Quote:As promised, I am back for the 2016 NFL Draft after staying away during the busiest part of free agency. Here are my thoughts about what we did to improve our roster before the draft.

 

Malik Jackson: I love how fast Dave Caldwell acted during the legal tampering period to get this guy before anyone else had a chance. He is the upgrade we needed at defensive tackle.

 

Tashaun Gipson: We finally filled our bottomless pit at free safety. Again, a smart decision to act fast instead of wait around for someone else.

 

Chris Ivory: The media made us look bad for helping T.J. Yeldon. I have always favored two running backs splitting carries when there is no Adrian Peterson on the roster.

 

Brad Nortman: I know we tried to keep Banger, so this signing makes me wonder if this only fills a hole in the roster or vastly upgrades the position.

 

Prince Amukamara: Why did he get a prove-it contract instead of a multi-year deal? He is probably the upgrade at cornerback we have been waiting forever for.

 

Kelvin Beacham: I wondered why we did not sign Russell Okung instead when he was available. Of course any significant upgrade over Luke Joeckel is a good thing.

 

Overall: Grade A.