1984Echoes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 (edited) Sorry... 3rd times' a charm! Still have a 5th to get a Center!!! ... PLEASE!!! Edited April 27 by 1984Echoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothfacekilla Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 They had an alternative, very interesting Plan B in mind: All 6'8" 350#'s of Giovanni Manu out of British Columbia! Cost: Next year's 3rd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 9 minutes ago, slothfacekilla said: I think this is exactly right. Special teams extraordinaire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I always liked Rich Eisen but with his shout outs to the St Jude Charity, he takes it to another level. Much respect! Great cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyMarsh Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I was reading up on Vaki and I read that he shared the backfield with Najee Harris in HS and it caught me off guard considering Harris was drafted in 2021 but now I see he delayed his start of college so that makes more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Kick returner (under the new-fangled system). Safety. RB. Special teams (gunner or similar?) Did I see WR too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Just now, RandyMarsh said: I was reading up on Vaki and I read that he shared the backfield with Najee Harris in HS and it caught me off guard considering Harris was drafted in 2021 but now I see he delayed his start of college so that makes more sense. Sounds like not just a good football player but a very good human. The Lions draft character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 55 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: The Lions next picks are at 164 and 201? 164. Center. 201. X Receiver (whoever is left...). 205. Best Punter. 7th... 7th round flyer on...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Potential RB3 and special teamer? I think these return rules will favor RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatkoVarda Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 164 and 201 went to Philly; they just have 205, and 210, and 249 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Meh....I don't wanna see the Lions drafting in Green Bay next year anyway. The early forecast calls for snow anyway. 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothfacekilla Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 1 minute ago, slothfacekilla said: Taking Craig Reynolds job? 3rd string RB and return man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 12 minutes ago, RatkoVarda said: 164 and 201 went to Philly; they just have 205, and 210, and 249 Just saw that... Less nice. Next year's Philly 4th plus this year's 5th and a 6th round swap? That seems like a steep cost for one end-of-round 4th....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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1984Echoes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 6 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: Taking Craig Reynolds job? Possibly. But I wouldn't look at that as immediate. Unless he's that good...? Otherwise... I think he starts out as KR/ special teams guy, 4th RB behind Craig... And becomes MORE versatile (safety, etc...) as the years go by and he has more time to absorb the complexities of the league and the (safety especially) position... Methinks it will be a gradual process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 6 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said: Possibly. But I wouldn't look at that as immediate. Unless he's that good...? Otherwise... I think he starts out as KR/ special teams guy, 4th RB behind Craig... And becomes MORE versatile (safety, etc...) as the years go by and he has more time to absorb the complexities of the league and the (safety especially) position... Methinks it will be a gradual process. Brad just likes drafting athletic players. They'll find a position... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious D Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 36 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said: Kick returner (under the new-fangled system). Safety. RB. Special teams (gunner or similar?) Did I see WR too? AJ Hinch approves 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984Echoes Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 1 minute ago, Tenacious D said: AJ Hinch approves Oh damn!!! I didn't know he could ALSO play 2nd and SS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 I have Martin Mayhew flashbacks with this trade of a future 3rd rounder to get the tackle prospect Giovanni Manu in the 4th round. This guy was essentially taken with a 3rd round pick. I feel like he has to be a starter at RT to replace Sewell when he eventually slides over to replace Taylor Decker. So he should be our future starting right RT after this year or next. The good thing is, given that we don't need to to start right away, he have some time to develop and learn from two of the best tackles in the league. The dude looks like a beast given his size and has a great RAS score. He seems like a very athletic tackle for his large frame and size. So hopefully he can learn, grow, and be brought along to be a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 (edited) I am disappointed that we haven't addressed the interior of the offensive line or WR. Consider we have a 34 year old guard in Kevin Zeitler,a 31 year guard in Graham Glasgow, and a banged up 29 year old Center in Frank Ragnow I was really hoping to pickup at least one potential, future starter on the interior of this offensive line. That is one of our biggest needs at this point and something that has gone unaddressed. Edited April 27 by Mr.TaterSalad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordstanley Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 2 hours ago, RatkoVarda said: 6-8, 350 lbs Canadian OT SUMMARY: Werner “Giovanni” Manu was born in Tonga before moving to Canada at age 11. He was a natural at basketball, then started playing football when he attended Pitt Meadows Secondary in 2013. Between his freshman and sophomore years in high school, he grew five inches and put on almost 80 pounds. He continued to play basketball (averaged more than 30 points per game as a senior) but was recruited for football. He enrolled at the University of British Columbia and earned the starting left tackle job as a freshman. He was a four-year starter for the Thunderbirds, also seeing time at guard. His unpolished tendencies are easy to spot on tape — he plays too narrow and off balance in the run game with late hands in pass pro. But he moves really well for his size, espec ially out in space, and punishes anyone in his way. Overall, Manu isn’t NFL ready, but he is a highly intriguing developmental tackle with rare athletic tools that might get him drafted. Manu is a raw offensive tackle prospect with rare size, long arms and good quickness for his size. He didn't play against a high level of competition at the college level, but he is a powerful run blocker who overwhelms defenders on tape. He flashes a strong punch, and his wide frame makes it tough to get around him when he is in pass protection. -- Steve Muench lol, I actually know this guy! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganCardinal Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 16 minutes ago, lordstanley said: lol, I actually know this guy! Damn Canadians are all neighbors! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 20 minutes ago, lordstanley said: lol, I actually know this guy! Dont offer to buy him lunch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 22 minutes ago, lordstanley said: lol, I actually know this guy! Can he play goalie by chance? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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