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Clint Boling signed back with the Bengals. Looks to me we are addressing the Oline through the draft. I don't see significant upgrades available now through FA.

Isn't Joe Barksdale still available?

He's a terrible pass blocker, but a mauler in run blocking. I wouldn't mind seeing him signed as a RT for us.

 

[thehippo73]

Isn't Joe Barksdale still available?

He's a terrible pass blocker, but a mauler in run blocking. I wouldn't mind seeing him signed as a RT for us.

I don't see him listed at all as a free agent on walter football.

Edit: He is listed and seems to still be available

 

[thehippo73]

I just saw on Twitter that we are in the mix for Justin Blalock. Per Tim Twentyman

 

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Blalock would be another nice get to replace Sims, but my bigger concern is still RT.

Something tells me the team is looking at going with Lucas at LT and kicking Rieff over to RT before this is over.

 

[grandy]

RT is just an unknown. If the position isn't a revolving door due to injuries, I don't think it's a huge need. I recall Waddle having a pretty good rookie season when he got the chance, but dealt with several injuries last season and will be coming off a partial ACL tear... So who knows. It was unfortunate to see both RTs go down week 1 last year.

Getting a consistent RT would be great, I see it more like erasing a question mark rather than filling a need.

 

[brewer229]

Googling Blalock brings back some borderline inappropriate pictures to see at work.

 

[zyxt9]

Googling Blalock brings back some borderline inappropriate pictures to see at work.

Borderline indeed. I've worked for companies that have terminated people for harrassment with similar. Usually given a warning or reprimand first, but some maNgers who had female subordinates see that were fired immediately.

 

[LKP]

Blalock, Mathis, Mosley and Melton. Lions should go after those four.

Focus on offensive tackle then and still another CB in draft Round 2. Round 3 RB.

 

[inkfreq]

Blalock, Mathis, Mosley and Melton. Lions should go after those four.

Focus on offensive tackle then and still another CB in draft Round 2. Round 3 RB.

I'd be pretty okay with that at this point for free agents.

I am not a believer in targeting specific positions in specific rounds of the draft. You can't say "get an OT in round 1" because you don't know that an OT you like, that's worth a 1st rounder, will be there when you pick in round 1.

The best drafters are flexible. They make decisions based on how much better one guy is than another, and is there another player later down the board that can replace that guy, with how much of a dropoff in talent.

Round 3 RB? Maybe. Might be a guy there in round 6 that is just as good, or not noticeably worse.

Best plan is to shore up your holes as best you can before the draft, and then try to upgrade or plan for the future come draft time. Don't tie the horse to a cart just because you need a cart.

 

[dtroitlionsfan951]

I'd be pretty okay with that at this point for free agents.

I am not a believer in targeting specific positions in specific rounds of the draft. You can't say "get an OT in round 1" because you don't know that an OT you like, that's worth a 1st rounder, will be there when you pick in round 1.

The best drafters are flexible. They make decisions based on how much better one guy is than another, and is there another player later down the board that can replace that guy, with how much of a dropoff in talent.

Round 3 RB? Maybe. Might be a guy there in round 6 that is just as good, or not noticeably worse.

Best plan is to shore up your holes as best you can before the draft, and then try to upgrade or plan for the future come draft time. Don't tie the horse to a cart just because you need a cart.

Agree totally. The issue is when lions selected BPA they didn't always work out or were injury freaks. So it doesn't necessarily reflect well on their decisions. For instance outside of ebron it looks like lions tried to fill holes on the roster and I'm not so sure it worked out too well. Hopefully our picks from the last draft take a big step up.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Googling Blalock brings back some borderline inappropriate pictures to see at work.

Good thing I'm at home!

 

[inkfreq]

Had to find out.

Jolene Blalock.. hottest female in Star Trek history, Jeri Ryan included. Didn't even think of that one until I tried it. Very nice indeed.

 

[dubbsco]

I dunno man, Deanna Troi in that one-piece...

 

[zoombabyzoom]

Gimme some Tasha Yar

 

[cheeno]

Zoe Saldana. Geez grampa.

 

[inkfreq]

Zoe Saldana. Geez grampa.

grandpa likey!

 

[zyxt9]

Jolene is yet another example of why I prefer long hair on women. With long hair she is amazing, with short hair, Meh.

Current trend is returning to that buzz cut since Miley did it. So completely the wrong choice. They think it makes them look sophisticated or something but reality is they look either like a lesbian, bitch, or boy...none of which hold any interest for me. Just my preference, to each their own.

 

[cheeno]

Whoa. Ok then clearly I was mistaken.

 

[kdp1980]

Blalock to visit Lions today

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/report_falcons_guard_justin_bl.html

 

[Mitchrapp]

I wish Iupati was in for a visit.