The question that hangs in the balance is, “where in the draft will he go?” With Georgia’s, Mathew Stafford already having declared, Sam Bradford will likely be the second overall quarterback to be drafted in the 2009 NFL Draft.

“Bradford instantly jumps toward the head of the quarterback class in the 2009 draft and will battle Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford for the top quarterback spot” The National Football Post Reports

There are plenty of teams in dyer need of a franchise quarterback, Sam Bradford offers a team great potential, however, we are not so sure he is ready to ‘carry the torch’ just yet.  At Oklahoma he had some good receivers and a good offensive line to protect him, the team that drafts him will likely have neither.  Bradford would probably be a mid to late first round pick, depending on how he performs in the National Championship game and the NFL combine.

This years draft list for quality NFL quarterbacks is short, it may be an ideal time for Sam Bradford to declare. Colt McCoy has already confirmed that he is returning and the list of those that have declared includes Graham Harrell, Chase Daniel, and Pat White.

If we are correct with our prediction of where Bradford may be picked, there is a good chance that he may be picked between 17 and 20, all those teams may be looking for a quarterback.  If Sam Bradford has a good showing at the combine he may jump into the top 10.

The last time a pro team went 0 for on the season were the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers who went 0-14 in their inaugural season.  The 1980 New Orleans Saints also started the season going 0-14, but proceeded to win their second last game of the year finishing off with a 1-15 record.  In 2001 the Carolina Panthers did the opposite of everyone else they won their first game but lost their next 15, finishing the year 1-15.

So whats next for the Detroit Lions?

They’ll look forward to the upcoming 2009 NFL Entry Draft where they will probably draft another Wide Receiver adding to their core of disgruntled receivers.

• 2007 – Calvin Johnson (Georgia Tech) – After having a standout rookie year with the Lions, he admitted to feeling back pain this past year.  His number still increased and was the only bright side for the the lowly Lions team.  He had 1331 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns.

• 2005 – Mike Williams (USC) – After having a stellar career at USC, Mike Williams fell off the map completely.  He played a total of 3 seasons in the NFL and is now currently a Free Agent.

• 2004 – Roy Williams (Texas) – Traded in this past season to the Dallas Cowboys, after batting heads with Calvin Johnson for the #1 receiver on the team.

• 2003 – Charles Rogers (Michigan State) – After a standout career at Michigan State his career went downhill when he the Lions drafted him in the first round, second overall.  In September 2008 he was charged with assault and battery of a female acquaintance.  In December 2008, Rogers was sentenced to attend sobriety court or face jail time after violating his probation. He tested positive for vicodin.

The Detroit Lions officially need a major shakeup starting from the front office then to the team.  Things have not gone well for them over the years, so unless they want to keep loosing changes need to be made.

Staring off by drafting a Quarterback in the 2009 NFL Draft, such as Tim Tebow or Heisman Trophy Winner Sam Bradford if they declare for the draft.  But then again knowing the Lions they will probably screw that up as well.  If we were either Tebow or Bradford knowing that the Lions are selecting first overall we would definitely stay in college for another year.

I guess anything this day and age is possible, if the 2007 New England Patriots can go a perfect 16-0 in the regular season then the 2008 Detroit Lions can have a perfect losing record 0-16.

Are back to back 0-16 in the works for the Lions?  I guess we’ll just have to wait and see!