rajncajn Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I normally don't put a lot of stock in trade scenarios because they rarely ever become reality, but this one from Mike Lombardi really does make a lot of sense for both teams. Supposedly the Lions would trade their 2nd round pick (34th overall) for LT Jammal Brown. The Lions would then move Jeff Backus to his natural guard position and then be free to take Suh with their 1st. For the Saints, this would settle their LT competition early & either give them 2 defensive players with the 32 & 34 or the ammo to move up & get a more coveted player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Um, didn't the Lions just sign Sims from the Seahawks to play LG? I'm sure they could use more depth but I don't know how likely they are to need a guard after signing a guy in his prime that seemed to be released because the Seahawks are changing to a zone blocking scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Um, didn't the Lions just sign Sims from the Seahawks to play LG? I'm sure they could use more depth but I don't know how likely they are to need a guard after signing a guy in his prime that seemed to be released because the Seahawks are changing to a zone blocking scheme. Lions | Not taking extension with SimsTue, 06 Apr 2010 14:08:14 -0700 Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions have not talked with OG Rob Sims about a contract extension. Sims would like to sign a long-term deal but knows that he will have to earn a new contract. Doesn't sound like they're sold on him. Regardless, Brown would be a big upgrade at LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Here's a scenario that I actually think could happen... KC trades down to #7 and CLE trades up to #5 if Eric Berry is sitting there at #5. Cost? Maybe CLE's 3rd and 5th this year and 3rd next year? NOTE: CLE has two 3rd round picks this year (#7 and #28 in that round) and they have two 5th round picks this year (#3 and #29 in that round). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Minnesota trades Bernard Berrian, Tarvaris Jackson, and #30 to the Rams for the 1st pick and take Sam Bradford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Minnesota trades Bernard Berrian, Tarvaris Jackson, and #30 to the Rams for the 1st pick and take Sam Bradford. And THEN favre decides to play 8 more years . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 And THEN favre decides to play 8 more years . . . . . indecisively of course.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 indecisively of course.... ...well, maybe... :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Doesn't sound like they're sold on him. Regardless, Brown would be a big upgrade at LT. I think they signed him 3 to 4 days before that article was written. I guess I would like to see the guy make it to the facility before they aren't sold on him. Just sounds premature considering Sims signed his tender with the Seahawks on April 1st and that article was written 5 days later. I know the sports writers get anxious during the offseason because not much is going on, but I don't know if a guy they gave a 5th rounder for is necessarily top priority with less than two weeks to go before the draft. But you never know with the Lions. Mayhew has done pretty well so we'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 I think they signed him 3 to 4 days before that article was written. I guess I would like to see the guy make it to the facility before they aren't sold on him. Just sounds premature considering Sims signed his tender with the Seahawks on April 1st and that article was written 5 days later. I know the sports writers get anxious during the offseason because not much is going on, but I don't know if a guy they gave a 5th rounder for is necessarily top priority with less than two weeks to go before the draft. But you never know with the Lions. Mayhew has done pretty well so we'll see what happens. Like I said... regardless of the situation at guard, Jamal Brown is a huge upgrade at left tackle & well worth a 2nd rd pick IMO. The important part of the deal is not moving Backus inside, that's only icing if that is what they wanted to do. The important part is getting a pro-bowl caliber player at LT to protect your new QB for a 2nd round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 (edited) I'll be curious to see how far Clausen will have to fall (assuming he gets past #9, which I think he will) before some team decides to trade up to select him, and how high of a spot they trade up to. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the Bills traded back into the first round using Lynch and a (few) pick(s) to take him. Perhaps Houston at 20? On second thought, that's pretty stupid. Edited April 14, 2010 by Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Jammal Brown not happy. Will not sign tender offer and will not be at workouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I normally don't put a lot of stock in trade scenarios because they rarely ever become reality, but this one from Mike Lombardi really does make a lot of sense for both teams. Supposedly the Lions would trade their 2nd round pick (34th overall) for LT Jammal Brown. The Lions would then move Jeff Backus to his natural guard position and then be free to take Suh with their 1st. For the Saints, this would settle their LT competition early & either give them 2 defensive players with the 32 & 34 or the ammo to move up & get a more coveted player. Makes sense. Somebody get these 2 talking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.