Answering questions that will shape the first round

1. Who's better, Marshawn Lynch or Adrian Peterson?

	Californial's Marshawn Lynch caught 34 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns last season. Robert Beck/SI

Adrian Peterson is an explosive and dynamic runner with outstanding speed and quickness. The former Oklahoma star is a talented workhorse who will invigorate any offense with his big-play ability, but Lynch's versatility and overall ability make him ideally suited to play the pro game. As a natural cutback runner with excellent speed, quickness and vision, he has a slippery running style that allows him to consistently pick up tough yards between the tackles.

In addition to being an outstanding runner, he is a polished route runner who has the hands to be used effectively in the passing game. With the majority of NFL teams incorporating parts of the West Coast offense, Marshawn's overall skills will allow him to have a bigger impact on the next level.

2. Which QB should be drafted No. 1 overall?

This hot debate centers on Brady Quinn and JaMarcus Russell. Quinn is an experienced and polished QB who has been tutored by one of the most respected offensive minds in football, Charlie Weiss. The Notre Dame product is a sound decision-maker with the arm strength, accuracy and touch to make all of the throws. He has struggled in big games and appears to be a "paint by the numbers" player who needs a strong supporting cast to thrive on the next level.

Russell is an intriguing young prospect with excellent size and a big arm. His extraordinary physical tools push him into the elite category, but his improved decision-making and accuracy shows that he has the ingredients to be a franchise QB.

Both will be good players in the right system, but Russell's upside and potential give him the edge.

3. Who is the best pass rusher in the draft?

Gaines Adams and Jamaal Anderson are the top two pass rushers in this year's draft, but which one is better? Anderson is a gifted athlete with dynamic rush skills off the edge. He dominated the SEC with 13.5 sacks, but due to his limited game experience his game is more "flash" than substance. Adams is a smooth, fluid athlete with explosive rush skills. His combination of speed, quickness and agility will lead some to consider him as a 3-4 OLB. Each has the potential to develop into an impact player on the next level. Adams is the better pick based on his explosiveness, production and game experience.