A bit surprised that Michigan linebacker David Harris didn't go in the first round. He'd been climbing the charts in recent days, and there were indications the Jets and Patriots had interest. He fell out of the round entirely. We're at No. 43 overall, and he's still on the board ...
The Saints have a need to get better on defense, but they went offense with the 27th overall pick. But they got a good one in Tennessee receiver Robert Meachem, who was extremely impressive to NFL scouts with his size-speed combo (6-3, 210, runs a 4.39). The Saints already have three really good receivers in Marques Colston, Terence Copper and Devery Henderson, but coach Sean Payton couldn't resist getting another. Meachem might turn out to be better than all of them ...
So, the defending champion Colts get smacked around in free agency, losing CBs Jason David and Nick Harper and outside linebacker Cato June. So they go offense, right? Nope. They took wide receiver Anthony Gonzelez out of Ohio State, even though they're well stocked with Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne. But GM Bill Polian likes to have that third receiver - he didn't most of last year because of the injury to Brandon Stokely - and he got a good one in Carpenter, a terrific route runner, especially in tight coverage ...
The Ravens probably hoped Central Michigan tackle Joe Staley dropped to them at 29, but it didn't happen. Like their attempted move-up to get Brady Quinn, they were beaten out by the 49ers, who swooped in with a trade to New England. The Ravens did get a good pick, though, taking Auburn guard Ben Grubbs, a bruiser ...
Hey, get a look at Adam Abramson's blog. The kid worked his butt off today. This dude knows college ball.