NFL

Cincinnati Bengals: Shurron Pierson, OLB, South Florida A weak link on the Bengals’ defense is the outside linebacker position, occupied by Steve Foley and Canute Curtis. Pierson could be brought in to compete for the starting position. Detroit Lions: Ken Hamlin, S, Arkansas The Lions could use a lot of help in their secondary, especially…

Last update: April 24, 2004. Houston Texans: Forfeited Draft Pick Houston used this pick when taking Tony Hollings in the 2003 Supplemental Draft. Yet another move by Charley Casserly that I just don’t understand. Arizona Cardinals: Ahmad Carroll, CB, Arkansas Arizona signed Bert Berry, a defensive end who accumulated double digit sacks last season. Now,…

Cincinnati Bengals: Corey Redding, DE, Texas The Bengals’ defensive line is a joke, with no pass rush and no ability to stop the run. Marvin Lewis will take his first defensive player, who will start for his soon-to-be improved defense. Detroit Lions: Torrin Tucker, G, Southern Miss I had MLB Terry Pierce here, but with…

Last update: April 24, 2004. Arizona Cardinals: Demorrio Williams, OLB, Nebraska Dennis Green loves Josh McCown as a potential Pro Bowl quarterback, so it appears as though Arizona will not be selecting a signal caller during the first day of the draft. Instead, they turn to their defense. Gerald Hayes will be a decent linebacker…

Cincinnati Bengals: Carson Palmer, QB, USC I thought Marvin Lewis would make the right choice by taking Terrence Newman, but the Bengals have stopped talking to both Newman and Leftwich, and have now come to terms with Carson Palmer. I believe the Bengals should add to their defense, by taking CB Newman, or trading down,…