Did the Eagles save the Lions?
by ReichardZ on Apr 28, 2009 1:13 AM EDT
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PrintPosted on POD back at the start of the month, wide receiver Jermey Maclin worked out for the Lions, most assumed the former Missouri standout wouldn't be available when they drafted.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/04/another_firstround_receiver_je.html
However, as the events of draft day unfolded and the Raiders decided against common sense surprised some by taking Maryland's speedy Darius Heyward-Bey, Maclin was around at pick 19 when the Browns were on the clock. Rather than take Maclin, the Browns traded the pick to the Eagles for pick number 21 and a sixth round pick.
Smart move by the Browns, they were able to pick up an extra pick to move back only a few spots and probably get the player they wanted anyways. However, why would Philadelphia move up two picks (and give up a pick) to select a player that probably would have been there at 21?
Unless they were afraid that they weren't going to get him. Did the Eagles think the Lions actually might take Maclin at No. 20? Granted, this is random speculation and a little game of 'telephone' (my friend heard from someone that there was a rumor about this possibly happening, in other words, nothing credible).
The reason I bring this up is because the mantra of the Lions' draft day seemed to be talent over need, possibly because every position was need. Due to this, I don't think it was out of question to think that the Lions' interest in Maclin was genuine.
Bryant Johnson isn't a long term option, at least not at the second receiver position, but I can only imagine how many Lions fans would have thrown their remote through the television set had the Lions gone through with drafting yet another wide receiver.
So, after all that, I would like to offer a word of thanks to the Eagles for realizing how crazy the management of the Lions actually is and making sure they couldn't fall on their own sword by drafting another wide receiver.
I have seen how Brandon Pettigrew has created a division on the site (some like him, some don't, I personally do), but I, for one, breathe a sign of relief that the Lions did not take yet another wide receiver.
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Well I guess
Bill Belicheck has no idea what he’s doing then… He loves taking TE’s in the first round.
Right on, man
Drafting Maclin would have been ridiculous (although it may have saved us from drafting two returners later on). I am strongly in support of the Pettigrew pick. Peter King called him the best TE prospect in the past 6 years. The Lions need to invest in sure things whenever possible, and Pettigrew is as close to a sure thing as there was in this draft, right up there with Curry. Sure, TE is more of a luxury than MLB, but Linehan’s offense has always featured the TE, and any young QB needs a good safety valve. Plus, he basically serves as a 2nd tackle on rushing plays (go back and watch the Texas-Ok State game and you’ll see him dominate Orakpo in run blocking). Mark my words: barring a major injury, no one will ever regret having drafted this guy.
y we didnt draft a o-line early
pett is a beast . He is a o-linman with hands and probaly block better than most the line will. 2-picks for one is what u get with him
lol....I damn near threw a lysol can through my $1000 TV
Instead I smashed the top of it cause I held on instead of throwing it at the TV…..lol
Eagles traded up
because Maclin wasn’t supposed to be available @ 19… Eggles weren’t afraid of us, they were afraid of another team trading up to get him.
No I believe the Lions would pick him
Other then (Hemp Huffin’ Harvin) Maclin was the only other elite return man in this draft.
by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 28, 2009 9:34 AM EDT reply actions
I agree
The drafting of Maclin would’nt have been wise at all. But the idea of Maclin and Calvin lining up together for the next 10 years makes me drool.
Just like the idea of our young, highly touted QB throwing to the best receiver in the draft (circa 2003)? Or pairing the top WR from the previous draft with an amazing tall and fast receiver from the following draft (circa 2004)? Or pairing both of them with one of the biggest WR targets with the best hands to come out in years (circa 2005)? Can you imagine! Three stud wide receivers playing alongside each other, with a young gun QB distributing the ball? That would be amazing!
(Drooling or not, be careful what you wish for).
Good Point
But it just seems all different with Mayhew, what I normally would have labeled an immediate bust, it seems like he would flourish with us, I guess it’s the new times. Gets me excited for anything
Are you all Joking?
Maclin is a top 10 talent that fell to 19. I would have LOVED the Lions to take him at 20 if we had a chance. He is a dynamic receiver and would have been an amazing pickup with him and Calvin playing WR that would be a great tandem for the next 10 years. Stafford would have been drooling all day, which he probably still is by the pick of Pettigrew which I also like.
The only reason I have a problem with the Pettigrew pick is because Michael Oher was still on the board. Pettigrew is going to be great for us but we could have had out 10 year LT in Oher picked at 20. If you saw his interview after getting taken, saying he doesn’t care what pick he goes 1st round or 7th round he will play his hardest. I would have loved to have that on the Lions.
Not necessarily
It all depends on the coaching. I haven’t seen many sites projecting him as an RT until the Lions passed on him. Hmm see a trend here?
Odds are we will draft a wr sometime
You have too, but this will forever be a joke. I mean be real, every team does probably every 3-4 years anyways.
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