It is now the morning after............

[black_magic]

we could potentially have one of the top 3 scariest offenses in the NFL if stafford stops being a little bitch.
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[lionstop1]

Stafford will have his most pimp-est year yet.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

Durham. Olgetree, Ross, Broyles and Fuller

How often are they going to use 3 WR sets? If they are planning to use 2 TE sets, Ebron will be the 3rd player split out wide.

UNLESS -- Detroit can just empty the backfield, line up 3 wide with 2 TE's and screw running the ball.

I'll tell you whose job I would love to have on the Lions. Jed Collins (sp), I think that is the fullback they signed -- He is going to be spending a lot of time standing on the sidelines this year.

 

[gvsulaker82]

we could potentially have one of the top 3 scariest offenses in the NFL if stafford stops being a little bitch.
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That was a possibility before Tate and ebron.

 

[broncosmitty]

Isn't there a pill for just this?

Or someone could punch Mayhew in the stomach and kick him down the stairs.

 

[broncosmitty]

If broyles can stay healthy, he will really help us. Don't forget, he holds the NCAA record for most receptions

Man, that'd be sweet if he could play this year.

 

[Dr. Evil-er]

Or someone could punch Mayhew in the stomach and kick him down the stairs.

Are you looking for volunteers? (hand raised very high and waiving to make sure you notice me first)

 

[broncosmitty]

Are you looking for volunteers? (hand raised very high and waiving to make sure you notice me first)

I wasn't going to name names, but you were on the short list, I'll say that much.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Stafford will have his most pimp-est year yet.

He's pimping his wife out now, too.. shit, I saw her mouth wide open on micro's posted pics.. I thought that was for Tate only.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

I wasn't going to name names, but you were on the short list, I'll say that much

PICK ME, PICK ME!!!! I live literally less than 3 miles from the Detroit Lions headquarters in Allen Park. I could be in his office by 3:00.

 

[gandydancer]

How often are they going to use 3 WR sets? If they are planning to use 2 TE sets, Ebron will be the 3rd player split out wide.

UNLESS -- Detroit can just empty the backfield, line up 3 wide with 2 TE's and screw running the ball.

I'll tell you whose job I would love to have on the Lions. Jed Collins (sp), I think that is the fullback they signed -- He is going to be spending a lot of time standing on the sidelines this year.

Don't spin my response... you asked if there is a need. When I see those guys as the 3rd WR or a injury replacement for CJ and Tate.

Would a 2nd or 3rd rd. WR be a upgrade over those guys I listed? I don't want this to happen. Just a true answer to the question you asked.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

Don't spin my response... you asked if there is a need. When I see those guys as the 3rd WR or a injury replacement for CJ and Tate.

Would a 2nd or 3rd rd. WR be a upgrade over those guys I listed? I don't want this to happen. Just a true answer to the question you asked.

I wasn't trying to spin your response. How important is a 3rd WR if you plan on using a 2 TE set the majority of the times, which I'm guessing is what they are going to do or they wouldn't have spent a top 10 pick on a TE.

Unless you go with an empty backfield, you are only going to be using 2 WRs. Are we going to spend a 2nd round pick to add depth to the WR position, in case Calvin and Tate are injured? What kind of value does that pick do for the team?

 

[Howie115]

Well, a night of sleep and half a day to reflect. Still don't like the Ebron pick, but will see what happens tonight before calling this a bust. If the Lions get some good defensive help tonight, their draft won't be the worst they've had.

As for Ebron, he'd better be playing 2 of 3 downs by mid-season 2014, and be the next Jimmy Fuggin' Graham by 2016, or he was a complete waste of a 10th overall pick.

 

[TBBishop]

I was petty befuddled at this pick when I went to bed last night. The more I thought about it, the more I like it. First we need to get the Tight End idea out of our heads. This guy will be lined up wide, he'll be in the slot, he'll be lined up like traditional TEs too but he will basically be all over the field. I'm sure we'll see a lot more 2 TE sets, maybe even all 3 guys in the Red Zone. I mean Ebron, Calvin, Grew and Joe all in the Red Zone? The only way to stop that is Stafford not getting them the ball! I'm not saying that I love the pick but I don't think that I would have loved any pick. None of the guys on the board were really sexy. Talking heads and I'm sure some guys on this board are saying "They needed defense, they needed defense" but I'm always for getting the right guy, not the need position. Yeah we need defense but we also don't need to miss on ANOTHER corner. Hopefully Ebron can be an effective weapon for us.

 

[TBBishop]

Lionstop -- go watch his post draft interview. It is on the freep site. Ebron, himself, said he was expecting to go somewhere around the 18th pick.

Also -- you have no idea where Ebron was ranked on any teams board other than the Lions, nor do I.

I read a few minutes ago that Ebron was told by the Lions that if we was there at 10, they promised that they would take him. He was saying that he was happy they kept his word.

Off topic, I for one was one of the idiots on here hoping that we would trade for Josh Gordon last season. Looks like he's going to be suspended for the year for doing the reefers.

 

[gandydancer]

I wasn't trying to spin your response. How important is a 3rd WR if you plan on using a 2 TE set the majority of the times, which I'm guessing is what they are going to do or they wouldn't have spent a top 10 pick on a TE.

Unless you go with an empty backfield, you are only going to be using 2 WRs. Are we going to spend a 2nd round pick to add depth to the WR position, in case Calvin and Tate are injured? What kind of value does that pick do for the team?

2nd rd a WR 3rd a C 4th OG / K / WR and offense is set for next years draft.

Being cynical about Mayhew's thinking. I will not slam Ross yet. I have not seen him play WR a bunch. No thank you on Durham. I would still like a 3rd WR in this draft. They just may get a 4th rd. guy better than what is left on current roster.

 

[gvsulaker82]

I was petty befuddled at this pick when I went to bed last night. The more I thought about it, the more I like it. First we need to get the Tight End idea out of our heads. This guy will be lined up wide, he'll be in the slot, he'll be lined up like traditional TEs too but he will basically be all over the field. I'm sure we'll see a lot more 2 TE sets, maybe even all 3 guys in the Red Zone. I mean Ebron, Calvin, Grew and Joe all in the Red Zone? The only way to stop that is Stafford not getting them the ball! I'm not saying that I love the pick but I don't think that I would have loved any pick. None of the guys on the board were really sexy. Talking heads and I'm sure some guys on this board are saying "They needed defense, they needed defense" but I'm always for getting the right guy, not the need position. Yeah we need defense but we also don't need to miss on ANOTHER corner. Hopefully Ebron can be an effective weapon for us.[/QUOTE

What corner have the lions missed that they drafted early? The lions cant afford to miss on another offensive skill position. They have drafted defensively for the most part rather well. Most of their busts are coming from WR/RB.

 

[gvsulaker82]

Stafford will have his most pimp-est year yet.

If he plays like 2013 stafford the lions will be drafting a QB next year and mayhew will be fired. Fortunatley I agree though, I think he has the potential to be elite.

 

[gandydancer]

If he plays like 2013 stafford the lions will be drafting a QB next year and mayhew will be fired. Fortunatley I agree though, I think he has the potential to be elite.

I actually am not sure he becomes "elite". However, if he plays to be considered in the conversation or firmly planted in the 2nd tier group of QB's. The Lions will have success.

Brady and Manning and Brees did not get elite status after 5 years either. So there is hope though.

 

[lionstop1]

I actually am not sure he becomes "elite". However, if he plays to be considered in the conversation or firmly planted in the 2nd tier group of QB's. The Lions will have success.

Brady and Manning and Brees did not get elite status after 5 years either. So there is hope though.

You know, its interesting now because he has a lot of weapons and we will start to see the media expecting him to reach elite level. Stafford should be at 30+ tds a year.