How the first round could break down

Scenario 1: The Rams stay put and select a quarterback in the first round for the first time in the history of the common draft, even if neither side wants to begin contract negotiations before the draft.
Scenario 2: A team presents a deal St. Louis cannot turn down, saving itself in the neighborhood of $45 million in guaranteed money and still maintaining a chance at Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen later in the round.
Scenario 3: The Rams draft one of the top two defensive tackles on the board, Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy or Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh.

Scenario 1: Detroit takes Suh and gets one of the four elite talents in this draft, a player who will bring instincts, size, strength and playmaking ability to the interior.
Scenario 2: McCoy could be the pick if the Lions opt for the defensive tackle, who brings a bit more as a pass-rusher.
Scenario 3: There is some speculation an offensive tackle could be the choice, presumably Oklahoma State's Russell Okung or Oklahoma's Trent Williams.

Scenario 1: McCoy fills a need as the perfect 3-technique in Tampa Bay's defensive scheme.
Scenario 2: Should McCoy end up in Detroit, we still believe the Buccaneers will go for defensive line help and take Suh.
Scenario 3: If McCoy is off the board Tennessee S Eric Berry, who has a great understanding of the Tampa 2 scheme, is a possibility, but No. 3 money is pretty rich for a safety.

Scenario 1: The Redskins fill their biggest hole with the safest offensive tackle on the board.
Scenario 2: Washington GM Bruce Allen is a notorious wheeler and dealer and could seek the right deal to move back in the first round and also recover some picks in the second and third rounds.
Scenario 3: We don't envision the Redskins staying here to take Clausen. More likely is a defensive end, or Tennessee NT Dan Williams could come into play if the Redskins deal DT Albert Haynesworth, who has expressed displeasure with his team's new 3-4 defensive scheme, on draft day.

Scenario 1: Chiefs GM Scott Pioli takes the safest offensive tackle on the board. Bulaga is a solid pick who could become a bookend starter opposite current LT Branden Albert.
Scenario 2: Should Okung get past the Redskins, he would be the pick here.
Scenario 3: Berry is the highest-rated player left on the board and would fit a primary need, but the Chiefs will have to consider whether a safety is worth the money required to sign the No. 5 overall pick.