Stafford throws a wrench in the cog!

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 9:14 AM MDT Comment 30 comments

Matthew Stafford says he won't sign with the Detroit Lions. Stafford in a local pub, (pure spectulation on my part) was over heard saying that he has spoken to the Seattle Seahawks and they are willing to match the Lions contract. Teams 2-6 in the draft are scrambling to pencil out projected picks and are scratching their heads trying to figure out who they can pick to shore up their needs. Stafford was muttering something that sounded like, I ain't playing for a *l*o*s*e*r*! The Lions feel after conferring with Tampa Bay's coach Moore that they can pick Josh Freeman with the 20th pick. Tampa Bay steps on the Lions paws and selects Josh Freeman at #19, and every war room in the nation is rolling in the floor laughing their butts off. This is all conjecture mind you, but, its my MOCK and I'm sticking to it...

#1 Lions- Jason Smith OT

#2 Rams- Eugene Monroe OT

#3 Chiefs- Aaron Curry LB

#4 Seahawks- Matthew Stafford QB

#5 Browns- Brian Orakpo DE/OLB

#6 Bengals- Andre Smith OT

#7 Raiders- Michael Crabtree WR

#8 Jaguars- Jeremy Maclin WR

#9 Packers- BJ Raji DT

#10 49ers- Mark Sanchez QB

#11 Bills- Everette Brown DE

#12 Broncos- Tyson Jackson DE

#13 Redskins- Robert Ayers DE

#14 Saints- Malcolm Jenkins CB

#15 Texans- Brian Cushing OLB

#16 Chargers- Rey Maualuga ILB

#17 Jets- Percy Harvin WR

#18 Broncos- Peria Jerry DT

#19 Buccaneers- Josh Freeman QB

#20 Lions- James Laurinaitis ILB

#21 Eagles- Knowshon Moreno RB

#22 Vikings- Darius Heywar-Bey WR

#23 Patriots- Clay Matthews OLB

#24 Falcons- Brandon Pettigrew TE

#25 Dolphins- Larry English OLB

#26 Ravens- Hakeem Nicks WR

#27 Colts- Evander Hood DT

#28 Eagles- Eben Britton OT

#29 Giants'- Kenny Britt WR

#30 Titans- Vontae Davis CB

#31 Cardinals- Chris Wells RB

#32 Steelers- Alex Mack C

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I'm curious...

I see P. Jerry showing up as a potential Bronco pick in a lot of mock drafts. Are people projecting him as a possible five-technique in the 3-4? I see nothing in his scouting reports to indicate that he is viewed as a NT candidate.

Just curious.

by PredominantlyOrange on Apr 16, 2009 9:23 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

That's correct.

In our scheme, we would have to move him outside opposite Jackson. He doesn’t fit the 3/4 NT somatotype or skill set. He does, however, have a non-stop motor and from what I have read and seen is a high charachter guy.

by topnation on Apr 16, 2009 11:12 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marcus Thomas

I don’t get why people think we need to find two new starting ends. Marcus Thomas is a good player, probably one of the best on our defense, and he should fit in well at 3-4 end. The Peria Jerry pick is superfluous and a waste if we take Jackson.

by Sayre Bedinger on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't get you

to laugh…LOL. You know I’m not real sure how he will go. Just a gut feeling, even though my guts may just be full of HOT air….

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 9:26 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I keep hearing about Stafford

talking about his contract, and if I was a team looking for a QB in this draft, I would take this kid off my board completely.

Everything about him has felt overblown and I’ve been saying for months that he’s not worth the investment.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 16, 2009 9:27 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

If we get Tyson

with the 1st pick, who would you choose at 18? And if you were Stafford would you want to play for the LIONS?

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 9:31 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Since you asked...

If I was Stafford, I would stfu about everything, play for whoever drafted and accept my $40 million like a real man.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 16, 2009 9:35 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like Elway did?

Hehe, just playing. Those Colts were just about as bad as these Lions are. I wouldn’t blame either one of them.

Hey, what if they draft him and trade him to us? Would he be Elway II?

I seem to have lost my future self.

by papigrande on Apr 16, 2009 2:13 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

doubtful.

Stafford doesn’t have another sport to play if this doesn’t work out.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Apr 16, 2009 2:16 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Laurinaitis or an OLB

by lolcopter on Apr 16, 2009 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

i would look seriously at the secondary

someone like jenkins if he’s still there (i realise he’s not on yours) or davis or smith.

by mast on Apr 16, 2009 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just don't see the Peria Jerry pick I thought he was projected as a 4-3 DT?

by CombatChuk on Apr 16, 2009 9:32 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

QB's

Overall this isn’t a QB draft year. If Stafford, Sanchez and Freeman had stayed for another year, they would be in a mix of better QBs next year and not as highly regarded. That leaves very few QBs to be considered on day 1. Not saying the three aren’t talented, but are they really first round QBs? Just a thought.

Also I think I saw Jerry listed as a better fit for the 4-3 not the 3-4.

by bchiper on Apr 16, 2009 9:34 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Of the three

I think Sanchez is the best. I think Freeman is a guy who is getting serious first round consideration based on “tools” and not actual “ability”. I saw the guy play a lot of times at K-State and he just…wasn’t…that…good.

by SlamDunkTheFunk on Apr 16, 2009 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hate the fact that San Diego might select Rey Maualuga

we’ll have to face him twice a year, but I think they will take him as a junior Seau proto-type. And the other, I think the Lion’s are desperate and will almost chew on a boot to get what they need.

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 9:41 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't you think?

If the Lion’s hadn’t already made a deal with Stafford that it probably won’t happen? If I was Matt Stafford and I felt my value was high enough, I sure as heck wouldn’t want to play for a loser (Lions) and stale my career at the bottom the of the heep.

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 9:49 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

aaron curry

i go back to my draftivus pick. take curry!! the lions will still have a top ten pick next year and can take any of the great quarterbacks that are coming out. aaron curry is a difference maker and for sure no bust pick.

by mcDah on Apr 16, 2009 9:53 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

When was the last time a Linebacker was selected 1st?

Aaron Curry is a monster no doubt…and it would thrill the heck out him to be picked 1st I suppose

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 10:06 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Can you post this as my mock?

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 10:30 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

If Detroit goes O Line first pick

like they SHOULD, I have a gut feeling that Stafford will go to San Francisco, and Sanchez will be around at 12 when we pick Tyson Jackson. At that point, Sanchez will go at 17 to the Jets. I don’t think Maualuga will go to SD though. I hope he doesn’t anyways. I’d love for Denver to take him at 18, because like McDaniels said, they will take the BEST player available in a slot they NEED. At this point, we NEED an MLB/ILB.

"It means nothing to throw for 4500 yards, 25 touchdowns, and you dont win" -Brandon Marshall

by Joe Medina on Apr 16, 2009 11:02 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Everybody's saying

that Rey has issues, and the only issue I see is over reacts sometimes, and that can be coached. He reminds me of Troy Palopalu, and that to me is enough. Shoot who didn’t party a little in college???

by bfree2bronc on Apr 16, 2009 11:25 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs