Comments on: Stafford signs with Lions and my last minute draft thoughts

By: ep

ep — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:56:07 +0000

Jzak,
Awesome post.
I’m not a super Eagles fan, but I do respect the way they run their team.
It seems that every time a player gets old or isn’t going to work out, they get rid of him and come away with a near equal replacement in the draft.
I don’t know how they do it, but the evidence is nearly undeniable: Brian Westbrook was an unbelievable third-rounder in 2002, D-Mac in 1999, a year of a bazillion QB busts, Sheldon Brown and Lito Sheppard in 2002 as they let go of two aging star DBs.

By: ep

ep — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:46:35 +0000

Hey Socko, thanks for the comment.
While I agree the Lions need lots of help, this team needs a franchise QB bad.
I believe Stafford is a franchise QB.
You don’t get franchise QBs outside of the top five or 10 — I know, Brady and Warner were late, but they are rare examples.
I read one article today that sold me on Stafford. If he falls to me in the Gods and Generals rookie draft or comes up at the right time in another keeper/dynasty draft I’m going to take him.
I’m usually not big on the high-buzz players, there have been too many Reggie Bush-like busts, but I believe Stafford’s talent goes beyond that.
The only concern is that he didn’t raise Georgia’s play while he was there. Then again, he never had someone like Calvin Johnson to throw to either.

By: Sockonfl

Sockonfl — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:46:59 +0000

I think the Stafford selection by Detroit is a mistake. I am not saying that Stafford may not pan out because he very well may, but In 2 years they could effect their team in a lot more positive way by making other selections this year. I would have drafted some defensive players with these 2 first round draft choices they have this year or the left tackle and defensive player. Play the season out and probably have a high pick next year and draft either Tim Tebow, Sam Bradford or Colt McCoy. I would have rathered to have any of those 3 QB’s than Stafford in a heartbeat. This is why the Lions are the Lions, they need to plan ahead better.