OT: NFL Draft - who ya want?
I for one am a huge fan of the NFL Draft - I will literally watch the entire thing start to finish (of course with a couple cases of beer by my side). I am a NY Giants fan and I am hoping that Pouncey falls far enough to be snagged up by the GMen.
I am sure there are a lot of Lions fans in here but I throw this question out to the MGoWorld: Who's your team and who do you want them to draft?
EDIT: Thanks for all the responses, keep them coming - can't wait for tomorrow night at 8!
Jimmer
I really hope Prince Amukamara drops down to the Lions. He's exactly what this defense needs. If not him, then either a trade down (for a linebacker or a safety), or a solid OT.
Yeah, that's who I was going to say as well.
I think if he's available when the Lions pick at #13, there is a 100% chance he will be the selection.
Are you concerned at all by getting dominated by Justin Blackmon? I just thought he needed a better showing there. I mean, what are guys like Greg Jennings and any other elite receiver going to do against him?
Are you concerned at all by getting dominated by Justin Blackmon? I just thought he needed a better showing there. I mean, what are guys like Greg Jennings and any other elite receiver going to do against him?
Lions - Prince Amukamara or trade down and take Jimmy Smith
I would be ecstatic if Prince fell to the Lions... just don't see it happening, though.
1st choice: Prince
2nd choice: OT
Just read an article on CNNSI - Mock draft that rumors are starting the Detroit may trade down to the late teens and take Ingram. That is an interesting idea. Get that big back to compliment Best and use the 2nd round picks (1 of which would be received in the trade) on CB and OLB. OT for next year's draft "must get"
I just don't see why we would use another 1st rounder on a RB? There's plenty of power backs that we can find in the later rounds. We need to work on the defense in the early rounds.
Getting another RB seems unlikely and sets up that great pattern of lions picking the same position in the 1st round over and over again (Jahvid Best - pick 30 2010)....OT, CB and rush end would be much preferred.
Well, the vast majority of teams in the NFL run a two back system now. I wouldn't say it would be the greatest pick in the world. But it certainly seems at least somewhat feasible. Plus the lions could have him a lot higher on their board than most.
I feel weird saying it, but I trust what Mayhew is doing in this organization.
He was still available in my Madden 11 draft.
If they go CB I'm hoping for Smith. I wouldn't object if they took a tackle. My fear is that they will take Bowers or Ingram. Both great prospects, but Bowers knee is too scary and they have greater needs than a second RB.
I would like to see the Lions trade down to the late teens or early twenties and take Jimmy Smith or a tackle (not Solder) and accumulate some 2nd or 3rd round picks OR trade up to 9 and get Amakumuara because Dallas would like to trade down.
Why would we trade up to get Amukamara? He'll most likely be there at 13. Only teams I could see taking him before us are San Fran and Houston.
Alot of the stuff I have seen have Amukamara not being there at 13.
Well, if he isn't then we can either trade down or take one of the following players at 13: DE Da'Quan Bowers, DE Aldon Smith, OT Tyron Smith or even DE Ryan Kerrigan (not really a fan of his, though)
While I love the upside presented by a guy like Bowers falling to Det at 13, I don't think the Lions are in a position to acquire a player that carries the injury risk that Bowers does. He could be a future pro bowl talent, but he could just as likely end up playing 10 games over the next 5 years. Detroit has too many holes to fill on D to make such a risky pick.
Adrian Peterson was a risk too but that didn't stop the Vikings from drafting him. Same with Sam Bradford. Look how they turned out. Matthew Stafford didn't have a single injury in High School or College...look what happened. While I agree it is a risk, I think it's a risk that we should take. (If Prince is not there)
however, for every story like that there are a ton of guys who were injury risks who we don't remember becuase they were out of the league in a year
I want the Raiders to draft a coach with the ability of their last competent coach, John Madden. Also a new owner for the Raiders and the Lions would be huge.
yeah... the coaching staff hasn't been the #1 issue in oakland for a while.
al davis is the man to blame. you can figure out who they're gonna pick just by looking at 40 times from the combine.
"With the 48th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select...Usain Bolt, WR/KR out of Jamaica."
You'd be crazy not to draft Bolt if he's still on the board.
He is fast, but can he play???
Flores or Gruden?
Should the Lions select him?
Mallet has a huge upside but also has HUGE bust potential. I would be surprised if the Lions took a flyer on him - with Stafford working to get back healthy they may view it as a wasted pick. I think they would be better off suring up the OL before taking a flyer on Mallet
Give me TCU's QB or Nevada's QB if we're going to draft a QB as futures insurance against a Stafford blow out. Probably can get Koeppernick much later than 3rd round.
I like the Lions taking best player available in 1st round, then draft for depth rest of the way. Schilling as a 4th/5th rd pick would be nice as an insurance against line injuries since he probably can play adequately at a number of OL spots, including center.
is expected to get drafted in late 1st/early 2nd round. He has been invited to the draft so him falling to 3rd round is out of the question IMO.
I think we need another WR.
shut up matt millen.
Funny, but I'm pretty sure the lions are looking to address someone to play the third WR in this draft.
Never in a million years would they (or should they) use the first pick on a receiver.
If AJ Green or Julio Jones falls to 13 (won't happen), I'd jump at it.
The Lions do need a 3rd WR, and those two would represent a HUGE value at 13.
They need another big target to move outside so Burleson can get back to a preferred slot receiver role.
For the Lions, the ideal person would obviously be Peterson in my opinion, although there is a 0.00% chance he'll fall to 13. So Prince would be an excellent second choice for me. If he's not available, probably a good offensive linemen. I'm not really sure who would be there..
I agree with Peterson or Prince, but I disagree with the O-lineman. There isn't really a Jake Long in this draft, so a lineman should be picked in the 2nd/3rd round. If we cant get one of the top 2 corners, we should get a stud DE. DaQuan (sp?) Bowers would be a gamble, but if that knee is healthy he would be a fantastic compliment to Suh.
Falcons - I really hope JJ Watt or Clayborn falls because we really need a pash rusher to help/eventually replace Abraham. Hopefully I don't have to stomach us drafting another OSU player in the first round(Michael Jenkins). Another intriguing thought if both those guys are taken is taken Titus Young or Baldwin to help Ryan have some more weapons to work with.
Pats fan here. Really want JJ Watt if he is still available at #17.
I would like to see J.J. Watt as well! So do you think they draft a QB with one of their many early picks? I say no, Long Live Brady!!!
Also, the Lions fan in me would like Prince but not sure he will fall down to us.
I don't see them drafting a QB. They have too many other positions that need to be addressed right away. Brady has a few more really good years in him and for now Hoyer is a competent backup.
I'm just hoping this is the year Brady wins his annual bet with Hoyer on the UM vs. MSU game. I don't think I can handle seeing him wearing green for a third year in a row during that week's press conference.
Bills fan. Honestly what I'd like is for the league to hold a fantasy draft so we can scrap the nonsense we've created in the past decade and start over.
I'd have no problem with any of the top rated defensive players or a QB not named Cam Newton. My fear? The pick will be a QB named Cam Newton.
I live in Syracuse so I watch the Bills a good amount. I personally think the best option for the Bills is to take Von Miller at 3 (if available) and wait until they pick in the 2nd round to draft a QB. If Christian Ponder is available then it would be a steal - I think he has the potential to be the best QB in this year's class
QB not named Cam? You just gave the Bills Jake Locker.
The Bears need a head-hunting Safety. That thinks Lovie plays for the opposite team.
Prince would be amazing, hopefully he falls to 13.
please don't draft prince. he wasn't a lock down corner at neb he wont be in the NFL. Id love if they could trade down and still get Jimmy Smith. Also i really like Akeem Ayers
I want these unproven rookies to get about half of what they got last year, an players like LaMarr 'the Wood' Woodley getting paid more than $500,000 a year.
GO PATS!
you do realize that the reason that woodley was getting paid $500k a year is because he was still playing out his rookie contract. while i agree that top 5-10 picks are paid waaay too much, i dont think that slashing "unproven rookies" salaries in half is the answer. woodley would have been making $250k instead!