Lewand Says Lions Trusting Their Board, Looking For Players To Contribute Now
Lewand fully expects that the players Detroit picks today will fit into that "win now" vision and will be able to contribute immediately.
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Lewand fully expects that the players Detroit picks today will fit into that "win now" vision and will be able to contribute immediately.
Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate and Sammy Watkins? It seems that it's more and more of a possibility everyday that the Lions will make a move for the standout WR.
Jadeveon Clowney just wants it to be over already.
We've talked—endlessly—about what we think SHOULD happen the NFL Draft later today, but we haven't talked about what WILL happen.
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Those who would hate to see the Detroit Lions take another wide receiver with their first pick in the NFL draft need to steel themselves for disappointment.
The endless run-up to the NFL Draft nearly ruined it this year; the first round will come to a merciful end on Thursday night.
Watkins, whom some believe could turn out to be the best player in this draft, would help tremendously.
"If you don't have it in three years, you don't have it," Mayhew said. "This is a big year for those guys, I think."
"Besides a punter and a long snapper, we're open to taking just about any position," Mayhew said.
Mayhew said there have been no conversations about trading Ndamukong Suh, save with one team that offered what Mayhew described as "a box of old tube socks."
For all the interest in QBs such as Johnny Football, and all the praise for the deep class of deep-threat receivers, the first player off the board on Thursday in the NFL draft figures to be that most coveted of defenders, the sack master end.
Lou Tepper knew exactly what button he could push to motivate linebacker Khalil Mack in the week leading up to Buffalo's daunting season-opening test against Ohio State last year.
In the estimation of Tony Ortiz, the Lions will most likely not do what Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay have predicted they will do.
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has been testing the market for a possible NFL draft-day trade and said Wednesday he won't be reluctant to make a deal.
The NFL says 30 top prospects, including Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel and South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, will attend the draft next month in New York.
Quarterback Aaron Murray still has some convincing to do after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery in late November.
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On March 31, Watkins tweeted short references to nine teams, Detroit among them.
The Lions could add more talent to their already solid offensive line by drafting Taylor Lewan.
Kiper evidently feels that Tate will not be enough and that the Lions could still draft the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Evans, who finished his senior season at Texas A&M with 1,394 yards, 69 receptions and 12 touchdowns.
It appears Watkins has taken a liking to the possibility of being paired with the Lions Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson.
If Sam was a first round talent, somehow swapped games and body with Jadeveon Clowney, I believe this would be a non-issue. Talent almost always trumps other factors in the NFL.
