The 23rd pick since 2000...
by 54fighting on Jan 21, 2012 3:05 AM EST
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PrintWith all the mock draft hype revving up, I could speculate with all of that but I decided maybe a glance back at the 23rd pick could be interesting. I know, I know...... no two NFL drafts are ever the same. But what the hell, why not take a look. So I pulled the list to see what true diamonds have been at this pick.
2010-Packers selected Bryan Bulaga, Tackle from Iowa Career notes-Bulaga has played in 28 games with the Packers over the past two seasons.
2009-Ravens chose Michael Oher, Tackle from Mississippi Career notes-Oher (3rd season) will be active this weekend as the Ravens lineup against the Patriots.
2008-Steelers picked Rashard Mendenhall, Running Back from Illinois Career notes-Just finished his 4th season with the Steelers on Injured Reserve-knee.
2007-Chiefs drafted Dwayne Bowe, Wide Receiver, Louisiana State Career notes-Completed his 5th season with the Chiefs this year.
2006-Buccaneers chose Davin Joseph, Guard from Oklahoma Career notes-Completed his 6th season with the Bucs.
2005-Raiders selected Fabian Washington, Cornerback Nebraska Career notes-Played first 3 seasons with the Raiders and was cut after 3 seasons with the Saints.
2004-Seahawks chose Marcus Tubbs, Defensive Tackle Texas Career notes-Played for the Seahawks for incomplete seasons in 04, 05, 06 and was placed on IR in 07 but did not return to play (knee).
2003-Bills picked Willis McGahee, Running Back Miami (Fla) Career notes-Willis just completed his first season with the Broncos this year. He played 4 seasons with Buffalo, 4 seasons with Baltimore before his release led him to Denver.
2002-Raiders drafted Napoleon Harris, Middle Linebacker Northwestern Career notes-Played with the Raiders 2002-2004 before being traded to the Vikings in the Randy Moss deal, spent 2 seasons with the Vikings before signing with the Chiefs for the 07 and 08 seasons. The Chiefs released Harris in 08 and he returned to the Vikings to complete that season. Harris did ink a one year deal (09) again with the Raiders but was released early that season.
2001-Saints selected Deuce McAllister, Running Back Mississippi Career notes-Spent his entire career with New Orleans, officially retired after the 2010 season.
2000-Panthers chose Rashard Anderson, Free Safety Jackson State Career notes-Played two seasons with the Panthers before running into substance abuse testing issues.
There are sure some solid NFL players on this list who have made their mark and remain active, contributing members on competitive rosters. If this list is any indication of what the Lions may do at #23 there are more good players here than all out busts. I am optimistic that Mayhew and Schwartz will bring another asset into the pride. Enjoy the weekend and the playoffs.
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all i want...
is a WR or DT to replace those cocky, arrogant, no-good-players and finally amount to something!! shessh, can’t anyone else see this????
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draft only DTs and WRs in Detroit
if they don’t work there, we teach ’em corner and offensive line
by BillySimsMadeMeDo on Jan 21, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
oohh ooooh
dont forget, we move DT to FB under Rod
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interestin 54. thanks
I think I am narrowing it down to O-line, CB, DE, or LB.
Playoffs for Christmas!!
by StaffordSuperBowlMVP on Jan 21, 2012 9:13 AM EST reply actions
I'd probably scratch CB just because
This is a very week class, and after you get past the first few the drop in talent is significant.
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This year is arguably much better than last years class
Kirkpatrick, Dennard, Jenkins, Claiborne, Gilmore, etc…all have the talent to go in the first round. CB’s usually don’t go THAT high, but it’s better than last years draft.
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Totally forgot about Jenkins and Gilmore
But after the 5 you mentioned there is a big dropoff.
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Well there's always a big dropoff in talent outside the top 5
Eric Wright and Aaron Berry live #Regan
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But especially in this years draft from what Im hearing
I may be wrong but this seams to be the general consensus.
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people always say stuff like this
and then some guy looked over for no talent becomes all world, or all pro, or at least a solid starter
just get the right guys!
by BillySimsMadeMeDo on Jan 21, 2012 3:22 PM EST up reply actions
Couple more
Jayron Hosley VTech
Cliff Harris Oregon
Brandon Boykin UGA (big time playmaker)
Are 3 more guys to keep an eye on. Hosley is TOUGH as nails. Cliff Harris is one of the better cover corners in the nation, he just has off the field problems. Boykins is a sleeper, but the kid has burners and just makes plays in all aspects of the game
by JaySoul on Jan 24, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pretty solid list for the spot
Looks like a couple of good runningbacks went there too.
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Its going to be another year of guessing...
Dre may have hurt himself with his weed habbit so good chance he could fall to us or close enough to trade up for him. I think Mayhew and Jim will be watching this kid very closely. I like Brown out of UNC and love both the Stan OL as well as Konz i am going the open mind route again this year but would be happy with any of the above.
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by SmittyJ on Jan 21, 2012 1:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Agreed Smitty......
Kirkpatrick may fall to the Lions benefit. But the interim weeks will tell…Dre stated that when he declared his intention to go pro after his Jr. year that his Mom supported him. If Mom Kirkpatrick is this involved I’ll bet dealing with her may be tougher than the courts on this one. Look for Dre to hit some page 2-3 info. on holding some community work on local anti-drug platforms.
I also like Zach Brown from UNC….he’s pretty quick for 6’2" and 230lbs.
Another D-prospect I like is Alfonzo Dennard, CB from Nebraska-not too tall but really quick and the man can leap. His bulk can keep the scrimmage gaps tight on coverage.
I do like Martin on the O-Line from Stanford too. Other O-Line names to note, Cordy Glenn OT/G from Georgia, and of course Konz the Center from Wisconsin.
I personally do not feel Janoris Jenkins is a first round guy. Yes he’s an elite athlete but his U of Florida dismissal concerns me.
I like Tom Compton from Utah
Big, strong and has a mean streak. Should be there in the 4th – 5th round.
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Good class for CBs and OL in the first round
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Not so sure of that Profiler
I think our top priority going into this draft is to find a OLB that has some pure speed to cover all these freaks of nature that are now playing the TE in the NFL. with the wide 9 being our front 4’s scheme we truly need an upgrade at the LB position over Levy and Durrant who both played average at best most of the season. Now in Levy’s defense he had to learn 3 different positions in his first 3 years on this team, but his play was sub-par in my eyes, and Durrant was exactly what we thought he was when we signed him: a 2 down OLB. Durrant just does not have the speed to cover the elite TE’s in this league and we see a lot of them. Carpenter/Levy/Durrant are all serviceable but when you have 3 OLB that are all average you don’t really have an OLB. If we get lucky we can find 1 late in the first round 1 that can actually cover a TE or get in the QB’s face when asked to blitz, something I just didn’t see with Levy or Durrant all year.
How many lumps you want Doc?
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this man is an animala nd i would love to have him
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