PFT: Lions Leaning To Thomas

[Desides]

Ah, the first draft day rumor of the 2007 offseason.

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A source with knowledge of the Lions' plans tells us that the team currently intends to draft Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas with the second pick in the draft.

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The disclosure surprises us, since this draft will present another opportunity (see 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) to use a top-end pick on a supposedly elite offensive player who then never lives up to his billing.

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Even if the Raiders draft Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn or LSU quarterback JaMarcus Russell, the Lions could have the other guy or Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson (who is, in our estimation, a turd-free Randy Moss).

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The ultimate irony, of course, would be for the Lions to pass on a quarterback or Johnson based on the team's past experiences, and then for the guy they don't take to blossom into a Hall of Famer.​

And we're not reporting that the Lions will draft Thomas no matter what. Last year, a prominent NFL analyst who will remain namless (*cough* . . . <Mort> . . . *cough*) said that the Texans were definitely going to draft Reggie Bush. ​

 

[PhinGeneral]

And I believe it was also reported a few weeks ago that the Raiders have no intention of taking a QB that early, but it's all just speculation at this point.

It would be weird though, if the QB's start slipping.

 

[CitizenSnips]

I wouldt doubt it. Millens burned that franchise so much im shocked the stadiums still standing.

However...Whether its Thomas, Russell, Quinn, or Johnson. They cant honestly go wrong...

The olines terrible, and Kitnas actually a decent enough qb.

 

[CitizenSnips]

And I believe it was also reported a few weeks ago that the Raiders have no intention of taking a QB that early, but it's all just speculation at this point.

It would be weird though, if the QB's start slipping.

they did last year. Matt Leinart and Cutler were not supposed be where they were.

 

[TexanPhinatic]

I wouldt doubt it. Millens burned that franchise so much im shocked the stadiums still standing.

However...Whether its Thomas, Russell, Quinn, or Johnson. They cant honestly go wrong...

The olines terrible, and Kitnas actually a decent enough qb.

With Matt Millen, anything can go wrong, that he is still working is just astounding. The ONLY competition for worst GM in ALL OF SPORTS would only be Isiah Thomas of the NY Knicks, and it would be close. I mean, Millen is just clueless, at this point pretty much everyone just assumes that he is somehow blackmailing the Ford Family.
Im not sure he can make a right choice-id almost be more willing to go to the raiders than lions if i was a player right now.

 

[CitizenSnips]

With Matt Millen, anything can go wrong, that he is still working is just astounding. The ONLY competition for worst GM in ALL OF SPORTS would only be Isiah Thomas of the NY Knicks, and it would be close. I mean, Millen is just clueless, at this point pretty much everyone just assumes that he is somehow blackmailing the Ford Family.
Im not sure he can make a right choice-id almost be more willing to go to the raiders than lions if i was a player right now.

i agree hes terrible. but hes gotta take ONE of them right? and as the guy whose drafted mike williams, roy williams, and charles rogers, i seriously cant imagine him passing on Calvin johnson.

 

[Ozfin77]

Seems like Brady Quinn might be headed to the bottom of the top 10....Perhaps to Houston?

This poses the question?....Do we jump up 2 and grab him if the situation comes up?....I dunno....tough call.

 

[Regan21286]

they did last year. Matt Leinart and Cutler were not supposed be where they were.

And I hope this year's QB's slip like those two did. We can finally draft a legitimate heir to Marino's throne.

 

[CitizenSnips]

Seems like Brady Quinn might be headed to the bottom of the top 10....Perhaps to Houston?

Cleveland needs a QB.
Tampa could take him. (gruden wouldn't pass up on the opportunity to get Franchise QB)
Minny could take him too. (I've heard Childress doesnt want a WR in the first)
Houston could as well.

 

[CitizenSnips]

And I hope this year's QB's slip like those two did. We can finally draft a legitimate heir to Marino's throne.

If Brohm comes out, i cant imagine us walking away without one of them.

Sadly i've been calling for russell all season. All it took is one natonally televised game and Russell went from a late first to a top pick.

 

[Ozfin77]

Cleveland needs a QB.
Tampa could take him. (gruden wouldn't pass up on the opportunity to get Franchise QB)
Minny could take him too. (I've heard Childress doesnt want a WR in the first)
Houston could as well.

True, although;

Cleveland have Frye - might like to give him more time and need a stud RB
Tampa - Have Simms and cant see them passing on CJ
Minny drafted a QB last year
Leaves me at Houston....

You're right tho.....you never know.

 

[PJack]

With Matt Millen, anything can go wrong, that he is still working is just astounding. The ONLY competition for worst GM in ALL OF SPORTS would only be Isiah Thomas of the NY Knicks, and it would be close. I mean, Millen is just clueless, at this point pretty much everyone just assumes that he is somehow blackmailing the Ford Family.
Im not sure he can make a right choice-id almost be more willing to go to the raiders than lions if i was a player right now.

Come on...don't insult Millens GM record. He has sucked for far longer than Isiah has. I would say their committment to get the right player at one position (Millen at WR and Isiah at shooting guard) is staggering. If Millen wants to keep his number one status as the worst GM he must draft Rogers...uh I mean....Williams, uh Williams.....ah sorry Johnson.

 

[musphinzfan]

well if they dont take Russel then its Johnson or a trade...After the Gallery pick they will more then likely stay clear of a LT.

Mort woulda been right but who ever the GM was for Houston pulled the carpet out from under the whole team by drafting Williams..When he was already fired.

 

[CitizenSnips]

True, although;

Cleveland have Frye - might like to give him more time and need a stud RB
Tampa - Have Simms and cant see them passing on CJ
Minny drafted a QB last year
Leaves me at Houston....

You're right tho.....you never know.

your completely right that these teams do have guys you could argue for. all i can say is that im glad im not one of these coaches/gm's. Their probably all hoping detroit and Oakland comes right out and says who their gonna draft before the draft so they can cross them off the list.

 

[CitizenSnips]

well if they dont take Russel then its Johnson or a trade...After the Gallery pick they will more then likely stay clear of a LT.

Mort woulda been right but who ever the GM was for Houston pulled the carpet out from under the whole team by drafting Williams..When he was already fired.

Iowa offensive linemen are just bad lineman in the NFL. Their oline coach teaches a very good technigue for college ball. Problem is, these kids come out of Iowa thinking they can do anything, then they get thrown into a completely new blockign scheme and realize that they werent that talented, their scheme was just that good.