Tuesday, April 26, 2005

More On Mike

When you make one of the most surprising picks in the NFL Draft you definitely draw the media attention. The Lions' selection of Mike Williams has certainly solicited a number of comments from far and wide. Here is a sampling of commentary on the Lions first round pick and other Lions Draft Day analysis plus the mandatory link to a Joey Harrington piece.

Sports Illustrated's Peter King doesn't think Mike Williams' addition was a good move and says so here, here and here. ESPN.com's Skip Bayless loves the move. Jay Glazer, Fox Sports, wonders why so many are bashing the Lions for taking Williams. John Clayton, another ESPN employee, thinks the Williams pick is part of an overall trend.

Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated's Dr. Z., gives the Lions draft a B-/C+, which is probably an accurate reflection of my feelings. John Czarnecki, Fox Sports.com, lists the Lions amongst his Draft Day losers. The Sporting News' Dan Pompei gives the Lions' draft a B+, but also offers a caution. A caution that worries me, I should point out.

Jeffri Chadiha, another SI.com writer, points out what all of us in town already knew-Joey Harrington must step up.

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