Random Draft Musings

I like taking a guard and trading back

I like the positions addressed through the draft in relation to the team. If the players don't pan out, it's not so much that I'd have had a better suggestion. That being said, I didn't like the trading away of picks to make moves. Not that I'll always be against that, but I don't think this was the year to do it. Too many questions that could need answering, and probably will be answered this year... so having those picks next year, and offering flexibility to go after the final piece, or add to the Super Bowl winning roster an elite type piece because you have so much ammo to move up from 32.

Had they drafted a player at the same position from the original spot, it probably wouldn't have mattered to me in terms of knowing much about the players they got now, I'd have been happy with how they addressed the draft. I like the leadership thing, and quality guys - makes it easier watching with my young son, but at the same time, if it's that simple, I'd expect Mayhew would have identified that from knowing his locker rooms from his playing days. You still need quality players, so let's hope these upstanding guys are actually that.

I like they invested in a fullback even if I wonder how much of a difference it would have made to bring in free agent fullback, or an athlete they can have play fullback given there's not that many NFL fullback jobs but not necessarily because of lack of talent. That would've freed up that pick for another offensive lineman, dlineman or cb maybe rb…. but having a good young FB for the next few years is exciting to me.  Collins surprised me last year, in terms of his value but this can be the Lions fullback, one we'll look fondly on like Corey.

but if you like a guy and you get him, that's good too. It seems fortunate that the BPA matched up so well with the team needs, or maybe it was the number of needs the team needed that gave them options at each pick to fill the "holes" but the picks have a chance to contirbute.

In cursory reading about Laken , it seems like he's played only the left for the senior bowl, and that his strength wasn't in a zone blocking scheme. but that he was also the best guard in the draft so... I like it... add talent to that unit I think will go far for the Lions, and I just overall like the Lions also having more young depth / starters rather than what the lIons had under Schwartz.

What I am really looking forward to is the progress of the last two drafts. There's some good opportunity for impact.

With rookies we know it's bound that not all can live up to expectations and for a variety of reasons some won't have the projected impact this year, and some will surprise. It'll be interesting to see who it is, but as what looks like good guys, and now Lions, I'll be rooting for their success

I've been whining for a draft like this… not that I know that much on the players but we had a trade back, took lineman… things I've been desiring, and knowing the players can be a crapshoot, these players sound as god as any.  

I don't agree the 3rd round pick that got traded was actually like a free extra pick.  That pick could be closer to the 2nd round than the 4th, when the games get played.  It could also be at the end of the third just before the comp pick.

Seems like the pendulum swings to extremes with the Lions - This squad seems easier to root for given the way the character is being played up of the players drafted but talent trumps, and we've seen teams do well with character risks.  Coupled with going with a coach who was like the anti-Schwartz…. it was successful last year but is it reactionary? I guess that question doesn't matter that much, if the team is on the right track.

I like that it looks like the Lions are getting , or still going with getting young.

I wonder if there'll be some old vets played off the roster as the camp battles start?  Or vets added as names/quality players get cut?