San Diego still has nightmares about Ryan Leaf, so they pass up the top signal-callers in favor of a playmaker to help Drew Brees through his growing pains.
2. Raiders - QB Eli Manning, Mississippi
Al Davis is relegated to making the logical selection and drafting a blue-chip replacement for Rich Gannon.
3. Cardinals - QB Ben Roethlisberger, Miami (OH)
Although Dennis Green spouts rhetoric about how Josh McCown can thrive in his offense, Bill Bidwell needs to fill seats, and a young QB with great size and a cannon arm is how he aims to do it.
4. Giants - T Robert Gallery, Iowa
The easiest pick in the draft, as the G-men nab a franchise left tackle.
5. Redskins - DT Tommie Harris, Oklahoma
The Redskins haven't stopped the run consistently since Joe Gibbs finished his first stint as coach, so this pick goes to solidify the D's soft middle.
6. Lions - S Sean Taylor, Miami (FL)
The best defender in the draft is still available in the sixth slot, and even Matt Millen knows better than to pass him up.
7. Falcons - DE Kenechi Udeze, USC
The best pure pass rusher in the draft will see his stock soar come draft day, and Atlanta eases the strain on its vulnerable defensive backfield with a bookend for Patrick Kerney.
8. Browns - T Shawn Andrews, Arkansas
The temptation here will be to snap up K2, but the Browns and their fans know that what this team needs more in the black-and-blue AFC North is a dominant offensive line.
NFL Draft Discussions by Team
| • Arizona | • Dallas | • Miami | • Pittsburgh |
| • Atlanta | • Denver | • Minnesota | • San Diego |
| • Baltimore | • Detroit | • New England | • San Francisco |
| • Buffalo | • Green Bay | • New Orleans | • Seattle |
| • Carolina | • Houston | • NY Giants | • St. Louis |
| • Chicago | • Indianapolis | • NY Jets | • Tampa Bay |
| • Cincinnati | • Jacksonville | • Oakland | • Tennessee |
| • Cleveland | • Kansas City | • Philadelphia | • Washington |
