Thursday Notes: Lions Sign Matt Lentz

by Sean Yuille on Apr 9, 2009 9:30 AM EDT in Detroit Lions Notes

Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Lions are "locking in" on Matthew Stafford. While this news wouldn't surprise me one bit (you would think negotiations would be escalating by now), I'm not completely convinced Stafford will be the pick. It seems likely, but maybe the Lions have finally perfected the game of spreading disinformation. I hope that is the case, anyways.
The Lions signed offensive guard Matt Lentz on Tuesday. Lentz is a former Michigan Wolverine and has been a practice squad player in the NFL. He is likely nothing more than a training camp body that could end up on the practice squad.
Gerald Alexander is happy to be participating in the Lions' conditioning program, another step in his return from a fractured vertebra.
Jason Hanson is working out in the Lions' conditioning program for the first time in "seven or eight years" since he feels that it is important to "be with the guys."
With the 33rd pick of the SB Nation Mock Draft, I selected offensive guard Duke Robinson. I contemplated whether or not I should go defense again and improve the secondary, but I felt like the cornerback position is deep enough to worry about that in the third-round. With offensive tackles running out, I opted to go with the top guard in the draft. Rather than move Jeff Backus, Robinson would probably be able to come in and be a starter from early on in his career, which is exactly the type of player the Lions need to draft with that pick.
Jerry Jones is a fan of Matthew Stafford.

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Sean, Come over to the Dark Side!

I am happy that the Lions seem to be doing something positively. I want to know that they are comfortable about the pick and are ready to plan their draft strategy around Stafford’s selection at #1.

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 9, 2009 10:54 AM EDT reply actions

Not crazy about The Duke. And I don't mean John Wayne.

Did you consider drafting William Beatty [don’t know if he is gone] or Jamon Meredith [slight reach] in this spot? Would be nice to have a guy who could play Left Tackle if needed.
I read your comments but was unclear who you actually compared to Robinson.

Max Unger would also be a nice pick for his flexibility.

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 9, 2009 11:49 AM EDT reply actions

NO, Please NO!

I hope that the Lions do not pick Stafford! Let’s build from the base up, the line is the heart of the team! If they aren’t drafting a lineman in the number one spot, then Defense is next!! You win games and championships with Defense. Yeah, I have heard the arguements that you can’t pay number one money to a lineman, no wonder the Lions can’t put a good team on the field, they can’t block (offense) or stop (defense) anyone!! Go Lions!

by ftblphan on Apr 9, 2009 11:59 AM EDT reply actions