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9. Rams/Lions/Bucs The first three teams atop the 2010 draft board went a long way toward ensuring they won't be in the same position in 2011. The Rams got a longneeded franchise QB in Bradford (a big winner himself with the approximate $50 million he'll put into his bank account) while addressing several other areas of need.BELIEVE YOUR EYESFans become enamored with things like times in the 40yard dash and the number of reps players have on the bench press. Scouts prefer to look at the tape