Draft Day Drama: Your Questions, Comments Answered From Round 1 through Round 2
Ask Mike | by Mike O'Hara | 04.25.2009/7:45AM
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From John, who wonders if DT Peria Jerry is big enough: “While Peria Jerry sounds like a fine player, I thought the new defensive scheme emphasized size on the line? Jerry is more of an undersized lineman according to reports, yet most mock drafts have Detroit taking Jerry if he is available at #20. Thoughts?“
I’ve seen it both ways on Jerry at No. 20—off the board a few picks ahead, and still there. I’d take him, but size is an issue. The scouts had him at 6-1.6 and 299 pounds. He plays with quickness and is suited to the three technique, not nose tackle.
From Paul, on Matthew Stafford and wanting defense next: The first pick in your scenario has hit. Now - I hope Maualuga or Jerry is there
@ #20 or that we move up to get a good defensive player like that. If not - and we miss out on a solid D player at # 20 and instead go offense again -
like say OT, TE, or WR—then, I think that terribly weakens the whole draft because the Lions’ D is still weak ! Speaking of, have you heard any mention of moving
Dizon to strong safety ? He might work there. Also, some kind of deal with the Browns to get Shaun Rogers back migh be worth looking into.
Paul: You’re up early. Must be draft fever. First thing, Stafford was an easy pick. Don’t give me any credit for that. It was the ONLY pick. One exception to making defense the priority at No. 20 is Pettigrew, the tight end from Oklahoma State. He’d solve a huge problem. Otherwise, build the defense up the middle—tackle, or linebacker, then a safety laater. No word on moving Dizon to safvety. I don’t think he fits anywhere, really. Bringing Rogers back is intriguing but won’t happen.
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