2012 Draft Discussion - Page 10

Prowler · 03-30-2012, 09:25 AM

I actually loved Zac Robinson when he was coming out of college.

I don't really want a backup qb unless its someone like Weeden. I'd be lukewarm on spending a 3rd rounder on him if he were magically still around. It would be a waste, but he would become one of the best backup QBs in the league and a potential Matt Schaub/Flynn in 3 years. I can see some positives in taking him.

Scotty D · 03-31-2012, 07:38 PM

Mayhew went to the Alabama pro day. Only one he is planning on attending.

Prowler · 03-31-2012, 07:46 PM

Dre slipping? I keep hearing rumors of "best fit at FS'', but I don't buy it.

WMD · 03-31-2012, 11:52 PM

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Mayhew went to the Alabama pro day. Only one he is planning on attending.

We're trading up for Trent Richardson.

Brothgar · 04-01-2012, 12:01 AM

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We're trading up for Trent Richardson.

WMD · 04-01-2012, 12:07 AM

I wouldn't hate it if we did. It's not necessary, but Trent is a sexy beast.

Brothgar · 04-01-2012, 12:08 AM

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I wouldn't hate it if we did. It's not necessary, but Trent is a sexy beast.

As sexy as he is trading up to the top 10 would cost WAY too much.

Brodeur · 04-01-2012, 12:08 AM

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A Jeff Dunham reference......

Scotty D · 04-01-2012, 12:51 AM

I want Mark Barron. Get the best safety in the draft and forget about filling that need for 5-7 years. Also hearing some Stephen Gilmore, CB - South Carolina buzz.

WMD · 04-01-2012, 01:49 AM

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I want Mark Barron. Get the best safety in the draft and forget about filling that need for 5-7 years. Also hearing some Stephen Gilmore, CB - South Carolina buzz.

I have extensively scouted/watched a 5 minute Youtube video of Stephon Gilmore and wasn't that impressed. He didn't seem to make many plays, just seemed like a kinda solid tackler.. Doesn't seem like someone to get that excited about.

Scotty D · 04-01-2012, 03:32 AM

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I have extensively scouted/watched a 5 minute Youtube video of Stephon Gilmore and wasn't that impressed. He didn't seem to make many plays, just seemed like a kinda solid tackler.. Doesn't seem like someone to get that excited about.

The front office loves CBs who can tackle. That is why they are so high on Lacy and Berry. I just want a CB with some talent. They ignore the position every off-season.

Fred Savage · 04-01-2012, 09:13 AM

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I have extensively scouted/watched a 5 minute Youtube video of Stephon Gilmore and wasn't that impressed. He didn't seem to make many plays, just seemed like a kinda solid tackler.. Doesn't seem like someone to get that excited about.

I agree with you. I came away with the same impression with Gilmore from my youtube scouting/watching SC games.

I am 100% on the Dre Kirkpatrick bandwagon, have been for some time. He can come up and tackle, read plays, big, athletic. I think he can/will be a great FS at worst. Played in tons of huge games against elite competition, coached by Saban, I don't understand the pre-draft process where guys dart up or down the board for no apparent reason except boredom on the part of draft people. Kirkpatrick is a player, huge fan of his, will be just as excited if we snag him as I was last year for Fairley. Hopefully he slips to us, if he doesn't I hope we can move up and grab him at a fair price.

Maybe This Year Mayhew · 04-02-2012, 01:06 PM

LeShoure just arraigned for marijuana possession. That sucks. Suspension for at least 2 games IMO

Prowler · 04-02-2012, 01:51 PM

People born in prison should get an automatic get out of jail free card for little stuff like that. Time already served.

Asteinebach · 04-03-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowler

I actually loved Zac Robinson when he was coming out of college.

I don't really want a backup qb unless its someone like Weeden. I'd be lukewarm on spending a 3rd rounder on him if he were magically still around. It would be a waste, but he would become one of the best backup QBs in the league and a potential Matt Schaub/Flynn in 3 years. I can see some positives in taking him.

I think the key to getting the right QB for the Lions later on in the draft is to find a guy that just doesn't translate well at the next level, but has that name-brand recognition, so to speak.

That's why I like Wilson, Clemmons, and Case Keenum. All of these guys have names that NFL teams know about, but are considered too raw or not athletic enough to be a starter right away. That would allow the Lions to bring him in, cultivate his skills a bit, let him get a few starts in place of an injured Matt Stafford, and trade him off for a King's Ransom like Philly did with Kevin Kolb.

Asteinebach · 04-03-2012, 08:43 AM

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We're trading up for Trent Richardson.

In a recent development...

Maybe This Year Mayhew · 04-03-2012, 03:40 PM

Fairley busted for weed today.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2..._nick_fai.html

I'm going to go punt a kitten now

Scotty D · 04-03-2012, 03:44 PM

what the ****

Prowler · 04-03-2012, 03:48 PM

Write your congressman. This war on drugs is now impacting the Detroit Lions. Stop the hate.

Asteinebach · 04-03-2012, 03:51 PM

We're the new Cincinnati Bengals!!! Sweet, last year it was injuries this year it'll be suspensions.

gpngc · 04-04-2012, 01:00 AM

Does the recent news affect their draft plans? Jenkins, Kirkpatrick, and Mike Adams all have off-field red flags...

Asteinebach · 04-04-2012, 07:55 AM

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Does the recent news affect their draft plans? Jenkins, Kirkpatrick, and Mike Adams all have off-field red flags...

To a limited extent, I think so. Obviously, with these kind of issues already present on the team, the last thing you need is your beat writers criticizing you because you took a guy like Janoris Jenkins. The more I think about it, the more I could really see the Lions taking a long hard look at Josh Robinson, Harrison Smith, and Jonathon Martin in the first round.

Prowler · 04-04-2012, 08:05 AM

I think we're moving up or down this year. Most likely, we're moving up a few spots. We're going to be vultures and will take either Dre, Janoris, or Martin. I would prefer to include a couple DEs and guards in there too and just take whoever is sitting at our pick, but I see us moving up.

I personally am ok with Janoris right now and would understand stretching a bit for Adams if we stayed put.

Fred Savage · 04-04-2012, 11:07 AM

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I think we're moving up or down this year. Most likely, we're moving up a few spots. We're going to be vultures and will take either Dre, Janoris, or Martin. I would prefer to include a couple DEs and guards in there too and just take whoever is sitting at our pick, but I see us moving up.

I personally am ok with Janoris right now and would understand stretching a bit for Adams if we stayed put.

Think we have our eyes on Kirkpatrick.

Asteinebach · 04-07-2012, 09:45 AM

I'd really prefer to skip on CB in the first round altogether. There's some really solid guys that can be gotten in round 2. How about Peter Konz in round one? Or possibly Cordy Glenn? Even Mark Barron could be a possibility. Whoever they take, I just hope it's not someone with character concerns. Josh Robinson, Trumaine Johnson, Brandon Boykin, and Alfonzo Dennard would all be great contributors in round 2.