2017 Lions Draft Thread

[broncosmitty]

Hopefully no RB is on their radar in round one.

 

[gandydancer]

For the guys who watch the combine and fall in love with the fastest or strongest kid. Please don't be upset when Quinn is not in awe like yourself. He will continue to look at the 3-cone and short shuttle more than straight line speed and strength as he did last year.

This is one area he has taken notes from BB's book.

 

[Stomp]

Top 15 Draft Prospects For Detroit Lions: Warbs' DLP Big Board

Peppers Leads 16-25 Group Of Draft Prospects: Warbs' Big Board

 

[Stomp]

Okay here my shot at a top 10 big board

1) Solomon Thomas (DE, Stanford)

The complete package big and strong can toss aside blockers very disruptive against the pass and run can play DE and 3 tech NFL Comparison: Justin Smith/Terrell Suggs

2) Myles Garrett (DE, Texas A&M)

Extremely physically gifted pass rusher that has the potential to be the best in the league wins with speed and size, but he needs to develop some moves NFL Comparison: Lawrence Taylor

3) Jonathan Allen (DT, Alabama)

Smallish for a 3 tech, but he has elite pass rushing skills and athleticism NFL Comparison: Kawann Short

4) Derek Barnett (DE, Tennessee)

Another guy great against both the pass and the run with good technique and a motor that doesn't stop NFL Comparison: DeMarcus Ware

5) Reuben Foster (WLB, Alabama)

Good against the run with great coverage skills the best linebacker in this draft and linebacker is a big area of need for us NFL Comparison: Pre hip injury DeAndre Levy

6) Dalvin Cook (RB, Flordia St.)

Dynamic runner that makes sharp cuts and has excellent vision and patience to set up blockers down field, great, also a fantastic receiver that steps up in big games, but needs to work on his ball security NFL Comparison: Jamaal Charles

7) Ryan Ramczyk (RT, Wisconsin)

Adequate pass protector thats great in the run game drive blocker that can get to the 2nd level if Reiff leaves he moves up to 5) NFL Comparison: Zach Martin

8) Caleb Brantley (DT, Flordia)

I've cooled on him slightly this is a really weak DT class aside from the tweeners. He is strong with a great bull rush and can fight through double teams he could use a few more moves and needs to work on his hand technique. NFL Comparison: Geno Atkins

9) Garrett Bolles (OT, Utah)

Athletic tackle that plays with a mean streak can play left or right tackle in a power or zone scheme the knock on him is he's a bit old 25 because he took a couple years off doing a religious mission NFL Comparison: Lane Johnson

10) Vidauntae "Taco" Charleton (DE, Michigan)

Pure pass rusher that will be a liability in the run game NFL Comparison: Cliff Avril

Notes:
I haven't really watched any CB or Safety film yet as i think we have the best secondary we've had since i've been a fan of the team and think we have bigger needs on the offensive and defensive line.

There are some studs at TE and WR, but i'm not a fan of drafting either in the first round.

Zach Cunningham gets mocked to us a lot in the first he is a terrible tackler(tackles high and doesn't wrap up) that has an undeserved reputation for being good in coverage

Leonard Fournette scares me he's obviously physically gifted and thrived against weaker defenses, but struggled against better teams and never really created for himself. I thikn he'll have moderate success, but will be a disappointment in the long run

 

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NFL Draft: Pro Day schedule for 2017 prospects

 

[Rollingthndr]

Okay here my shot at a top 10 big board

1) Solomon Thomas (DE, Stanford)

The complete package big and strong can toss aside blockers very disruptive against the pass and run can play DE and 3 tech NFL Comparison: Justin Smith/Terrell Suggs

2) Myles Garrett (DE, Texas A&M)

Extremely physically gifted pass rusher that has the potential to be the best in the league wins with speed and size, but he needs to develop some moves NFL Comparison: Lawrence Taylor

3) Jonathan Allen (DT, Alabama)

Smallish for a 3 tech, but he has elite pass rushing skills and athleticism NFL Comparison: Kawann Short

4) Derek Barnett (DE, Tennessee)

Another guy great against both the pass and the run with good technique and a motor that doesn't stop NFL Comparison: DeMarcus Ware

5) Reuben Foster (WLB, Alabama)

Good against the run with great coverage skills the best linebacker in this draft and linebacker is a big area of need for us NFL Comparison: Pre hip injury DeAndre Levy

6) Dalvin Cook (RB, Flordia St.)

Dynamic runner that makes sharp cuts and has excellent vision and patience to set up blockers down field, great, also a fantastic receiver that steps up in big games, but needs to work on his ball security NFL Comparison: Jamaal Charles

7) Ryan Ramczyk (RT, Wisconsin)

Adequate pass protector thats great in the run game drive blocker that can get to the 2nd level if Reiff leaves he moves up to 5) NFL Comparison: Zach Martin

8) Caleb Brantley (DT, Flordia)

I've cooled on him slightly this is a really weak DT class aside from the tweeners. He is strong with a great bull rush and can fight through double teams he could use a few more moves and needs to work on his hand technique. NFL Comparison: Geno Atkins

9) Garrett Bolles (OT, Utah)

Athletic tackle that plays with a mean streak can play left or right tackle in a power or zone scheme the knock on him is he's a bit old 25 because he took a couple years off doing a religious mission NFL Comparison: Lane Johnson

10) Vidauntae "Taco" Charleton (DE, Michigan)

Pure pass rusher that will be a liability in the run game NFL Comparison: Cliff Avril

Notes:
I haven't really watched any CB or Safety film yet as i think we have the best secondary we've had since i've been a fan of the team and think we have bigger needs on the offensive and defensive line.

There are some studs at TE and WR, but i'm not a fan of drafting either in the first round.

Zach Cunningham gets mocked to us a lot in the first he is a terrible tackler(tackles high and doesn't wrap up) that has an undeserved reputation for being good in coverage

Leonard Fournette scares me he's obviously physically gifted and thrived against weaker defenses, but struggled against better teams and never really created for himself. I thikn he'll have moderate success, but will be a disappointment in the long run

Pretty ballzy there. I don't think I could put anyone above Garrett. That dude is a Julius Peppers type freak.

 

[Mebert]

Okay here my shot at a top 10 big board

1) Solomon Thomas (DE, Stanford)

The complete package big and strong can toss aside blockers very disruptive against the pass and run can play DE and 3 tech NFL Comparison: Justin Smith/Terrell Suggs

2) Myles Garrett (DE, Texas A&M)

Extremely physically gifted pass rusher that has the potential to be the best in the league wins with speed and size, but he needs to develop some moves NFL Comparison: Lawrence Taylor

3) Jonathan Allen (DT, Alabama)

Smallish for a 3 tech, but he has elite pass rushing skills and athleticism NFL Comparison: Kawann Short

4) Derek Barnett (DE, Tennessee)

Another guy great against both the pass and the run with good technique and a motor that doesn't stop NFL Comparison: DeMarcus Ware

5) Reuben Foster (WLB, Alabama)

Good against the run with great coverage skills the best linebacker in this draft and linebacker is a big area of need for us NFL Comparison: Pre hip injury DeAndre Levy

6) Dalvin Cook (RB, Flordia St.)

Dynamic runner that makes sharp cuts and has excellent vision and patience to set up blockers down field, great, also a fantastic receiver that steps up in big games, but needs to work on his ball security NFL Comparison: Jamaal Charles

7) Ryan Ramczyk (RT, Wisconsin)

Adequate pass protector thats great in the run game drive blocker that can get to the 2nd level if Reiff leaves he moves up to 5) NFL Comparison: Zach Martin

8) Caleb Brantley (DT, Flordia)

I've cooled on him slightly this is a really weak DT class aside from the tweeners. He is strong with a great bull rush and can fight through double teams he could use a few more moves and needs to work on his hand technique. NFL Comparison: Geno Atkins

9) Garrett Bolles (OT, Utah)

Athletic tackle that plays with a mean streak can play left or right tackle in a power or zone scheme the knock on him is he's a bit old 25 because he took a couple years off doing a religious mission NFL Comparison: Lane Johnson

10) Vidauntae "Taco" Charleton (DE, Michigan)

Pure pass rusher that will be a liability in the run game NFL Comparison: Cliff Avril

Notes:
I haven't really watched any CB or Safety film yet as i think we have the best secondary we've had since i've been a fan of the team and think we have bigger needs on the offensive and defensive line.

There are some studs at TE and WR, but i'm not a fan of drafting either in the first round.

Zach Cunningham gets mocked to us a lot in the first he is a terrible tackler(tackles high and doesn't wrap up) that has an undeserved reputation for being good in coverage

Leonard Fournette scares me he's obviously physically gifted and thrived against weaker defenses, but struggled against better teams and never really created for himself. I thikn he'll have moderate success, but will be a disappointment in the long run

FUUUUUCK no on Garrett Bolles. People are blinded by his physical gifts, but 80% of drive killing penalties and blown blocks came from that guy. If he learns to play the position he has the tools to be great for sure.

Million dollar body, 3 cent mind.

 

[Old Lion]

FUUUUUCK no on Garrett Bolles. People are blinded by his physical gifts, but 80% of drive killing penalties and blown blocks came from that guy. If he learns to play the position he has the tools to be great for sure.

Million dollar body, 3 cent mind.

Religious guy that plays with a mean streak. That's messed up. Sounds like someone who is too stupid to even know that he is stupid. Maybe later in the draft if he falls more than expected.

 

[Old Lion]

Okay here my shot at a top 10 big board

1) Solomon Thomas (DE, Stanford)

The complete package big and strong can toss aside blockers very disruptive against the pass and run can play DE and 3 tech NFL Comparison: Justin Smith/Terrell Suggs

2) Myles Garrett (DE, Texas A&M)

Extremely physically gifted pass rusher that has the potential to be the best in the league wins with speed and size, but he needs to develop some moves NFL Comparison: Lawrence Taylor

3) Jonathan Allen (DT, Alabama)

Smallish for a 3 tech, but he has elite pass rushing skills and athleticism NFL Comparison: Kawann Short

4) Derek Barnett (DE, Tennessee)

Another guy great against both the pass and the run with good technique and a motor that doesn't stop NFL Comparison: DeMarcus Ware

5) Reuben Foster (WLB, Alabama)

Good against the run with great coverage skills the best linebacker in this draft and linebacker is a big area of need for us NFL Comparison: Pre hip injury DeAndre Levy

6) Dalvin Cook (RB, Flordia St.)

Dynamic runner that makes sharp cuts and has excellent vision and patience to set up blockers down field, great, also a fantastic receiver that steps up in big games, but needs to work on his ball security NFL Comparison: Jamaal Charles

7) Ryan Ramczyk (RT, Wisconsin)

Adequate pass protector thats great in the run game drive blocker that can get to the 2nd level if Reiff leaves he moves up to 5) NFL Comparison: Zach Martin

8) Caleb Brantley (DT, Flordia)

I've cooled on him slightly this is a really weak DT class aside from the tweeners. He is strong with a great bull rush and can fight through double teams he could use a few more moves and needs to work on his hand technique. NFL Comparison: Geno Atkins

9) Garrett Bolles (OT, Utah)

Athletic tackle that plays with a mean streak can play left or right tackle in a power or zone scheme the knock on him is he's a bit old 25 because he took a couple years off doing a religious mission NFL Comparison: Lane Johnson

10) Vidauntae "Taco" Charleton (DE, Michigan)

Pure pass rusher that will be a liability in the run game NFL Comparison: Cliff Avril

Notes:
I haven't really watched any CB or Safety film yet as i think we have the best secondary we've had since i've been a fan of the team and think we have bigger needs on the offensive and defensive line.

There are some studs at TE and WR, but i'm not a fan of drafting either in the first round.

Zach Cunningham gets mocked to us a lot in the first he is a terrible tackler(tackles high and doesn't wrap up) that has an undeserved reputation for being good in coverage

Leonard Fournette scares me he's obviously physically gifted and thrived against weaker defenses, but struggled against better teams and never really created for himself. I thikn he'll have moderate success, but will be a disappointment in the long run

The last 3 are the only ones we will have a realistic chance at. The rest will be gone before our pick. Ramcyck was my pick a month ago and even he looks like he wont be there now.

 

[Rollingthndr]

The last 3 are the only ones we will have a realistic chance at. The rest will be gone before our pick. Ramcyck was my pick a month ago and even he looks like he wont be there now.

You never know. The draft is usually pretty wild with players you never think would fall, doing so.

 

[fishinabarrel]

Hey Lions fans. This is a draft question for you but about the 2016 draft not the 2017. Was looking at a few "redraft" articles and was surprised to see none of them had the Lions sticking with Decker. Kind of surprised as most of the Lions fans I've spoken with were pretty happy with Decker. The two hindsight picks I remember were Karl Joseph and Jordan Howard. Just wondering what some actual Detroit fans would think.

 

[Mebert]

Hey Lions fans. This is a draft question for you but about the 2016 draft not the 2017. Was looking at a few "redraft" articles and was surprised to see none of them had the Lions sticking with Decker. Kind of surprised as most of the Lions fans I've spoken with were pretty happy with Decker. The two hindsight picks I remember were Karl Joseph and Jordan Howard. Just wondering what some actual Detroit fans would think.

On the ESPN redraft Decker went the pick before the Lions. I am thrilled with the pick, he started solid and got better.

 

[fishinabarrel]

On the ESPN redraft Decker went the pick before the Lions. I am thrilled with the pick, he started solid and got better.

Didn't see the ESPN one. Don't pay for insider. The NFL.com one he dropped out of the 1st round completely

 

[Old Lion]

On the ESPN redraft Decker went the pick before the Lions. I am thrilled with the pick, he started solid and got better.

Yup, His kick-slide is twice as quick as it was at the beginning of the season.

 

[Stomp]

The last 3 are the only ones we will have a realistic chance at. The rest will be gone before our pick. Ramcyck was my pick a month ago and even he looks like he wont be there now.

I think there is a small chance Barnett or Cook are available also

You never know. The draft is usually pretty wild with players you never think would fall, doing so.

Yeah remember when Robert Quinn dropped to us and we passed on him (not that i was upset with Fairley, but DE was a bigger need and Quinn is a badass)

Hey Lions fans. This is a draft question for you but about the 2016 draft not the 2017. Was looking at a few "redraft" articles and was surprised to see none of them had the Lions sticking with Decker. Kind of surprised as most of the Lions fans I've spoken with were pretty happy with Decker. The two hindsight picks I remember were Karl Joseph and Jordan Howard. Just wondering what some actual Detroit fans would think.

We love him at this point i'd probably take him over the other first round tackles even though they all performed well too. Decker started all 16 games at LT and did it at close to a probowl level

 

[broncosmitty]

Didn't see the ESPN one. Don't pay for insider. The NFL.com one he dropped out of the 1st round completely

No complaints here.

Could've done without a long snapper though...

 

[Mebert]

No complaints here.

Could've done without a long snapper though...

You must have missed him snapping under a camel, I am sold

 

[broncosmitty]

You must have missed him snapping under a camel, I am sold

Beg your pardon...

 

[Mebert]

Lions' Jimmy Landes long-snaps under a Jordanian camel

 

[Mebert]

Beg your pardon...

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