The Detroit Free Press passes along a "growing sense in league circles" that the Lions may be willing to trade up for Clemson WR Sammy Watkins.
Sitting at No. 10 overall, the Lions are currently positioned too low for Watkins, and are even likely out of range for Texas A& M WR Mike Evans, who doesn't figure to get by the Bucs at No. 7. Beat writer Dave Birkett calls the Lions "a team desperate to reverse its downtrodden luck." Lions brass dined with Watkins before his March Pro Day, and quizzed college teammate Martavis Bryant on Watkins during Bryant's pre-draft visit to Lions headquarters. "They just asked about how we got along and stuff like that," Bryant revealed. Detroit would almost certainly have to leapfrog Oakland (No. 5) to have a serious shot at Watkins.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Apr 9 - 8:13 PM
Sexy moves...
but Detroit still has serious concerns over its secondary. they lost their safety, granted he was hurt all the time. they lost out on josh Wilson to Atlanta. they hosted aaron ross recently. they have great pass rushers but you need to cover. shit, but its obvious this whole offseason that Detroit has the hots for Watkins and it sucks
but Detroit still has serious concerns over its secondary. they lost their safety, granted he was hurt all the time. they lost out on josh Wilson to Atlanta. they hosted aaron ross recently. they have great pass rushers but you need to cover. shit, but its obvious this whole offseason that Detroit has the hots for Watkins and it sucks
Why does it suck for Giants fans? That's a terrible move for Detroit. Giving up draft picks to land another WR? The rest of the team blows, aside from the D Line. I see nothing scary about the Lions making this move.
STL
JAC
OAK
TB
BUF
are all teams that could use a top pick on Watkins or Evans.
Clowney.
Watkins.
Evans.
Robinson.
Mack.
Donald.
Matthews.
Bortles.
Carr.
That is nine. I think Tennessee will take Barr, so that leaves Lewan, Ebron, Gilbert, Manziel, and Bridgewater. In that situation, I would try and trade down, but think Jerry will take Ebron.
The real wild card as someone said is how teams view the QBs. If no or only one QB goes before us, then the remaining list of players gets even shorter. Cleveland and Oakland may feel they can get a QB later on. Manziel and Bridgewater seem the most likely to slide. There is also McCarron and Savage, the kid from Pitt, both of whom can be had on day two.
Any chance the Giants take one of the QBs and looks to trade him for picks?
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is a scary, depressing thought. I sincerely hope that doesn't happen
but Detroit still has serious concerns over its secondary. they lost their safety, granted he was hurt all the time. they lost out on josh Wilson to Atlanta. they hosted aaron ross recently. they have great pass rushers but you need to cover. shit, but its obvious this whole offseason that Detroit has the hots for Watkins and it sucks
Why does it suck for Giants fans? That's a terrible move for Detroit. Giving up draft picks to land another WR? The rest of the team blows, aside from the D Line. I see nothing scary about the Lions making this move.
I'm not implying it sucks for giants fans. I meant it would suck generally, for the entire league. A WR corps like that would be incredible upon comprehension if Watkins is as good as he should be. Its almost unfair, and it sucks. But, repeating the point I made, Detroit still has major needs in their secondary so its not a lock as it seems (plus trading up isn't easy)
I was under the impression that Detroit needed DB help first and foremost.
This. I forgot to list Martin. He's a possibility in this situation. So is CK. As I said, I would prefer to trade down if possible.
They are sitting in a great spot at 12 to get a great player. No need to move up and give away picks for somebody. Watch the chips fall and when its your turn, grab whoever is available.
There's a reason the Lions have never won anything in their entire existence.
I think Jax, Cle, Min are all taking a QB. The key will be what Houston decides to do.
I get that he needs work on blocking, but with his size, this is just a matter if learning technique. Even IF you don't want him, I don't understand the strength of your statement. Would he be THAT big of a problem? I think he is already better than any TE available to us right now and with the proper coaching, he will be a tremendous boon to our offense. That said, there are players I would rather take, but I wouldn't be all praying to God that it doesn't happen and whatnot