Detroit Lions Looking Closely At Terrapins' Smith
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 19, 2011 2:00 PM EDT
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PrintThe Detroit Lions are taking a very close look at University of Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith. Detroit has the 13th pick in the 2011NFL Draft, to be held in New York City, startng on April 28th. The Lions are looking for a young wide receiver to pair with franchise QB Matthew Stafford. They already have Calvin Johnson, but want a deep threat to grow with Stafford, if of course, Matthew can stay healthy enough to play an entire season without injury.
According to a story in the National Football Post, a big, fast wideout who can take some of the attention off of 'Mega-Tron' (Johnson) will only make the Lions offense more explosive and the presence of Stafford makes them a completely different team withhim in there as opposed to on the sidelines with backup QB Shaun Hill on the field in his place.
The Lions have a poor history drafting wide receivers early in the first round, with Johnson perhaps their only diamond in that group. Either way, as solid as the passing game would be with a healthy Stafford and both Johnson and Smith at wide receiver, Torrey is far from the answer that would propel the Lions into the playoff contending picture.
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Torrey Smith could be the perfect compliment to Calvin Johnson though, and if they think he is worth the 13th pick, that would be cool. Detroit has a nice team coming along.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
Actually they have Calvin Johnson, not Charles Johnson. If they had Charles Johnson they’d be really screwed at WR instead of just kinda screwed.
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by Bruce Raffel on Mar 19, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty sure they aren’t looking at him for the 13th pick. I’m guessing for there 2nd round pick. He would be a big reach at 13.
is matt millen still pulling strings there?
"I have spent most of the day putting in a comma and the rest of the day taking it out." --Oscar Wilde
Yeah with Millen that would not shock me, but I don’t even have Torrey Smith in my top 5 WR’s and really don’t see him going anywhere until early to late 2nd.
A reach at 13?
Tell that to Darrius Heyward-Bey!
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by Bruce Raffel on Mar 20, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
He won't go that high
Smith still has route issues, mostly because at maryland he rarely had to run a quick out, one of the hardest throws and catches in the NFL. (Go watch his combine tape if you don’t believe me)
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Its crazy that there’s talk of him going at #13. I know anything can happen in the draft (ie. DHB) but I’ve seen several mocks where hes still there at #26 in the 2nd round.
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by StuckInUtah on Mar 20, 2011 11:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think he should go #1.
"If only Flacco could put up numbers similar to Matt Ryan, or maybe just improve his stats year-to-year, he wouldn’t seem like such a wasted draft pick. It’s as if a young quarterback needs to put up better stats in his first three years than nearly every other quarterback to play in the NFL to justify a first round pick." - Amp
If Detroit is so desperate for Torrey Smith's services at #13....
then more power to them. Hell if he’s there at #26, I still consider Smith a reach. WR’s are among the more unpredictable positions when it comes to drafting. I’d be much more inclined to draft a DE to play across from Terrell Suggs at 26 than taking any of the WRs not named A.J. Green or Julio Jones.
Overall, there appears to be more first round talent at DE than WR this year, and it’s not in Ozzie’s nature to reach for need over BPA.
by rayravenknight87 on Mar 20, 2011 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
I agree with everything you said. Ozzie rarely reaches, and I doubt he does this year considering it’s not a very talent-laden draft. DE seems to be the premier position this year, and I hope one is there at 26. Call me crazy, but I am starting to think Mike Pouncey might be the guy if he’s still around when we select in the first round. He apparently had a very good workout at his pro day, and might be BPA at 26. Plus, he fills a need.
I agree, DE’s seem to be the position of best talent this year, so the Ravens may as well get in on the action. I’ve done several mock drafts, and no matter how many ways I try to get the board to fall (based on fan feedback), DE’s are always the position that comes up as BPA. J.J. Watt, Ryan Kerrigan, and Adrian Clayborn seem to be the most frequent players that I have falling to the Ravens.
Personally, I’m a little skeptical on Mike Pouncey, I saw him play a few times this year, and the he just seemed to struggle as a Center, he seems to be more of a Guard who can play Center if need be than a true Center (like Matt Birk and/or his brother Maurkice). I’m not suggesting that he’s a bad player, it’s just that those who expect him to be Maurkice Pouncey Version 2.0 are probably going to be disappointed.
Torrey Smith could very well turn out to be a good player, and may even be the guy the Ravens are targeting. I have no problem with Torrey in Purple and Black in 2011, it’s just that, if he is the guy, then the Ravens should trade out of the first round and get multiple picks in the second. That way, they get Smith for his true value at this point, plus some extra picks as an insurance policy.
Personally, I like Titus Young, more than I like Torrey Smith as a deep threat.
by rayravenknight87 on Mar 20, 2011 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
The DE for me is Cameron Jordan. If he’s there at 26, I will personally hand the card to the commissioner. I don’t see JJ Watt falling that far, barring something out of the ordinary. He’s just too talented to fall out of the top 15, in my opinion. But Jordan would look great in purple and black. He’s a senior, so the experience factor plays in, and his versatility is exactly what we need. Give him #90 and let him attack Big Jen and every other QB we go against.
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