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The whole value chart is a stupid idea. Every pick's value depends on a) that team's need and b) what has transpired before that pick. This was a weak draft for O-line. O-line guys went higher and earlier than anticipated. The Pats need O-line. So they took a tweener at #23 who might have been a bit of a head-scratcher to many, but he fits their scheme well because they prefer smaller tackles they can also utilize at guard. That's a pick that most other teams would've found had lesser value. Same thing with Sony Michel at #31. The Pats lost Dion Lewis and they place a high value on small shifty guys who can both run and catch in the flat. Even though they have some decent backs on the roster, they needed a guy to fill that role. Again, for most other teams, it's a reach; for the Pats, it's more of a need (even though they could really use D-line help and corner help).
Same thing goes for Buffalo moving up for a quarterback. Yes, they gave up a lot. They've also had jack shit QB retreads for decades. That was a move they NEEDED to make, regardless of cost.
In round 2 there are still quite a few corners, running backs, and wide receivers available. This draft wasn't considered deep for backs and receivers but, since so few went in round 1, those guys in round 2 are now good value picks. The Browns start with two picks at the top of this next round. Those picks probably look like they have a lot more value now than they did before last night.
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