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Pride Of Detroit 2012 Mock Draft

Greetings and salutations, Lion fans. I'm a semi-regular commenter over at SB Nation Colts' sister blog Stampede Blue. I will be selecting for your Detroit Lions in our two-round mock draft this year, and I wanted to get your reader's opinion on what are the most pressing positions of need for your team this year. As I've scanned the most recent posts here over the last couple of weeks, I gather that your most important positional needs are at offensive line and cornerback. Looking at the organizations depth chart, I'd have to say that that isn't too far of the mark.

Are there other needs you feel should be addressed in the first two rounds of the draft? Should the GM try to trade up? Down? Is it more or less important to draft "best player available" over a positional need if the talent is right? Please let me know what you think, and by all means throw out some names for prospects that you are most keen on, keeping in mind what should be there when the Lions' are on the clock. Thanks in advance for your help, and best of luck for the Detroit Lions going forward. It's been a long, horrid nightmare for you guys when it comes to postseason appearances and I really hope this year's draft sets you up to make many more.

Poll
What is the single greatest positional need that should be addressed in the 2012 Draft?
Offensive Line
136 votes
Cornerback
100 votes
Saftey
10 votes
Linebacker
18 votes
Running Back
2 votes
Other (Elaborate in comments section)
4 votes

270 votes | Poll has closed

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In other news: McNabb also endorses Cynthia McKinney for President. I'm starting to think that Donovan has taken one too many blows to the ol' skull computer.

4 months ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 9 comments 1 recs

A compelling examination of the Colts' (Bill Polian's) draft record in the first and second rounds by a Polian-basher that might just surprise you. It has certainly changed my way of looking at the Indy front office.

7 months ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 0 comments 1 recs

Stampede Blue The head coach of your 2012 Indianapolis Colts is...


Ho boy. That Jim Caldwell, he sure seems kinda underwhelming lately, doesn't he?

While I haven't seen much in the way of supportive words for our team's HC on these boards this year, what I have seen is a lot of rampant speculation as to who will replace him. Names like John Gruden, Bill Cowher, and Jeff Fisher are the ones most bandied about, and certainly these are fine football minds that, I think, would provide a huge improvement over the joyless specter that currently stalks the sidelines in Indy blue.

 

Lets face it: This is Peyton's team. With the Wizard of Lucas likely to miss at least three months, and possibly the rest of the season after being on the business end of a cervical spinal column fusion, I feel that there is going to be an intellectual black hole calling the plays for this team going forward. I think it is becoming painfully obvious that Manning has been covering for Caldwell's glaring faults as a head coach ever since he took the reins over from Tony Dungy - this in spite of the Super Bowl ring-bling that Caldwell can sport on the right hand any time he chooses.

So I got to thinking: If the Colts fall flat on their faces this year, Caldwell is likely done as the Colts head coach. This begs the question of who will replace him? Many of you already believe that it will be one of the Big Three of Gruden, Cowher, and Fisher. While I would be more than okay with any of those hires, I worry that all three would come with some very large egos whose coaching styles might clash with Peyton Manning's opinion of "how things should be done." Is it silly of me to worry about such a thing? Maybe. But to carry the notion forward, I would like to present my own three names for your consideration, in order of my personal preference:

1.) Mike Zimmer, DC, Cincinnati Bengals - Ran a aggressive, speedy 4-3 defense in Dallas in 2003 that gave up the fewest yards in the NFL that year. He is widely regarded as one of the premier defensive minds in the NFL. His secondaries in particular show vast improvements when he takes the helm of a defense. He'll get us away from the Tampa-2 scheme, I should think, and into a more blitz-heavy one.

2.)Chuck Pagano, DC, Baltimore Ravens - Another keen defensive intellect who has done a good job maintaining Baltimore's reputation as a D-first franchise. Widely known for crafting his defensive schemes around the strengths of his players. Another coach who uses the base 4-3 defense, which means we would not be required to make major personnel adjustments should he take over the coaching duties next year.

3.) Bill Callahan, Assistant HC (O-Line), New York Jets - Callahan is an offensive specialist, unlike Zimmer and Pagano above, who knows a lot about crafting great offensive lines. Coached the Oakland Raiders to Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002 as a rookie head coach, though many would say that he soared to those heights on the wings of a machine that Gruden built. He has a proven record of crafting potent offenses, and we all know that the Colts already have a strong offense - I for one would love to see what he could do with our offense, especially after Manning (hopefully) comes back next season.

As an added benefit, I think any three of my picks for head coach would be happy to let Peyton be Peyton without the clash of egos - especially Zimmer and Pagano, who are primarily defensively oriented.

Well, that's my thoughts on the matter. I'll eagerly be reading your responses. Whatever happens this year or next, as always... Go Colts!

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Grant Brisbee thinks that Everyday Jonny's 95 mph sinker is the best pitch in the majors this year. I'm sold.

12 months ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 4 comments

"The launch of All-Star balloting today continues a special tradition for baseball fans around the world," Commissioner Bud Selig said. "The All-Star Game is a celebration of baseball, its players and its fans."

Get your online ballot and vote for your Braves...or whoever you feel deserves to go. You can cast up to 25 ballots.

about 1 year ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 18 comments

One less weapon that our divisional rivals (Washington Nationals) can field against us. But they are building their team the right way, via their farm, so this may not be the good news it seems to be.

over 1 year ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 12 comments

Quinn Buckner also makes the list at No. 28. Calbert Cheney at No. 38.

over 1 year ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 0 comments

An interesting article that looks into the pitchers' fire sale / trade market, post Cliff Lee.

almost 2 years ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 4 comments

A reminder that sometimes it is wise to reel in one's expectations, and a reassurance that this young man can handle as many of them as you care to pile on.

about 2 years ago Bobc3_tiny Chopaholic 5 comments

Talking Chop FYF

Poll
Will Frenchy turn it around this year?
Yes
75 votes
Hell no!
38 votes

113 votes | Poll has closed

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