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2010 NFL Draft: Lions Select Miami (FL) OT Jason Fox with 128th Pick

Live from Radio City Music Hall, ABC newscaster, University of Michigan alum, and Lions fan Bob Woodruff just announced that the Lions have selected Miami (FL) offensive tackle Jason Fox with the 128th pick of the 2010 NFL Draft.  After already addressing needs at defensive tackle, running back, and cornerback with their first three picks, the Lions opted to use their fourth-rounder on an offensive tackle. 

Here is a quick scouting report on Fox from NFL.com:

While Fox has been a starter for four years at both right and left tackle his foot agility and lateral range may be on the marginal side for a left tackle in the NFL. He is a tough athlete that has proven his willingness to play with pain. He still needs improvement in his temperament on the field. He does not always finish blocks off or look to punish opponents as often as he could. Fox’s status may drop some in the draft as he will need rehab on an injured knee that he was playing with during his senior season. He is not a natural knee bender and will play with his pads too high at times.

Unless they opt to trade up, the Lions can sit back and relax during the fifth and sixth rounds of the draft, because they don't pick again until the seventh round with the 213th selection.  In round seven the Lions have three picks, including the very last selection of this year's draft.

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Good Pick

Obviously a LB is the big need, but there was no one worth the pick. Jason Fox could very easily be a starting LT in the league. Kinda reminds me of Jeff Backus to be honest

The beginning of the end of the misery

by Latif Masud on Apr 24, 2010 12:01 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

I guess he scored a 5 yard rushing TD in 2008 on a tackle-throwback. It can safely be assumed that he won’t have the ball in his hands during his career in Detroit.

by BriansLions on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Glad to see them address LT

Jason Fox could be a steal. After previously neglecting the Offensive Line depth at LT behind Jeff Backus, the Lions now have a developmental guy who could play either tackle position if forced into the lineup. Here’s what Rotoworld has to say regarding the selection:

After Matt Millen lowered expectations, Lions GM Martin Mayhew continues to impress. Fox is an underrated tackle prospect as a fundamentally sound blocker with good footwork to go with a 6’7" frame. He’ll need to get in the weight room while he develops behind Jeff Backus and Gosder Cherilus.

Overall, Jason Fox is a good value in the 4th round, and provides immediate depth along our Offensive Line.

by BriansLions on Apr 24, 2010 12:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah we did need a tackle...

…when Jon Jansen, at this point in his career, is basically your tackle depth, you have a problem. And depending on how Cherilus progresses, he could start by the midway point of the season at RT depending on recovery and development.

by Mister Gloom on Apr 24, 2010 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

a bit worried

He also had a knee injury. Lions seems to go for guys with knee injuries

The beginning of the end of the misery

by Latif Masud on Apr 24, 2010 12:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

The thing is that is the main reason he dropped

was because of injury ive read he is a 2-3rd round talent and we get him at the end of the 4th. He was projected 5-6 but throw those dang projections away who’s to know where someone should go

by Liontotheextreme on Apr 24, 2010 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

And hip, elbow, shoulder, and concussion problems...

Wait, that’s just Jahvid Best. Best is a such a high / risk high reward player that the Lions must’ve felt that the potential rewards outweigh the injury risks, however.

by BriansLions on Apr 24, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

He also had an irregular heartbeat that caused him to miss a game.

But he played nearly every game in four years at Miami. He missed two regular season games and their 2009 bowl game over that time.

I still think this will be a steal for the Lions….if the medical issues are resolved. He can play both right or left tackle and can provide much needed depth. We absolutely needed a back up Tackle. We are very dependent on Gosder and Backus.

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 24, 2010 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Irregular heartbeat does not concern me on a tall guy

I’m 6’11 and was hit with all kinds of these diagnoses in college. Kept me off the GT basketball team. I work in medical education now and have researched that the heart stuff is very common and even misdiagnosed quite frequently on tall and big people. There is a measurement that naturally has to be larger on an EKG for a tall guy, but on normal people to have that long of a measurement sets off an alarm for medical people.

Not saying that it might not be something serious, but saying I doubt that it is and this does not worry me at all. The shear fact this kid, at his size could play OT as an 18-19 year old freshman says a lot about his talent, as he is probably still growing into learning his size and especially balance.

He might be a few years coming, but if his personality grades out Schwartz style and he becomes friends with Jon Jansen, he could be a fantastic find in the fourth

Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz! - The Great Yogurt

by cheyennejack on Apr 24, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

latif

Just a ’clean out" not really an injury

by dylan415 on Apr 24, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok....I like Jason Fox

However, I was REALLY hoping for Rashad Jones or Perrish Cox with that pick. We are STILL hurting in the secondary, believe that.

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Apr 24, 2010 12:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Gotta hope we plan to sign Pacman at this point...

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Apr 24, 2010 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

Lived In Minnesota (born) for 7 years. Lived in Detroit for 6 years. I hate the Vikings. Nuff said.

by Twincities88 on Apr 24, 2010 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

1st rd SUHHHH 2nd rd Kyle wilson 3rd RD RB best available

by DetroitLions 4 life on Apr 24, 2010 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

I agree with you, they couldn’t have gone wrong by taking a Defensive Back, either. I love the Spievey pick, and Mayhew has done a lot in a small amount of time, but there are still holes on this team (specifically in the Secondary).

KDawg, btw, did you see where your boy Ben Tate landed? I think he’ll arguably end up being Houston’s lead back by mid-season.

by BriansLions on Apr 24, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

We will still have an improved secondary though...

…Spievey, Wade, and Houston are upgrades, and I think Eric King might be decent if he’s healthy (which he wasn’t last season).

by Mister Gloom on Apr 24, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Don't forget Dominique Franks

Don’t get me wrong, I like the pick here, but I think guys like Reshad Jones and Dominique Franks could be contributors this season, and I highly doubt that Fox is gonna get any playing time this year. I understand we still need to build for the future, which makes Fox a sensible choice, but at the same time we still have a weak secondary that could have been immediately improved by Jones or Franks.

by motown313 on Apr 24, 2010 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was hoping for Franks too

Think he would have been a good pick, especially at this point in the draft. Maybe they didn’t tihnk he was physical enough though, who knows. But I agree, getting depth for OL is definitely a good thing too

by Angry Johnny on Apr 24, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great value & Intangibles.

A workable package. Here’s where coaching takes over. Clean up some issues ( health & footwork ) and I think he will stick. Has some upside including leadership and experience. O.K., it appears, so far, all needs have been addressed. Nice job front office. Package those seventh round picks to move up and grab a linebacker and I’ll rate this a B + draft.

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Apr 24, 2010 12:33 PM EDT reply actions  

You can't...

“clean up” health issues. That said, I am glad we finally drafted an O-Lineman.

by damnitdamnitdamnit on Apr 24, 2010 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Age can on that big of a kid

Just takes some time to grow into his frame, solidify those joints and for him to learn his overall balance to prevent awkward falls or whatever.

Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz! - The Great Yogurt

by cheyennejack on Apr 24, 2010 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

damnit

I had a cleanout in my early 20’s. 3 hours in the hospital, full speed in one week. Not football, but being a badsexmotherfucker. It works.

by dylan415 on Apr 24, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

so are wé grabbing the mystery LB in the 7th?

Any predictions?

I get my ass kicked for money, all you gotta do is talk motherfucker.... Rampage Pride GP03

by DrewMoney$$$ on Apr 24, 2010 12:42 PM EDT via mobile reply actions  

Guys I’m sorry. I’m calling it right now. The 2nd half of this draft has been a fucking failure. An absolute fucking failure. The deepest defensive draft in years and we get 1.5 guys to show for it. Speivey was a reach. John Fox wasn’t on anybodys board. Then you do the panic trade for Best. And end up losing your LB prospect whoever it was. We needed to move back into the 5th. We needed to have a Seattle type day. Pete Carrol has changed SEATTLES FRANCHISE IN 3 DAYS. Mayhew did a good job last year. He needed to follow up with another good year. In my opinion, he didn’t do that. Fox will be out of the league in 3 years. Speivey is a special teams guy this year. We started this draft with many needs, and we only addressed 2. Mayhew has some work to do.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Good lord

Take a seat over there and calm down, dude.

Exactly how is Spievey a reach if the Lions wanted him? Do you know anything about scouting or running an NFL team? I’d venture to say no. They don’t listen to you or Mel Kiper or any other psuedo-draft genius. They know a lot – we know nothing. And any dimwit could see that the Lions heavily valued corners with great tackling skills – Spievey may be the drafts best at that, and he’s very good in coverage. They believe they got a value, why do you insist on calling it a reach?

John Fox, from what I can gather, was usually rated amongst the 10 or 12 best OTs on most lists. I don’t know much about him, but he’s certainly a value in their eyes. They’re not gonna just take a guy to fulfill your desire to take as many defensive guys as possible. Strategies like that ignore a large amount of scouting.

But by all means, downgrade Mayhew for not following your Mel Kiper mock draft and praise Seattle for taking a bunch of guys YOU are familiar with.

by Hussey on Apr 24, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Spea

Do I know anything about scouting? You Obviously don’t know me. I know more than you EVER WILL. I have been doing this since I was 6 years old. So while you were digging up your nose or riding your bike, I was reading box scores. My nickname at 7 years old was George Blaha.
I played in high school and college and won championships on both levels. I played next ot NBA and NFL players. Speaking of Kiper, specifcally the last 3 years…I have a better track record than him. Which honestly doesn’t say much. I know my shit. But every year around this time, I have to answer to a 12 year old bitch like you who doesn’t spend a tenth of the time doing this as I do. I shouuld be a scout. I’m qualified to be a GM. But it just so happens that I am also a world class musician. I also own a restaurant. I am honestly too busy for this shit. But I just love it. And no nothing clown like you isn’t going to change that.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Erm....

seek help, my friend. Your little autobiography isn’t very convincing when you pout like a pre-menstrual Delilah. You’re about as qualified to be a GM as Michael Jackson is to be a summer camp counselor. Go back to your Xbox game.

by Hussey on Apr 24, 2010 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

So this guy doesnt think the Lions franchise has changed,over the past 2 drafts?
Suh,Best,Delmas,Stafford,Pettigrew,Levy ,SL Hill plus the guys we got for picks we sent elsewhere Rob Sims,Corey Williams,Chris Houston. Whats that 7-8 starters in 2 drafts.not including the free agents signings Nate Burleson etc.

by ralphgoblue on Apr 24, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

And the Seahawks

were nowhere near the level of “rock bottom” that the Lions were.

by HoorayForEverything on Apr 24, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

screw Pete Carroll

I’ll take Schwartz & Mayhew anyday over that guy….I don’t think you could trust Carroll as far as you could throw him

by Angry Johnny on Apr 24, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

again

Taking things out of context…Please go back and read what I said. I said the 2nd part of THIS years draft was horrible. Which time will tell. That is my opinion. In the same breath I also praised Mayhew. If you’re going to quote me…at least get it right.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have to go thru this Bs with almost every site. if you want to do backgorund please do. I don’t name drop. But when someone tells me I don’t know what I’m talking about that irks me. There are guys on here that do their research, bennie, north left, obviously sean, there are others. And I don’t always agree with them. But at least they know they’re stuff. Those comments were directed at that idiot only. So don’t start something you can’t finish.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

You really don't know anything, though.

You’re a fan like me. However, unlike you, I don’t pretend to know more than people who are paid to run and scout NFL teams. You don’t have to justify anything – just like I don’t have to convince you that I spend plenty of time researching the same exact players you do. Ultimately, none of us – even Sean – can really claim to know a whole heckuva lot about these players.

But by all means, continue to display how radically immature you are. Grow up, man.

by Hussey on Apr 24, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

lol@ your nickname at 7 years old george blaha. what is it now the original idiot?

by hasselhoff on Apr 24, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

originalvoice

I’m so glad you KNOW YOUT SHIT!!!!! nOW PULL YOUR THUMBS OUT OF YOUR ASS and rub them on your face. You’ll be very comfortable.

by dylan415 on Apr 24, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just switched to dishnetwork and my rep was in miami

He was going off about how pissed he was the dolphins didn’t pick fox and we got him.

I get my ass kicked for money, all you gotta do is talk motherfucker.... Rampage Pride GP03

by DrewMoney$$$ on Apr 24, 2010 2:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I didn't know John Fox Gave up Coaching to play LT and enter the draft?!?

For someone who claims to be better than Mel kiper (which honestly isn’t that impressive anyway), i’m surprised you got the guys name wrong…

by jkl52588 on Apr 24, 2010 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

check please!

I get my ass kicked for money, all you gotta do is talk motherfucker.... Rampage Pride GP03

by DrewMoney$$$ on Apr 24, 2010 2:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Who is John Fox?

The Lions drafted Jason Fox!

by Huntz on Apr 24, 2010 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow detroit drafted john fox!!!

i didn’t know john fox decided to enter the draft. did the Lions draft john fox to be a coach? who is now going to coach the carolina panthers.? yeah it sure sounds like you know “your stuff”. i’m trying to guess who you are. is your name aveion cason?

by hasselhoff on Apr 24, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

originalvoice

John Fox CAN’T be on ANY draft board!!!! He’s a head coach!!!! LOL

by dylan415 on Apr 24, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

John Fox Football Card

If he even has a football card, at least he has a picture toting the rock.

Just noticed that in the above picture. Not too often you get OT picks toting the rock, usually just standing awkwardly in a pass-defense stance.

I’ll take this John Fox rookie football card if thats his picture

Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz! - The Great Yogurt

by cheyennejack on Apr 24, 2010 1:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Damn it

I got tricked into the John Fox talk above. I mean I want the Jason Fox football card of him toting the rock.

Never underestimate the power of the Schwartz! - The Great Yogurt

by cheyennejack on Apr 24, 2010 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Larry Asante. Donovan Warren. Perrish Cox. Any of these guys would have competed for a starting job this year.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 1:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Is that why

no team wanted any of them until the 5th round? Surely immediate starters like them aren’t just passed over.

by Hussey on Apr 24, 2010 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hussey

Don’t you know that The O.V. should be working as an NFL scout right now? Or that he’s qualified to work as an NFL GM? His resume speaks for itself. I’m sure he knows much more than yourself or Martin Mayhew (insert sarcasm).

I like the Lions draft so far, with a huge asterisk next to the Jahvid Best selection. The truth is, the entire draft is a crapshoot, but I believe the Lions have done a good job at finding value at each of their selections (to this point).

by BriansLions on Apr 24, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Note the sarcasm. But you’re right. But if these guys knew what they’re doing, why do we have more hall of famers taken in rounds 3 or later than the first 2 rounds. I am convinced half of these guys are clueless when it comes to drafting. You’re trying to tell me Donovan Warren is the 20th best corner in the draft? Laughable.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Donovan Warren hasn't even been picked yet, dude

He is clearly…CLEARLY…not as valuable as you claim him to be. And I’m a huge Michigan fan.

by Hussey on Apr 24, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

ov you know your shit!!!

Butt, thumbs, lips. Go to sleep with a smile, and watch the NBA.

by dylan415 on Apr 24, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Send Mayhew your resume and apply for a job as a scout, TOV.

Make sure you emphasize that you think he is a freaking idiot too.

Oh about your favourites:
Asante – too slow to play Safety in the NFL [4.66 40? There are DEs faster than that] . Can’t cover anyone. We want a cover Safety.

Cox – serious attitude issues. A slow zone corner? Not exactly a good fit for us. Are you projecting him as a Safety?

Warren – A 4.6 40? Who can he cover? Slow for a Safety too.

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 24, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

North Left its easy to get caught up in numbers…these guys can ALL play.
Cox has attitude issues? Do you know him? No. You just repeat what the “experts” say. You know who else had attitude issues? Deion sanders. Lawrence Taylor. Warren Sapp. And countless others. Between your mail man, your barber, your doctor, your broker…One or more of them is an asshole. The bottom line is, do they do their job well? I’m sick of everybody wanting the NFL to be a collection of choir boys. Unless he killed somebody or raped his sister…if he can play we need him.

As far as Donovan it is well documented that he had an ankle injury. Regardless 40s are only a part of the story. They should make these guys run sprints and then time them in the 40. How many times do you run on the field for one play, then run off. Btw, Speivey is another 4.6 corner.
Why are you guys afraid to criticize Mayhew? Give props when its due. Disagree when you need to. That’s what I do. I just hope you are around to see if these guys are playing.

by TheOriginalVoice on Apr 24, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

No TOV, I mean they have a poor attitude towards football.

Cox bailed on his team and was booted off before their bowl game. Even before that their were questions about his work ethic and dedication. Those are the character concerns that bother coaches and GMs the most.

And just for the record, I don’t want criminals on my football team. I don’t care if they can help this team win. Wife beaters, rapists, dog killers, thugs, murderers can play for other teams. I would drop the Lions in a heartbeat if they put assholes like that on the team. Apparently, you are a little more flexible with your standards.

And get your facts right TOV. Spievey ran a 4.47 at the Combine. LINK: http://walterfootball.com/proday2010march22.php
Even a 4.52 is okay.

Nobody says you can’t criticize Mayhew, just get your facts straight before you embarrass yourself anymore.

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 24, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

tov

Are you bonin’ your sister, dude?

by dylan415 on Apr 24, 2010 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

My goal for Jason Fox

Is for him not to be Miami Dolphin this season….

by HoorayForEverything on Apr 24, 2010 2:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Good Draft

Lions have had a very good draft.I questionsd moving up to get Best mainly because of the health issues.After last years draft I’m not going to question Mayhew and Schwartz’s moves.They have a plan for the second year in a row when was the last time us Lions fans could say that about the draft.The best thing about this draft is the character of the draftees.I don’t see any LOSERS in this draft class.

by hammy85 on Apr 24, 2010 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

A developmental tackle...cool

I probably would’ve preferred a S or a LB, but since a lot of our targets were being snatched before us, I suppose taking a OT is a good choice. Plus, it’s not like we are drafting him as a starter, we are drafting him as depth, to develop into a starter, and I like that. Solid pick.

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by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 24, 2010 7:03 PM EDT reply actions  

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