A Close Look At The Lions Draft
Now that the NFL Draft is in the books, let's take a little closer look at the Lions eight picks.
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Now that the NFL Draft is in the books, let's take a little closer look at the Lions eight picks.
Say this for general manager Martin Mayhew, he's unconventional.
Can Bill Bentley start right away. A rookie cornerback starting immediately, especially one not selected until the third round, sounds like a recipe for disaster.
The Detroit Lions have found a No. 3 quarterback candidate.
Record-breaking Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore was disappointed but not surprised when he was not selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, but he is ready to move on with the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions insist they didn't plan on adding defensive depth with every pick on the final day of the NFL draft.
The Detroit Lions have selected Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis in the seventh round of the NFL draft.
Reiff was in the family's pole barn, waiting for the news with his 92-year-old grandfather, Lloyd Reiff.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff says he turned down an offer to be in New York for the NFL draft to celebrate with family in South Dakota.
The first round of the 2012 NFL Draft was fascinating with all the trading going on and six quality players left in the green room at Radio City Music Hall.
The Lions lack depth along the offensive line and Reiff played both tackle and guard at Iowa. He will likely contribute immediately.
Riley Reiff was far from the bright lights of New York City during the NFL draft.
Simply put anyone who tells you they know who the Lions will select is a liar.
It's easy to be all law-and-orderly and make this declaration to NFL prospects: Sit or get off the pot.
At the end of the 2011 NFL season I took an early look at the draft and made the statement "Don't be surprised if the Detroit Lions take a defensive lineman in the 1st round".
