- In his Monday Morning QB article this week, SI's Peter King reported the following: "Detroit really likes Da'Quan Bowers, bad knee and all, and could take him at 13." Since then there has been an array of conflicting reports about how Bowers' recent medical recheck in Indianapolis went. Some reports indicate that his knee problems are overblown, whereas others make it sound like he isn't worth gambling a first-round pick.
If the Lions are truly interested in Bowers, I'd bet on them hosting him for a visit in the days leading up to the draft to take another look at his knee. Whether or not we would actually hear about the visit I'm not so sure. - Nate Burleson stopped by the NFL Network studios last week. While there he posted for a photo to show off his mohawk and was interviewed. He also poked some fun at Rich Eisen, who had Burleson's mohawk imposed on his head in a funny segment.
- Speaking of Eisen, he recently said that the 2011 NFL schedule will be released before the draft.
- Even if the NFL lockout comes to a halt in the near future, don't expect the Lions to go out on a spending spree in free agency.
- UCLA safety Rahim Moore said that he enjoyed talking with Jim Schwartz so much that he didn't want to leave his meeting with the Lions. (via lions44)
- Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson said in his "soon to be stars" series that he thinks Sammie Hill could have a breakout season in 2011.
- In a study of the last five years of NFL drafts the Lions are rated 19th in the league. Their worst pick during the last five years is considered to be Ikaika Alama-Francis.
- Because of the lockout, Stefan Logan, like many players, is cutting back on his spending.