Lions draft for next year

[Chairman Wood]

Next year the Lions probably will have something like the 10th through the 18th pick in the draft. There is all sorts of [censored] that they need but I think they should do whatever they possibly can to trade up to get #1 and get Matt Leinert. It looks like #1 pick will go to either the 49ers, Texans or Packers. All of them at least at first glance have their qb for the future thing already settled and I think will be willing to trade the #1 pick. I don't know what they would have to give up, maybe this years pick, next year's 1st round and maybe another round. Possibly throw in Charles Rogers. Any chance this could happen?

[lastchance]

You don't want this to happen. A tenth round pick + first round pick next year is way more valuable than a #1 pick considering the chance of busting and the amount of money you have to pay because it's a first round pick.

[Dynasty]

I predict they'll draft a wide receiver.

[Chairman Wood]

Probably, or something else we don't need like a kicker. Jason Hanson has been the best player we've had since Barry Sanders. That thought makes me sick.

[Jack of Arcades]

That would not be a wise decision.

[Chairman Wood]

ok, what do you think they should do?

[CD56]

I think Reggie Bush will be the #1

[Dan Rutter]

Although I love the NFL draft, it is really too early to make any sort of prediction about what could happen. The Lions would have a real difficult time trading up to the first pick, if they fell between the 10th and 18th pick. They would need to give up a lot. Probably something similar to what you said. Look at what Atlanta gave to SD when Atlanta got Vick. I dont remember exactly I remember it was numerous picks, and Tim Dwight. I think Atlanta was the 5th pick in that draft. They gave up a lot to pick Vick. So the Lions would have to give up even more to move up then Atlanta did that year. Also, you need an idea of what players you will be giving up by trading up. Atlanta could have likely gotten LT with the 5th pick. So that would have to weigh in the Lions decision too. Thats why it is really to early to predict.

Also, I would not completely count the Texans out on picking Leinert if they have the first pick. They need so much other help then QB, but I think it was in the Sporting News that some in the organization are unhappy with him.

[Colonel Kataffy]

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I predict they'll draft a wide receiver.

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Probably, or something else we don't need like a kicker. Jason Hanson has been the best player we've had since Barry Sanders. That thought makes me sick.

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I love how lions fans don't even respond to this as if it were a joke.

[SammyKid11]

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Also, I would not completely count the Texans out on picking Leinert if they have the first pick. They need so much other help then QB, but I think it was in the Sporting News that some in the organization are unhappy with him.

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God this would be stupid. David Carr might not be the greatest QB of all time, but the only QB in the league that might be able to do much better with the Texans offensive line is Michael Vick. I'm a Texans fan, so I watch the games (when I can stomach it), and it is just SICK how little time he has. I guarantee Matt Leinart wouldn't be able to do any better than Carr if the O-line doesn't improve dramatically.

If the Texans end up with the #1, they need to TRADE THE PICK to a team that's desperate for Leinart...get some real value in the O-line (an upgrade at the WR2 spot would also be nice, as would any defensive help that can be found).

If they draft Leinart with the intention of keeping him on the team, they are a bunch of total bozos, IMO.

[kschellenger]

The Lions should hold on to whatever pick they get. With a midrange pick they can either improve defensively or pick a lineman. It's REALLY early to talk about this, but there are several QBs who may be decent in the NFL who will be picked in the second or third round, like Justin Holland, Omar Jacobs (if he leaves) Cody Hodges, Bruce Gradowski, Brodie Coyle. Any of these guys have a good chance of falling to the second or third round. I think the Lions are just fine waiting and taking a chance on one of these guys and not "morgaging the farm" to get Leinart, especially given the weakness of their division.

[brettbrettr]

The Texans will go with Ferguson in the first round. The Lions will probably go defense.

[tolbiny]

There are probably going to be several high potential guys coming out of this draft at QB. Vince young nad Marcus Vick come to mind, but there are other, white, pocket passers out there that you won't have to give up 2-4 picks + 60mil$ for. Trading up to the #1 spot in the draft is usually ludicrous, especially in a draft that looks to be as deep as this one.

[BadBoyBenny]

This one will make Joey a good QB, they promise.

[TheHip41]

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I predict they'll draft a wide receiver.

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Probably, or something else we don't need like a kicker. Jason Hanson has been the best player we've had since Barry Sanders. That thought makes me sick.

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I love how lions fans don't even respond to this as if it were a joke.

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Dude, we lost to the Bears, at home, in a must win game to keep our season alive.

Now we get Harrington back, whom everyone hates, and gonig into Minnesota, where we will lose to another horrible team, be 3-5, and be all but mathematically elimated from the playoffs for the 1000th year in a row.

BTW, I think we will probably just draft a kicker. Hanson is getting old. Who needs defense, we can just kick 5 FG a game.

[Chairman Wood]

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Now we get Harrington back, whom everyone hates, and gonig into Minnesota, where we will lose to another horrible team, be 3-5, and be all but mathematically elimated from the playoffs for the 1000th year in a row

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When I saw this on the front page of today's sport section I almost threw up. I was pretty hung over though. I am already getting mentally prepared for the frustation of endless 3 and outs.

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BTW, I think we will probably just draft a kicker. Hanson is getting old. Who needs defense, we can just kick 5 FG a game.

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Kickers last forever. He'll be around for awhile longer.

[BWebb]

I think Reggie Bush is too talented not to go #1. I don't see a team trading away the chance to get him.