Lions to target Jahvid Best in the second round?
John Niyo of the Detroit News believes that the Lions may target Cal running back Jahvid Best if he falls to their pick in the second round.
The Lions have made no secret of the fact they plan to add another running back this offseason. Kevin Smith is busy rehabbing after suffering a torn ACL in December, leaving Maurice Morris as the only healthy NFL veteran in Allen Park. Aaron Brown, DeDe Dorsey and Cedric Peerman are the other backs on the roster.
If the Lions manage to trade down from the No. 2 pick — still a long shot, I think — Clemson’s C.J. Spiller will get strong consideration later in the top 10. More likely, though, Cal’s Jahvid Best could fall to the Lions at the top of the second round. And if he’s there, the Lions better be ready to pounce — maybe even trading up a few slots to get him — “because he’s got first-round ability,” NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock says.
In my mock draft, I have Best going to the Chargers with the 28th overall pick, but some believe Fresno State running back Ryan Matthews will be selected before him. I think either back would be a perfect fit with Kevin Smith in Detroit. There’s no question that GM Martin Mayhew needs to give quarterback Matthew Stafford more quality playmakers on offense.
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They definitely need speed at that position and something to complement Stafford/Johnson, but there should be some good CB talent at #34. They had the worst CB’s in the league last yr, then let their top 3 go. The additions of houston and wade add good depth, but neither will step in as a #1 CB right away. Might also be looking at DT at that spot as well if they take Okung at #2.
Jimmy, get on your email and check out what I’ve been posting. I’m intrigued by Pacman, but only at the right price and with the right out clauses. When you look at the NFC North, it’s not the black and blue division anymore, yeah, you need to play defense, but you better be able to put up points. The Lions need someone that can go for 6 whenever he touches the ball, Best can provide that.
I also like Hargrove. I would give up a 3rd for him if necessary, but would rather try and work out a deal that would move a 4th or so to NO instead.