tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post8500263629489056940..comments2023-10-31T09:01:00.362-04:00Comments on Detroit Lions Fan 1979: RB or OT? How about DT!DetFan1979http://www.blogger.com/profile/02632685989381122197noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-35201483960698689552008-03-28T23:29:00.000-04:002008-03-28T23:29:00.000-04:00The top 5 picks are pretty set. Long, Long, Ghols...The top 5 picks are pretty set. Long, Long, Gholston, Dorsey, & McFadden. You can mix the order and somebody might slide but they are in the top 10. If you also figure Matt Ryan goes in the top 14 as the first QB. That 6. Sederick Ellis makes it 7. Then if as suggested the four tadkles and Mendenhall are gone that's 12. I think the Lions would love that situation. Because with three picks to go, the best of the CB's are still available (McKelvin, Rodgers-Cromartie, & Talib), as well three front seven guys they would love to have, Kieth Rivers, Derrick Harvey, and Phillip Merling. <BR/><BR/>That's why I think all this RB and OT talk is a smoke screen. They would like to see all of them gone before #15, because of who will slide to 15 if the 4 OT's and 2 RB's are selected in the top 14 picks.JJLions20https://www.blogger.com/profile/14086949813455327048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-15060729090510411342008-03-27T19:50:00.000-04:002008-03-27T19:50:00.000-04:00chiefger, almost all the mocks I have seen have Co...chiefger, almost all the mocks I have seen have Conner going early in the 2nd round, Jets @ pick 37, or later. Don't you think it's a stretch to pick him at 15 When we can probably get Mayo or Lofton with our current 2nd round pick (46). I would love to see us trade down, and hope thats what will happen. If we could get DT Pat Sims(Auburn) or Trevor Laws (Notre Dame) in the 2nd if we trade down in the 1st. Forte should go early to mid 3rd round and should be a very serviceable back .<BR/> Awesome blog Detroit Fan 1979, thanks for forum for civil discourse. MSN is for haters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-6932177369088305612008-03-27T06:17:00.000-04:002008-03-27T06:17:00.000-04:00if all the tackles and mendenhal are goneyou take...if all the tackles and mendenhal are gone<BR/>you take conners mlb-then you do what ever it takes to draft high enough to get matt forte in the 2nd<BR/>thats probably what they will do-may lose one of our 3rd picks to do the jobCHIEFGER139https://www.blogger.com/profile/10541341856809330039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-30312463713024716642008-03-27T00:06:00.000-04:002008-03-27T00:06:00.000-04:00oops, the balmer link got cut off so i'll split it...oops, the balmer link got cut off so i'll split it into two parts<BR/><BR/>http://www.nfldraftscout.com/<BR/>ratings/profile.php?pyid=33362<BR/><BR/>-StreetwormAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-91796193472261401092008-03-27T00:04:00.000-04:002008-03-27T00:04:00.000-04:00I could get on board with Balmer IF he's a late fi...I could get on board with Balmer IF he's a late first round pick, (and the Lions trade down) but I think taking him at 15 is a pretty big reach.<BR/><BR/>For them to justify taking balmer (at 15 anyways) I think Harvey, Williams, Clady, Otah and Mendenhall would all have to be off the board.<BR/><BR/>Also, as a side note, if you take a look at the link 5baker showed you'll see there's a lot of talent at DT projected for the 1st next year. I'm not saying that this should be a definitive sign not to take a DT, just that it's something to chew on while considering the options.<BR/><BR/>I did find a site that gave a pretty specific and detailed outline on Balmer though if anyone's interested. Here's the link to his profile:<BR/><BR/>http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profile.php?pyid=33362<BR/><BR/>It really doesn't look too bad. I'd love to have him on the Lions, (they're going to need a run stopper) just don't think he's worth it at #15 necessarily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-67835792693549432322008-03-26T23:33:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:33:00.000-04:00The 2008 draft is a month away and already rivals....The 2008 draft is a month away and already rivals.com has published their top 250 collegiate prospects for 2009.<BR/><BR/>http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?SID=880&Year=2009&ra_key=2073<BR/><BR/>Go Lions<BR/><BR/>5BakerstreetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-58735920812543587362008-03-26T23:28:00.000-04:002008-03-26T23:28:00.000-04:00Realistically does it matter what Lion's need(s) g...Realistically does it matter what Lion's need(s) gets filled with our picks? <BR/><BR/>From the reader's viewpoint reading the various blogs there are those who will debate to the death that we gotta pick this collegian with pick 15. <BR/><BR/>Fill the need .... next pick.<BR/><BR/>Fill the need .... next pick.<BR/><BR/>Our Lions aren't going to be fixed by who we pick at 15 and the remaining rounds this year. Coach Marinelli knows this and think that he alluded to it in an earlier interview this week where he's looking at the big picture 5 - 10 years from now (percolating/rather than instant).<BR/><BR/>We the fans need to get more information on this supposed owner's lockout for either the 2009 or 2010 season. Wouldn't it be just the Lions luck that between now and then they continue to improve to the point of at least going deep in the playoffs -- and then the owners lockout the players wanting to renegotiate the owners/players union agreement, thereby shortening the season or not playing it at all.<BR/><BR/>Go Lions<BR/><BR/>5BakerstreetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276344251743982154.post-40081309354437233722008-03-26T22:22:00.000-04:002008-03-26T22:22:00.000-04:00If Mendenhall is available at #15 I think the Lion...If Mendenhall is available at #15 I think the Lions will find a couple teams willing to trade up to take him. What I'm hoping doesn't happen is that the Lions can't control themselves and pull the trigger on him.<BR/><BR/>Even if they just trade down 3 or 4 more slots, they'll pick up an extra 2nd round draft pick and still be able to pull in a starter in the 1st round.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com