Archive for April, 2009

2009 NFC North Draft Breakdown

For each selection, I will give a number preceded by a “+” or “-” symbol to indicate what I think of the pick: -1=dislike/+0=indifferent/ +1=like Detroit Lions All the picks followed a trend: infusing talent if it addressed any need. The Lions got the best player available at 3 positions of need with their first [...]

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It might be a Long Winter

But I’m hoping for an early Spring (NFL.com) Stafford: Lions’ #1 pick Mitch Albom wrote a masterful piece in Sports Illustrated several months ago that captured the essence of what Detroit has gone through after the 0-16 season, as well as the tough economic hardships the city has suffered over the years. Most fans would [...]

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Draft day 1 recap

What Were They Thinking? (NFL.com) Biggest tragedy of the Draft was letting Mr. Curry fall to number 4 Every year, a franchise makes one of those boneheaded decisions that makes you question their sanity,and you start to think maybe you would be a more competent drafter than these professionals. Well, needless to say, I had [...]

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Draft Predictions?

You’re on the clock I spent the last month or so sharing with you folks how I see the 2009 NFL Draft unfolding. Yet, I am equally interested in how you think things will turn out.  Barring any crazy news stories, I want to use the rest of the time before the Draft to open [...]

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