If Mel says it ...

 ... it must be true.

Or not. Probably not.

This upon the latest bit of analysis from ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., whose hibernation cycle is about to begin now that the NFL Draft is over. But before Mel retires to his man cave (and, no doubt, climbs beneath sheets decorated with mock draft boards), he offered one last gem.

The Indianapolis Colts, he said, had the best draft last weekend. And because they did, they're going to the Super Bowl this year.

There are two possible explanations for this pronouncement, as the Blob sees it. They are:

1. Mel is right.

2. Mel has been huffing his own hair product.

The Blob leans heavily toward "2" -- but then again, Colts GM Chris Ballard did have another stellar draft. Trading out of the first round, the Colts loaded up in the second round and beyond, finding both value and a wealth of speed and athleticism.  One of their picks, Ohio State wide receiver  Parris Campbell, has been compared favorably to Percy Harvin by his college coach, Urban Meyer.

Bottom line: The Colts got deeper, faster and more athletic, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, where they potentially made huge strides in their pass rush off the edge.

So ... I don't know, maybe Mel's right. Even without the draft upgrades, the Colts reached the second round of the playoffs last year. The Chiefs, who beat them handily, seem poised to take a step back. The problem for the Colts is, as always, the Patriots -- who own them, and still figure to stand in everyone's way the way they always do.

So, maybe. Or not.

Probably not.