Lions draft choice(s)

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (AuldSchool) — Thu, 03 May 2007 01:04:43 GMT

One thing I noticed while browsing CBS Sportsline (sorry didn't save link) during the draft on the Lions draft choices, it looks like they are 'Marinelli' type players. Constant reference to work habits, tape watcher, etc. A couple with very good speed for their position, looked to be a very promising group. I'd say B to B+ because I think Calvin Johnson may actually pay off.

They all have holes - as...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (TNTDyno) — Tue, 01 May 2007 08:57:42 GMT
I would love it if Stanton worked out and became a competent starter in a couple of years, but I just have questions about his ability to make all of the NFL throws. I probably had the same questions about Brady when he got drafted, so I should probably hold my judgement. Nonetheless, I still think drafting him in the second round was a reach.

I also agree with Searn that Posluszny and/or Harris would have been a good second round choice if the Lions had stayed in their slot and...

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feeds@yuku.com (Boeing747) — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:21:18 GMT
I was referring to his "running ability".

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feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:26:16 GMT
I didn't think it was a necessary pick at the time but I'm going along with the Stanton thing I just decided. I think Drew has some intangibles that you can't teach and has enough physical ability to have a nice NFL career assuming he can make smart decisions and make it though a 16 game NFL season.

Here's to Stanton to Johnson ... woo woo

Every player has some negatives...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Mr NCAA) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:09:40 GMT

For Boeing747 to compare Stanton with a Bobby Douglass is a joke since Douglass only completed 43% of his lifetime passes in the NFL:

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/DougBo00.htm

A QB nowdays has to throw a much higher percentage than that just to make the team.

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Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Mr NCAA) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 21:03:21 GMT
Whoop di de freakin' do on CJ as he's no Jerry Rice. Here is his negatives from NFL.com:

Negatives: Has good overall body control, but sometimes does not play up to his timed speed … Even though he has good leaping ability, his timing is sometimes off, as he doesn't win as many jump-ball battles as you would expect from a player of his size and arm extension … Demonstrates good toughness battling for the ball,...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Boeing747) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:21:37 GMT
Whoop di de freakin' do - Michael Vick, heck Bobby Douglass (for you old timers), Stanton is not.

There's a reason why I dropped my emotional attachment to the Lions 3 years ago and this draft basically solidified my position.

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:55:26 GMT

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Mr NCAA) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:32:56 GMT

I'll add a few comments since the draft is over.

Was I happy with the Lions picks? No. I would have traded down and not taken CJ. Witness the negative comments on his NFL.com player analysis. However, I wouldn't give them a F like a couple of people did. On the NFLNetwork show "Path To The Draft" Drew Stanton was listed on the fifth best quarterback on the TV screen, but multiple commentators kept talking like he was the third best QB in the draft. They did this...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:17:10 GMT

Boeing747--searnfootballforum wrote:
Other than the CJ pick, the Lions draft gets a big F- in my book. What a waste of an opportunity.

Hard to disagree with that ... BUT... I can't help but think of some of the past drafts where I thought the Lions may have landed an A or and A+ draft and they turned out to be a big bust for the most part. ... HOPEFULLY, I'm the dummy on this one and they made...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (TNTDyno) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:30:23 GMT
Agreed, Boeing. I was unimpressed by the Lions draft. Why am I not surprised?

Did anyone else think Stanton would be available later if you wanted to pick him up?

I also agree with the Cleveland assessment. I thought they did well. If Edwards and Winslow stay healthy, they could be dangerous.

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Boeing747) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:56:23 GMT
Other than the CJ pick, the Lions draft gets a big F- in my book. What a waste of an opportunity.

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:28:11 GMT

aowwt wrote:
dont forget, that former ND qb did say that you make your money in the 2nd contract signing. So no matter what happens I think he still will get paid well. You also have to consider that he will stil make the big bucks. BTW cleveland did a great job in that draft by doing that.

As for Detroit, well they did a fine job. Getting the number of picks they did in the first 100 picks was awesome. Now they...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (aowwt) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:40:28 GMT
dont forget, that former ND qb did say that you make your money in the 2nd contract signing. So no matter what happens I think he still will get paid well. You also have to consider that he will stil make the big bucks. BTW cleveland did a great job in that draft by doing that.

As for Detroit, well they did a fine job. Getting the number of picks they did in the first 100 picks was awesome. Now they have a good draft and some free agents can they put it together on the field....

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:24:08 GMT
Not a huge surprise ... but I thought Chris Leak might go somewhere late.

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:37:42 GMT
Besides CJ and Stanton I never really heard of any of the Lions picks so I guess it's just time to cross fingers and hope it works out.

If they can patch together a decent OL I think the Lions should at the very least be entertaining in 2007. A second year in Martz' system ... and it seems like the trio of Williams, Johnson and Furry should be one of the top WR trios in the league ... even though the same was to be thought about Williams, (Mike) Williams and Chuck Rogers and...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (aowwt) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:35:17 GMT
Tim shaw just got drafted at number 164. that be 5th round, 27th pick from carolina. Not bad for somebody I did not hear a lot about.

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Searn) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:55:31 GMT
Lions draft take so far ...

Aside from a physical freak like Calvin Johnson, who is beleived to be possibly the top player in the draft .. I'm not impressed so far.

Past Millen drafts have gotten some rave reviews from the "experts" and that did not work out .. I guess we'll have to wait and see on this group as well.

I hope Drew Stanton works out being a local kid ... but I would have rather seen possibly a LB pick at that spot.

Oh...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Mr NCAA) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:25:42 GMT

Here is the NFL draft trade chart:
http://www.theredzone.org/2006/draft/draftvaluechart.asp

Detroit Lions gave up 2600 points in the proposed trade to the Broncos.

I will add up how much that they would have received in return.

Even if the Broncos ended up at 21 for next years draft, the point value was terrible for the trade since the Lions would have received 2055...

Re: Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Mr NCAA) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:20:49 GMT

There are a couple of other NFL teams that are interested in acquiring Calvin Johnson. Tampa Bay is one such team and they draft 4th.

I went with my first impression based on the Path To The Draft show when it sounded like it was a 2008 3rd or 4th round draft choice. Seeing how it turned out to be a first round, I would have placed Denver on hold and got in touch with the other teams interested in drafting second. If no one responded, I would have pulled the trigger since...

Lions draft choice(s)

feeds@yuku.com (Mr NCAA) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:12:30 GMT

First, I know that the Lions are going to be bad until the team is sold so it is useless to discuss this. However just like spring training for baseball, attitudes are good at the beginning of the season for football as well and it all stems from the draft choices and free agent signings.

Here is Mike O'Hara's projected first round pick for the Lions: