Draft Surprises So far

Desean fell to number 18 in the Second round, the 5th wide receiver taken.

What is surprising is that three of the wide receivers taken ahead of him are almost as small and slower than him.

So the question is, why did he drop so far? Are the rumor-mongers correct in that he is a Cancer? I think that is a bunch of crap. If that is the reason as to why he dropped, then it is ridiculous. The fact is that DJ is a very confident guy, is probably more mature than most of the players he played with in College, in that he understood it to be a business, and is going to be a good football player in the professional ranks. He is a hard worker, will do what is necessary to get to an elite level, and will work hard to keep it there. I think that the Eagles are lucky to get him. He may be just a slot receiver, but what an option. He will be single covered and will be the most explosive player on the field.

Also, it is kinda nice to be playing for a contender. Good for Desean.

The other surprise is Craig Stevens, going in the third round. Apparently some teams respect someone who can be another lineman and still catch passes. I think he has a long pro career ahead of him as well, as he is smart, and a hard worker. He goes to Tennessee, which is a team that needs a run blocking tight end, thanks to Vince young. When you have a QB who can scramble like that, it is nice to have an extra TE who can get some good down field blocking, and protect your guy. If my career was tied to Vince Young's, I would be pretty happy.

DeCoud also went in the end of the third round - not a surprise. He goes to the falcons, who currently have 5 safeties on the team - but only one guy over 6 foot tall. He should be able to get a foothold there.

The other item, not so much of a surprise, but I think good news for the Bears...

USC has had 7 players go in the first two rounds. All, of course, starters for their team. Including two in the top 10. Now, I know, SC always reloads, etc. But let's face it - that is going to be hard to replace. I think next year is a down year for them again. Frankly, this year was a down year for them as well. So it will only get harder to keep it up, Petey boy.

My other thought, at the end of the third round - whoever gets Hawkins is getting a steal.

GO BEARS!!