Protecting Stafford and giving him all the time he could possibly need to make the best throws should have been job #1 since we drafted him in 2009. That hasn't been the direction the Lions' FO has taken. Our FO seems to be content nickle and dimming our offensive line together resulting in 45 total sacks or 2.81 a game in 2014. If we do indeed draft a OT to help protect our QB, it would be a sign that the coaches and FO have little faith in Waddle or Lucas and are ready to pour more resources into keeping our QB alive.
Keeping Stafford alive is a good thing for the Lions. If Kiper Jr. is right and La'El Collins is the guy to do the job, sign me up.
Agree this is the way to go. I like Collins lets hope that Mayhew does too.
ReplyDeleteI really don't know anything about him, I am not up to speed with all the draft prospects but I love the idea of a much younger O line.
DeleteI'd be fine with this pick even if he's a bust
ReplyDeleteAgreed, any pick can end up being a bust but at least the lions would be trying to protect Stafford.
Deletethat's why the hindsight argument is hard. If you felt like DT was a good pick last year at 10 with donald, I don't see it about being how he performed, or the idea being flawed if they had talked him. Actually if they'd gone oline it'd be the same thing. even if the guy was a bust you'd understand. TE in theory I guess I understood given the offense, or how highly rated they must have had Ebron
DeleteSweet id be cool with OL. This site should be pretty cool
ReplyDeleteThanks brother. It has been fun so far. Would you be interested in posting your own topics? No pressure or requirements, if something hits you and you want to share it. You could do it.
DeleteI am excited by the idea of a much younger O line.