2009 NFL Team Needs-Detroit Lions

Quarterback: The Lions have about five quarterbacks on their roster, which basically means they have none. Daunte Culpepper is not the long term answer, and it has yet to be determined if that title can be awarded to Drew Stanton. In other words, Detroit will likely look to the draft in search of a franchise signal caller. 

Offensive Tackle: Jeff Backus has been under-achieving at best, which opens the door for the Lions to utilize the draft to find their next left tackle. Don’t be surprised if that’s the direction they take with the No.1 overall pick. 

Cornerback: The secondary of the Lions only had one interception in all of 2008. Do I really need to say more?

Defensive End: Dewayne White and Cliff Avril are decent pass rushers. However, Detroit could improve their situation by bringing in an every down performer, especially on the right side of the line. With that being said, the Lions could afford to wait until the second day of the draft to address this need. 

Wide Receiver: Detroit has a pair of Johnsons in Calvin and Bryant, but the talent at wideout dramatically drops off after the aforementioned duo. Last season, Roy Williams was traded to Dallas, which means the Lions should be shopping for a receiver or two in the draft.

Draft Candidates: QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia, QB Mark Sanchez, USC, OT Jason Smith, Baylor, OT Andre Smith, Alabama, CB Darius Butler, Connecticut, CB D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt, DE Tim Jamison, Michigan, DE Will Davis, Illinois, WR Percy Harvin, Florida, WR Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina