The Detriot Lions use their 1st pick to select.....

NO ONE...that is what many of the nfl blogs and sources are saying. They believe the Lions will say "I pass" on the 1st pick in the draft. It's widely predicted that they want Matthew Stafford but do not want to shell out the money that accompanies a 1st draft pick.

Which brings up an interesting question...

Should rookies be paid so much money coming straight out of the draft?


In my opinion 'No' they should not. I feel that it is silly to pay BIG bucks to a player that has not proved their worth to your team. It seems that we overlook the players that have been staples of franchises when salary bonuses, etc. come along. Not to mention the fact that the 1st draft pick is suppose to assist the worst team in the league, get the best player out of the draft. The problem with the current scenario is that the amount of paycheck that is provided to that 1st draft pick means franchises end up putting all their eggs in one basket, that often times ends up being a dud.