More Draft Talk

Till free agency hits, we don't really have more to talk about. Here are a few guys in the first round I think we need to talk about.

Da'quan Bowers

There has been a few mock drafts that I have seen him falling to the Lions. I realize this isn't a high priority area. This guy is a beast and would give the Lions amazing value at 13. There is some guys you don't pass on no matter where your needs our at, he is one of them. Lets keep in mind that Avril is not signed and it never hurts to have depth at the DL position, because games are won in the trenches. I am definitely the type of guy believes that you target need area guys. Lastly, KVB will eventually and sadly need to be replaced.

Patrick Peterson

We will have to trade up to get to him. If there is the tinniest percentage of Peterson falling to the 13th pick, the Lions shouldn't take that chance. There is a point where the Lions would stupid not to trade up and get him. A 4th round pick has got to be given up for Peterson but that's not likely possible. What is possible is a second round pick to move up to the 6th pick. Teams can get really desperate and not want that pick and take much less for that pick. Now with a rookie wage scale it makes higher picks more valuable. I think you give up a 3rd round  pick for Peterson and a 2nd round is questionable. A 3rd round pick according to the ESPN chart is the 9th pick, which really isn't that realistic. I certainly would not have a problem giving up a 2nd round pick for Peterson, I don't believe it is more than likely the best thing to do.

Prince Amukamara

I have seen it and it does make sense where Prince does fall to us. I still believe the Cowboys won't take him, but no way he gets past the Texans. Still believe it makes sense for the Redskins to move back and the Lions to move up if both Julio and Prince are still available. Now according to the chart we have to give up a 3rd round pick and and get  a 5th and a 6th. A 3rd round pick might be a little bit high but a 4th round pick might be a steal. Lets keep in mind the Lions get who they want. The Redskins get who they want, a 4th round pick, and also get to pay him less money. It really is a smart move for the Redskins to move down and still get Julio. There only concerns would be about someone trading up and taking Julio.

We need to avoid drafting a tackle at pick 13 and get Wisniewski in the second round to improve our OL.