NFL Betting Guide

The Detroit Lions had another historically bad season last year, managing just two wins and they appear to be a few years off from competing in their division. It is hard to see an area where the team isn’t struggling and the best idea for the Lions appears to be to simply try and find the best players available at whatever pick they have.

Many experts have the Lions picking up offensive lineman Russell Okung from Oklahoma State but a team like the Lions would be better off drafting Ndamukong Suh, the defensive phenom from Nebraska. Either player would be a big help to the team and it is likely that the Lions go with Okung, but even if not, Suh has the potential to take over the game defensively and keep the team rolling. It’s difficult for a team lacking star power to pass on a potential big hit on defense. There are still question marks as to where the Lions will go with the 2^nd pick.

The second round could bring some help in the secondary for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have had a lot of holes and there are several options that could help out. If players such as Nate Allen, Kyle Wilson, or Devin McCourty are drafted they’ll be able to boost a secondary that couldn’t stop anyone last season.

Their 3^rd round pick still has a lot of value as they could add a solid offensive lineman here.  Jon Asamoah, a guard from Illinois, could provide some more depth on an o-line that didn’t give time to pass or space to run last season.