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2016 NFL Draft: How every team can avoid screwing up in the 1st round

Drafting is hard. Not screwing up your draft is way harder.Watch on YouTube | Subscribe to SB Nation on YouTube

Let’s go through a first round lightning round and figure out how every team can avoid a common pitfall of first drafting. Topics include:

• Should Tennessee explore trade options at #1 or lock into one player?
• Who should explore trading up to grab a QB?
• Which teams shouldn’t get seduced into drafting available offensive skill players?
• Where should Chip Kelly and the 49ers look to bounce back after a couple of disappointing seasons?
• How should top teams, like Carolina, Denver, Arizona, and Green Bay build on their impressive 2015 campaigns?
• Which linemen, both offensive and defensive, are the best bets for teams like the Giants and Chargers, both drafting in the top ten?
• Should the Chiefs treat themselves to a second strong WR?
• Can Bill O'Brien and the Texans resist the urge to add his former pupil, Christian Hackenberg, with the 22nd overall pick?

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