Overall it was a middling year for the NFC, which is home to the worst grade of the entire draft. A couple different teams, though, gave themselves a pretty bright outlook.
Among the marks: Worst grade in the conference belongs to Denver. Meanwhile, defending champion Kansas City has reason to smile. Again.
Some teams see an immediate impact from an NFL draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr. back to back with the second and third overall picks. The Carolina Panthers ended up with the worst record despite taking Bryce Young No. 1 overall so they have to be patient. The Chicago Bears are the leading contender to have a Texans-like turnaround after getting
If nothing else, the Bills have a player who can recognize a good deal.