Category — Detroit Lions

According to a report by the Tennessean, the Titans have been working hard to acquire San Diego running back Michael Turner in a trade, as well as Detroit’s Mike — not Roy — Williams.

After much speculation of a Detroit trade, it is now being reported by Adam Schefter that the Lions have no intention of trading the draft pick and are now opting to draft Calvin Johnson unless a “blockbuster” deal comes their way.

Over the past several weeks, and especially the last week, we’ve swallowed more than a mouthful of trade rumors; some legitimate, some seemingly pulled out of thin air. All of them — the eight we deemed most likely, at least — with links to the reported stories and all the details, are listed below in a summary format.

MLive.com reports that a deal between second overall Detroit and fourth overall Tampa Bay could involve the Buccaneers trading defensive back Brian Kelly.

According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are willing to trade the number two overall pick if the right combination of draft choices is offered. The most likely scenario is

The Detroit Lions, rumored to select Georgia Tech standout wide receiver Calvin Johnson with the second overall pick, have signed two veteran wide receivers. The first

Mlive.com reports that GM Matt Millen and the Detroit Lions are willing to trade the number two overall draft choice.

The 2007 NFL draft this season will feature one of the most dynamic wide receivers in college football. Everyone knows his name, his 40 yard dash time (4.35), his alma mater (Georgia Tech), who is interested in his services (see: everyone), and who has a chance at drafting him (see: top 3-5 overall).

The Atlanta Falcons have had the worst set of receivers in recent history. Their corps led the NFL in dropped passes last season, deflecting some of the blame off Michael Vick’s erratic play.

But during this offseason the team worked out a deal that landed veteran wide receiver Joe Horn on the roster. His sure hands and leadership definitely give the team a boost while giving Michael Vick a target he can count on not named “Crumpler.”

Imagine, however, if the Falcons could also land Calvin Johnson in the draft.

“The Atlanta Falcons have an option,” Mel Kiper Jr. said. “They are eighth. Do they move up to No. 2 to try to get Calvin Johnson? If Atlanta could get him, it would be one of the coups of the draft.”

The Cleveland Browns have had one winning season since they rejoined the league in 1999, a mediocre 9-7 record in 2002. Since 1999, they have shuffled between 3 head coaches, 5 quarterbacks (in the past five years!), 6 leading rushers, and 5 leading receivers.

They have ranked above 20th overall offensively (points and yards) only once in that span (2002) and have ranked worse than 25th in both categories each of the past four seasons. In fact, the Browns have won only 19 games over the past four seasons, a pathetic .300 record.

But they hope to change their luck in 2007, a rebirth if you will.

Offense is what the team will draft this season, the third in Romeo Crennel’s tenure as the head coach. They will look closely at where their needs will be best filled, either at quarterback, running back, or wide receiver. In fact, three major players could be on the board when Cleveland drafts; it’s time to analyze their options.