The Lions know Talent

Another draft, another set of players who will fall drastically short of expectations. For just that split second though, the Lions looked like they were about to make a shrewd and calculated move. They traded down two spots and got another pick out of it.

Then came the pick at 17. Keep in mind, in the NFL draft, when you're picking in the top 20, you always pick the best available player. So it seemed like the Lions had a no brainer pick with Rashard Mendenhall still on the board, since many experts believed him to be a top 10 player, talent-wise. They could have also gone with Aquib Talib, the CB out of Kansas. It wouldn't have been horrible since we've been filling out our secondary with former Bucs.

BUT, instead, Millen selected Gozar the Gozarian, who I believe, was a character in Ghostbusters. Some O-lineman from BC that most experts had going early in the second round. Millen's respose and rationale for the selection is drafting out of need. Yes, the Lions have needs. They have a TON of needs. Start addressing the needs in the second round, AFTER you select a potential game breaker or at the very least, a special player who will make a difference.

They followed the Gozdar, or whatever, pick with an undersized linebacker in the second round. This marks the second straight year the Lions have passed on a proven Penn St. Linebacker.

Then, the Lions actually drafted a FULLBACK in the 5th round. Next to Punter, Fullback is the position that you never draft for. And to waist a fifth round pick on one. Simply amazing!

That's it. I'm done. I can't continue to discuss the Lions inept drafts year after year. In fact, hey Millen, you know what buddy? Great job. Well done. Can't wait for camp. Go Lions.