And the Detroit Lions select: Ernie Sims, Daniel Bullocks, Brian Calhoun

[MOLA1]

I'm really suprised that anyone's upset about the Calhoun pick.

Reggie's a freak. We all know that. The guy is one of the illest RB's
at the collegiate level, ever. Check out how a mere mortal like
Brian Calhoun still looks good when you put him up to Reggie.
Granted, the average carry is ridiculous for Reg...LOL. Sick.

The dope shit is the TD's and the receiving yards.
Reggie's receiving was off the hook and many said that he can play
receiver almost as well as he can play RB. Just imagine the possibilities
with BC in the backfield with Kevin. Martz is a maniac. If he has a dude
that can catch the ball like that out of the backfield, he's going to use him.

That was one of the steals of the draft IMO. Check this shit out...




I'm fuckin pumped about that pick.

Let's just hope that our 1st and 2nd round picks hold up. I'm just as concerned
about Ernie Sims' health as everyone here presumably is, but I'm happy that
we have a couple fast ass defensive players in Sims as well as Daniel
Bullocks. Marinelli's defense is supposed to be hard hitting and fast.
I just hope that these guys can come in and compete right away.
That would be fucking perfect.

All in all, I think that this draft was solid, but not a homerun by any means.
The Lions did their thing though. I don't think that they really had an
opportunity to steal anyone besides of course Leinart, but Martz needs a
dude that can sling the long ball and I don't think Matt's that guy.
I think McCown will eventually be the starter. Only time will tell.

[H1Man]

I like Calhoun, maybe not over Watson or Giles, but I am not convinced we will not need him. KJ has yet to prove he is durable, he has failed to stay healthy for all 16 games. From all that has been said Corey doesn't fit the offense and will likley be cut or be a back up. Bryson is likely the second HB inthe backfield or starting FB, depending what Martz calls it so that leaves only Pinner and Harris. Harris is mainly a return guy. So if KJ goes down the depth isn't the greatest. Hell if NO can have Bush and Duece, it can't hurt to have two quality backs.

I'm really suprised that anyone's upset about the Calhoun pick.

The Calhoun pick was a luxury. A luxury that we can't afford given the numerous other holes on this roster.

Currently we have Jones, Pinner, Bryson, Harris at RB and Schlesinger, Matthews at FB. Isn't that enough depth? And besides none of those RB's will be able to do shit if the OLine isn't opening holes.

We could've drafted Giles, Jonathan Scott, Fred Matua, Gabe Watson, Babatunde Oshinowo, Darnell Bing, Greg Blue or Ko Simpson in place of Calhoun. All of those guys would've offered better value and filled a need at the same time.

[JS]

and leave gabe watson alone in the next round. if things keep working out as they have been. Oakland will hopefully snag him too.

Oakland has done a great job so far. My favorites are NYJ, GB and Philly. I think GB and NYJ did a great job of addressing their needs.

I like the guys the Lions picked up but I see why people are pissed. I would say the talent so far for Detroit is a B+ to A- but interms of helping fill holes and fix key areas that were weak my grade is D to C-. If Millen had any sense he would try to make a deal for a pair of fourths for a 2007 3rd and 06 6th. Like H1 said there is still quality out there.

[Artis Gilmore]

Calhoun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Black Dynamite]

and leave gabe watson alone in the next round. if things keep working out as they have been. Oakland will hopefully snag him too.

Oakland has done a great job so far. My favorites are NYJ, GB and Philly. I think GB and NYJ did a great job of addressing their needs.

I like the guys the Lions picked up but I see why people are pissed. I would say the talent so far for Detroit is a B+ to A- but interms of helping fill holes and fix key areas that were weak my grade is D to C-. If Millen had any sense he would try to make a deal for a pair of fourths for a 2007 3rd and 06 6th. Like H1 said there is still quality out there.

see the lions picked how people thought we would. but i know better. i never understand how professional scouts and gm's get caught up in fantasy football type hype and dont draft the players who meet their needs first. NE is great at that. GB has done that this year and so has OAK.

[FP22]

I like the Bullocks/Scott picks. Not sure about the other 2 yet. I guess Kitna is the answer at QB. It's a shame too, if we went defense last year I can guarantee you we'd pickup one of the big name QBs. Millen just didn't want to be a laughing stock by drafting offense again this year.

[Gecko]

On the draft... Too hard to rate the lions draft right now. It's hard to give the lions the beneft of the doubt when it comes to drafting players but looks like that's where we are at.

Most are upset with the Calhoun pick when there was a OG and a DT to be had out there. While I would concur I am not that upset about picking Calhoun.

For starters Pinner, Bryson and the rest are garbage s anyways. I have never been sold on KJ as JS pointed out he has yet to prove his durability. Calhoun is pretty talented and will be needed if KJ's injuried history is repeated. I feel more comfortable developing Calhoun that I do turning the ball over to Pinner or Bryson.

I have no opinion on Sims yet as I don't know much about him.

[Gecko]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/weblog/in...04.html#136317

Why Calhoun pick makes complete sense
I speculated yesterday that the decision to draft Wisconsin running back Brian Calhoun in the third round made no sense -- unless one of the veteran players was in trouble. Well, as it turns out, two of the veterans are in hot water.

Backup running back Artose Pinner, who is an unsigned restricted free agent and is unhappy with his role in Detroit, has been skipping almost all of the off-season workouts. It has been rumored that the Lions have been trying to trade Pinner's rights during the draft.

Also, return specialist Eddie Drummond has been a disappointment to the offensive coaches. They had hoped to use Drummond much more in the slot receiver position, but he has performed very poorly during the workouts and it appears they'll have to go in another direction. Whether that means Drummond is in danger of losing his gig as a kick returner isn't clear. And, even if Drummond sticks around, Calhoun would be solid in a backup role for the oft-injured Drummond.

What is clear, though, is that the Lions are getting a three-in-one deal with Calhoun. Not only can he be a backup running back and kick returner, but because of his excellent pass receiving skills, he could be used in the slot position.

After taking a lot of grief over the Calhoun pick, it appears the Lions might have solved several problems with just one draft choice.

[Hermy]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/weblog/in...04.html#136317

Why Calhoun pick makes complete sense
I speculated yesterday that the decision to draft Wisconsin running back Brian Calhoun in the third round made no sense -- unless one of the veteran players was in trouble. Well, as it turns out, two of the veterans are in hot water.

Backup running back Artose Pinner, who is an unsigned restricted free agent and is unhappy with his role in Detroit, has been skipping almost all of the off-season workouts. It has been rumored that the Lions have been trying to trade Pinner's rights during the draft.

Also, return specialist Eddie Drummond has been a disappointment to the offensive coaches. They had hoped to use Drummond much more in the slot receiver position, but he has performed very poorly during the workouts and it appears they'll have to go in another direction. Whether that means Drummond is in danger of losing his gig as a kick returner isn't clear. And, even if Drummond sticks around, Calhoun would be solid in a backup role for the oft-injured Drummond.

What is clear, though, is that the Lions are getting a three-in-one deal with Calhoun. Not only can he be a backup running back and kick returner, but because of his excellent pass receiving skills, he could be used in the slot position.

After taking a lot of grief over the Calhoun pick, it appears the Lions might have solved several problems with just one draft choice.

Or maybe he fell into the 3rd round because he only has practice squad abilities at any one spot.

[Gecko]

On the second day of the draft, the Lions take OT Jonathan Scott from Texas in the fifth. In the sixth it's Alton "Dee" McCann, a CB from West Virgina. In the final Rd. they take USC OG Fred Matua.