My letter to Wojo...

Regarding his column today in The Detroit News...

Wojo:

I get your point on your article, but the larger question must be...who's the best player? I believe strongly that these two QB's (Stafford and Bradford) are by far the class of this draft, and Stafford should be drafted #1. If you were to pass on a better player to take a "safer" player, isn't that a riskier pick? I have a littany of issues with Andre Smith, considered by most to be one of the top three players. If every play was a run play, he'd be a perfect guy, he's that good against the run. But if you've noticed one thing about Alabama, is that they play the TE to his side to help him in pass protection. He's inconsistant in pass protection, and the Lions have Jeff Backus, who has played every game in his career. The Lions have issues at guard that need to be addressed (smartly, in free agency and later in the draft), but are fine otherwise on their underrated line (most of the sacks were caused by QB's holding onto the ball too long, and WR's not getting open). If you don't have a franchise QB, do not pass on a franchise QB. And these two players are franchise QB's in my opinion. I disagree that Stafford lacks accuracy or decision making. Actually, he does very well when plays break down, and has shown moxie in the pocket. I'd prefer he also come in as the #2 QB for a year, unless he signs right away and there is no question he should start. Both he and Bradford would be much more talented than any other QB the Lions have ever had.

Thank you,
David Hinkle
http://dave-lionsandtigers.blogspot.com/