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Pre Draft Thoughts/Final Mock

As we all now assume, Matthew Stafford will most likely be taken with the #1 overall pick. I think its a good decision, even though I was split between him and Curry. This is a move for the future of the franchise, and I'm not even talking about the "future face" crap. for the first time in maybe 40 years the Lions will be taking a qb who (I PRAY), will not be thrown to the wolves and will eb able to have a year, possibly 2, depending on the currently impressive Culpepper. Its true we need many positions more so than a QB but the brass has made some smart(a. henry, r. williams, m. morris, b. johnson) moves and some rather ballsy ones (j. peterson). I have faith in the franchise for the first tiem in years.

Secondly I rate our most needed positions as OL, DL, S, MLB. Some may disagree. It is clear that our line is garbage but I am unconvinced on most of the LT's this year. personally hope that Oher falls to 20 but that may be unlikely. If not I hope we adress the need with the best interior lineman with our 3rd round pick. The reason I am not saying the 33rd is because I want Louis Delmas badle. While are secondary has  been improved this guy is a beast, I CMU and have seen this guy several times and I have two words for all of you BOB SANDERS, without injury conerns.

Also those with interest in Peria Jerry should no that he  is best suited for a Tampa 2 style of defense and I would say with fair certainty that he will not be our pick, even if he falls to 33. Manny people have Z. Hood rated higher.

Finally my (both ideal and reasonable) mock:

1a. Matthew Stafford - not a need pick but if the franchise gives hime time to develop could be a top 5 qb in 3-5 yrs.

1b. Michael Oher - he may not fall but I dont see 4 LTs being drafter before 20, look for this pick to be traded

2 Louis Delmas - best safety in the draft with good coverage, and a nasty hitter, home run player the lions need in the secondary

3a. Ron Brace - Big immovable DT, hes got the power to take on multiple defenders, good quickness

3b.Derry Beckwith - big strong MLB, could but on some weight but he is a ball hawk

The rest of the picks are tossups but I LOVE Tim Jameson the DE from Michigan, SHOULD BE ABLE TO GEM HIM IN THE 6TH OR 7TH....

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