver as Derrick Mason might be prepping for his last season and T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Donte' Stallworth could leave via free agency. The Ravens could also add another corner if one they like becomes available.
STEELERS
Added: Florida OL Marcus Gilbert and Texas CB Curtis Brown.
Big Questions: Is Brown ready to play immediately? The Steelers might need him to. Gilbert might be pressed into duty, too, and the Steelers are hoping to double up on the luck they had with another Florida O-lineman, Maurkice Pouncey, in last year's draft. This is again one of the best teams in football if it stays healthy and the offensive line holds up.
Still Need: More help in the secondary, especially with A.J. Green and Torrey Smith now in the division. First-rounder Cam Heyward provides depth and versatility on the D-line, and the Steelers could look for a developmental linebacker to put behind him in addition to possible help at running back and tight end.
