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If Matt Stafford Drops? (1 Viewer)
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
That's quite a misleading thread title you've got there.
yeah no crap...drops what?I think he meant to say What happens if Stafford drops?Obviously new at using a keyboard
puckalicious
Footballguy
Funny, I knew instantly what the thread was about. No need for personal attacks...If Detroit doesn't take him, I don't see him sliding past NYJ at 17, or maybe SF at 10. I'm not sure if those teams would rather have Sanchez though...No matter what, Stafford won't get past Detroit at the #20 pick!
identikit
Footballguy
You knew instantly because the title was corrected....That being said, I could see the Jags taking him @ 1.8; let him sit for a few years while Garrard gets older.
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Detroit should really go Curry at #1 and then an OT at #20, unless Stafford falls in their laps at that pick. They are not suitable for a rookie QB to jump in, he'll wind up being the next David Carr. Starting on Detroit this season as rookie will seriously stunt a players growth, they should let Daunte run the team for a year, sure up their O-line and D with those picks and draft a QB next season with their next high draft pick.
If Stafford drops though, he'll be going to the 9ers at 10, even with their Sanchez love.
If Stafford drops though, he'll be going to the 9ers at 10, even with their Sanchez love.
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jurb26
Footballguy
What makes you think they would start Stafford right out of the gate anyway?
puckalicious
Footballguy
Because if the Lions lose as many games as we expect them to, there will be intense pressure to start the rookie to see what we've got. The media would be ruthless about pushing for Stafford to start after the bye week with an assumed losing record. I'm guessing 2-4 at the break is an optimistic expectation.
TitusIII
Footballguy
They wouldn't, but barring Stafford being as special as Matt Ryan/Peyton Manning(not likely)/the Lions having a good season with Daune at QB(not likely), the fans/edia/owner will be calling for Stafford by week 6. You can bank on that...
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
With all of the Sanchez hype lately, I'm real curious to see if he'd get taken before Stafford in the scenario that Detroit passes on him at #1... I'm not convinced that he doesn't.
Tanner9919
Footballguy
I'd probably trade down , and get a a boat load of extra picks..
it doesn't matter what QB they have, if they cannot stop the run or defend against the pass they're not winning anytime soon...
drafting Curry and another LB or DE in the first round would be sweet!
if , using the NFL's draft formulas for trading picks works out that the #1 is worth Denver's two first round selections, Detroit should roll the dice and trade down,grab an extra pick and draft some defensive talent...
it doesn't matter what QB they have, if they cannot stop the run or defend against the pass they're not winning anytime soon...
drafting Curry and another LB or DE in the first round would be sweet!
if , using the NFL's draft formulas for trading picks works out that the #1 is worth Denver's two first round selections, Detroit should roll the dice and trade down,grab an extra pick and draft some defensive talent...
Exactly that.
I'll also add that your going to be paying the #1 pick a boatload of money. Stafford is no sure hit, and if there's a chance your blowing your money by throwing a QB that is need of development in with the wolves before he's ready, you risk a lot. IMO, Curry is the only sure thing in this draft.
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Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
SPM
Footballguy
I think J. Smith would be a better selection than Curry. Then come back and get defence at 20.Exactly that.I'll also add that your going to be paying the #1 pick a boatload of money. Stafford is no sure hit, and if there's a chance your blowing your money by throwing a QB that is need of development in with the wolves before he's ready, you risk a lot. IMO, Curry is the only sure thing in this draft.
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Kevin Ashcraft
Footballguy
I am hoping DET passes on him, because at that point, I think KC is in play for a trade-down @ 1.03 as teams line up to get him.
Cecil Lammey
Footballguy
Imagine what Daniel Snyder would do to get to that spot! The Chiefs could then take Tyson Jackson if he's there at 13.
I guess I'm one of the few Lions fans that wants no part of drafting Curry #1. I have a hard time spending that kind of money on a rookie LB, especially one that you are going to move from his natural spot on the outside. If I recall correctly, he's played very little in the middle. You can say a LB is a LB... but there are large differences in approach from the middle to the outside. LT and QB are the only positions that are worth the financial gamble in my opinion, so with that, I'd much rather they take one of the tackles (Smith is my preference). Also, remember, there are two natural MLB's projected to be available for the Lions at 20 & 33... handle that position there.
If we aren't taking a tackle, grab Stafford and cross your fingers.
I think Curry will do just find playing MLB in the NFL. He's an athletic freak, doesn't have a problem shedding tackles and is a pretty good size with blazing speed. If I can compare anybody to Curry in the NFL right now I'd probably have to say somebody like Demecos Ryans, but faster. Everybody thought Demecos would flop, I picked him off the waiver wire during his training camp, worked out great for me. Curry will be a fine MLB and if they can start stopping the run, the pass will come. I think this draft is going to make or break the Lions for another 2 years, they have some excellent picks and glaring holes. They can be the Dolphins of last year if they do this thing right.
tex
Footballguy
IMO the smart thing for Detroit to do would be offer the #33 to Cleveland for Quinn. If Quinn is truly available, I think Cleveland would take that deal. Even if Quinn ended up not being the answer, Culpepper still has enough left to be the guy for a year or 2. If they make this deal, then take Monroe or Jason Smith with the #1 and one of the LB's or DE at 20. I just don't see how they could lose in this scenario.
Also I had stafford drop in my draftguys mock as well...http://draftguys.com/index.php/articles/1/...nfl_mock_draft/
Love the Lammey What If mocks though.
Donnybrook
Footballguy
Per the National Football Post, Cleveland already have a 1st on the table for Quinn. Why would they take a second instead? http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...howtopic=464107
Quinn is already under contract. Stafford and Sanchez contracts (as top 5 picks) are going to make Quinn's contract look like peanuts.
Childress
Footballguy
Because Stafford and Jason Smith are represented by the same agents this could put the lions in a tough spot if they wanted Jason Smith. Most think that if Jason Smith doesn't go #1 he shouldn't fall much farther than 2 or 3. Stafford on the other hand might fall quite a bit further. If I were the agent and the Lions wanted to talk about a contract with Jason Smith I would almost have no choice but to demand that Jason Smith have a contract as high or higher as Stafford or else these agents would lose out a lot of money.
