Who Will The Lions Pick In The 1st Round (1 Viewer)

[hutchins929]

I looked at several mock drafts and these names came up a lot. I think the name that came up the most would be Nate Solder or Anthony Castonzo. Prince Amukamara probably was the third most. At least in the mocks I saw. I don't think Prince will be still on the board at 13 though.

 

[drunkenmonks]

DE Kerrigan Purdue

 

[FUBAR]

I don't know much about the OTs, but if one looks like he'll be a good player they have to take him. The Lions absolutely have to protect Stafford if they want to win. Give him more time to get the ball to Calvin or Pettigrew and they'll have a few more wins. If he stays healthy, they'd be a contender for the division.

If they don't like the OTs available, I like the idea of pairing Suh with Wilkerson. But Prince should be the pick if available.

 

[Donnybrook]

Rick Gosselin has them taking Nate Solder in his first (and usually most inaccurate) mock.

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

This is what, the third thread in a row that you've started regarding Detroit's 1st round pick? Could we maybe keep all of the discussion about their pick in here now? That way we don't get brand new threads like these over the next 9 days:

- "Will the Lions Draft a DE in the 1st Round if it's BPA?"

- "Will Da'Quan Bowers fall to Detroit?"

- "Who would have to be on the board for Detroit to be able to trade down from #13?"

- "Will the Lions trade UP for a cornerback in the 1st round?"

- "Is the Lions 1st round pick arguably the most fascinating pick in the entire draft?"

 

[eakfootball]

DaQuan Bowers or Aldon Smith

 

[Detroit Revival]

I'm hoping for Prince but would be happy with Smith.

 

[hutchins929]

Personally I hope it goes something like this... Lions trade back a few spots and pick up another 2nd round pick. Then with their first round pick get the best available OT or maybe even Pouncey. Then take their second round picks and trade back into the late first round and pick RB Mikel LeShoure from the University of Illinois. He could be the thunder to the lightning that the Lions already have with Best. That would be ideal in my view.

 

[cobalt_27]

This is what, the third thread in a row that you've started regarding Detroit's 1st round pick? Could we maybe keep all of the discussion about their pick in here now? That way we don't get brand new threads like these over the next 9 days:- "Will the Lions Draft a DE in the 1st Round if it's BPA?"- "Will Da'Quan Bowers fall to Detroit?"- "Who would have to be on the board for Detroit to be able to trade down from #13?"- "Will the Lions trade UP for a cornerback in the 1st round?"- "Is the Lions 1st round pick arguably the most fascinating pick in the entire draft?"

 

[Ilov80s]

Wilkerson? Not a chance. Aldon Smith is the hot name right now. I think trading back is a very high possibility.

 

[Norseman]

I can't believe that no one has suggested the highest available WR yet...

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't believe that no one has suggested the highest available WR yet...

All jokes aside...they need one.

 

[eakfootball]

I can't believe that no one has suggested the highest available WR yet...

All jokes aside...they need one.

If Jones fell past Washington somehow, that would be intriguing putting him opposite Calvin.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

wishfully thiunking akumura, but would be happy with any of the 5.

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

I can't believe that no one has suggested the highest available WR yet...

All jokes aside...they need one.

If Jones fell past Washington somehow, that would be intriguing putting him opposite Calvin.

As a Lions fan, if Julio is there and they think he's BPA and end up drafting him I'd have NO problem with that at all. Add a power back to compliment Best and that offense gets ridiculous.That said, if Jones falls to 13 and the Lions can't manage to trade back with someone I'd be a little bummed.

 

[Futz]

I really think Bowers has a chance to fall to them with the recent injury news. I think he's a perfect fit too because of the depth the DL already has. The Lions can afford to bring him along very slowly until he's healthy. He'd slide into KVB's spot the minute he retires or slows to the point where he's a rotational guy at best.

If he's not available, I'd really like them to grab Prince or Cameron Jordan.

 

[Runningman]

They enough talent but desparately need line play still. Make mine Solder.

 

[Ilov80s]

I don't know much about the OTs, but if one looks like he'll be a good player they have to take him. The Lions absolutely have to protect Stafford if they want to win. Give him more time to get the ball to Calvin or Pettigrew and they'll have a few more wins. If he stays healthy, they'd be a contender for the division. If they don't like the OTs available, I like the idea of pairing Suh with Wilkerson. But Prince should be the pick if available.

No way it is Wilkerson. The Lions have 3 NFL starting quality DTs with Suh, Corey Williams, and Sammie Lee Hill. I think DT and QB are the 2 positions it absolutely can not be.

 

[Ilov80s]

Personally I hope it goes something like this... Lions trade back a few spots and pick up another 2nd round pick. Then with their first round pick get the best available OT or maybe even Pouncey. Then take their second round picks and trade back into the late first round and pick RB Mikel LeShoure from the University of Illinois. He could be the thunder to the lightning that the Lions already have with Best. That would be ideal in my view.

Why take a complimentary RB in the 2nd when there will be a lot of backs available on the 3rd day?

 

[whoknew]

I don't know why people always say the Lions need OLine help. Backus has turned in back to back excellent seasons now. So are you really going to draft a right tackle at 13? Or a guard?

 

[Ilov80s]

I don't know why people always say the Lions need OLine help. Backus has turned in back to back excellent seasons now. So are you really going to draft a right tackle at 13? Or a guard?

Agreed. Pass protection was good last year: 5th fewest sacks allowed while attempting the 3rd most passes in the NFL. In addition, Detroit was one of the better teams at running towards the left in the NFL. Conversely, Detroit was one of the worst teams rushing to the right so a RG or RT is the area where help is most needed. If the Lions were set on taking an offensive lineman,they need to trade back and take a Carimi, Pouncey, Watkins, Sherrod or Iljalana. The OL field lacks elite talent, but is really deep at the 2nd tier.

 

[hutchins929]

I don't know why people always say the Lions need OLine help. Backus has turned in back to back excellent seasons now. So are you really going to draft a right tackle at 13? Or a guard?

Agreed. Pass protection was good last year: 5th fewest sacks allowed while attempting the 3rd most passes in the NFL. In addition, Detroit was one of the better teams at running towards the left in the NFL. Conversely, Detroit was one of the worst teams rushing to the right so a RG or RT is the area where help is most needed. If the Lions were set on taking an offensive lineman,they need to trade back and take a Carimi, Pouncey, Watkins, Sherrod or Iljalana. The OL field lacks elite talent, but is really deep at the 2nd tier.

Which is why I said that it would be ideal IMO if the Lions traded back and picked up another second round pick. Then select the best available OT or even someone like Pouncey. Then trade those two second round picks to get back into the late first round (somewhere before Green Bay, because I think they would select LeShoure.) Then take Mikel LeShoure. Then someone said why take a RB with the 2nd round picks? Because I think LeShoure is gonna be a great RB and Best will be amazing as well be we all know we need a power runner as well. Best can't take that punishment over the whole season. If they have someone like LeShoure as the Thunder to Best's Lightning. they could make quite a formidable tandem.

 

[Ilov80s]

I don't know why people always say the Lions need OLine help. Backus has turned in back to back excellent seasons now. So are you really going to draft a right tackle at 13? Or a guard?

Agreed. Pass protection was good last year: 5th fewest sacks allowed while attempting the 3rd most passes in the NFL. In addition, Detroit was one of the better teams at running towards the left in the NFL. Conversely, Detroit was one of the worst teams rushing to the right so a RG or RT is the area where help is most needed. If the Lions were set on taking an offensive lineman,they need to trade back and take a Carimi, Pouncey, Watkins, Sherrod or Iljalana. The OL field lacks elite talent, but is really deep at the 2nd tier.

Which is why I said that it would be ideal IMO if the Lions traded back and picked up another second round pick. Then select the best available OT or even someone like Pouncey. Then trade those two second round picks to get back into the late first round (somewhere before Green Bay, because I think they would select LeShoure.) Then take Mikel LeShoure. Then someone said why take a RB with the 2nd round picks? Because I think LeShoure is gonna be a great RB and Best will be amazing as well be we all know we need a power runner as well. Best can't take that punishment over the whole season. If they have someone like LeShoure as the Thunder to Best's Lightning. they could make quite a formidable tandem.

Even if you think LeShore has 1st round talent (which most people don't think). It seems way to high to take a complimentary back. If you are taking a back in the first 2 rounds, they need to be either a Steven Jackson do-it-all workhorse or a Jahvid Best gamebreaker. If a team is just looking for a power rusher, then the draft is littered with them. There are 5 or 6 backs who would compliment Best really well that can be had on Day 3. However, on Day 3 the drop-off at CB, LB, OT, DE, or OG is going to be much more significant. For example, if we take a CB in the late 1st/earily 2nd, he can reasonably be expected to start next year and essentially play almost every down on defense. However, if we take a RB, we are really only looking for a guy to play 1/3 or so of the offensive plays.

 

[hutchins929]

I don't know why people always say the Lions need OLine help. Backus has turned in back to back excellent seasons now. So are you really going to draft a right tackle at 13? Or a guard?

Agreed. Pass protection was good last year: 5th fewest sacks allowed while attempting the 3rd most passes in the NFL. In addition, Detroit was one of the better teams at running towards the left in the NFL. Conversely, Detroit was one of the worst teams rushing to the right so a RG or RT is the area where help is most needed. If the Lions were set on taking an offensive lineman,they need to trade back and take a Carimi, Pouncey, Watkins, Sherrod or Iljalana. The OL field lacks elite talent, but is really deep at the 2nd tier.

Which is why I said that it would be ideal IMO if the Lions traded back and picked up another second round pick. Then select the best available OT or even someone like Pouncey. Then trade those two second round picks to get back into the late first round (somewhere before Green Bay, because I think they would select LeShoure.) Then take Mikel LeShoure. Then someone said why take a RB with the 2nd round picks? Because I think LeShoure is gonna be a great RB and Best will be amazing as well be we all know we need a power runner as well. Best can't take that punishment over the whole season. If they have someone like LeShoure as the Thunder to Best's Lightning. they could make quite a formidable tandem.

Even if you think LeShore has 1st round talent (which most people don't think). It seems way to high to take a complimentary back. If you are taking a back in the first 2 rounds, they need to be either a Steven Jackson do-it-all workhorse or a Jahvid Best gamebreaker. If a team is just looking for a power rusher, then the draft is littered with them. There are 5 or 6 backs who would compliment Best really well that can be had on Day 3. However, on Day 3 the drop-off at CB, LB, OT, DE, or OG is going to be much more significant. For example, if we take a CB in the late 1st/earily 2nd, he can reasonably be expected to start next year and essentially play almost every down on defense. However, if we take a RB, we are really only looking for a guy to play 1/3 or so of the offensive plays.

I have heard people compare Mikel to Steven Jackson. So can you imagine Steven Jackson and Javid Best in the same backfield? I'm not saying he is but I have heard those comparisons.

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

I think LeShoure *might* be there for the Lions 2nd rounder (44th overall) as it is... Quite a few mocks have him there anyway. Would rather see them roll the dice and stay put than trade up for him.

 

[chinawildman]

If they gamble on Bowers and it pans out they would be set at Dline like Carolina in their heyday when they had Peppers and Jenkins.

 

[The Captain]

I don't think there's any chance they take Solder. He's considered the 3rd or 4th best tackle in the draft, so to grab a player rated that low at 13 would be foolish.

Smith seems to be the hot name right now, but I think it's a bit of a smoke screen. Too much talk about him around the Lions right now and that's not Mayhew's style.

If Prince isn't there, my money is on Castanzo or Smith to solidify the rigth tackle spot for next year with an eye on moving them to left tackle when Backus hangs it up.

Dark horse pick is Jimmy Smith. The Lions have the locker room leadership now to keep the kid in line and he has all world talent.

No way the Lions draft a RB in the first 3 rounds. Rd 2 & 3 will be best available LB, CB or Oline depending on what they grab in round 1. I'm betting they grab a RB in round 4 or 5.

 

[Da Guru]

The problen is not the o-lines prtection..Stafford has proven he is brittle. The last time he was injured he was tackled by the ankles and just fell on his shoulder.

Lions have to go DB.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

I'm not enamored with any offensive lineman at 13, so I'd go defense there and offensive tackle in round 2. I think Bowers is going to be strongly considered should he fall.

 

[Ilov80s]

I don't know why people always say the Lions need OLine help. Backus has turned in back to back excellent seasons now. So are you really going to draft a right tackle at 13? Or a guard?

Agreed. Pass protection was good last year: 5th fewest sacks allowed while attempting the 3rd most passes in the NFL. In addition, Detroit was one of the better teams at running towards the left in the NFL. Conversely, Detroit was one of the worst teams rushing to the right so a RG or RT is the area where help is most needed. If the Lions were set on taking an offensive lineman,they need to trade back and take a Carimi, Pouncey, Watkins, Sherrod or Iljalana. The OL field lacks elite talent, but is really deep at the 2nd tier.

Which is why I said that it would be ideal IMO if the Lions traded back and picked up another second round pick. Then select the best available OT or even someone like Pouncey. Then trade those two second round picks to get back into the late first round (somewhere before Green Bay, because I think they would select LeShoure.) Then take Mikel LeShoure. Then someone said why take a RB with the 2nd round picks? Because I think LeShoure is gonna be a great RB and Best will be amazing as well be we all know we need a power runner as well. Best can't take that punishment over the whole season. If they have someone like LeShoure as the Thunder to Best's Lightning. they could make quite a formidable tandem.

Even if you think LeShore has 1st round talent (which most people don't think). It seems way to high to take a complimentary back. If you are taking a back in the first 2 rounds, they need to be either a Steven Jackson do-it-all workhorse or a Jahvid Best gamebreaker. If a team is just looking for a power rusher, then the draft is littered with them. There are 5 or 6 backs who would compliment Best really well that can be had on Day 3. However, on Day 3 the drop-off at CB, LB, OT, DE, or OG is going to be much more significant. For example, if we take a CB in the late 1st/earily 2nd, he can reasonably be expected to start next year and essentially play almost every down on defense. However, if we take a RB, we are really only looking for a guy to play 1/3 or so of the offensive plays.

I have heard people compare Mikel to Steven Jackson. So can you imagine Steven Jackson and Javid Best in the same backfield? I'm not saying he is but I have heard those comparisons.

If he is the next Steven Jackson (which most people don't see- they see him more as Mendenhall light), I still am not sure that is the best bang for the buck there. In a league where RBs grow on trees and every team uses 3-4, I hate taking a RB in the 1st/2nd round in consecutive years. That just isn't a winning formula.