2009 NFL Draft Open Thread - Round Three
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what did we get in the trade?
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
Duke Robinson and a MLB
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
No
MJ is not a safe pick at all. He’s a boom or bust type prospect. He’ll either be really good or horrible. THat’s just too much risk for me
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions
Since my Download cap is torn to shreds from looking at prospect vids
You guys will have to tell me what’s going on
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I hear ya
I had trouble staying awake after I got up this morning. I was relieved to find that I hadn’t missed anything.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Yesterday was good man, I let it digest and i'm pumped..
We got best players available at their positions.. they may not be our highest rated needs.. but they are ridiculous prospects
I pretty content with them
The only one that still sticks a little with me is Pettigrew. Just don’t get it given who else was there.
If Oher turns out to be a good LT then I'll be upset
But if not, then I think we came out better
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Because of the article I posted yesterday
Linehan’s system relies HEAVILY on TE . There was a whole article on it on the 24th on Freep. TE is one of the most important positions for Lineahans system to work so we went and got him the best one available in a while…
Great Trade
Getting the Jet’s 3rd, 4th and 7th to drop 12 spots in the 3rd round is a great trade. Having that 1st pick on day two is huge.
Actually we only dropped from 65 to 72
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
65 to 76
Nevermind. It’s early. LOL
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Morning Northleft
I would say Brinkley ;)
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Only thing im upset about that trade
is that I’ll have to wait longer for the lions pick, and endure more anxiety. But its all cool, theyve given me enough ulcers the past season
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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thank god
for you guys cuz I am in iraq and can’t watch the draft so thanks for the updates guys
It's streaming live on nfl.com/live
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
thanks for your service
and hope you’re home soon. as a lions fan, you’ve suffered enough.
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Gilbert is still there for DT
Possible selection for us
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Not that I know of
just going off memory
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Stafford
I know we all have different opinions on Stafford, but if you haven’t checked out it, go to ESPN and read the NFC North Blog. There is a story with direct quotes from Schwartz and Mayhew about how much Stafford impressed them during fim sessions. I really feel if we show some patience and coach him up right he’s going to be a very good player for us.
I think the reason we didn't see the picks coming is simple...
We didn’t fully understand the systems that Linehan and Gunther/Schwartz were putting into place.
I think we upgraded important positions for what they want to do that they needed and saw as bigger weaknesses than us because they know their focus and what they plan to do..
I just thought
Schwartz said he wanted to build the trenches in the draft
He hasn’t made one pick to foritfy the trenches yet
LIES!!!
He also said he wanted to get a replacement for Bobby Layne
Schwartzy is a devilish one!
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions
It's hard to believe that this is the Bears first pick this draft
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Crap
K, …..um, I think I had another DT on my board left
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nope
cant remember who took him, but hes taken. i remember his name
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Titans I believe
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else think Michael Johnson is a great value pick..
He was projected as a top 10 pick like 3 months ago
as stated before
he is hte gholston of the 2009 draft remember him??? nope didn’t think so.
by shanndiggit on Apr 26, 2009 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Allright
For you DT fans, there is still Chris Baker and Vance Walker who may be decent acquisitions…4th rounders possibly?
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robinson
all the way when was the last time we had a guard start all 16 games
definaetly
him and loper i wold love as our guards since peterman has yet to last a whole season
by shanndiggit on Apr 26, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
Grab him if available. Even trade up with a 7th rder to get him. He’s definitely the best available now
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
bingo
and they were talking of moving a T there anyway to upgrade…if they want to continue to help the fun game to help the pass…this would be great pick
This draft weekend
Has made my comments skyrocket, I was like at 500 a couple of days ago, now I’m 750…not that it matters of course, just shows the craziness of the past 48 hours
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That's probably true for a lot of people
Over 3000 new comments yesterday. And that’s probably an underestimate.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
DJ Moore
Is still available. I know we have more pressing needs next season, but again, we need to draft for the long term future…and he may have too much value to pass up. He can also return kicks and punts.
He is fairly highly rated
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
True
But Mayhew can’t ignore our O-Line forever, if we go this whole draft without investing 1 of our picks on an O-Lineman I will be thoroughly dissapointed with the Lions organization
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Robinson would be high up on the board now
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
damnit
johnson to bengals
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
sold draft for bengals...they might have something that resemble a defense next year
i really like the combo of rivers & rey rey!!!!!
someone wanna tell them this isnt Madden?
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of which
Pettigrew is rated at 81, more than Staff at 79…random tidbit
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Here's the story
http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2008/10/24/640064/if-i-were-general-manager
I actually had traded Roy away for an extra first-rounder and some other picks. I picked James Laurinaitis, Victor Harris, and Ciron Black, and Pettigrew.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
In the first three rounds
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually drafted Pettigrew in my franchise back in September
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
I think there's a story about it somewhere on POD
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
So you knew all along!
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Wait until the 4th round when he starts picking fictional players
by HoorayForEverything on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions
Lol
Or NBA players
The Oakland Raiders select: Hasheem Thabeet Center from UCONN
Al Davis: “But he’s a center!!”
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
HAHA
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
With the 102nd pick of the NFL draft, Oakland selects
Keanu Reeves, QB of the Replacements
by HoorayForEverything on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 AM EDT reply actions
mayhew pre-draft comment
wasn’t one of the last things he said pre draft something like “I hope no one is shocked”…must say as content w/ picks so far as i am…still shocked that only one pick has gone to help the LAST PLACE D…not saying i don’t really like our O now…but d lost us 16 games last year
A run on DT's at the top of round 3
anybody worried we’re gonna be starting Fluellen/Darby next to Jackson this fall?
Terance Knighton from Temple
somewhere Chris Berman is licking his chops at that potential nickname
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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Derex Cox
A reach so great, the NFL doesnt even have a hight and weight on him. Yes, thats right, a reacharound on Cox…hahahaaaa
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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Who is Derek Cox?
Jags are coming out with crazy reaches
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There's some legit talent on the board there
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't know him either
This draft is utterly hard to predict
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Glen Coffee
and Chris Berman is loooving this one
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
Since that's who we want
Of course it’ll be someone else.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll say
We haven’t got one right yet
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
True
They never take who we want. But who’s the best guy on the board? It looks like Robinson, he’s also the best Guard prospect. It agrees with the Lions draft strategy
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Who do you see Dallas taking?
Maybe a QB to groom behind Romo? I"ve seen Bomar in alot of drafts for the cowgirls
Wouldn't be surprised
But they have Kitna to back him up.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
nah, Romo's too young for them to look for a replacement this early
plus they actually gave up something for Kitna, so they’ve gotta be happy with where they are at QB
Do any of the teams between the lions picks
have a need for Robinson?
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
I don't like it when we all agree on a pick like we are with Robinson now...
I sat through 100 Rey rey chants yesterday haha
haha dallas is gonna take robinson just to piss us off for rippin them on Roy trade...
We got Grew and whoever we are about to pick for Roy right?
If we get Robinson and Grew for Roy i’m ok with that.. even tho I am one of the few Roy lovers.. I thought he was seriously more talented but Detroit ruined him
Agreed
I would trade Roy for Pettigrew in a heartbeat
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Good question
They’re stocking up for sure.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I see him compared to Tyrell Johnson
On the draft site im on
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Still solid options left for 1st 3rd round pick
at corner, MLB, DT, DE, OL. We could go a lot of ways with this pick.
what's up, guys
Home from church to see the Lions traded down… good deal looks like
Who’s everyone thinking at 76?
Duke
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
DUKE!!!!
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Whod the cowboys take?
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
Move inside to guard
they say
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 26, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Meredith
If I were to choose
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I think there must be some alternate pool of players who we don't know about
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a 3-4?
needs 2 MLBs we don’t have 1 yet ><
by shanndiggit on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
going back to the vodka
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
No kidding
I just don’t get it.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
is this a ....since we didn't get curry ...here's your olb ??
not like we didn’t pick up julian peterson & have an ernie simms already or anything…i would have been ok w/ a db…eventhough we have plenty, but at a spot we are loaded with but need so muchtst ill…?!
Restore the Road
With some douche we’ve never heard of…
Oh dude, I know what happened..
They tied players names to steaks and got a REAL lion, and were like well we are the lions lets see what a LION would do..
and whichever one he ate they picked…
We can never pick it can we?
I don’t like this selection.
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nfl.com scouting report
Compares To: ALEX LEWIS, Detroit — Both are smaller than you want, but has that incredible quickness just looking to be harnessed. Levy is very effective blitzing off the edge, but seems to generate a better burst when he comes off the snap with his hand on the ground rather than when standing in a normal linebacker’s stance. He is more comfortable working in space, as he likes to use his speed to avoid rather than utilize his strength to take on offensive linemen. Some scouts compare him to the Titans’ Keith Bulluck, but Levy’s inability to locate the ball or eye the quarterback in passing situations shoes he is not the complete player some would like you to believe he is. In a draft that is lacking in quality linebackers, some team will overlook his pass coverage deficiencies and draft him higher than his grade indicates.
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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doesn't bode well does it?
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Some scouts compare him to the Titans’ Keith Bulluck,
that means something i guess
Don't know if you saw Gunther's comments...
But he said we’ll be based in the 4-3, but will probably run the 3-4 in some third down and passing situations
maybe they think robinsons still there the next pick
also scouting report said some compare him to Keith Bulluck, maybe Schwartz thinks that
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
Sounds like every one of our linebackers
Weaknesses:
Does not have the ideal bulk that you look for…Isn’t very strong or physical…Misses some tackles…Too aggressive at times…Poor hand use…Has trouble shedding blocks…Marginal instincts and awareness.
The Texans made a normal pick
first team to do so in a while
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Why do I feel like there is going to be an Onion-like article after the draft with this headline:
Lions to Convert to Defense without Middle Linebacker
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hahahahahah
now it makes total sense.. the lions are switching to the MLS
well the texans just selected a OL
not named Robinson. Maybe there is something wrong with him
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
All I am guessing is Schwartz saw something special and wanted the kid
he’s a defensive mastermind right? He is also in on the process this year a lot more than in previous years..
Gotta be something we're all missing scheme-wise or...
they are still just taking best player available and that’s where Levy was scouted at…
Yeah, but they could have gotten him in the sixth or fourth round.
I always thought that when you ‘find’ these guys you wait until later to get them. Not waste a good pick on him.
by NorthLeft12 on Apr 26, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
shhhh
if you want the player chances are they aren’t gonna select him…
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah i think duke robinson and terrence taylor are in no way going to be lions.. they would never ever pick them..
see what i did there
too loud
Schwartz is one with all, he aint taking big Terrence…
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Maiava would have been
a better pick
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions
Maybe we are looking at specific pass rushing schemes
the Levy kid seems like a pass rusher
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Food for thought . . .
The Lions have to be VERY high on this guy. The pick was in with 3:00 left on the pick clock. Maybe, just maybe they did their due diligence with this kid?
by TennesseeYooper on Apr 26, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions
Scwartz better turn this kid into a Keith Bullocks
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
yea
kinda liek the Jags a few picks ago, they traded up for a no name d-1aa college kid.
So who the hell knows…Its the third round..
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 26, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't get the OLB pick
They must want to move some one inside…
who?
sims? peterson? dizon was moved who?
by shanndiggit on Apr 26, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
Who?
Sims is too small and Peterson is an OLB through and through
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions
and another OL
there really does seem to be some bias against Robinson
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www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
At least he's a tad bigger than Dizon was coming out of the draft
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
What's wrong with Robinson?
Another OG goes before him.
lol...we can't escape it
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Hey FB, how did the giants do?
Also , Robinson is slipping, several lower rated OL guys are going.. so just like rey rey .. i think we are on the outside of some inside knowledge
Only thing I know about Levy
Is Shawn Greene kicked his ass repeatedly in the only Wisconsin game I saw this year
I get that schwartz thinks he can mold a defense out of anyone
i dont get the lack of attention to the O-Line
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
agreed
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Seriously
I have no idea who we will pick now….I ain’t even gonna guess
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I can understand Pettigrew, Delmas
But I have no Idea why they went with Levy. He’’s not even a need!
Neither was Curry
But we would’ve taken him and he could’ve shifted around.
GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!
Curry
is suited for MLB alot more than Levy. Curry was stronger, smarter and had more overall talent
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
true
First pick I can definitely say I don’t like
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Just asking, who was the Titans MLB last year?
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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I havent posted yet
but I was so pumped that maybe the lions could do something here in the third round but we go and get someone who is small and not a position of need. Looks like Marinelli and millen all over again.
Schwartz
is smarter than all of us. Trust their reasoning guys. He’s not a Marinelli. My Titans fan friend nearly drove to Nashville to protest after they lost Schwartz to us. He wanted Schwartz to take over after Fisher. He’s a good coach and knows that he is doing.
GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!
former Mets Catcher with the funky glasses?
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by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
OK...so no one say anything
and we might get someone we like
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Sean can you ask Rich whats up with Duke?
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DRAFT A PUNTER!!!
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
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Could have got Jared Cook or Shawn Nelson too
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
williams.........
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
someone find and kill Matt Millen
look under the Lions’ draft table
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This was a terrible draft...
there is no salvaging it with one fourth and some 6th and 7th rounders.
by damnitdamnitdamnit on Apr 26, 2009 11:12 AM EDT reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pHAFR60HKo
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 26, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
I had some hope when I got up this morning...
but what the hell.
by damnitdamnitdamnit on Apr 26, 2009 11:13 AM EDT reply actions
Calm down..
He’s rated 4 stars and actually is a good KR ..
We NEED
A freaking OL and a damn MLB, what do you people not get about that?!
by damnitdamnitdamnit on Apr 26, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
trenches
what ever happened to building from the inside out
Scout.com
Williams is an explosive athlete who has tremendous ability anytime he has the ball. He’s quick off the line, reaches top speed instantly and has an outstanding burst in the open field. He has excellent body control and adjusts well to vertical throws. He’s a dynamic return specialist who has great vision and cut back ability that allows him to reach paydirt. He plays much faster than his timed speed. – Chris Steuber, Scout.com
I would like this pick a lot more
If we hadn’t signed Ronald Curry
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To summarize...
after ignoring our glaring holes at O-Line and MLB on day 1, we go OLB-WR on day 2.
How about a Right Tackle, Kicker, or Running Back in round 4?
I just sent this to Goodell on Twitter
@nflcommish Please take control of the Lions away from William Clay Ford. This is ridiculous.
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Taking a break from the draft for a while guys...
eat some lunch… not really impressed right now, but holding out hope that these two guys today are just flat out good players, regardless of position…
Obviously the strategy is to get the top 2010 Pick
I will check in again at Game #1 to see how things turn out. Obviously Mr. Mayhew had more to do with the previous Lion’s drafts then we were led to believe.
looks like
he had all the control not Millen before. nothing has changed
yet he liked Levy?
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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 26, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions
To be fair
He had bronchitis when he ran that 40. He was much faster supposedly at his pro day.
by Alex Nelson on Apr 26, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
How many people had mocks with PR/KR in the 3rd...
It’s ok.. we needed one bad…
Drews it sounds like he had a really bad 40 but is way faster than his time
I’m seriously ready to just walk away from this team. It kills me but I’m beginning to feel like a battered wife that keeps coming back….
Then leave....
…….These are great picks!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
New England went WR immediately after us just now...Brandon Tate
What are the odds Brandon Tate and Patrick Chung turn out better than Derrick Williams and Louis Delmas?
Seriously?
They have a better foundation to work with. Calm down. The team has to build. The picks are good ones.
GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!
Yup....
…..His 40 time wasent good at all….Its not hat big of a deal.
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't get 3rd round picks...
I was very happy with day 1, but I don’t understand our picks today. OLB, WR, RB and QB were the two positions I didn’t think we needed to address coming into today and our first two picks have been from that group. Williams is a great returner and that’s something we definitely need, but why not draft one of the best CB’s instead who also has elite return ability?
Only 5'11
Not going to be much of a receiver
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Versatility.....
…..for a 4rd pick this guy is amazing….can return kicks too
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if all the Lion scouts are interns?
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 26, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions
Gotta go guys
I need sleep…maybe I’ll like our draft in the morning
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
we seem to have started a WR run
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
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I like the pick...
Williams is a gifted athlete who plays a lot faster then he times. He is very good with the ball in his hands and knows how to separate on all levels of the field. He should be a nice complement to Calvin Johnson.
We will address the problems you guys are noting somehow.
GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!
Birkett
http://davebirkett.blogspot.com/
said Levy can play middle
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
This was my first thought too
His size is less of a factor in the middle, and his speed more of an asset.
by Alex Nelson on Apr 26, 2009 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
probably not going to happen
because its the lions, but what if they still got two of the guys we thought they were going to take in the 3rd round we get milkop or however u spell his name in the fourth then u trade back into the 4th and get robinson
LIONS
Mayock said Tate, the guy NE took after us is best return man in the game..
So detroit obviously new NE was looking returner and grabbed our guy before them
Read this
Birkett http://davebirkett.blogspot.com/
said Levy can play middle
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah, you said that. and i posted a link
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
by Leapin Lion on Apr 26, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Whether you agree with the picks or not
At least 4 out of our 5 picks are going to contribute at some point next year.
So honestly.. Mayock is just in love with NE...
He has gushed for every one of their picks.. i dont think its because they are that good.. i think its a man crush
they are that good
thats why the pats are that good
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions
How?
How do we take small steps with no interior lineman? This is the Matt Millen / William Ford outside in philosophy.
Beliicheck....
….Iss a jerkkk…….Hate his attitude….Shoving reporters….Not shakin hands…..CLASSLESS!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
Mayock
Said that Jamarcus Russell has a Higher Ceiling than any QB since Elway. Mayock is as good as Kiper
So it looks like Detroit new this second tier WR run was coming..
Felt like they needed a receiver and they took the best WR / Returner they had on their board
stay positive man
i like your positivityness
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
We got the best one on our board..
Mainly because we believe I think that he can play the Slot and also return kicks from day 1… As soon as he returns his first kick for a TD we’ll love him..
Special teams is underated sometimes.. but we started almost every drive from the damn end zone last year..
Getting an extra 15 yards on a return can complete change a drive
I really like these picks
Aside from OL an DT I am looking at these first 5 picks and think these are all vast improvements. We are immediately stronger at QB, TE, LB (out and in) secondary, and special teams. The more I look at this set the more I like it.
You win in this league by running and stopping the run…..how have we gotten better in either of those areas…
pettigrew run blocking
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
The way I look at Pettigrew
he’ll be somewhere around 40% run-blocking, 30% pass-catching, 30% pass-protecting
he may help us, but not like a monster Guard in the run game.
We now have Raiola + Peterman to go up against Pat Williams, Kevin Williams, BJ Raji and Tommie Harris
Yes.....
…Levy will be starting MLB…….Good DT will be available in 6th round as well…Dont have to draft that position early.
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions
So now Levy is starting at MLB?
He didn’t even play that position in college. I doubt he’s going to come in and start.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
the things is...
I liked some of the past Lions drafts. I knew the players they were drafting. So I am thinking the more picks I dis-approve of the better
Killer's post
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/04/deandre_levy_said_lions_talked.html
Levy talking about playing MLB
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
Yup....
…..new that when the pick was made.
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Another OLB to MLB project
That I don’t think will be successful
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
It Will with.....
…Scwartz as coach….Remember he was a D Cord….maranelli was a def guy but was never even a cord
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I seen you Birkett Post Bennie, it was After i posted the same link... =)
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
by Leapin Lion on Apr 26, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
We'll have to address some need positions via free agency after the draft
No way we can rely on a third-round OLB to step in and play the MIKE.
Remember.....
……Guys will get cut after the draft.
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Laurinaitis
Is 245. That’s 10 pds more than Levy
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, and that's 3 weeks in the gym...
Levy has 3 1/2 months
by Detroit4lyfe on Apr 26, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
We'll See
I’m not reading anything that says Levy has a big work ethic. He may not want to bulk up that hard
by detpistons3 on Apr 26, 2009 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions
does he really have a choice?
If he wants to play and be good he will. He’s in the NFL, I don’t think anyone gets there (outside the absurd talents) without having a solid work ethic.
by Detroit4lyfe on Apr 26, 2009 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Day 2
Big dissapointment, not one pick spent on OLine, undersiized MLB. 3rd rd pick used on a special teams guy. Ugh
LOVE THE DRAFT,........
…..BUILDING A BASE!!!!!…….ZACH THOMAS Wighed 220 coning out of Tex tech……he will bulk up….LEVY that is.
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
You know what guys
There are extremes to both sides of this. People that talk about how they think Mayhew is the worst GM ever and should be fired are annoying on the negative side. People that don’t allow people to have an opinion because they are sunshine blowers are just as annoying. I think you know who you are.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i agree, do we know why duke is still there?
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
by Leapin Lion on Apr 26, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions
In the article it said the coaches had him in last minute on friday..
And they discussed with him moving to MLB….
Coaches obviously love this guy and had a plan..
MLB's who were undersized
Zach Thomas, Johnathan Vilma, etc.
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
Dizon Weights 190......
……And Horrible
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Williams Is......
….A wildcate kinda guy….Can Run Catch Throw….return Kicks….Great Player To Have……Espeically at 82!!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
We'll enter him in the Punt, Pass, & Kick
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 26, 2009 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Kick returning was one of the major needs the coaches expressed early on..
It’s a lot more important than people give it credit for and like I said.. we’ve been waiting for a replacement for Eddie for years
It's obvious we were off in another world...
Detroit isn’t the only one skipping these guys we want.. we obviously ate up a lot of media hype or something when we picked our guys..
That's all I can think of
Way too many people are not going where we expected them to go. It’s very weird.
our return team
was terrible last year. Run right into the pile and get dropped between the 20 and 25 yard lines. I dont like that we have the same coach but to get a guy with better vision in there is very exciting to me.
Stop Trading with the Patriots
Jesus, they’ve already gotten 2 2010 2nd round picks TODAY. I don’t think there’s an organization I envy more.
Funny thing is
They don’t even do that much… They just explore their options rather than taking some shitcan dude
NE with another trade
How many 2010 picks have they added today?
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Who?
Are you talking about that LB?
He’s a starter by default! I think I’d rather start Cody Spencer. I like what I heard about him
is this the most WR's ever taken in a round?
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
If we don't draft a DT I will be upset however...
I think DT and MLB are needs we can’t pass up.. maybe Levy is their answer at MLB .. but I would still like to see us pick a solid full time MLB that isn’t a project…
Maybe they will trade up into the 4th again and get the guys they want for MLB and DT there? I just don’t see the point of Levy unless they want to try him in the middle..
Well We Got MLB.....
…..In levy….Lions brought him and looked at him as MLb……He will end up as Starting MLB….DT wis a position they can address in 6th round…..never need to get those guys early
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if they are sold that Levy is the answer.. they want to try him..
but i think they still need another MLB and it makes sense to take one later on as a second option
The Williams thing
He said PSU’s Deon Butler would be a better WR.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm ok with that.. he is perfect for the Slot and he is a good returner..
we aren’t looking for a #1 or even #2 really.. we have that
he's starting to get a little frazzeled dont you think?
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
by Leapin Lion on Apr 26, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Still quite a few MLB's they can sign in FA after the draft
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 26, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions
They Dont Need One.....
……Thye just dratfed Levy…….He is being brought in as MLB
by BennieBladesFan on Apr 26, 2009 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
I hate the way Kiper says Detroit
He says “DEE-troit” instead of “DAH-troit”. Idiot.
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 26, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
technically,
its De-TWA
the name is french
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
French
cheese eating surrender monkeys
by dettigionswings'stons on Apr 26, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
Prediction Lions 4th round pick Terrance Taylor DT
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 26, 2009 11:56 AM EDT reply actions
Here's a link about Hill
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/26/seahawks-pull-hills-franchise-tag/
Can’t believe that’s allowed, either. They are tossing him aside for Curry.
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Pats have had a very good draft so far.
I like all their picks plus they upgraded two 3rd round picks this year for two 2nd round picks next year.
Agree
They’re rolling in picks.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Cosby's greatest strength he could bring to the Lions is fear
LOL
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So I'm not trying to seem overly cheary or spout sunshine from my ass
This is most definitely not my ultimate idea of how this draft would have turned out. If it were me we would be having a completely different discussion. At the same time, won’t every player we have picked, aside from maybe Levy (not sure about that one), come in and contribute significantly right away?
I don’t understand the levy pick, however, I do feel like we have bigger needs but we can’t change the picks, so strictly looking at who we’ve got, i think levy is really the only player we got that is a question mark. Otherwise I think we have a lot of young talent coming in this year.. which is what we wanted.. talent on the team..
"There's always the Canadian league"
I doubt that’s what he wanted to hear.
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I wish Kenny Mayne
Would go to the NFL Network
…and why is Bill Cosby being discussed? I’m watching ESPN and wondering if they’re running out of shit to talk about
I think he is with some prospect
Maybe Quan Cosby? I don’t know who it is.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Cincy is rolling in this draf
When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894
Oh MAN
Did anyone watch the NFLN coverage to its end?
HILARIOUS part with all the anchors having their heads contorted on camera to make Gruden look like chucky
i did!
i lol’d
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
www.27ClubPeak.blogspot.com
by harendaman365 on Apr 26, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
That was great
They just let loose at that point.
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by Sean Yuille on Apr 26, 2009 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
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