Who Should the Skins Draft If They Had the Lions' First Three Picks?

John Denny · 04-09-2009, 11:45 PM

Detroit will likely have a top five pick next year and will have a chance to pick either Bradford or McCoy.

The Goat · 04-09-2009, 11:56 PM

Nice idea for a thread...

1) BJ Raji
20) Rey or Oher if Rey is gone
33) Alex Mack or Matthews if Mack is gone or Unger if both Mack and Matthews are gone.

...make sense?

GMScud · 04-10-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nflnick11

If I were the lions, I would draft Eugene Monroe because he can do it all, and Jason smith kinda isn't a definite sure first overall pick to me, since he has had a few torn MCLs and ACLs in college, and he didn't run block a lot in college..I wouldn't get a QB because Sam Bradford next year will be available and looks like the real deal at QB, whereas these guys are alittle sketchy and uncertain to me

I never heard anything about Jason Smith having multiple torn ACLs and MCLs in college.

You wouldn't draft a QB just because Bradford will be available next year? The Lions address it now I think. How on earth do they know they'll have any chance at Bradford? To bank on a landing a player who won't even be draftable for another year is silly IMO.

If I was the Lions and couldn't get out of the 1st overall pick, I'd draft Sanchez at #1 (I think he's gonna be better than Stafford), the best O-lineman available at #20, then the best defender available at #33. Maybe Connor Barwin/James Laurinitis/Larry English.

The Goat · 04-10-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

I never heard anything about Jason Smith having multiple torn ACLs and MCLs in college.

You wouldn't draft a QB just because Bradford will be available next year? You address it now I think. How on earth do they know they'll have any chance at Bradford? To bank on a landing a player who won't even be draftable for another year is silly IMO.

If I was the Lions and couldn't get out of the 1st overall pick, I'd draft Sanchez at #1 (I think he's gonna be better than Stafford), the best O-lineman available at #20, then the best defender available at #33. Maybe Connor Barwin/James Laurinitis/Larry English.

Yeah but it isn't like the Lions are immediately desperate for a QB. All indications are big DC is working extremely hard this off-season and considers himself the starter...my guess is he'd beat out either top rookie this year. And there will be significantly more QB talent in next year's draft...not even comparable to this year really.

John Denny · 04-10-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Yeah but it isn't like the Lions are immediately desperate for a QB. All indications are big DC is working extremely hard this off-season and considers himself the starter...my guess is he'd beat out either top rookie this year. And there will be significantly more QB talent in next year's draft...not even comparable to this year really.

Right on. Build the core of the team and draft a QB, if at all possible, next year.
Detroit has the opportunity to draft quite a few players that can contribute this year. If they're lucky, maybe this year's draft class will help them win three more games which will likely put them in the top 5 or so next year.

Dirtbag59 · 04-10-2009, 12:17 AM

1. Matthew Stafford - QB - Georguh
1a. Eben Britton - OT - Arizona
2. Alex Mack - C - California
3. Lawrence Sidbury - DE - Richmond

GMScud · 04-10-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Yeah but it isn't like the Lions are immediately desperate for a QB. All indications are big DC is working extremely hard this off-season and considers himself the starter...my guess is he'd beat out either top rookie this year. And there will be significantly more QB talent in next year's draft...not even comparable to this year really.

I like Daunte, I'd love to see him come out and light it up. But I don't know. Banking on him would be a huge risk for a desperate team and fan base, and a rookie HC. Then again, the new FO guys may want to be more disciplined and take sure-fire prospects like Curry or Smith/Monroe.

I maintain that Sanchez will be a really good pro QB.

The Goat · 04-10-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

I like Daunte, I'd love to see him come out and light it up. But I don't know. Banking on him would be a huge risk for a desperate team and fan base, and a rookie HC. Then again, the new FO guys may want to be more disciplined and take sure-fire prospects like Curry or Smith/Monroe.

I maintain that Sanchez will be a really good pro QB.

Worth taking @ 13 if he falls?

GMScud · 04-10-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Worth taking @ 13 if he falls?

Hahaha. I knew that question was coming. I almost put a disclaimer at the bottom of that post.

No. Not worth taking at 13 for the Skins. If he's there at 13 he'd definitely be the best PA, but we've got bigger needs.

I think Jason Campbell will be a really good pro QB this year.

The Goat · 04-10-2009, 12:31 AM

Sanchez as trade-bait...maybe the Lions will value him at 13 and trade-up to get him. (I doubt they take a QB w/ the first pick...hell I'd take J. Smith, Curry or Raji all before the top QBs). Still the draft is really so unpredictable so I won't be surprised no matter what happens.

GMScud · 04-10-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Sanchez as trade-bait...maybe the Lions will value him at 13 and trade-up to get him. (I doubt they take a QB w/ the first pick...hell I'd take J. Smith, Curry or Raji all before the top QBs). Still the draft is really so unpredictable so I won't be surprised no matter what happens.

If we've got a deal in place to move Sanchez, then sure, we could draft him. But in that case, why not just make the trade prior to the pick? I wouldn't draft him with nothing more than a hope that we can trade him.

The Goat · 04-10-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

If we've got a deal in place to move Sanchez, then sure, we could draft him. But in that case, why not just make the trade prior to the pick? I wouldn't draft him with nothing more than a hope that we can trade him.

Sorry...that's what I meant in the first place. Bait for trading picks...

SmootSmack · 04-10-2009, 07:24 AM

Edited the title again for further clarification

John Denny · 04-10-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Sanchez as trade-bait...maybe the Lions will value him at 13 and trade-up to get him. (I doubt they take a QB w/ the first pick...hell I'd take J. Smith, Curry or Raji all before the top QBs). Still the draft is really so unpredictable so I won't be surprised no matter what happens.

that is a good point. If detroit passes on stafford and sanchez slips to us, they could throw some picks at us to get sanchez.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-10-2009, 10:13 AM

Since the thread was who should the skins draft if they had the lions first 3 picks not who should the lions draft

1. Jason Smith
20. Clay Matthews
33. Alex Mack

Do we still have 13 in this scearnio

04-09-2009, 11:45 PM	#16
John Denny Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ocean Pines, MD Posts: 137	re: Who Should the Skins Draft If They Had the Lions' First Three Picks? Detroit will likely have a top five pick next year and will have a chance to pick either Bradford or McCoy.

04-09-2009, 11:56 PM	#17
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,044	re: Who Should the Skins Draft If They Had the Lions' First Three Picks? Nice idea for a thread... 1) BJ Raji 20) Rey or Oher if Rey is gone 33) Alex Mack or Matthews if Mack is gone or Unger if both Mack and Matthews are gone. ...make sense? __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes he eats you.

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Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 27 Posts: 13,978	re: Who Should the Skins Draft If They Had the Lions' First Three Picks? 1. Matthew Stafford - QB - Georguh 1a. Eben Britton - OT - Arizona 2. Alex Mack - C - California 3. Lawrence Sidbury - DE - Richmond __________________ Flacco is 1337 Fanclub President

04-10-2009, 12:31 AM	#25
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,044	re: Who Should the Skins Draft If They Had the Lions' First Three Picks? Sanchez as trade-bait...maybe the Lions will value him at 13 and trade-up to get him. (I doubt they take a QB w/ the first pick...hell I'd take J. Smith, Curry or Raji all before the top QBs). Still the draft is really so unpredictable so I won't be surprised no matter what happens. __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes he eats you.

04-10-2009, 07:24 AM	#28
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04-10-2009, 10:13 AM	#30
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 24 Posts: 11,036	Re: Who Should the Skins Draft If They Had the Lions' First Three Picks? Since the thread was who should the skins draft if they had the lions first 3 picks not who should the lions draft 1. Jason Smith 20. Clay Matthews 33. Alex Mack Do we still have 13 in this scearnio __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpp3ycMvQd0 This is why you need Mentos. To justify your questionable problem solving skills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7geP5ev0VI Awesome isn't it.

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