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Lions Draft Futures

Last season, more than any other fact, the Lions were hampered by an offense that couldn't wait to get off the field, and a defense that couldn't get off the field at all (27th in 3rd down % in the NFL.

That has to improve. That's why, I believe, the Lions are looking defense for this season--even at LB, an apparent position of strength. Obviously, CW right now is Derrick Johnson of Texas is considered the guy. Many were concerned about an apparent distaste for being blocked, but Rick Gosselin at the Dallas Morning News said that we didn't need to worry about that, he would be fine. I don't know, but

Now, today, there's talk of a DE, specifically David Pollack of Georgia.

For my money, we're on the right track. You have so much offense going in the first ten picks that we are, more or less, getting the chance to steal a top-flight D player at #10. We ought to get the best defensive player, period. If all else was equal, I would go D-End to help the pass rush, but the best defensive player is the way we should go.

If we can get a playmaker to help get turnovers and 3rd down conversions--and then the offense can stay healthy and pick up the pace a little bit, moving the ball on the ground, that will, in turn, help the D. With that, we have a shot at 9-7, maybe the playoffs.

What about the other rounds.

I think we pick a QB late. I don't want Adrian MacPherson, but there you go.

How about Adam Terry or Marcus Johnson at OT? Could be available in Round 2. Barnes isn't durable, and Brown is a head case.

Or, the second round could be Dan Cody--could he still be there? What about DeMarcus Ware?