Wide OUT

It's not just Andy Reid that can't pick wide receivers. "In fact, a quick study of the past 10 years of the draft suggests more first-round gaffes are made at wide receiver than any other position," reports the Washington Post.

Why? Extra variables and - if you read between the lines of former Titans GM Floyd Reese comments - prima donna issues.

"'The wide receiver position, in spite of what people think, is a hard position to evaluate and draft,' Reese said. 'There are so many variables: Does he fit our scheme? Are the coaches going to like him? Are there talent or character issues? If you find a big tackle who's strong and willing to work and has good feet, the chances are that he's going to be able to come in and play for just about any team in the league. But receiver is different. Everyone just says 'receiver,' but in reality a West Coast receiver is different from a deep threat is different from a spread receiver is different from a slot receiver.'"

Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome concurs, "They're asked to do so many things before the snap and then when they start running. And that's before they catch it. I think it's a tough position for guys to come in right away and play, especially with what they have to go through in college."

So it's not all Andy's fault.

Still want to take Delvin Thomas in the first round?