2011 Lions draft discussion

[Vinny]

Thanks guys. Just trying to help. Let me know if you have any more questions.

[Tahoe]

I'm thinkin Drew Stanton will be back on the roster again, or at least, the chances are higher now that MM wasn't able to take a QB in the draft.

If you remember the players were pretty high on him. MM doesn't like him cuz Drew isn't his guy, but he played damn good last year. Helluva lot better than our 2nd string QB. That dude is butt cheese.

^ Not joking.

[Vinny]

I'm thinkin Drew Stanton will be back on the roster again, or at least, the chances are higher now that MM wasn't able to take a QB in the draft.

If you remember the players were pretty high on him. MM doesn't like him cuz Drew isn't his guy, but he played damn good last year. Helluva lot better than our 2nd string QB. That dude is butt cheese.

^ Not joking.

Yep, I do think Drew will most likely be back. Good question. Next?

[DE]

I'll tell you what, I know you all hate O$U, but if Bobby Carpenter plays like he did the last few games of last year, he's going to be a very effective starting OLB.

Now a very long time ago, I was psyched when we took Spielman in the 2nd round and he was second only to Barry Sanders as my favorite Lion.

[mercury]

Kiper's Take on the Lions...

Detroit Lions
Top needs: CB, OLB, OT, DE

Summary: Detroit hit home runs all over in terms of value, but the question is whether the Lions did enough to help the talent level in a way that can further conceal weaknesses. For example, Fairley at No. 13 is perhaps the steal of the draft -- imagine what the Lions can do up front now -- but will the pass rush now be so good that it can mask the personnel issues that dot the secondary?
Leshoure adds more potency at running back, but can this offensive line open enough holes?
The Lions should be concerned about how well they can block in both the run and passing games, and didn't get an offensive lineman until No. 209 overall. Matthew Stafford's health is such a huge concern.
But even after those questions, the value was oustanding. Fairley, Young, Leshoure and even Hogue could have gone earlier. Is it possible to love a Detroit draft when the Lions didn't add major help at cornerback or offensive tackle? Ask me after free agency, I guess.

[Tahoe]

Thanks for that. ^