Goose's report card

11:49 PM CDT on Sunday, April 30, 2006

With the 2006 NFL draft in the books, The Dallas Morning News' NFL beat writer Rick Gosselin got out his red pen to mark up the selections, team-by-team. Following are his annual grades, based on the weekend's picks:

Note: Click on team name for complete list of picks
NFC EAST

Dallas: The Cowboys addressed all their needs: size in the front defensive seven, a tight end, safety, kick returner plus depth on the offensive line. The player who could have the quickest impact is Green, the kick returner.
C


N.Y. Giants: The Giants are big-school drafters, believing big-school players become quicker contributors. Moss gives the Giants speed to complement Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey, and Peprah and McPhearson fortify a depleted secondary. C


Philadelphia: The Eagles had the best fourth round, landing Jean-Gilles and then trading up to get Avant. Jean-Gilles started 40 games in the SEC, and Avant finished third in Michigan history with 169 catches. B

Washington: With only one pick in the first four rounds, it was tough for Washington to build up any momentum. The draft for the Redskins is just a light exercise on the calendar between Presidents Day and the Fourth of July.
NO GRADE