Mikel Leshoure balances atop the RB depth chart…for now (photo courtesy Toledo Blade)
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
Since the draft is over it is now proper time to assess the depth chart. This is a projection as to how the Lions will enter their first mini-camp. This entry focuses on the offense, and we’ll tackle the defense later.
Gabe Ikard has an impressive body of work already (photo courtesy SoonerSports)
Jeff Risdon
It’s too early for me to put together any sort of ordination for prospects in the next draft. However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t spent some time getting a pretty solid impression on many of the top names, and some of the lesser-known ones as well. Here are some early impressions culled from my game notes and observations. Read the rest of this entry »
GVSU product Charles Johnson is now a Green Bay Packer (photo courtesy lanthorn.com)
Will Richards, DLD Writer
The path to the NFL is different for every player. Not every player has the easy road that Matt Barkley, the #1 QB prospect coming out of high school, who went directly to USC and then directly to the Philadelphia Eagles, had. Much more common is the path of a player like Charles Johnson (or CJ as he likes to be called), who has taken quite the winding road in his journey to an NFL roster. Read the rest of this entry »
The Vikings added three first round picks to a playoff team (Photo courtesy USA Today)
Darren Page, DLD Writer
The Vikings are still trying to recover from the depleted roster that the Brad Childress regime left behind. They took a big step forward on the field last season, but are still in the roster and depth building phase. It was always a given that Christian Ponder will get another year, so the objectives of GM Rick Spielman going into the draft were to give Ponder another target to help him reach the next level as well as continuing the youth movement on the defensive side of the ball. Read the rest of this entry »
Riley Reiff’s role will expand…but where? (Photo courtesy freep.com)
This has been a tumultuous and eventful offseason for the Detroit offensive line. Venerable veteran Jeff Backus retired, opening a hole at left tackle. Stephen Peterman was sent packing, opening a hole at right guard. Gosder Cherilus departed via free agency, opening a hole at right tackle.
Datone Jones figures to be a problem for the Lions for the next few years. (Photo courtesy nepatriotsdraft.com)
Our resident Packer Backer breaks down Green Bay’s draft from top to bottom.
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