Published 1/11/2009
by Austin Drake
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Ever since the end of the season the news has been that the Lions will take Sam Bradford , Matt Stafford or Andre Smith with their first overall pick. Well, I have a different idea. How about the Lions trade down in the first round to fill other voids?
I'll mull over some ideas to show what I'm thinking.
Trade first pick with Browns for fifth pick
The Lions could switch picks with Cleveland and also snag a player like middle linebacker D'Qwell Jackson, outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley or offensive tackle Kevin Shaffer. If the Lions somehow got Jackson or Wimbley from the Browns they could draft offensive tackle Michael Oher from Ole Miss since he will most likely be there at pick five.
If the Lions get Shaffer , Detroit could draft middle linebacker Aaron Curry from Wake Forest if he's available. Also, they could take defensive end Michael Johnson from Georgia Tech or defensive end Brian Orakpo from Texas.
Also, in either of these ...
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