[BlueNSilver]

People are complaining about some Concussions, you cant be serious.

Have you ever seen this guy play? He's a tremendous athlete playing LB, if all these guys stay healthy we'll have a tremendous LB corp.


I think the Lions should go Richard Marshall, Winston Justice, or Jimmy Williams here at 40

[imported_Spiderman34]

Lions take safety Daniel Bullocks in the second round.

Dont know anything about him, any good?

[imported_Judge Smails]

Strengths:
Has good size and a solid frame...Very instinctive...Ballhawk with a nose for the interception...Physical and supports the run well...Has a knack for being around the action...Has good mobility and range...Solid tackler...Very productive...Plays the ball in the air well...Team leader and coach on the field...Three year starter.

Weaknesses:
Is not great in man coverage...Doesn't play to timed speed...Not very agile and does not change directions well...Lacks fluid hips...Doesn't recover well...Is not a big hitter...Probably doesn't have a lot of upside or potential and may be about as good as he will get...Might need to be in the right type of scheme to succeed.

Notes:
Twin brother Josh (who is younger by 1 minute) was a 2nd round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2005...Player with solid measurables and top intangibles...Isn't quite the prospect his brother was a year ago but he isn't too far away either.

(sounds like a combine pick... )

[imported_Judge Smails]

Originally posted by wbgrafix@Apr 29th '06 @ 2:54 pm
Why trade down and draft a QB when you just signed 2 already?

McCown is the Lions' future

I was referring dangling Leinart as trade bait.

[imported_Spiderman34]

Lions draft Brian Calhoun RB Wisconsin.

Calhoun is a junior who disappointed folks when he came out early for the draft, because he could have helped himself by staying at Wisconsin another season to hopefully add a little weight and prove his durability -- which are two of the big questions surrounding him. He is no doubt a quick-footed and elusive running back, who can bounce runs outside when the middle is clogged, and can make sharp cuts off a blocker's hip well. The trouble is that he does not attack the line of scrimmage and tends to dance around behind the line when there is no hole, and ends up going down very easily. He is quicker than he is fast, and lacks the explosiveness and big play speed to run away from the defense. He is a very good receiver out of the backfield, and can definitely contribute making plays in the open field after the catch. Overall, Calhoun is definitely going to be drafted much higher than he will be rated, but since many doubt Calhoun can be an NFL starter, teams should be careful not to over-draft him. He is best suited to being a change-of-pace running back and third-down back to take advantage of his hands, athleticism and open-field running ability, and to have his touches limited so that he does not get hurt due to too many touches.

CRITICAL FACTORS
Size Athletic Ability Hands Competes Play Speed Blocking
4.0 6.5 6.5 5.5 6.0 4.5


STRONG POINTS
Calhoun is a quick-footed athlete, who can bounce runs outside when the middle is clogged up, and can cut back through the backside hole well. He has the quickness and agility to shake and make tacklers miss -- he's definitely an elusive runner in the open field. He catches the ball very well out of the backfield -- he plucks the ball with his hands and can adjust to passes thrown behind him (in games graded, he caught over 93 percent of passes thrown his way). His quickness and elusiveness enable him to make plays once he catches the ball out in the open field.



WEAKNESSES
Calhoun is a surprisingly small running back, who unfortunately plays small. He does not run aggressively (does not lower the shoulder to deliver a blow to the tackler) and struggles to gain yards after contact. Not a tackle breaker, he can be knocked off his feet by hard hits and gets tripped up by low tackles. He does not attack the line of scrimmage if there is no hole -- he's more of a dancer and goes down too easily if there is not a hole. For a small back, he is quicker than fast and lacks the explosiveness and home-run playing speed that teams want from a scat-back runner.


( rather they take an OL here but they must of really liked this guy )

[imported_Spiderman34]

Lions take Jonathan Scott in the 5th round. OL Texas

****, I saw some mocks having us take him in the 2nd rd.

[imported_Lions13245]

Originally posted by Spiderman34@Apr 30th '06 @ 11:20 am
Lions take Jonathan Scott in the 5th round. OL Texas

****, I saw some mocks having us take him in the 2nd rd.

I am absolutely in love with this pick and it kinda makes up for the Calhoun pick im am so glad Scott fell to us

[BlueNSilver]

Lions take West Virgina CB Alton McCann in rd 6 (179th)

[Gobears81]

wow...can't believe you guys got Scott that late.

You had a great draft guys congrats.

[imported_Lions13245]

Originally posted by Gobears81@Apr 30th '06 @ 1:27 pm
wow...can't believe you guys got Scott that late.

You had a great draft guys congrats.

Thanks a bunch