After months of speculation, NFL teams have made their draft selections and actual situations can be evaluated rather than making projections. With that in mind, I called CBS Sports NFL Draft analysts Josh Edwards and Chris Trapasso to the virtual table to explore impact rookie performers, the teams now in a position to bounce back from a poor season and much more in a series of questions below.
Enjoy!
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1. Who had the most success during the 2023 NFL Draft?
Steelers
“Pittsburgh found value with essentially every selection while checking off needs. Some teams have an easily identifiable identity, and each addition felt like a Steeler.” – Josh Edwards
Colts
“I completely agree with Josh on the Steelers, so I’ll go with the Colts. Chris Ballard always drafts high-caliber athletes, but this year, he actually picked high-caliber athletes who are good football players. And they picked my QB1, Anthony Richardson. WR Josh Downs, TE Will Mallory, and RB Evan Hull will all contribute to Richardson’s development instantly.” – Chris Trapasso
2. Who had the worst/most underwhelming draft class?
Jaguars
“I understand the aspirations of this team and why they may have felt obligated to take an offensive tackle in the first round following the suspension of Cam Robinson. It felt as though they were prepared to take whomever was the best available offensive tackle at that spot, and Harrison was not the best value — a theme that would carry on over three days. They took more players who I had not only not watched, but had never heard about during the process than maybe the rest of the league combined.” – Edwards
Falcons
“The Falcons got my lowest draft grade, so I’ll go with them. I can’t be swayed on my “don’t draft running backs in the first round philosophy,” even if Bijan Robinson is a stud. Which he is. The only pick I thought was made at correct value was the Ohio State edge rusher, Zach Harrison, in the third round. Although Clark Phillips III could outplay where he was selected.” – Trapasso
3. Who will be the Offensive Rookie of the Year?
QB Bryce Young (Panthers)
“If a rookie quarterback is relevant and has the requisite playing time, it…
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