Taking a look back at this year?s draft

This year?s NFL draft had a little bit of everything, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Like I said before this year?s draft had very few impact players, but a lot of potential. Any by that I mean most of the players selected this year are going to need a little seasoning.

Of all the players selected, JaMarcus Russell might be the only one who will have a huge impact on his team. He has the arm to throw the ball downfield ? something the Raiders like to do ? and if he can help them to win three or four games next season then I would call him an impact player. I?m not sure I can say that about the rest of the field.

As far as what team was the biggest winner this year, I think there are two of them, the Cleveland Browns and the Detroit Lions.

The Browns were in need of help on the offensive and defensive lines, and with Wisconsin?s Joe Thomas on the offensive side and defensive linemen Melila Purcell and Chase Pittman added to the mix, the Browns have addressed those needs. Throw in Brady Quinn, who they got for a huge discount, and the future looks pretty bright for Cleveland.

The Lions got the best athlete in this year?s field when they selected wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Along with the acquisition of quarterback Drew Stanton, Detroit is going to be an offensive threat two years down the road.

Every year the draft is full of surprises and this year was no exception. Quinn falling to the 22nd pick and then the Titans? pick of Michael Griffin puzzled all the experts.

Some Titan fans weren?t happy with Tennessee?s choices, but I think they did a pretty good job.

I asked a few friends and a couple of co-workers on how they would grade the Titans on their draft picks, and for the most part there were C + and C -, but I give the Titans a B.

Everyone was hoping the Titans would pick one of the top receivers, like Robert Meachem or a Dwayne Bowe.

But they didn?t, instead they opted to take three receivers who most of us have never heard of. After doing a little research, these three guys have the potential to become a solid core for Vince Young. Will they make an immediate impact? Probably not. But they have talent and should be able to help Young and the Titans in 2008.

The only position the Titans need help with immediately is at running back. But maybe they?re hoping Chris Henry will push White to step up and become the player fans were hoping he would become.

The Titans were cautious in their selections and banking on these guys to become solid players, and in the long run I think they that?s going to happen.

Fans are tired of the five-year plan and want results now. But that doesn?t happen too often in professional sports and more times than often it takes time for players to make the jump from college to the professional ranks.

Patience is the key to this year?s Titan?s draft class. Unfortunately this is something football fans in Tennessee lack. There are no movie star, high spot-light players in this rookie class right now. But I bet in a couple of years someone will step up and take center stage.