Roy Williams Wants Lions to Draft Adrian Peterson

by Sean Yuille on Jan 29, 2007 12:01 AM EST in Draft Comment 3 comments

During the Pistons/Pacers game tonight, wide receiver Roy Williams was in attendance. FSN Detroit caught up with him and asked a few questions regarding his trip to the Pro Bowl and the NFL Draft.

I don't have the exact quotes, so I'll just summarize what he said. When asked about the Pro Bowl, he stated that he wished more of him teammates were making the trip with him and hopes that next year there will be five or six Lions on the team. I wouldn't get your hopes up, but this is coming from the man that guaranteed Detroit would win out at the halfway mark in the season.

The more interesting thing that he responded to was the question of who the Lions should draft in April. Usually, players will give a generic response to the likes of, "I'll let management worry about that, it doesn't matter to me." Well, Roy Williams doesn't roll like that. He gave an honest answer and said that he wants Detroit to draft Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson. But, he said the Lions should trade down a few spots to do so.

I love that Roy Williams is always honest with his comments as it always leaves people like me with something to write about. Stay tuned to Pride of Detroit for draft coverage in the next couple of months as drafting Adrian Peterson may actually be a viable possibility.

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what would you get?

No comments yet eh? Well here yall go. Hopefully nobody hates me for my seeming sistain for RW. I was just trying to stir up the team a bit and see what we could get for him...ANYWHOOOO! Peterson? I think he would be a good pick mid to late 1st round. I would hope he would be around that long for us to get him. Trade down like RW says and take him later what could we get for the 2nd pick though? Maybe Jamarcuss Russell will be there. The more I think about it the more Brady Quinn intrigues me. Though he wouldn't last 10 seconds with the line we have intact. Check out ESPN.com go to the NFL link (yall probably already have) and click on 2007 draft. Good stuff there.

On fame's eternal camping-ground their silent tents are spread, and glory gaurds with solemn round the bivouac of the dead

by redneckhunter on Jan 29, 2007 9:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

guy...

this is crazy! No to Russell. No to Quinn. Your logic is exactly what gets Millen crucified in the media these days for the following reasons

Yes, Russell would be intriguing with his arm strength and size BUT Kitna is a very servicable QB that passed for 4,000 yards. The turn over ratio was ugly I admit but that was because Kitna could only count to 1 crocodile before Urlacher had him peeing blood.Which leads to
The line blows as you hinted at. While it's not sexy picking linemen in the first two or three rounds is what we really need unless someone wants to say Leonard Davis is the answer. Philly did it with CBs a few seasons ago and the "experts" thought it was silly. Now they have Lito Shepard and Sheldon Brown.

3)With Jones out for an extended period of time Peterson would be a sensable pick at #2. Playoff teams have multiple backs to carry the load (CHI,IND,NO,PHI). Having Bryson and Cason rush for 20 yrds a game wont cut it.Peterson showed against Boise State that the collerbone isn't an issue as will the combine.

4)The picks that shine the most often rust the fastest. Harrington, Rogers, (M)Williams were all "sure" things that tanked it. Meanwhile teams like NE, PIT, and especially BAL manage to find talent late in the draft and rarely first round skill positions (though PIT took a WR last yr and BAL took one a few yrs ago). The key to fixing a crappy franchise is not Mel Kiper's big board.

by InToddwetrust on Jan 29, 2007 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Hey Up There On Your High Horse Come On Down Here!

No crap! Boards are just a thing to look at. I was born at night but not last night! It has the Lions 1st round history on the site. They picked up some good guys (in the early 90's mind you). I have made mention more than once that the Lions should seriously look at Joe Thomas for the first pick. Taking Peterson with the number 2? Little off. I think we could get him later if we traded down. Even if we didn't, RB's are a dime a dozen. To touch on the Kitna thing. I like Jon Kitna. He's a tough dude! To be honest I would rather see the Lions groom Orlavsky. I think he could be a good QB if given the chance. what's wrong with Russell? He's big he can move. Perfect for a team who's line wouldn't allow their QB even 1 crocodile (I think that's what you said?) I don't know what Russells work ethic is like but that would play a big part with Maranelli. the Cowboys went with a more mobile guy and they ended up in the playoffs. Kitnas about as mobile as a rotted stump! I like Russell. I like Thomas and the more I think about it I like Peterson. Any of those guys in the first round for us would be acceptable.

On fame's eternal camping-ground their silent tents are spread, and glory gaurds with solemn round the bivouac of the dead

by redneckhunter on Jan 29, 2007 8:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs