NFL draft: Who should go Number One?

This is typically a college sports blog, but since the NFL Draft involves the pros and the collegiate athletes, I won’t lose much sleep over this post. There is a lot of talk about Miami drafting Boston College QB Matt Ryan with the #1 pick. Justifiably so.  Ryan is an excellent QB who could really flourish anywhere he plays. However, drafting a QB may hurt them more than help. Lest we forget, Miami drafted former BYU QB John Beck in 2007 NFL Draft. Yes, Miami finished 1-15 and yes, Beck started in a few of those games. But please be reasonable. After Miami lost Chris Chambers to San Diego, who did he have to throw to? And who was protecting him at the line? Beck may have had better luck throwing to real dolphins, and as far as protection goes, the cheerleaders may have been better. I submit to you the man that will change their horrific luck: Michigan’s Jake Long. This 6′7”, 315-pound behemoth moves faster then many defensive linemen and has the ... (link)