I love the NFL draft.And so do fans, who always know that Ozzie Newsome will make the ideal selection. And he did, yet again, with a speed-burning wideout to replace in . This is the same way fans are beginning to feel with the Bruce Arians/Steve Keim regime. Arizona grabbed another solid football player in offensive tackle .That’s the thing about the draft — it really shows an organization’s true colors.San Francisco has raised one eyebrow after another over the last few months, and they provided more head-scratching antics on Thursday night, trading down and selecting the raw . And, of course, the folks acro s the Bay looked like geniuses.Wait, what?Yeah, I’ll say it — the nailed it.OK, so the draft does indeed provide us with genuine surprises, too — like three of the first eight teams to pick simply dropping the ball.Well, I gue s that’s what makes this such great theater.Now, allow me to provide my biggest takeaways from this beautiful drama that is Round 1. Here are nine thoughts, formulated late Thursday night, from an overly caffeinated brain:1) What a win for the Raiders!Last week, I penned . My No. 1 pairing: and the . And when the picked at No. 3, Oakland general manager Reggie McKenzie didn’t hesitate to get the pick called in and the card to the podium.The made Dwyane Wade Jersey the perfect pick. Repeat after me: The made the perfect pick.Yup, the were the big winners Thursday night.Cooper is special. He’s an instant-impact, do-it-all receiver. It was a glaring need for Oakland. Young quarterback gets to grow with a stud playmaker who starred at one of the nation’s true college football powerhouses. Is it too early to choose Cooper for Offensive Rookie of the Year? This pick is that perfect.Finally, Oakland has a true No. 1 receiver — and legit hope.2) The Redskins did what?I like . I thought he would go to the with the ninth overall pick. But Washington? At No. 5?? With still on the board?!?!?What is this, amateur hour?I understand the value of a great offensive line. last May — and Paul Eboua Jersey then .But in no universe is Scherff the fifth-best player in the 2015 .If the ‘Skins truly craved him, they should’ve found a way to trade down. And if they couldn’t … pick a superior player!The absolutely blew it. As a result …3) The Jets landed the best defensive player in the draft.That’s my take on , a star defensive lineman from USC. In fact, Thursday morning on my SiriusXM Radio show, “Schein on Sports,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Williams is the top player in the entire draft cla s!I figured he’d go between pick Nos. 3 and 5, right after the two QBs came off the board. Never thought he’d be available for Gang Green.Think about the ‘ defensive line right now, with Williams joining established stars and . Then factor in the revamped defensive backfield, with and coming back to New York. The could have the best defense in the NFL this year under new head coach Todd Bowles.Take a bow, Mike Maccagnan.4) Atlanta whiffed with Vic Beasley.When I talked to Atlanta coach Dan Quinn on SiriusXM this week, it was pretty clear he wanted to improve the defense and the run game. Personally, I thought he should’ve addre sed the latter — not the former — at No. 8. struck me as a major stretch there. Yes, he put on a show at the “Underwear Olympics” (also known as the NFL ), but I thought he was a mid-first-round talent. While Quinn can coach him up, should’ve been the pick. The Georgia running back would’ve been the perfect guy to complement and keep the ‘ defense fresh — akin to what did for Dallas last year. Atlanta does not employ a legit starting NFL running back.This was odd. And a blown opportunity.5) And the Falcons’ lo s was the Rams’ gain., Gurley found his way into the top 12 of the NFL draft. Actually, top 10. And truthfully, with how talented this running back is, Jeff Fisher and Les Snead could get arrested for stealing.NFL Network analyst Charles Davis told me on SiriusXM that Gurley is the best running back prospect to enter the NFL since . NFL Films guru Greg Cosell told me he was the third-best prospect Kelly Olynyk Jersey in the entire draft, if healthy. Well, . I think he’s going to be a star.Sure, it’s a pa sing league. But not every team employs . And even he needs balance. You still need to run to win.6) Titans win! Chip wins! Buccaneers … lose.The selected at No. 2. I love the pick. Tampa should’ve picked him instead of an untrustworthy quarterback like , who has major decision-making i sues on and off the field. But the Bucs went Winston, as most predicted, and Tenne see went on the clock …, one AFC general manager told me, “The coaches are studying Mariota, hoping to fall in love because that’s what the bo ses want.” Well, no matter how they all got here, it was the right move. is going to be a franchise quarterback.And for all of the hubbub about Chip Kelly trying to get his man — and he did indeed — the ended up staying at No. 20 and made a great pick with wide receiver . Kelly effectively replaces while keeping star defensive tackle , who apparently .The revamped are the best team in the NFC East. OK, I still don’t love the quarterback room, but make no mistake: Chip knew what he was doing in acquiring , and .The and are on the up and up.Tampa Bay, on the other hand … Good luck, Lovie Smith — you’re going to need it.7) Does Shane Ray fit on Peyton Manning’s Broncos?I love hearing stories of Josh Richardson Jersey how Manning demands accountability from his teammates. Which is why you can color me skeptical about the drafting the troubled — albeit talented — .Whatever your opinion is on the legalization of marijuana, it’s banned in the NFL. To get the week of the draft shows an incredible lack of maturity and focus.How does Peyton feel about acquiring a new first-round pick who might not get it?8) Kevin White is all right — but is Jay Cutler?Defense is in John Fox’s DNA, but was just too special to pa s up at No. 7. After the trade, receiver was most certainly an area of need. New general manager Ryan Pace grabbed a dynamic weapon, much to the delight of the hometown fans watching the draft in Chicago. It was a cool Chris Silva Jersey scene.If can’t succeed with White, , and new offensive coordinator Adam Gase, then I truly believe his career as a starter is over. There are no more excuses.9) Cleveland rocks!The didn’t do anything wacky.They didn’t trade up. They didn’t trade down. They didn’t opt to go with 10 men on the field or announce they will start selling lemonade instead of playing fourth quarters of games.Instead, Cleveland — yes Cleveland — got it right. is a perfect defensive tackle for Mike Pettine. Offensive lineman won’t have the sports world buzzing like did a year ago. Instead, he’s the kind of draftee who just makes sense.Under the radar and smart?I’m gue sing that’s exactly how Pettine actually likes it.What a concept!Follow Adam Schein on Twitter .
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