Dallas Cowboys: Many observers don’t look at Anthony Spencer as a flashy pick, but the Cowboys got themselves one of the more underrated players in this draft.  Spencer is a very strong fit in Wade Phillips’ defense, which is built around linebackers who can get after the quarterback.  The Cowboys definitely need to take their pass rush to the next level and have depth beyond DeMarcus Ware.  Greg Ellis is coming off an Achilles injury and won’t be at full strength this season.  A lot is riding on Spencer to boost the pass rush. 

James Marten and Doug Free bring more depth at offensive tackle for the long-term.  And Courtney Taylor is someone to watch at cornerback in a couple years.  Unfortunately, the Cowboys couldn’t find more immediate help if Anthony Henry doesn’t bounce back after a subpar season. 

New York Giants: The Giants entered the draft with two major concerns – cornerback and left tackle.  They hope either Guy Whimper develops or David Diehl can slide over and play left tackle.  This isn’t a good situation for Eli Manning.  On the defensive side of the ball, Aaron Ross brings good physical tools and the potential to create turnovers from the cornerback position.  Ross may need some time to develop into a solid NFL starter, but this is a team with significant concerns for the long-term at cornerback.  Corey Webster faces a critical season. 

Steve Smith should be a nice addition towards strengthening depth in the passing game.  Smith wouldn’t be a playmaker, but should develop into a steady target for the Giants.  Amani Toomer is coming off a season-ending injury and is getting up in years and questions remain about the durability of Sinorice Moss, so Smith will have an opportunity for a lot of playing time as a rookie. 

Philadelphia Eagles:  The Eagles didn’t come away with any playmakers who can make an immediate impact this season.  Ultimately, we can’t grade the impact of this draft for at least a few years.  I understand where the Eagles are coming from with Kevin Kolb.  They graded Kolb very high based on potential and his competitive approach.  After another season-ending injury with Donovan McNabb, the Eagles can’t be faulted for taking the opportunity to take a quarterback whom they believe has tremendous upside.  They have to protect themselves at the quarterback position.  I am usually skeptical of shotgun quarterbacks at the college level, but Kolb has been breed to be a leader from the quarterback position. 

They also did well in adding depth at running back with Tony Hunt and Nate Ilaoa.  Both bring toughness to the backfield.  And I like the additions of Victor Abiamiri and Stewart Bradley.  Neither is expected to become an impact player, but both could develop into steady contributors on defense in the next couple years.  Abiamiri could play on early downs at left end this season.  The Eagles missed reliability from the strong side at linebacker since Carlos Emmons departed a few years ago.  Bradley should have an opportunity to start early at this spot. 

Washington Redskins:  LeRon Landry should be a strong impact player who can create turnovers from the deep middle of the secondary, but the Redskins won’t get much else from this draft since they didn’t have many picks.  The Redskins continue to rely heavily on the free agent market, where they are a lot of expensive hit or miss players, while missing out on the opportunity to build long-term depth among their core.  They enter the summer without any additions along the front four on defense after struggling to stop the run and get after the quarterback.  They also need to begin developing younger talent along the offensive line.