Fairley is a dirty player. Hopefully he cleans it up in the NFL
Care less?
Suh doesn't play dirty, he plays rough. Two thirds of the penalties that get called on him make no fucking sense.
Some just hide it better than others. In football, it is better to have a bunch of nasty MF's on defense than a locker room full of nice guys.
Probably no dirtier than Lawrence Taylor and he worked out okay. I'm a Giant fan and would have loved for Fairley to fall to us. This is a very good pick by the Lions.
.... did Pod People come during the lockout and replace all the NFL GM's in the first 15 picks? Jeebus. Christian Ponder AND Jake Locker picked in the top 15? Fairley to the Lions? Wow.
Suh & Fairley. Pain.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:02 PM ^
Yikes! That has the makings of a nasty as line. I'm surprised he was still available.
Like this pick and was hoping he was there when the Steelers picked. He is a perfect 3-4 end and Aaron Smith is getting old.
Can Kerrigan play in the 3-4? Yeah, I know he's a stud. I hear that Kipper is talking up his athleticism. Any thoughts?
I'm convinced he's the white Brandon Graham. He'll be able to play in the league as either a 3-4 end or a 4-3 end / pass rushing tackle.
We remember him tearing it up against us. In a Lindy's preview mag, they asked guys what game film they'd want GMs to see, and he chose the Michigan game.
Actually take somebody?
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<br>Come on, get Tommy some defensive help!
Have been of Tate getting sacked! Anyone else notice that?
If I were a Lions fan, I would not be happy with the on-field character and composure of Fairley. Perhaps Suh will teach him to be a good person, but that certainly will be a hell of a task.
You should try to convince Jake Delhomme that Suh is a clean player. I don't want a bunch of soft players on the Lions defense, I want teams to hate playing us.
I just got home and was trying to follow the draft through this open thread on my phone, unfortunately I found it a little tricky to know what the last pick was and who is on the clock. So for anyone else trying to follow the draft but can't watch it, I will keep updating each pick and who is on the clock. The draft run-down so far:
1. Carolina: Cam Newton (QB) Auburn
2. Denver: Von Miller (OLB) Texas A&M
3. Buffalo Marcell Dareus (DT) Alabama
4. Cincinnati: A.J. Green (WR) Georgia
5. Arizona: Patrick Peterson (CB) LSU
6. Atlanta (through Cleveland): Julio Jones (WR) Alabama
7. San Francisco: Aldon Smith (DE) Missouri
8. Tennessee: Jake Locker (QB) Washington
9. Dallas: Tyron Smith (OT) USC
10. Jacksonville (through Washington): Blaine Gabbert (QB) Missouri
11. Houston: J.J. Watt (DE) Wisconsin
12. Minnesota: Christian Ponder (QB) Florida State
13. Detroit: Nick Fairley (DT) Auburn
14. St. Louis: Robert Quinn (DE) UNC
15. Miami: Mike Pouncey (C) Florida
16. Washington (through Jacksonville): Ryan Kerrigan (DE) Purdue
On the Clock: New England
17. New England: Nate Solder (OT) Colorado
On the Clock: San Diego
Thought the Pats may have taken Ingram here.
I am actually somewhat surprised by the slide for Ingram; he would have been value for the Pats in that slot. At this point it seems pretty unclear where he lands.
Would love to see the pats with a premier back to help Brady out. Not that he needs alot of help but it would be nice
But man, they need to build that D now, to win now. Tom doesn't have a lot of years for "development".
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
Typical NE draft. Two picks this round, and 2 next round(#17,#28,#33,#60). How does a team that makes deep playoff runs every year keep ending up with all these multiple high round draft picks? It seems Bill Belichik and Pats GM operate on a whole nother level
April 28th, 2011 at 10:14 PM ^
Making no high picks, trading down, and getting more picks. If only the Raiders had their typical suckatude this year.
Nate Solder, another in the long line of converted 3 star TEs that turn into 1st round OT draft picks.
the next Nate Solder?
Heres to hoping that AJ WIlliams will also join that club!
EDIT: looks like maizeandblue21 beat me to it
...he likes the way you think.
[edit. 10 secs. late]
From scoring that game...
He was very productive at DT this year. Don't take it personally. The ESPN boys didn't sound that enthusiastic.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:11 PM ^
That was just a horrible game to show ANY defensive highlights.
18. San Diego: Corey Liuget (DT) Illinois
On the Clock: NY Giants
I know Goodell is busy these days, but would it kill him to learn how to pronounce the names of the guys that showed up to the draft, at least?
Come on Giants. Take Anthony Castanzo.
Defensive Tackle is one of the most difficult positions to fill in the NFL. There is a reason Albert Haynesworth got a $100 million contract from the Redskins. Teams have a hard time finding one playmaker at that position... the Lions may now have two. If Fairley fulfills his potential, the Lions will have a fearsome duo for years to come.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:00 PM ^
April 28th, 2011 at 10:01 PM ^
I really need Ingram to slide out of the 1st round. Could happen, would be great for me if it did.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:05 PM ^
What, is he on someone else's fantasy draft team?
April 28th, 2011 at 10:13 PM ^
Sounds like there is some money riding on it...
April 28th, 2011 at 10:30 PM ^
The first bet I took was under 1.5 for RB's in the first round. Then I added some more at under 1, thinking if Ingram goes at least I push that, and if he slides out I win both bets.
April 28th, 2011 at 11:34 PM ^
very very close. Still push, and that's a win in my book.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
Still a lot of corners left on the board. Hopefully one will still be around for the Lions next round. I wouldn't mind trading up for a Brandon Harris.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:07 PM ^
...trading Brandon Harris to the Jets for David Harris!!
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
19. NY Giants: Prince Amukamara (CB) Nebraska
On the Clock: Tampa Bay
April 28th, 2011 at 10:03 PM ^
Is a couple of seconds BEHIND ESPN's. Doh! NFL.
April 28th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
Surprising prince fell this far. Good pick by the giants.