My Expectations
  1. The Lions are finally in a position to take BPA (Best Player Available). They will be looking for value at #10 more than need and may make trades in the 2nd & 3rd round to get more picks, if possible. FS, DE & OT are their primary needs.
  2. Secondary needs are at #3 QB, #3 WR, depth OL, DL, FB.
  3. It would be nice if the needs combined with the value, but the only value at a need position is Shawne Merriman (who I feel is a top 10 pick). Lions will hope for Merriman or Derrick Johnson (also a top 10 pick) to be there at #10. I could actually see Millen trying to make a move up to get one of these two guys.
  4. On the other hand, if the defensive talent is exhausted by #10, and one of the offensive talents projected to be top 10 is available, then a trade down ... of course ... becomes more probable.
  5. Otherwise, David Pollack, Erasmus James, Alex Barron, Antrel Rolle, & Carlos Rogers would all be able to contribute right away, which is what you want from a 1st rounder, and would not be major reaches at #10.
  6. Marcus Spears may be worth the #10 pick for some teams, but IMO the Lions are looking for a rush DE and Spears in the 4-3 D would be more of an anchor type DE behind whom you line up a rush style LB.