Posted on 05/03/2016 6:25:17 AM PDT by C19fan
Here's some real talk for you, post-draft: Not all the first-round picks made last week are going to be NFL stars.
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In short: The 2013 draft was pretty awful. And right now, it's really sinking in as teams are now having to admit to a lot of their mistakes.
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Final count: 12 first-round picks from 13 have fifth-year options declined
I was very happy with the Colts first round pick. We needed OL help badly and Ryan Kelly is a stud center who looks to be an anchor on the line, barring injury, for the next decade.
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