Kudos to the NFL for the new 10 minute limit on selections. This first day flew by. Past drafts have been a challenge to stick with for 10 hours, this was a crisp six hour first day.

Here are the 1st round results and my brief analysis. Look forward to your opinions below.

1. Miami - OT Jake Long, Michigan
When you're a franchise near the bottom looking to rebuild, starting out with an offensive left tackle is the best place to go. No complaints here. Based on their second round picks, this selection looks even better.

2. St. Louis - DE Chris Long, Virginia
Hard to argue with selecting someone of this pedigree. I have little doubt he'll be a solid player and definitely not a bust. Hall of Fame ceiling? Not sure.

3. Atlanta - QB Matt Ryan, Boston College
I thought Steve Young made the best point - the Falcons needed to draft a QB to eliminate any questions as to whose franchise this is when Vick gets out of jail. Ryan is better than any QB coming out next year, so this was smart.

4. Oakland - RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
You knew Al Davis would go with the shiny object, and it's hard to argue. Maybe the comparison isn't 100% accurate, but McFadden could have the same impact as Adrian Peterson ... if he was running behind the same line. The talent is there, but expect to be disappointed with his production with JaMarcus Russell hardly a passing threat yet. Future looks good, though.

5. Kansas City - DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
Best player on the board, and they still got their offensive lineman many "experts" had pegged for them in this spot, later on in the draft. Great value.

6. New York Jets - DE Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
I don't think he'll be a bust, so that's a positive. Concerned he's just a physical freak, but Ohio State guys have proven themselves well in the pros. Safe, solid pick for New York. I expect he'll meet Tom Brady early and often.

7. New Orleans - DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
Good work by NO to get their DT. The Saints wanted Glenn Dorsey at #2, but this was potentially equal value pick five spots lower.

8. Jacksonville - DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
Reach. These are the type of bold picks that get GM's fired ... or employed for life.

9. Cincinnati - LB Keith Rivers, USC
Best LB available, and now, the best linebacker on the Bengals. Thought they'd blow the obvious pick.

10. New England - LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee
When it comes to the Patriots, they've earned the respect in drafts to just assume this pick will work out. Still, seems like Mayo would have been available 5-10 picks later. I like the pick, regardless, they needed some youth in the linebacking core.

11. Buffalo - CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy
Devin Thomas was going to be a reach. As long as McKelvin is up for the task of punching Randy Moss in the face, this will work.

12. Denver - OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
The most fleet of foot offensive lineman in the draft, so naturally, that fits perfectly with the Broncos' scheme. I bet if you asked Shanahan where Clady was on his entire board and he'd have said 4th or 5th.

13. Carolina - RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
OK? Why? I like Stewart, I do, but not more than Rashard Mendenhall. They also had bigger needs on both lines. They saved themselves with the later pick, but I thought this was a reach, especially with the bumps and bruises this Duck has taken.

14. Chicago - OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt
Much, much needed. Thrilled with this pick. Will make Rex Grossman fumble a few less times. Still won't help throws arrive on target or inept wide receivers catch tough throws, but this was the best case scenario as far as this Bears fan is concerned.

15. Kansas City - OT/G Branden Albert, Virginia
The Chiefs were pegged for Albert at No. 5 in many mock drafts, so I'm sure they're thrilled with this pick. Hasn't played a lot of OT, but he's a top lineman and that's what KC needed.

16. Arizona - DB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
The small school factor doesn't bother me at all. Might not help this season immediately in the defensive backfield, but he'll run a kick back or two.

17. Detroit - OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College
Traded down two spots for this? OK, fine. At least it's not a wide receiver. Baby steps with Mr. Millen. Baby steps. I rarely argue with an offensive lineman selection.

18. Baltimore - QB Joe Flacco, Delaware
Interesting to hear your thoughts. I love the pick. Considering they abused the Jaguars on that No. 8 pick, trading up to this pick made sense. Granted, they could have waited ... but if you feel strongly in a guy, why wait? I'm just a blogger in my parents' basement, but I think he'll be a stud. Couple pro bowls down the line, and overall a very solid NFL quarterback.

19. Carolina - OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
OK, Panthers, this worked out fine. OT was much needed ... probably could have gotten a better one at 13.

20. Tampa Bay - DB Aqib Talib, Kansas
If not for admitting he smoked a little weed here and there, worthy of a Top 12 pick. Steal, as far as I'm concerned. Best corner in the draft.

21. Atlanta - OT Sam Baker, USC
Interesting. Figure he would have been available where they were already going to pick next, but when you selected a franchise QB, might as well get him some health insurance.

22. Dallas - RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
Mendenhall is better, but Jones will be a good running back. You knew Jerry Jones wasn't going to pass on his alma mater.

23. Pittsburgh - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
Your offensive Rookie of the Year.

24. Tennessee - RB Chris Johnson, East Carolina
Worst pick of the draft thus far. I know he's fast, but you drafted his duplicate last year in Chris Henry. Speed is great and all, but this isn't college football. Everyone is fast. Titans bombed the first day of the NFL Draft.

25. Dallas - CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
Solid day for the Cowboys. Needed a defensive back. Got one of the best. Could have used another running back, and got one of the best.

26. Houston - OT Duane Brown, Virginia Tech
As I said above, I'll never criticize an offensive line selection, but this seemed like a reach. Doubtful it will be a bust, however.

27. San Diego - CB Antoine Cason, Arizona
Addressed their biggest need.

28. Seattle - DE Lawrence Jackson, USC
Arguably the best player available. Good defense, now even better.

29. San Francisco - DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina
Building a great defense in the Bay ... not so much on the other side of the ball.

30. New York Jets - TE Dustin Keller, Purdue
I like Keller, but I can't help but acknowledge the Jets previous tight end busts. I'd have rather they selected the guy their rivals took right here ...

31. New York Giants - S Kenny Phillips, Miami (FL)
Perfect.

Your thoughts?