Time to talk draft..😁

[Thats2]

@NYLion59

@Thats2

I think Levis will definitely be a favorite of our staff. He’s got grit and all those other football cliches in abundance. I saw a mock recently that had us taking him over Bryce Young which I wouldn’t like (I have Young rated higher), but there’s definitely some logic behind it. And I like Levis as a prospect, just not as much as Young or Stroud.

This I don’t get. Young has all those qualities in spades so I always find it odd when pundits say that Campbell would prefer the grit of Levis over Young. Has anybody seen Young play? He’s the definition of a gritty/intangibles through the roof QB. Not directed at you btw, just a general statement.

I agree that young is tough as nails and I’d take him in a second over Levis personally, but when it comes down to personality and style I think MCDC will prefer Levis. As other posters have said Bryce is cool while Levis is fiery, Bryce will be smart while Levis will try and truck a guy. I wouldn’t use that as a basis for picking Levis over Bryce, but I wouldn’t be shocked if we did.

[CuriousHusker]

And Levis is that kind of this goofball meathead (though he’s actually from an academic family) that the locker room is going to love. I mean, what Offensive Guard isn’t going to love a guy that puts mayo in his coffee. Smart kid as well from what I understand, i’m just saying that he’s clearly a “one of the guys kind of QB” which Dan will love.

I’ve seen the upside comp for him I see is often Josh Allen but I actually see more Brett Favre. Miles to go to reach that of course. Hopefully Levis doesn’t embezzle from poor people.

I still think he’s QB4 but I know most everyone disagrees. Renner has Levis 3OA, one spot above Stroud.

All that said, give me D.J. U if we can’t get Bryce.

[JessC]

These discussions of character and personality are interesting. Personally I quite like the current Lions players in terms of the their character and personality. I’d quite like to have a beer with Dan Campbell. I’d quite like to have a beer with Jared Goff. Hutch seems a bit goofy too. Will Levis seems fun too with his mayo in his coffee and eating banana skins schtick. They all seem quite fun.

I’m not sure I’d like to have a beer with Amon-Ra St Brown because he seems a bit intense. But I’d trust him to catch a ball in the end-zone on a last play. In a similar vein - I’m not sure I’d like to have a beer with Bryce Young as he seems a bit intense too. But I’d trust him to throw the ball to Amon-Ra in the end-zone on a last play.

[farmerted]

The Levis/Young debate reminds me a little of the Herbert/Tua debate. At least in terms of how they relate to one another i.e. short Alabama QB with intangibles vs more prototypical QB size etc.

I don’t have a good feel for Levis yet. I haven’t watched enough. Herbert in the Rose Bowl opened my eyes on his game. Herbert was high in scouting circles from the get go. I don’t recall the same hype with Levis.

[SimTheLionFan]

@NYLion59

Stafford trucks defenders? Young is one of the toughest, most competitive QBs, in college football. Just because he’s smaller that doesn’t mean he’s not tough as nails. Watch him stand tall in the pocket and take a shot to make a play. He has that stuff that Campbell and co. love in a player. I say this as somebody who is somewhat skeptical of his size.

If they take a guy because he runs over defenders occasionally then they truly are clueless.
I like Levis but I don’t see an argument for taking him over Young outside of him being bigger.

You’re missing the point. And by choice it seems… Saying Levis has grit doesn’t have to take anything away from by our baby boy Bryce.

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[TNutZz]

y’all know I’m a defense whore but if we were going QB and had a choice between Levis and Young I’d choose Young.

One, because pairing him with Jamo again would be great and follow a fun pattern of it happening - Burrow Young, Tua and Waddle. But because I have this feeling Levis isn’t as much of a tactician. His arm talent is insane but when watching his film you can see him not always seeing the field well and making the wrong decisions.

Plus mayo in coffee? hard no

[MjrLeeChaotic]

@LionFrog

I really don’t know why I continue to follow this last Detroit team?

For me it’s about the time investment and scheduling. I know the Lions normal schedule, Sunday @ 1pm and Turkey Day. I don’t want to spend time tracking; 82 NBA/NHL games or 162 MLB games, especially with a mediocre product. It’s way easier to be invested in a short duration and highly intense activity (queue Natty with the gif). Until they added the 17th game, I used to tell my wife I only want to watch two days of football… 16 games x 3 hours each = 48 hours (two days).

[Thats2]

@CuriousHusker

I actually see more Brett Favre.

That’s a great comp

[Thats2]

@TNutZz

His arm talent is insane but when watching his film you can see him not always seeing the field well and making the wrong decisions.

Yeah this is why most evaluators have Young ahead of Levis. Bryce is pro ready from a decision-making, problem-solving standpoint. You can start him day one and he’d be one of the ten smartest starting QBs.

Levis is more typical of QB prospects in that he’s toolsy but still has a lot of improvement needed. Favre, Josh Allen, Fields, Tannehill, Lance, Lamar, Rodgers, Bortles, Gabbert, Daniel Jones, Flacco, Zach Wilson, Cutler, Locker, even Stafford… none of those guys were ready to step on the field day one, you knew you’d have to take your lumps while they either adjusted to the NFL game, or they didn’t.

[CuriousHusker]

I think DJ U has a better arm than Levis. To be honest I think Levis rips some intermediate stuff when he doesn’t have to. Take ten percent off of it, nail the ball placement and maximize YAC. A young Stafford had the same issue IMO.

[farmerted]

Do you think DJ will come out this year?

[BigNatty]

@MjrLeeChaotic

short duration and highly intense activity

[BigNatty]

Could be on of the 2 QBs, the DE, or the DT…you guys know what I’d wanna see.

[CuriousHusker]

Well maybe @Martymcfly2017 can ask his cousin that question.

[CuriousHusker]

But I think he can go top ten if he finishes the year playing like this and has Clemson in the playoffs. The number ten pick got 4/20m this year and I doubt he’d go above Williams and Ewers next year. So if it’s strictly a business decision I’d think he comes out if he gets his draft stock up to where I believe he can.

[Martymcfly2017]

I dont have any contact with him besides the one time. But if i find out ill let you all know.

[CuriousHusker]

Maybe your cousin can ask

[CashRipley]

@Sofatso

I love ritual and there’s something comforting about talking Lions draft in early October. It’s a rhythm of nature like the swallows coming back to Capistrano. If I’m not crushed by early October, is it really my life

Poetical

[Martymcfly2017]

Like i said meant them once. Her name is Ava Pritchard, she played volleyball for Clemson. I feel like you think im lying, and honestly im not. Hell she lives in Texas

[CuriousHusker]

I never thought you were lying. Not once.