2010 Redraft

Was just reading Kiper's top 10 rookies & thought about past discussions we've had on here about redrafts.

So what would you do over with our 1st two picks?

- Not trade down and take someone specific?

- Pick a new player with our trade down picks?

Lets hear it

Kiper's top 10 ... er 11 Rooks:

1. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions
There's no such thing as a "sure thing" in this game, but Suh seemed close, and he dominated from the start. There were reports that he was frustrating offensive linemen at Lions practices, and when fans finally got to see the former Nebraska star face the opposition, they realized all the stories had to be true. Suh led all DTs in sacks with 10.0, was an easy Pro Bowl pick and really invigorated an improved Detroit squad. Mostly, it was the way he dominated. Suh throws people around, unwittingly takes the heads off QBs and makes even casual fans concentrate on line play.

2. Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Steelers
A Pro Bowl selection has further cemented Pouncey's almost immediately strong reputation as a smart, dependable interior line player. When he was drafted, we said Pouncey would should start from the get-go, and he helped improve the Pittsburgh run game upon arrival. The Steelers have a tradition of stability with great centers, with Mike Webster followed by Dermontti Dawson, just as they do with coaches, and Pouncey is next in line.

3. Devin McCourty, New England Patriots
McCourty is the first player on this list who will have his detractors, but he really impressed as a rookie. He was the best defender in the New England secondary, a unit facing a constant barrage because the Patriots are so often up on opponents who turn to the passing game early. McCourty made 82 tackles and piled up seven interceptions. You also can't overlook that McCourty shined on special teams. A solid season for a guy who has a mature approach and should only get better.

4. Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
What a relief for Rams fans, knowing this position is set for years to come. Bradford wasn't extraordinary, but he was very solid, held up well, avoided mistakes and was a huge component to a big turnaround. The most impressive thing might be the way Bradford dealt with a really thin cast of pass-catching targets. The 3,512 yards is nice, but it's only the start.

5. Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The former Syracuse star wasn't a total surprise. Remember, this is a guy who spent time on the Big Board last year and was rated as one of my top WRs for a lot of the year, but his draft stock took a hit because of attitude questions. Still, it seems as if it will go down in draft lore that 12 wide receivers were drafted ahead of him. Williams ends the year with 64 catches, 964 yards and an impressive 11 TDs. He and Arrelious Benn should be a great pair for Josh Freeman for years to come.

6. Rodger Saffold, St. Louis Rams
"Welcome to the NFL. Your job is to protect the blind side for the franchise quarterback. Don't mess it up." Well, Saffold didn't, and -- as is often the case when you find a great talent to step in at left tackle -- your line improves elsewhere, too, because you can move the former left tackle to the other side. That's what the Rams did, moving Jason Smith to the right side, where he has been better. Saffold was a gem in Round 2.

7. Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots
Once the Patriots got a better idea of Gronkowski's skill set -- which is that of a legit first-round talent and a guy who fell only because he was coming off a neck injury -- it totally changed the way they could attack other teams. And in one draft prediction that came true, he certainly changed the way the Pats could play in the red zone. A post-up option for Tom Brady, Gronkowski will be a matchup nightmare for years. He finished the regular season with 10 TDs, an impressive total in such a diverse offense.

8. Earl Thomas, Seattle Seahawks
Gifted in coverage, Thomas has really come on for the Seahawks. He picked off five passes, proved he's capable as a tackler and has a chance to become a perpetual Pro Bowl safety. Some people questioned Thomas' size, but his instincts are simply off the charts.

9. T.J. Ward, Cleveland Browns
Give a lot of credit to Oregon Ducks defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti: He had Ward ready to contribute in the NFL from day one. I questioned the move to trade up and get Ward early in the second round -- at a spot when many fans thought the Browns should take Colt McCoy -- but they did and got not only their leading tackler but a guy who was the best player in their secondary, even for a team that took Joe Haden at No. 7. Haden really came on in the second half, but Ward was good from the start.

10. LeGarrette Blount, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
To see him now, it's amazing that he ever landed in Tampa. Not because of the fact that he wasn't drafted but because Blount originally was with the Tennessee Titans. But their loss was Tampa's gain, and although he falls on this list because most of his damage was in the second half, Blount proved why he had a second-round grade for talent, if not for the obvious stuff that worried some personnel folks. Aside from the production, Blount showed a lot of people serious athleticism. Further proof of why so many teams won't take a RB early, Blount has a bright future.

Oh well. Let's go to 11.

11. Carlos Dunlap, Cincinnati Bengals
Like Blount, Dunlap was a big-time talent who made a mistake and saw his stock take a hit. But remember, this guy was once steady at No. 6 on my Big Board. Dunlap finishes the year with 9.5 sacks for Cincy, and maybe gives the Bengals a little more flexibility as they decide what to do early in the next draft.