2012 NFL Draft-Second Round

33. St. Louis Rams-Brian Quick, WR Appalachian St
34. Indianapolis Colts-Coby Fleener, TE Stanford
35. Baltimore Ravens (from Vikings)-Courtney Upshaw, DE Alabama
36. Denver Broncos (from Buccaneers)-Derek Wolfe, DT Cincinnati
37. Cleveland Browns-Mitchell Schwartz, OT California
38. Jacksonville Jaguars-Andre Branch, DT Clemson
39. St. Louis Rams (from Redskins)-Janoris Jenkins, CB North Alabama
40. Carolina Panthers-Amini Silatolu, G Midwestern State
41. Buffalo Bills-Cordy Glenn, OT Georgia
42. Miami Dolphins-Jonathan Martin, OT Stanford
43. New York Jets (from Seahawks)-Stephen Hill, WR Georgia Tech
44. Kansas City Chiefs-Jeff Allen, OT Illinios
45. Chicago Bears (from Cowboys via Rams)-Alshon Jeffery, WR South Carolina
46. Philadelphia Eagles-Mychal Kendricks, ILB California
47. Seattle Seahawks (from New York Jets)-Bobby Wagner, ILB Utah State
48. New England Patriots (from Raiders)-Tavon Wilson, S Illinois
49. San Diego Chargers-Kendall Reyes, DT UConn
50. St. Louis Rams (from Bears)-Isaiah Pead, RB Cincinnati
51. Green Bay (from Cardinals via Eagles)-Jerel Worthy, DT Michigan State
52. Tennessee Titans-Zach Brown, OLB North Carolina
53. Cincinnati Bengals-Devon Still, DT Penn State
54. Detroit Lions-Ryan Broyles, WR Oklahoma
55. Atlanta Falcons-Peter Konz, C Wisconsin
56. Pittsburgh Steelers-Mike Adams, OT Ohio State
57. Denver Broncos-Brock Osweiler, QB Arizona State
58. Tampa Bay (from Texans)-Lavonte David, OLB Nebraska
59. Philadelphia Eagles (from Packers)-Vinny Curry, DE Marshall
60. Baltimore Ravens- Kelechi Osemele, OT Iowa State
61. San Francisco 49ers-LaMichael James, RB Oregon
62. Green Bay Packers (from Patriots)-Casey Hayward, CB Vanderbilt
63. New York Giants-Rueben Randle, WR LSU

2012 NFL Draft-Second Round Draft Order

The first round was fast and furious. Some teams traded to get who they wanted and others stayed put. Grades on each teams first round selection are flying from each and every direction. Tonight it continues with rounds 2-3 beginning at 7pm. Here is your official second round draft order:

33. St. Louis Rams

34. Indianapolis Colts
35. Baltimore Ravens (From Vikings)
36. Denver Broncos (From Buccaneers)
37. Cleveland Browns
38. Jacksonville Jaguars
39. St. Louis Rams (From Redskins)
40. Carolina Panthers
41. Buffalo Bills
42. Miami Dolphins
43. Seattle Seahawks
44. Kansas City Chiefs
45. St. Louis Rams (From Cowboys)
46. Philadelphia Eagles
47. New York Jets
48. New England Patriots (From Raiders)
49. San Diego Chargers
50. Chicago Bears
51. Philadelphia Eagles (From Cardinals)
52. Tennessee Titans
53. Cincinnati Bengals
54. Detroit Lions
55. Atlanta Falcons
56. Pittsburgh Steelers
57. Denver Broncos
58. Houston Texans
59. Green Bay Packers
60. Baltimore Ravens
61. San Francisco 49ers
62. New England Patriots
63. New York Giants

2012 NFL DRAFT

1. Indianapolis Colts– Andrew Luck, QB Stanford
2.Washington Redskins– Robert Griffin III, QB Baylor
3. Cleveland Browns *traded pick with Vikings– Trent Richardson, RB Alabama
4. Minnesota Vikings *traded pick with Browns– Matt Kalil, OT USC
5. Jacksonville Jaguars *traded with Bucs– Justin Blackmon, WR Oklahoma State
6. Dallas Cowboys *traded pick with Rams– Morris Claiborne, CB LSU
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers *traded with Jaguars– Mark Barron, S Alabama
8. Miami Dolphins– Ryan Tannehill, QB Texas A&M
9. Carolina Panthers– Luke Kuechly, ILB Boston College
10. Buffalo Bills– Stephon Gilmore, CB South Carolina
11. Kansas City Chiefs– Dontarie Poe, DT Memphis
12.Philadelphia Eagles *traded pick with Seahawks– Fletcher Cox, DT Mississippi State
13. Arizona Cardinals– Michael Floyd, WR Notre Dame
14. St. Louis Rams *traded pick with Cowboys– Michael Brockers, DT LSU
15. Seattle Seahawks *traded pick with Eagles– Bruce Irvin, OLB West Virginia
16. New York Jets– Quinton Coples, DE North Carolina
17. Cincinnati Bengals– Dre Kirkpatrick, CB Alabama
18. San Diego Chargers– Melvin Ingram, DE South Carolina
19. Chicago Bears– Shea McClellin, OLB Boise State
20. Tennessee Titans– Kendall Wright, WR Baylor
21.New England Patriots *traded with Bengals– Chandler Jones, DE Syracuse
22. Cleveland Browns– Brandon Weeden, QB Oklahoma State
23. Detroit Lions– Riley Reiff, OT Iowa
24. Pittsburgh Steelers– David DeCastro, OG Stanford
25. New England Patriots *traded with Broncos– Dont'a Hightower
26. Houston Texans– Whitney Mercilius, DE Illinois
27. Cincinnati Bengals *traded with Patriots– Kevin Zeitler, OG Wisconsin
28. Green Bay Packers– Nick Perry, DE USC
29. Minnesota Vikings *traded with Ravens– Harrison Smith, S Notre Dame
30. San Francisco 49ers– AJ Jenkins, WR Illinois
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers *traded with Patroits via Broncos- Doug Martin, RB Boise State
32. New York Giants– David Wilson, RB Virginia Tech

Game by Game Breakdown

Rams vs Lions: Coach Schwartz versus mentor Jeff Fisher. Jeff Fisher is a good coach but this Rams team is young. The Lions should be ready to go first game of the season and the D will be better.
Pick: Lions (1-0)

Lions @ 49ers, SNF: Handshake Gate II. We all remember last years game. It was a 4th down goal line play that won it for 49ers.  Expect this game to be just as close. If the Lions are to take the next step, then they need to win this game.
Pick: 49ers (1-1)

Lions @ Titans: The Titans should be starting first year starter Jake Locker. He's a good player but the Lions will be ready to dominant.
Pick: Lions (2-1)

Lions vs Vikings: This is our first division matchup of the season. In order for us to attempt to overcome the Packers in the north, then we need to control the division.
Pick: Lions (3-1)

Bye Week

Lions @ Eagles: The Lions should be rested and well prepared for this game, but I'm not sure if they'll be ready for the Philly atmosphere.
Pick: Eagles (3-2)

Lions @ Bears, MNF: This is a huge division matchup. The Bears think that they are the second best team in the north and before Cutler's injury last season, they were.
Pick: Bears (3-3)

Lions vs Seahawks: Coming off two straight tough games, the Seahawks coming to town should be no problem. Wait...unless they start Matt Flynn (6TD last year against the Lions).
Pick: Lions (4-3)

Lions @ Jaguars: No problem. Pick: Lions (5-3)

Lions @ Minnesota: The Vikings could already have key injuries to the roster. Pick: Lions (6-3)

Lions vs Green Bay: The last game against this team didn't go so well, but now Matt Flynn is in Seattle. This game being at home should help, but unless their bus crashes on 94, we're not winning this one.
Pick: Green Bay (6-4)

Lions vs Houston, Thanksgiving: This should be a good matchup. The Texans are coming off there first ever playoff appearance. Houston however won't be ready for the Thanksgiving spotlight.
Pick: Lions (7-4)

Lions vs Indianapolis: Whether it's Luck or RG3, with 12 days to prepare, the Lions will destroy the Colts. Pick: Lions (8-4)

Lions @ Green Bay, SNF: The Lions will try to snap a 20-game losing streak at Lambeau Field. It will be a good game, and the Lions will be pumped. But...Pick: Green Bay (8-5)

Lions @ Arizona: Who knows who the QB will be for the Cardinals by week 15. Pick: Lions (9-5)

Lions vs Falcons, MNF(Saturday): This is Saturday Night game on ESPN. Last year's game between these two teams was close and decided in the trenches. They will be better prepared for Atlanta this time around. Last year the Lions gave us a playoff Christmas gift. This year should be no different.
Pick: Lions (10-5)

Lions vs Chicago: No one never knows with the last game of the season. Playoff seeding could still be up in the air. Pick: Lions (11-5)

The Lions finish the season with an 11-5 record. Good record but what we do in the playoffs is what matters.

2012 Lions Schedule

The NFL Schedule has just been released. My win loss total will be out soon but first just check out the schedule and leave your opinions.


Sun, Sept. 9 — ST. LOUIS RAMS — Fox — 1 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 16 — at San Francisco 49ers – NBC — 8:20 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 23 — at Tennessee Titans – FOX — 1 p.m.

Sun., Sept. 30 — MINNESOTA VIKINGS – FOX — 1 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 7 *** BYE WEEK ***

Sun., Oct. 14 — at Philadelphia Eagles – FOX — 1 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 22 — at Chicago Bears – ESPN — 8:30 p.m.

Sun., Oct. 28 — SEATTLE SEAHAWKS – FOX — 1 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 4 — at Jacksonville Jaguars – FOX — 1 p.m.

Sun., Nov 11 — at Minnesota Vikings – FOX — 1 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 18 — GREEN BAY PACKERS – FOX — 1 p.m.

Thur., Nov. 22 — HOUSTON TEXANS – CBS — 12:30 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 2 — INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – FOX — 1 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 9 — at Green Bay Packers — NBC — 8:20 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 16 — at Arizona Cardinals — FOX — 4:05 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 22 — ATLANTA FALCONS – ESPN — 8:30 p.m.

Sun., Dec. 30 — CHICAGO BEARS – FOX –1 p.m.

Best Goal Call Ever

Check this clip out. It is the best soccer goal call ever.

Blame The CBA Not The Lions

Mikel Leshoure and Nick Fairley, in the span of two days, both were pulled over and arrested for possession of marijuana. For Nick, he actually got pulled over twice in the same day. More seriously for Leshoure, a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest because he missed his arraignment date.

Both incidents are bad and show a lack of maturity on all levels. They need to make better decisions but in my eyes what's truly to blame is the new CBA.

We all remember the long drawn out lockout from last summer. Well one thing the players negotiated and received was a set off time period. The players can't be seen at the teams facilities until some time in April. Good for them right? They get to rest their bodies and not feel pressured to attend workouts.

Well this is what you get. Young players who are now at home bored smoking weed. When you smoke weed you make not so smart decisions. If they want this fixed, then they need to rethink that new CBA rule.

NFL Nike Combat Jersey's

Today the NFL released its new look Nike Combat Jersey's for all 32 teams. The LIons however were the only team without any significant changes due to the NFL rules. Because the Lions changed there logo in 2009, the rule states that you cannot change your logo again until after 5 years. The Lions will have a new alternate jersey though. The images above show you the normal jersey and what the alternate jersey will look like. For the complete look click here.

Inge Needs To Go

Today the Detroit Tigers announced that Brandon Inge (groin) is headed to the disabled list. That part was not a shock to me. The shock came from what Jim Leyland said, "When Brandon Inge comes off the disabled list, he will start at second base against left-handed pitchers". What?!

How is this possible?

Before spring training started, Leyland stated that Inge had to hit before he could play. "This is what I see from Brandon Inge so far: I think he's actually swung the bat pretty good," Leyland said.  He's hitting .180. Doesn't sound and look like he's swinging the ball well to me. Not only that, but I thought they re-signed Ramon Santiago to play second base.

They need to let Inge go. Stop giving him chance after chance when he has proven that he can't play anymore. Too many fans say that he deserves it, but this is not a lifetime achievement award. This is our year, and if Inge isn't on the team to partake in it, then oh well.


quotes attributed to detroittigers.com and freep.com