Potential wrench in our trade down plans?

[Coogs]

If Stafford does not go #1, our trade down scenarios may all be moot...

http://www.freep.com/article/20090422/SPORTS01/90421081/1048

Aaron Curry willing to take less than top pick in '08
By NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA • FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER • April 22, 2009

Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry is willing to accept less money from the Lions than Michigan left tackle Jake Long received last year from Miami to be the No. 1 pick in the draft, according to an interview he gave Tuesday on Sirius NFL Radio.



Here is a partial transcript:


Host Pat Kirwan: “If they came to you and said, ‘We want you, and here’s the deal we want to give you,’ would you do a deal with them to be the No. 1 player in the NFL draft? … Have you thought that through in a business sense with your agent?”


Curry: “Yeah, we have actually. If they were to approach us with a deal and it is feasible, my plan is to be in camp, on time, and having fun.”


Kirwan: “Would you do a pre-draft deal to be the Detroit Lions’ No. 1 pick in the NFL draft?”


Curry: “I sure would. I sure would. No doubt about it.”


Host Tim Ryan: “What if the deal was under Jake Long’s deal from last year?”


Curry: “I’d be more than happy to accept that deal.”


Kirwan: “Can you see yourself in a Lions uniform? Can you really see that?”


Curry: “After my visit to Detroit, I felt very comfortable with the coaching staff and the management. And, you know, they made the new changes to the logo which I fell in love with. And they brought in Julian Peterson., who I’ve always been a big fan of. I see myself in that uniform, and I could also see myself playing beside Ernie Sims and Julian Peterson.”


Kirwan: “Have you picked up the phone yourself and called the head coach and said, ‘Coach, Aaron Curry here. I know you’re getting down to it, but I just want you to know I will sign a deal with you guys. I want to be a Detroit Lion. I don’t know where I stand in your plans, but make sure you understand who I am and what I would do.’?”


Curry: “I’ve actually been able to exchange text messages with [Lions GM] Mr. [Martin] Mayhew himself, just discussing the whole situation. He gave me some birthday wishes on my birthday, and we talked about just how things would be if me, Ernie Sims and Julian Peterson were together in one room, just to be able to go out there and wreak havoc. I told him I look forward to talking to him very soon.”

[J Diddy]

I think it'd open all sorts of new possibilities provided St. Louis doesn't take a qb (which I don't think they will). Someone is gonna want Sanchez or Stafford.

[milkman]

The Lions would be idiots to take Aaron Curry #1 overall.

Stafford will be the pick.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Oh man, the Lions taking Curry would be my wet dream come true.

[Reaper16]

Taking Curry #1 is like the Royals drafting Hochevar #1. Yeah, you're getting a guy that can reasonably contribute for years, but don't you want something more?

[Quesadilla Joe]

The Lions should take a tackle number 1 overall and then wait until number 20 to get Sanchez or wait until pick 32 and get Freeman.

[milkman]

The Lions should take a tackle number 1 overall and then wait until number 20 to get Sanchez or wait until pick 32 and get Freeman.

LMAO

Wow!

[Coogs]

I think it'd open all sorts of new possibilities provided St. Louis doesn't take a qb (which I don't think they will). Someone is gonna want Sanchez or Stafford.


You really think so? Laws of supply and demand come into play IMO. If both are on the board at #3 teams can wait a bit longer to make the trade up. But again, that is JMO.

[KCrockaholic]

The Lions should take a tackle number 1 overall and then wait until number 20 to get Sanchez or wait until pick 32 and get Freeman.

Yes because Sanchez will be available all throughout the 1st round and Freeman will slip into the 2nd.

[KCrockaholic]

The only team I dont want Curry with is Detroit. They are just dumb if they decide to take him.

[Coogs]

The only team I dont want Curry with is Detroit.

Why is that? Are you a Lions fan?

[Quesadilla Joe]

LMAO

Wow!

What is so funny?

The Lions need a left tackle and there won't be an elite one left at pick #20.

If I was Detroit, getting Monroe/Smith at #1, Knowshon Moreno/Wells at #20, and Freeman at #32 would be a DREAM draft..

[Brock]

A LB number one overall? pfft.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Yes because Sanchez will be available all throughout the 1st round and Freeman will slip into the 2nd.

Sanchez probably won't be, but if Freeman makes it past Minnesota he will drop to the second round.

[KCrockaholic]

Sanchez probably won't be, but if Freeman makes it past Minnesota he will drop to the second round.

Neither of those guys will be available during the picks you talked about, bud.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Neither of those guys will be available during the picks you talked about, bud.

I think Freeman has a very good chance of making it into the second round. All of these QB's have been overrated by the media. If Sanchez is sitting at #12 I wouldn't want Denver to draft him.

[DaKCMan AP]

What is so funny?

The Lions need a left tackle and there won't be an elite one left at pick #20.

If I was Detroit, getting Monroe/Smith at #1, Knowshon Moreno/Wells at #20, and Freeman at #32 would be a DREAM draft..

The Lions have much more important needs than Moreno/Wells at #20.

[Brock]

I think Freeman has a very good chance of making it into the second round. All of these QB's have been overrated by the media. If Sanchez is sitting at #12 I wouldn't want Denver to draft him.

I think Freeman will go into the second round, but Sanchez won't make it out of the top 10.

[Quesadilla Joe]

I think Freeman will go into the second round, but Sanchez won't make it out of the top 10.

Sanchez probably does have a good shot at being a top 10 pick. He could go anywhere though. Right after the combine he was supposed to be a mid first round pick.

[milkman]

I think Freeman has a very good chance of making it into the second round. All of these QB's have been overrated by the media. If Sanchez is sitting at #12 I wouldn't want Denver to draft him.

Even if Josh McDaniel is as stupid as you are, and he passed on Sanchez at 12, the Skins would take him at #13, with Freeman going the Jets, Bucs or Vikings.

[Buehler445]

The Lions would be idiots to take Aaron Curry #1 overall.

Stafford will be the pick.

Think about what you are saying.....

Realistically though, I think you're right. Just because that's not the way the D was built in TN.
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[Quesadilla Joe]

Even if Josh McDaniel is as stupid as you are, and he passed on Sanchez at 12, the Skins would take him at #13, with Freeman going the Jets, Bucs or Vikings.

That scenario could happen.

[EyePod]

At least we could pay our pick less.

[milkman]

Think about what you are saying.....


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We know that Matt Millon was/is an idiot, and despite the fact that they hired Cunther, the jury is still out on Mayhew and Shwartz.

[bringbackmarty]

The Lions would be idiots to take Aaron Curry #1 overall.

Stafford will be the pick.
The lions are idiots, ya moron....:evil:

[The Franchise]

Yeah....go Lions!

#1 - Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest
#20 - Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

FTW!!!!!!!!!!

[htismaqe]

I'm going to go on record right now and say the Lions will take Curry.

The NFL, and the majority of the fans, are ultra-conservative and would rather play not to lose than play to win.

Curry is the safe pick and he's now the cheaper pick.

So much for kcbubb's idea that NFL owners and GM's don't care about the size of contracts.

[Frankie]

The Lions should take a tackle number 1 overall and then wait until number 20 to get Sanchez or wait until pick 32 and get Freeman.

Sanchez will be long gone by 20, Mr. Millen.

[Frankie]

A LB number one overall? pfft.

Can you say,.... Aundray Bruce?

[Frankie]

That scenario could happen.

Will, not could.

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Sanchez will not get past 13 to the redskins

[The Franchise]

Sanchez will not get past 13 to the redskins

I'm saying right now that Sanchez won't make it past #8.

[Frankie]

I'm saying right now that Sanchez won't make it past #8.

This.

[KCrockaholic]

Im gonna go on record and say Sanchez wont make it past #73

[Frankie]

Im gonna go on record and say Sanchez wont make it past #73

Double this.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

I like Aaron Curry a ton. I really do. I think he is going to be a stud. I think he will be a pro bowl player for sure, and probably a HOF player.

But, if I were the Lions, I take Stafford. Stafford isn't Sanchez. He played against the best defenses, he has a ton of experience, he had a 38 on the wonderlic, and as soon as he is drafted, he will have a top five arm in the NFL.

There is no reason NOT to take Stafford.

BUT, if by some chance the Lions see a 'flaw', then they should go with a franchise LT.

If they take Curry and it allows the Chiefs to trade down, then great. But, if they take Curry, and the Chiefs can't trade down, that will suck.

At that point, I hope that Stafford is on the board and the Chiefs take him and then trade Cassel to Denver for a first round pick.

[Ebolapox]

I'll go on record.

if matt stafford falls to number three, YOU FUCKING TAKE HIM AND LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK.

[htismaqe]

I'll go on record.

if matt stafford falls to number three, YOU ****ING TAKE HIM AND LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK.

This.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Oh man, the Lions taking Curry would be my wet dream come true.

I can't decide if it would be joy, elation, a pants-pissing fit of laughter, or a combination of all 3.
Ah what the hell, let's splurge; ALL THREE!!!:D

I'll go on record.

if matt stafford falls to number three, YOU FUCKING TAKE HIM AND LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK.

THIS.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

I'm going to go on record right now and say the Lions will take Curry.

The NFL, and the majority of the fans, are ultra-conservative and would rather play not to lose than play to win.

Curry is the safe pick and he's now the cheaper pick.

So much for kcbubb's idea that NFL owners and GM's don't care about the size of contracts.

Who knows with KC, but I'm sticking with my initial picks:

Curry to Detroit

Smith to STL

And who the fuck knows WHAT after that.

[Skyy God]

Ok guys, the deal is done. ESPN just reported that Stafford & the Lions have almost finished negotiating his contract.

Who knows with KC, but I'm sticking with my initial picks:

Curry to Detroit


I'm sorry, the correct answer is Stafford. Thanks for playing.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Ok guys, the deal is done. ESPN just reported that Stafford & the Lions have almost finished negotiating his contract.



I'm sorry, the correct answer is Stafford. Thanks for playing.

I believe you. In fact, anyone with a Thigpen avatar instantly commands a re-thinking of my picks.

Wait,
what?
No.

Thanks for playing, enjoy this case of Turtle Wax and a copy of the Home Edition.
See ya' next year!

[T-post Tom]

“After my visit to Detroit, I felt very comfortable with the coaching staff ..."

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[Sweet Daddy Hate]

“After my visit to Detroit, I felt very comfortable with the coaching staff ..."

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