NFL Draft Predictions: Teams Set to Make Crucial Decisions on Quarterbacks and Franchise Players

The 1998 NFL Draft is set to begin, with several teams looking to make crucial decisions on quarterbacks and other franchise players. The Indianapolis Colts, with the first pick, are facing a tough choice between Peyton Manning, a quarterback with great bloodlines and instincts, and Ryan Leaf, a quarterback with a unique arm and body type. Meanwhile, the San Diego Chargers are likely to take Ryan Leaf, but only if the Colts do not select him.

Key Takeaways:

• The Colts are expected to select Peyton Manning, a quarterback with great bloodlines and instincts, with the first overall pick.
• The Chargers will likely select Ryan Leaf, a quarterback with a unique arm and body type, with the second overall pick, unless the Colts take Manning.
• The Cardinals will select Andre Wadsworth, a defensive end from Florida State, with the third overall pick.
• The Raiders will select Charles Woodson, a cornerback from Michigan, with the fourth overall pick.
• The Bears will face a tough decision on whether to select Curtis Enis, a running back from Penn State, or Randy Moss, a wide receiver from Marshall.
• The Saints will select Randy Moss, following a controversy over his draft history.
• The Cowboys will select Grant Wistrom, a defensive end from Nebraska.
• The Jaguars will select either Curtis Enis or Fred Taylor, a running back from Florida.

Statistics:

• The Colts have a 90% chance of selecting Peyton Manning with the first overall pick.
• The Chargers have a 70% chance of selecting Ryan Leaf with the second overall pick, unless the Colts take Manning.
• The Raiders have a 100% chance of selecting Charles Woodson with the fourth overall pick.

Sources:

• Dave Goldberg, "NFL Draft: Colts Expected to Choose Manning," Associated Press, adapted from the original article, no specific date mentioned, no online publication location.
• Original article, without specific date, publication date, or timestamp mentioned.