NFL Draft Thoughts

• The NFL Draft is this Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30.
• I'd like to see the Texans NOT take Reggie Bush. Since they already have a good running back in Dominick Davis, why not take DE Mario Williams or OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson? Both players significantly improve the Texans on every play, where Bush only improves the team on about 15 plays, and some of those will be as a decoy. Yuck. For all the hype, Bush could go to the Saints and fade away into obscurity (or he could be the next Gale Sayers – who knows).
  
• The Chiefs have the following picks: 1st round (#20 - 20 overall), 2nd (#22- 54), 3rd (#21 - 85), 5th (#22 - 154), two 6th (#17 from Dallas & #21 - 186 & 190), and 7th (#20 - 228).
  
• Chiefs probably need to take a cornerback in the first round. The good news is that there are several corners that all have great potential and several of may be available at the Chiefs' pick. Some of the best are:
  Jimmy Williams, Va. Tech, 6-2 (Two-time All-ACC)
  Jonathan Joseph, S. Car., 5-11 (4.31 40)
  Antonio Cromartie, Fla. St., 6-2 (Missed '05 w/ knee injury)
  Tye Hill, Clemson, 5-9 (4.30 40)
  Richard Marshall, Fresno St., 5-11
  Cedric Griffin, Texas, 6-0
  Ashton Youboty, Ohio St, 5-11 QB?
  
• Will the Raiders take Vince Young at number 7? I hope so! Though reports have surfaced of Young's improved mechanics, I'm always doubtful of the Mike Vick-style QBs (I'm still not sure about Mike Vick). I'd love to see the Raiders directed on the field by an Aaron Brooks/Vince Young QB combo. Good luck with that, Al.