OT - Lions currently picking 3rd
Lions currently picking 3rd.
We need Skins to beat cowboys next week and lose to pack to move to 2nd pick.
Not sure if true but have read talent kinda sorta drops off after top 2.
I cant believe I’m still a Lions fan but I swear I will see a title before I die...I hope.
December 22nd, 2019 at 10:53 PM ^
Obviously there is some talent drop off after Young and Burrows are gone but guys like DE/DT Derrick Brown out of Auburn would still be at #3 and he is a monster. I wouldn't even be upset if Lions pick 3 and take him because Young is off the board
December 22nd, 2019 at 10:56 PM ^
Oh and good luck with the skins beating the Cowboys. The NFL is going to be trying their hardest to rig an Eagles loss and Cowboys win over the Skins. NFL will want the gigantic Cowboys fanbase viewing the playoffs
Cowboys are like the team version of Aaron Rodgers. The league stops at no lengths to ensure they get in the playoffs
December 23rd, 2019 at 12:15 AM ^
Even though they are going to make the playoffs this year, you realize they have missed out the last 2 years right?
Also the Cowboys have made the playoffs in 3 of the last 8 seasons. They are in the process of making it 3 of the last 9. Conspiracy theories are much more interesting when you can back them up somewhat.
While I agree that the NFL wants the Cowboys in the playoffs for increased viewership, if they are trying to rig the games they are doing a horrific job.
December 22nd, 2019 at 11:01 PM ^
I'm sure the Lions will pick someone who was projected as 3rd or 4th round pick in the first.
December 22nd, 2019 at 11:09 PM ^
The talent is stacked @CB & WR this cycle.........if they pick @3 Derrick brown, Jeff okuda or Jerry jeudy probably make the most sense
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:39 AM ^
I'm confused because none of those guys are TEs.
December 22nd, 2019 at 11:10 PM ^
The Bears suck! KC destroying them at home. Only 3 points. How the hell did lions lose to them at home on Thanksgiving.
December 22nd, 2019 at 11:42 PM ^
.....easy answer - ownership by the fords!!!!
December 23rd, 2019 at 12:12 AM ^
Because...the Lions?
December 23rd, 2019 at 12:24 AM ^
Because they had no pass rush. Give any QB five seconds to throw every play and he's guaranteed to have a good game, even if that QB is Mitch Trubisky.
Can everyone in this thread take a chill pill and realize that it's just a football game? Spend time with your family. Read a book. Learn a skill or a new language. Anything but whine about sports on a blog. It is a waste of time and energy. None of what happens on a football field affects you personally. NONE.
And yes that includes the big house and the shoe.
December 23rd, 2019 at 1:11 AM ^
Hey, I'm a Giants fan. I'm just here for kicks.
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:26 AM ^
“Anything but whine about sports on a blog.”
Expecting people to not whine on a sports blog is like expecting the ants at a picnic to leave your food alone.
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:18 AM ^
Can everyone in this thread take a chill pill and realize that it's just a football game? Spend time with your family. Read a book. Learn a skill or a new language. Anything but whine about sports on a blog. It is a waste of time and energy.
NotADuck, you do realize you're on a sports blog whining about other people whining on a sports blog, right?
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:34 AM ^
Speak for yourself as what happens on a football field greatly effects my financial status
December 23rd, 2019 at 11:12 AM ^
Username checks out!
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:37 AM ^
Fuck yo couch.
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:35 AM ^
Bigger question is how did Lions nearly beat KC earlier this year.
December 23rd, 2019 at 1:26 PM ^
And the Packers
December 22nd, 2019 at 11:11 PM ^
I’m hoping the Lions take Billy Simms. That would totally restore the roar.
December 22nd, 2019 at 11:13 PM ^
Billy Sims Jr. I think he's a junior at east Texas state.
December 23rd, 2019 at 12:11 AM ^
I can't remember a city having such a bad pro teams in all four sports since the Barons left Cleveland. Tigers #1 pick , Wings #1 pick seems like destiny, Lions #3 pick, and the Pistons can't keep anyone healthy seem like a lottery pick team.
Is there a stat for one city having highest combined four team draft picks out there?
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:54 AM ^
Philadelphia a couple of years ago were in the same boat
December 23rd, 2019 at 2:03 AM ^
If they are stuck at 3 I hope they get Brown from Auburn. Middle of their D line made no impact. At least the ends were injured and flowers got better as the year went on.
I'd love for them to trade back and take Epensa or Okudah.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:30 AM ^
I still have a feeling the Lions will find a way to beat the Packers next week and slide themselves into a lower draft pick. It would be the most Lions move possible so I expect it to happen.
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:35 AM ^
Raback it.
RDT.
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:53 AM ^
Young is probably looking at Washington or Detroit as destinations and thinking "I'm taking a pay cut to go to either of those shit holes?" Maybe Lions trade the pick to NE as part of Matty P coming back after he gets fired next season. Odds are off the board that whatever they do, Lions will totally "screw" it up!
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:35 AM ^
Why would NE take him back? Their defense has been way better without him and his pencil.
December 23rd, 2019 at 8:11 AM ^
I know the boards won't like it, but I'm saying draft Tua. If they pass on him it will be equal to the Packers drafting Tony Mandarich instead of Barry Sanders or Portland drafting some jarhead before Jordan. Tua is a generational talent, put a 23-1 starter on the bench.
December 23rd, 2019 at 8:40 AM ^
Tua and justin herbert both need to be looked at.
But im with you. When you find a quarterback with Tuas accuracy and intelligence you take that opportunity and dont look back.
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:21 AM ^
If the Lions don’t draft Chase Young, he’ll be a pro bowler for the team that does. If the Lions do draft him, he’ll be a colossal bust.
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:31 AM ^
For most part the Lions have hit it real big with a top 5 pick. 4 of the last 5 times they have picked they have chosen a guy most consider their 4 best payers over last 30 years with:
Barry, Stafford,,Calvin and Suh though Harrington is also in that group of top 5 picks
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:10 PM ^
Charles Rogers!
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:05 AM ^
Drafting a QB would be so incredibly stupid.
OL, DL, CB, S.... need help everywhere but the offensive skill positions.
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:33 AM ^
Bob and Matt know the patriot way so they will draft something that show how much smarter than you they are. 9-7 wasn’t good enough, 4-11-1 is showing improvement. I have a pencil in my hat.
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:33 AM ^
Bob and Matt know the patriot way so they will draft something that show how much smarter than you they are. 9-7 wasn’t good enough, 4-11-1 is showing improvement. I have a pencil in my hat.
December 23rd, 2019 at 2:50 PM ^
Would it be stupid to draft what most experts are a calling a 'generational QB' in Tua, if the FO knows something more about Staffords future with the Lions?
If there are plans to trade Stafford - and you can get MULTIPLE future 1st round picks in return - isn't it a no brainer?
Drafting one of those skill positions you are mentioning at #3 isn't going to make a big dent in terms of future success for the Lions.
Drafting Tua, sitting him behind Stafford for a season - and then trading Stafford for picks seems like a better idea.
What do I know though... :)
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:47 AM ^
I often ask myself why I am a Lions fan. I must enjoy misery!
Knowing my luck - Lions will blow out the Packers and Washington will beat the Cowboys.
December 23rd, 2019 at 11:15 AM ^
Call me crazy, but if I'm Cincinnati, I take Young rather than Burrow.
Also, at three, and assuming both of the above are gone, an extra pick is probably worth more than whoever you can get at 3.
December 23rd, 2019 at 2:03 PM ^
If the Bengals are hell bent on drafting Burrow, what would the Lions need to offer to swap picks?
Washington is not picking a QB. Cinci could still get Burtow at #3.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:08 PM ^
People cradling hope that the Lions won’t screw this up somehow. That’s adorable.
Hope springs eternal!
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:43 PM ^
Chase young was shut down by Michigan and Penn State. The two toughest opponents he faced. I will be interested to see how he does in the playoffs.
Go Blue
December 23rd, 2019 at 4:55 PM ^
One could argue that Florida Atlantic might have been a tougher opponent based on final score.
Also, Rutger was on par with Michigan's performance against OSU.... Just sayin.
Michigan doesn't really come across as 'tough' any more, sadly.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:20 PM ^
I would say based on talent ,yes. Based on performance,no. Also I looked at his Penn State game, he had a good game.{my bad} Michigan and Wisconsin in the Championship he did not do well.
Go Blue