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The question is do you want the 4th best tackle or the top center? Given the fact that it looks like Swanson needs to be replaced they still need a center. Kelly is projected to be an All-Pro type of player.
But do any of those people actually make the picks? Somehow I don't think any of them are.
That projected list looks like a put the next ranked player for each pick. Doesn't seem to be much thought there at all.
I like it. Solid pick.
Thought he would be long gone.
You know dam well Mayhew would have went WR, TE and RB.3 lineman. Already feels like the best Lions draft of my life.
I feel like I'm in the twilight zone.3 lineman. Already feels like the best Lions draft of my life.
I think longterm they see Decker as a LT, but I am sure he is a RT for the near future.
What I love about both O-lineman is the potential for versatility. Decker is a better run blocker but seems to understand his weaknesses as a pass protector (little too upright with his pad level); if they coach him up he could move over since Reif is in his last year. Tons of injuries along the line last year, Glasgow can play C or either G. Love his work ethic; he matured a lot at Michigan (he roomed with his Grandma his senior year.) There seems to be some who question Robinson's passion but that was a great value pick.
No issues with taking versatile OL. Physically, Robinson was born to play DT, but there is obviously something mentally that's not 100% because he could have been a top 15 pick. At best, he becomes a fully motivated All Pro. At worst, he is a solid 2 down run stopper. It's a value and pretty safe. It is hard to see Robinson not being able to have some success just based purely on his physicality.
Don't know anything about him but I love that they are restocking the oline.
Ruddock and the long snapper could both have been signed as FAs. Thought the Lions would take MSUs Burbridge in the 5th
He is the exact kind of player I like to see taken late in a draft. Lots of upside with little if any risk.
For me the only head scratcher is the long snapper. Why not take a plunge on a project player with upside like a Darius Jackson or Devin Fuller. They might never be able to put t together, but the athletic traits are there so that if they do hit, they can hit big.
That is pretty solid and somewhat makes up for the stupid snapper pick. Lee is 6-2 with 4.53 speed and al around decent solid athletic numbers. Lance Zeirlein had him as a 4th or 5th round pick and graded above many WRs drafted. He gave him an equal grade to guys like Caroo, Braverman, Burbidge, etc. Sounds like he could be a guy that sticks.
I read somewhere that their reasoning for taking a long snapper was that one would be unlikely to come as a UDFA because of Muhlbach being here. I still don't like the pick but it's a minor thing to me. There are UDFAs (like Jay Lee) that are just as good as players you can get in the late rounds.
I think it's tough to find value in our backfield or work out who gets what. You've got ....
Neither wrong nor right. I don't even think the Lions know exactly how the backfield will breakdown. I assume it's going to be a 4 way committee.
