tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post3167711504190228947..comments2023-10-31T09:01:00.362-04:00Comments on Detroit Lions Fan 1979: Draft Day 2: Skip the Blackout!DetFan1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-63156459131600650752009-04-28T10:42:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:42:00.000-04:00DeAndre Levy is 6'2", 236 pounds and runs a 4.5. T...DeAndre Levy is 6'2", 236 pounds and runs a 4.5. They had him in before the draft. Wonder if they took more measures of him to see if he could bulk up to 245/250 while only dropping a tenth or two off his time. It maybe a reach, or it could be for versitillity while bring a LB in on a blitz from any one of the three spots.RIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665037493422387660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-10836376081378848412009-04-28T01:28:00.000-04:002009-04-28T01:28:00.000-04:00I think we signed Otis Wiley from MSU. If this is ...I think we signed Otis Wiley from MSU. If this is true I like it.<br /><br />LionWing19Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-23537761117222395202009-04-27T01:46:00.000-04:002009-04-27T01:46:00.000-04:00I'm glad the Lions drafted the way they did. Best ...I'm glad the Lions drafted the way they did. Best player available makes more and more sense as i sit and think about it.<br /><br />Everyone wanted the Lions to draft Maulauga with their 20th pick because they NEEDED a MLB. He wasn't picked up by another team until the 38th pick.<br /><br />When you draft for need, you get pick number 38 talent at pick number 20.<br /><br />The TRUE curse of Millen is exactly this: an entire team drafted based on need and therefore an entire team of 38th pick talent chosen at the 20th pick. A team of overall inferior, watered down talent.<br /><br />Drafting BPA (with a few exceptions of course, even Belichek admitted to that on the NFL network) is the only way to slowly make your team more talented than the rest of the league. You draft BPA, then use free agency or trades to fill holes on your roster that you couldn't fill with the draft. Eventually, other teams that draft for NEED have their rosters watered down talent-wise with those picks.<br /><br />And now that New England is basically set with their roster, they trade into the second round to draft a bunch of guys that maybe in a year or two can either push for starting spots, or replace guys whose contracts run out or become too expensive. Just draft a ton of second rounders and see who actually pans out. What a luxury.Isphethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973367650334584075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-65770861851022916952009-04-26T21:00:00.000-04:002009-04-26T21:00:00.000-04:00Check this one out fellas:
No idea if he has the ...Check this one out fellas:<br /><br />No idea if he has the talent to start, but in the 6th round I like him. This highlight reel is him pretty much having no regard for his body, I believe it is every other clip they show either the ball or some piece of equipment is flying around....<br /><br />Can you say Schwartz's THUMPER:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1VsDp1Jq7U&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.mlive.com%2Fhighlightreel%2F2009%2F04%2Fjim_schwartz_had_thumper_with.html&feature=player_embeddedTeam Widowmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036111228164913415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-81101140504739700122009-04-26T20:22:00.000-04:002009-04-26T20:22:00.000-04:00I appreciate this sight for good, fun insight with...I appreciate this sight for good, fun insight without negativity and slander. Much for fun to read than M-Live. Less trash, more intelligent comments from everyone. Go Lions.shwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10476801732877764917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-42493712183678384642009-04-26T18:51:00.000-04:002009-04-26T18:51:00.000-04:00Thank you guys all for reading! It was a fun time...Thank you guys all for reading! It was a fun time following the draft, and checking in with off the cuff thoughts. Now it is the fun time -- looking in depth for analysis.DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-27811109740860568972009-04-26T17:29:00.000-04:002009-04-26T17:29:00.000-04:00Hey Josh,
Want to take you again for this great s...Hey Josh,<br /><br />Want to take you again for this great site.<br /><br />It is a place to come to talk Lions and what or maybe going on. No bashing, just an intelligent place to go to talk football. This year's draft experience was the best compared to previous years. I have never gotten into it with this much depth before.<br /><br />Thank you again,<br />RonRIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665037493422387660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-82854529068642701382009-04-26T15:37:00.000-04:002009-04-26T15:37:00.000-04:00great article todd!
I'll be doing write-ups this ...great article todd!<br /><br />I'll be doing write-ups this week on the draft picks, and then my usual look over how I think they fit in, what they may have been thinking for them, etc.DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-77879483263137547622009-04-26T15:11:00.000-04:002009-04-26T15:11:00.000-04:00MUST READ on our new safety!
THE HATION SENSATION...MUST READ on our new safety!<br /><br />THE HATION SENSATION<br />Not only is he a great player, but hes a great person and is going to be an extremely hard worker and will leave it all on the field! Very happy with this pick.<br /><br />http://www.mlive.com/broncos/index.ssf/2009/04/safety_valve_broncos_last_line.htmlTeam Widowmakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06036111228164913415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-69114326685295129252009-04-26T15:10:00.000-04:002009-04-26T15:10:00.000-04:00he has another year nubs, and yes they lost his r...he has another year nubs, and yes they lost his rights at this point -- but I don't think anyone was in a rush to pick them up.<br /><br />Kudos to the front office for both drafting BPA and filling holes both. <br /><br />A couple more drafts likes this and the Lions will be re-stocked on talent and into upgrading positions and building depth like the good teams do.<br /><br />so whats up with the duke? Mr. Robinson still hasn't gone halfway through the 5th...<br /><br />he just may be there to take a flier on at the top of 6...DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-91031271826973984292009-04-26T14:41:00.000-04:002009-04-26T14:41:00.000-04:00Guys
I think that they paid attention to who was ...Guys<br /><br />I think that they paid attention to who was drafted last year.<br /><br />Lots of holes, we all know. <br /><br />OLINE-Loper starts at LG (or Ramirez) and Backus stays put. The line is set.<br /><br />DLINE- Flu and Cohen are going to get a chance to develop with the big guy next to them.<br /><br />MLB - DIZON gets a chance to develop as well.<br /><br />If you look outside of those three spots, the Lions addressed the majority of their holes.<br /><br />TE-No starter, went and got one.<br />Safety-Henry doesn't need to come back and play safety now, he can stay up and be a CB.<br /><br />RETURNER- went out and got one at the correct selection spot.<br /><br />DE- Probably got a good player near where they should have to replace Corey Smith (RIP) and push 5-0. 5-0 may also be going inside.<br /><br />The Lions have a lot of flexibility now with their DT, DE, and LB's with guys that can play different spots. I can even see a 5-2 on the goalline with Avril and Peterson outside. They have a lot of options. Another thing the Titans liked to do is set in a 3-4, drop the DT and blitz both OLB's. 5-0 can drop into coverage with Dizon and Sims while Peterson and Avril blitz. There are a lot of things they can do. The coaches have given themselves a lot of options. <br /><br />And, mark my words, I bet this coaching staff doesn't give us a whiff of this 3-4 4-3 hybrid in pre-season. When the opening whistle blows, they will unleash hell.<br /><br />Very subtly, they have manuevered to where they need to be and picked up pieces they needed. Pray for no injuries.<br /><br />Also-this week is going to be awesome. I'll guarantee there are one or two free agents the Lions have already signed, and they haven't announced them yet. We'll see this week who they are, and some of the un-signed camp invitees.<br /><br />Research project - Is Caleb Campbell eligible to play this season in the NFL, or does he have another year on his commitment? I know the Lions officially lose his rights today if they don't re-draft him.nubsnobbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-75231788338036247752009-04-26T13:58:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:58:00.000-04:00Well guys. I have to check out. Have a full honors...Well guys. I have to check out. Have a full honors funeral detail to do for a Navy Chief.RIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665037493422387660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-71500624674939711112009-04-26T13:16:00.001-04:002009-04-26T13:16:00.001-04:00yep, good job RIP. I don't think I have one yet.yep, good job RIP. I don't think I have one yet.millersconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-57217623987900852262009-04-26T13:16:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:16:00.000-04:00yep -- you called that one!
Look at it this way -...yep -- you called that one!<br /><br />Look at it this way -- the trade back means that really, it is Leavy and Hill and whoever they get in 7 for #65...<br /><br />got the MLB and the DT. <br /><br />Supposed to compare to Shaun Rogers skill set, but small school with a hard work ethic that just needs a year or two to develop.<br /><br />3 year plan -- they are looking to have the team rolling and cometitive fo rthe playoffs in 2011 and will just take what wins they get on teh way there in 2009 and 2010...DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-30505539635401915822009-04-26T13:15:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:15:00.000-04:00so even tho Brinkley was like the 3rd or 4th ILB r...so even tho Brinkley was like the 3rd or 4th ILB rated, everyone is avoiding him, wonder what the concerns are. THree other ILB's already picked. Past injury or something?millersconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-52785792252350807372009-04-26T13:10:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:10:00.000-04:00I did hit on two with Pettigrew and Hill.I did hit on two with Pettigrew and Hill.RIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665037493422387660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-61412556696538186202009-04-26T13:07:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:07:00.000-04:00there you go Isphet, Sammie Lee Hill, good call.there you go Isphet, Sammie Lee Hill, good call.millersconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-56612141102429627122009-04-26T13:05:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:05:00.000-04:00Sammie Lee Hill, taken by the Lions in the 4th. Ba...Sammie Lee Hill, taken by the Lions in the 4th. Bamf!<br /><br />Levy is going to be the MLB according to reports on Mlive, and now the Lions got some bulk in the middle of the line.Isphethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09973367650334584075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-71258301447662043052009-04-26T13:04:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:04:00.000-04:00did you get a chance to read Cunningham's article ...did you get a chance to read Cunningham's article about his view of the defense this year, and kind of having a 3-4 on third down.millersconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-49034526139290428642009-04-26T13:02:00.000-04:002009-04-26T13:02:00.000-04:00yes agree, after all the discussion about "getting...yes agree, after all the discussion about "getting bigger" they must feel reasonably okay about their OL and DL, or at least want the time to let the young players develop before investing in someone new. All I can think is they feel Lopper, Pederman and Manny R give them what they need at OG for now. They are all god size and have a couple years under their belt.millersconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-28007482728931324632009-04-26T12:46:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:46:00.000-04:00very possible. Dang -- I wanted Lang but he's gon...very possible. Dang -- I wanted Lang but he's gone. <br /><br />I think they must feel Cohen and/or Fluellen could bulk up a little and have a shot at being a run stuffer for the long term.DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-38507159444924989062009-04-26T12:41:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:41:00.000-04:00It is a mystery to me why Duke is dropping this fa...It is a mystery to me why Duke is dropping this far down. I say a lineman maybe chosen at 115. Do not know if it will be offense or defense.RIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665037493422387660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-50657988859176488992009-04-26T12:38:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:38:00.000-04:00After going through minicamp and OTAs, the evailua...After going through minicamp and OTAs, the evailuation was to balance out thier offense, and bring in developetal picks and guys who could also play special teams. This would hope build our ST at the present.<br /><br />They may also feel that they need to give thier new wieght training program a chance to develope the lineman before making a final evaluation.<br /><br />I do see LBs drafted in the sixth round, and DBs in the seventh.RIPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12665037493422387660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-89534940799389458662009-04-26T12:32:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:32:00.000-04:00anyone else thinking duke robinson or TJ Lang with...anyone else thinking duke robinson or TJ Lang with 115?DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-86048660862262034902009-04-26T12:29:00.000-04:002009-04-26T12:29:00.000-04:00Yes - I do. I also totally whiffed again -- I fig...Yes - I do. I also totally whiffed again -- I figured brinkley over levy...<br /><br />I think Nubs was right, actually -- Dizon may be competing with Levy for the MLB spot<br /><br />Williams -- good pick. There is your return man, and now there will be healthy competition at WR too for the 3rd/4th spot behind Johnson & Johnson<br /><br />amazing -- looks like those two "top" OG may be there at 115 for the Lions to pick...DetFan1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.com