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Comment by Detroit4lyfe in Detroit4lyfe

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 12:43:40 +0000

Hey guys (and gals),

I don't know how I just found this group, but take a look at my blog I've had for a while and let me know what you think. Hype my stuff if you like it. I'm hoping I can get around to friending all of you, too. Take care and go DETROIT!

Comment by farlane in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:52:35 +0000

Agreed. The only time "smart" and "safe" and "Lions" get used in the same sentence is: "It would be smart to keep your kids safe from Lions at the zoo."

I'm thinking they didn't get yelled at enough for taking Sims last year - a good player who could have been had further down, so another undersized effort guy would be the obvious choice.

Brady Quinn is the 2nd coming of Joey (or is that the 3rd coming of Eric Hipple?). I am hoping the Raiders do a deal of Moss plus something and feel that they can get that franchise QB a little later or through trade, take Johnson and allow Jamarcus to fall to #2.

Replying to: MackAveKurt

Comment by MackAveKurt in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 16:58:03 +0000

Joe Thomas. It's safe, it's smart. You need to build on the line before you can think of who to stand behind it. So it'll never happen.

Comment by Rob0N in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:34:19 +0000

There are a lot of things that could happen. The Lions may try trading Josh McCown to the Raiders in hopes of drafting Jamarcus at #2. It would be great if they could get a quality offer and trade down but it's hard to get a fair deal for such a high pick, especially in the NFL draft. I wouldn't be surprised if it came between Joe Thomas, and Gaines Adams. Anything could happen though...it is the lions.

Comment by wdbrady in Tigers predictions?

Fri, 6 Apr 2007 16:31:30 +0000

It's too damn cold to play baseball in Detroit.

Comment by verbal in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 20:13:14 +0000

Honestly, I've not seen enough of Calvin Johnson to make an informed comment about the guy, but that being said.... we have wayyyyy too many holes to not trade down and get quality high picks in return. The patriots have shown us the way bruthas... you dont need superstars to be great.. you need a solid system..and players willing to perform at their best within it.

Comment by matt in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:40:33 +0000

Honestly, I've talked myself into hoping they pick Calvin Johnson. Obviouly a WR isn't the biggest need, but I don't want Charles Rogers and Mike Williams to screw this team twice -- once by being a bust, and again by making them too nervous to draft a sure-fire star.

Comment by wdbrady in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:36:48 +0000

I agree, that makes sense.

Comment by Brian in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:33:47 +0000

Yeah... I don't think Quinn is a bad QB or a bad guy, necessarily. It's the Lions' track record of drafting quarterbacks in the first round that has me worried. Also, ya know, that Joey guy's legacy is still too fresh to bring in someone that resembles him way too much.

Replying to: wdbrady

Comment by wdbrady in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 17:30:33 +0000

I don't know. Brady Quinn is a good, not great QB. I don't think that would be a wise choice, but who knows? He might be able to make a difference

Comment by kcudah in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:22:16 +0000

Ya, trading down is likely. But, I don't know if I trust Millen to make the right call. Even if the Lions move down in first round.

If the Raiders keep to picking a QB, it should be an easy pick at 2 for the Lions to pick C. Johnson.

Replying to: Brian

Comment by Brian in With the 2nd Pick in the 2007 NFL Draft....

Wed, 4 Apr 2007 14:57:36 +0000

the Detroit Lions select: WHO?

Who do you think our good buddy Matt Millen will ultimately take with our first-round pick? A lot of names have been thrown around, and a lot of trade scenarios....

I have to think they'll trade down. BUT, if we do stick with the pick, I think they reach for Gaines Adams. It's a longshot, but I don't think they're sold on Joe Thomas or Brady Quinn. Please, God, don't let us draft Quinn.

Comment by Brian in Tigers predictions?

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:59:25 +0000

Disappointing loss today. It's always nice to get off on the right foot, but it's only one out of 162. It's not going to be easy, but I like our chances of winning the Central and going deep into the playoffs. Will we win the Series? Too early to even guess. I think the pieces are in place, however, and there's no question that if Dombrowski sees a deal that will improve our team before the deadline, he'll do it.

Comment by MackAveKurt in Tigers predictions?

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 23:30:53 +0000

I still think they finish first, because no team in the Central is as good as its been talked up lately, and the Tigers are pretty balanced on both ends of the pitch.

Replying to: matt

Comment by matt in Tigers predictions?

Mon, 2 Apr 2007 04:36:25 +0000

I'm worried about how the pitchers will rebound after pitching so deep into the playoffs, but I'm still predicting an AL Central title and another trip to the World Series.