Drew Stanton, what do you think??

[Specnatz]

Originally Posted by Kaiser Toro

Stanton is not a NFL QB and they should definitely not go QB at #1.

Watching Notre Dame as I do I seen him play a lot. I could not possibly agree with you anymore if I tried or wanted to. When he was drafted, I siad he is a choker and was a huge mistake.

Also, I am not sold on any of the QBs in this draft and if this was any other year none of these QBs would be taken in the first round.

[bah007]

Originally Posted by Super Mario

I will agree on Ben, but Rivers went to a 4-12 team that was consistently bad like the Lions have been these past few years.

I would never expect Stafford to start from day one. He would be the #3 QB like Ben and Philip, and depending on the circumstances he would move up the depth chart most and get the nod in 2010.

I am fine with Jason Smith as #1, but we should be able to agree that OL has just as much bust factor as QB this high in the draft.

I don't know the percentages but yes. I agree that probably a significant number of OL bust.

[TimeKiller]

If I were in Detroit's shoes I'd probably being going Curry #1, bpa for Defense later. Then some more D picks 2-7 unless some under the radar super stud Offensive guy came up to me.

[threetoedpete]

Originally Posted by mussop

I believe Detroit will go Jason Smith or Curry at #1. Just to good of value to pass up.

this board above all others should know what happens when you add a stud QB before you have a base, a foundation ready for him. 2010 class is looking to be rich with prospects. And I don't think anyone is suggesting that by passing on Mathew Stanford it's going to make one bit of difference where Detroit will finish in '09 or 2010. According to Walter's football we're all crazy for thinking like this.

http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftlinebackers.php

History has shown that the two teams who have taken a linebacker this early have drafted a disaster. I don't think Curry is a disaster. I do believe there are Zack Dilles out there. And I understand the value in not over paying for linebackers. If the process means anything at all, game film, production, combine numbers, the reach this year might just be putting Stanford behind that offensive line, rather than adding another stud to go along with Ernie Simms. In other words taking the sixth rated player over the #1 rated player. Going to have to pay somebody seventy million. I believe Curry hits the ground running and gives you a very healthy return on the seventy million. I believe the fans in Detroit are frustrated enough. Watching another high draft pick not playing, holding a clip board for half the season would be bit much to ask of them. Give them some hope. All oars rowing in the same direction.

I believe Curry is the finest linebacker prospect since Brain Urlacker. How much has Urlakcer ment to Chicago ?
I know I'd spend money to watch Curry play.

http://www.nfl.com/players/erniesims...e?id=SIM696501

[mussop]

Was just going over the board realized that there is a chance Detroit end up with Curry #1 and Mauluga #20. Hell theres a chance Laurinitus could be there for the first pick in the second round. Hows that for a LB core?

[threetoedpete]

Originally Posted by mussop

Was just going over the board realized that there is a chance Detroit end up with Curry #1 and Mauluga #20. Hell theres a chance Laurinitus could be there for the first pick in the second round. Hows that for a LB core?

that's what I'm thining too....they could even cheap the Mike with Jasper Brinkley or Scott McKillop and be a fair young unit. Already got Ernie Simms for a will. Turn that guy lose....I'm sure his numbers from last year will go way up.