The truth is that Detroit needs help at every position, and no strategy should fail, assuming they choose good football players.

Al Davis's speed fetish is well chronicled, but he will find speed in round two. He won't find a franchise tackle in round two. We'll have to see. Thanks for your comments!

If things unfold for Detroit as you believe, I will drink a very cold Stella Artois to your good health.

In my fantasy world, I would hope that Detroit would trade a 2nd and a 3rd round pick to New England for Matt Cassel, but unfortunately with Scott Pioli in KC I can see him moving there.

Should be an interesting draft, but I'm really concerned about being pro-active in the free agency this year… This could make it an easier draft to conduct.

I'll make a deal with you. If I can systematically tear your argument to shreds, will you then rest this ridiculous case? No? I didn't think so. I can only assume then, that no matter what I say, you will not be dissuaded, right?

Well, what the heck…Let's discuss this charge that I've not done my homework–specifically that I have the Lions taking Alex Mack. First of all Mack is an EXTREMELY versatile interior lineman who can, AND HAS, played all three spots between the tackles. If you had done YOUR homework, you would have to concede that versatility and/or dominance is what gets and interior lineman drafted in round one. Mack is both! NEXT

I can't believe that I'm going to have to respond to the "contract extension" argument that you posed, but…being a former scout, you should have the access and opportunity to ask SCORES of players what kind of security that provides. You can start with the notable case of Shaun Alexander a couple years ago, in Seattle. NEXT

Monroe or Smith…I agree, surprisingly enough. I have Smith ahead of Monroe, at this point, but all the information is not in. We'll see there. At number 20, I don't see how you could justify taking a linebacker at all. The Lions spent a HIGH first rounder on Sims (strong side) a few years ago, and drafted Jordan Dizon last year in the second round to play the middle. Unless you're suggesting that ANY team should spend a number one draft choice on a weak side linebacker, I think YOU should re-evaluate your reasoning. If Maualuga were available, he would be worth taking as a substantial upgrade in the middle, allowing them to also upgrade the Will by moving Dizon over. Unfortunately, Maualuga will not be there! I would have had them take a defensive player at 20, if there were any VALUE corners, ends, or tackles available. There simply is not. Being familiar with the cap, you must understand why value is so important. NEXT

I will concede that if Detroit lands a versatile interior lineman at 20, they will most likely not select O-line again in round two. Again, I saw value by selecting Robinson with the 33rd pick, but failed to recognize (initially) how they could move their existing guys around to upgrade at least one of the guard spots. That was not from lack of preparation. It was merely an oversight. This draft took me a few hours. An NFL GM has months to prepare. My bad. Chances are extremely good that Robinson won't be there anyway because he is such a talented prospect. I agree that Kruger or Moore would be strongly considered at the top of round two, and my updated mock (after the combine) should reflect something similar.

The only assumptions I make is which teams will select these players. Every team has their own philosophy on how to draft players. Some favor need over best player available, for example. Some weigh value over need. Some draft system specific guys, while others love the measurables. I can't predict exactly how the draft will go. No one can. What I do have plenty of knowledge about, sir, is how to evaluate talent. I'm not going to get into my resume, but YOU are the one making assumptions about my background and experience without having any knowledge of it.

Thank YOU for allowing me to retort your comments.

Now just because you say that some is going to be a bust doesn't mean that he will. Unless you are at the combines or view hours of film and interview people then you are making assumptions without knowledge.

Thank you for allowing me to retort your comments.

By the way, on the right side you have to deal with (twice per year) Robert Mathis, Javon Kearse, and whoever Houston drafts HIGH to play opposite Mario Williams. Don't fool yourself. You need a right tackle too. Your left tackle, Khalif Barnes is better there than Tony Pashos(?) is on the right side. An ideal situation would be to trade up in the draft to get one of the "big three", allowing Barnes to move to the right side.

The only thing I can do to help you is to suggest that you call Jacksonville and ask them to trade up, if you feel it's THAT big of a need. Keep your chin up. There's always free agency. Best of luck!