2011 NFL Draft Grades Round 1

Well only hours after the 2011 NFL Draft, Round 1 Grades are being released. Overall everyone seems to believe that DE Robert Quinn from North Carolina is a solid choice for the St. Louis Rams. Read below what the big boys are saying:

Doc's Sports Service - St. Louis Rams – B+ (Robert Quinn)

The Rams scored by getting one of the best pure pass rushers in the draft. Good for them. But they had other needs. I would have much rather seen them take Mike Pouncey or Prince. I am assuming they couldn’t trade down either because that would have been their best move. (Outside of trading up for one of the stud wideouts.)

Bleacher Report - St. Louis Rams – A (Robert Quinn)

The Rams filled a need here, but they also landed top 10 (maybe even top 5) value. Quinn was simply too good to pass up despite the character issues. I don't think Spagnuolo will have any trouble handling him.

CBS Sports - St. Louis Rams – A (Robert Quinn)

I love this pick. Steve Spagnuolo loves pass rushers and this is the best of the group.

SB Nation - St. Louis Rams – B+ (Robert Quinn)

DE Robert Quinn was an outstanding value pick with tremendous upside, and he also happens to be a perfect complement to Chris Long. The brain tumor scares me, but otherwise, this was a terrific pick.

Fox Sports - St. Louis Rams – A- (Robert Quinn)

Defensive end Robert Quinn was considered in scouting circles as the top edge rusher in this draft, so the Rams got nice value with him. He should handle a nickel pass-rushing role this season.

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