Official 2024 Detroit Lions Thread

drinkwine732 · February 2010

Might be a bit early, but for all of us with teams out of the playoffs, it's draft time. Think the Rams should go with Suh at #1 or should they go with someone else? Who do you want your team to draft?

I'm thinking the 49ers will go with the best OT on the board and then Earl Thomas, or possibly Joe Haden if he's still available.

Gazorpazorpfield · February 2010

I wouldn't be surprised if Dallas traded their first pick again. Wide reciever and kicker stand out as what they need, but I dont see them going all Oakland on the draft and picking up a kicker in the first round.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

Barring some dramatic change, the top 3 picks are a lock. I look forward to finally getting a young, dominant presence inside for Jim Schwartz's defense. The Lions need help on both lines, cornerback, wide receiver, and running back.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

I think the Cowboys could use some secondary help as well.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

I'd be the first to say the Lions should go with an OT for that pick, but I have no problem with them taking McCoy. They could get some quality WRs and RBs in the later rounds though.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

Russell Okung from Oklahoma State would be a good pick and merits consideration. But Suh and McCoy are two of the most dominant tackles to come out in a long time. Schwartz is a defensive minded coach, and last year definitely did not sit well with him. He'll be drafting heavily on that side, unless they make some splash in free agency as well.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

Is 2010 uncapped?

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

It's possible, no official word yet.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

That would really really change the way the NFC goes about, seeing as the Seahawks are one of the richest franchises around.

I'm liking Joe Haden sooooo much, but the Browns will likely snag him, it's pissing me off, he'd look so good in red and gold.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

I wouldn't put it past you guys if you took C.J. Spiller.......or traded up.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

I've read a lot on him, and I don't like the pick. I think we could get a faster and better player in Jahvid Best, only at a slightly higher risk in the second round. Plus, I think RB is the only really good part about the Niner offense, I wouldn't be against taking like, Williams and Iupati and totally shoring up that O-line.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

I smell California bias........

drinkwine732 · February 2010

You're probably right, but regardless of whether we chose Spiller or not, we'd still be giving the rock to Gore, not Spiller. If we're going with a change of pace back, why not Best? I don't want an RB at all, but if we had to choose between Spiller in the first round and Best in the second, I'd take best.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

Because Spiller can also return kicks, and that adds a whole other dimension to his usefulness. Besides, Gore can't seem to stay healthy, and most good offenses in the NFL have two competent backs. Plus, I wouldn't count on your boy Best being there in the second round when your pick comes around.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

Best has experience returning kicks, but his health would be at issue. And yeah, a team might take him in the late first or real early 2nd.

Also, unlike the rest of my 49er brethren, I still believe in Coffee, I loved watching him play in college.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

I think the Chargers will take him with their pick.

drinkwine732 · February 2010

I was thinking that too, but a lot of people have been thinking Dwyer too. Both are great players and would do well for the Chargers.

JLRedWing13 · February 2010

Yeah, but Best is faster, fits the mold of Darren Sproles, and, in my opinion, didn't get as much attention as he deserved this year because of that concussion....