Detroit Lions 2013 Draft

Like so many people predicted myself not included correctly had us taking the Ziggy.

Ziggy

With both tackles gone the Dolphins already moved up I think the Lions were in a tough spot. If you have seen or read anything you've heard everything. High risk high reward guy. Not a lot of experience. Strong, quick, and has long arms. There's really not a lot too say here. We need someone to get to the QB hopefully he can do that. I'm not in love with the pick, but I think they took on a chance they've been able to really get their hands on. He sounds like a high quality character good which is always good.

Darius Slay

Fastest CB at the combine. Great ball skills and good size. He's a little bit of a project. I don't think he's a plug in starter, but is a nickel package guy. On our current roster though who knows. Right coaching he could be a great CB. He's someone to be excited about. Got great hips. He has the ability just needs some coaching and experience. I think he was worth the pick. Otherwise you're looking at Warford, Armstead, or a WR here.

Larry Warford

I would have been happy for him at the second round pick. He's a big beast with good athleticism. We're picking up a starter here in the third round. Which is good value. I think he fell because so many teams had already picked a lineman. This fills a hole on the OL.

Devin Taylor

Interesting pick. I think the Lions clearly still want to get to the QB. I think this guy could start. The work that needs to be done with him is strength. He has some impressive moves. Has a nice swim move, which is hard to time and get it right. He has really long arm and bats down some balls which I'm excited about. He was a beast 2 years ago and then this past year didn't have quite the same year. I think we'll definitely see him on the field next year. Just needs to bulk up and could be a beast. I like the pick.

Sam Martin

Wasn't very familiar with him. I knew the Lions had brought him in. This guy has a leg. He also handled kickoffs. He can put the correct spin on the ball to down it inside the 10. This guy has an unreal leg though. Until you see it it's hard to believe the hang time and distance on the fly this guy has. I got a little worried about out kicking coverage, but his hang time is great. I didn't see him angle any punts which is a concern. He'll be a day one starter at a position that has killed us. I was advocating a punter and kicker. We got one of the too and looks like this is where they were going.

Corey Fuller

Interesting pick. This is a track guy that struggled catching the ball at the combine. He'll be a  project. I"m curious to see him hand fight against a press. I didn't see any film. One thing that popped out is that he does not tuck the ball away. I'm curious how many fumbles he has. I thought he made some good catches and catches the ball well with his hands. Megatron, Fuller stretching the field vertically, and Broyles in the slot could be a great combination for years to come.

Theo Riddick

He is a system fit guy. He has a little shift can go in the slot. Played a lot in the shotgun sets. Catches the ball well. He is use to running from the shotgun set and it's his style. It is a hard thing to do as I've said several times. He can also help in the return game. I think we had needs fill out on the defensive side to help in the coverage teams. With RBs constantly hurt this isn't a terrible pick. More RBs might limit the hits of other RBs and increase the already short NFL careers. I still think the best player is going to be out there.

Michael Williams

What you see is what you get. I'm sure this was a targeted guy to replace Heller. He blocks well and has good recognition. A goal line TE. Can catch the ball, but he's not going to go out for too many passes. Can definitely help with some concerns at the tackle position protecting Stafford. He doesn't have quite the speed that Heller has. I think he has good hands though like Heller. I do think Reddick LB should have been the pick.

Brandon Hepburn

A guy that has special teams experience. He's an ILB that is 240 that definitely doesn't look 240. A guy that passes the eye ball test. Haven't seen any game film on him out of Florida A&M. Great footwork at the combine. I think he'll contribute. Think this was a great pick. He sounds like an extremely high character guy. Extremely smart guy.

The Lions need to go out and sign some defensive players. They should bring in some WRs, but defense needs to be their priority. They only got one seventh round LB. They'll still need special team guys. Their wasn't a kicker available late worth drafting with the FSU and UF kickers gone. With Sam Martin we'll need some flyers that can cover those punts. I wouldn't mind if they went out and got Da'Rick Rogers.