[SuperUberBob]

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Where have you read that the Lions have commited to Foster as a starting OT? Foster is a backup...the Lions are nuts if they think starting him is better than drafting Thomas.

Edge contract is essentially for 2 more years. Its been stated numerous times that Edge is not the type of back Wiz prefers...the only question is do they value Gaines more than Petersen because of Berry and Chiki being their starting 2 ends.

Det will trade before they take CJ...and Quinn makes sense to me but there hasn't been much chatter about Det-Quinn.

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The Lions traded Dre Bly for Foster to fix up their offensive line issues (Tatum Bell came along with that). Foster started on the Broncos and will start in Detroit as well. Drafting Joe Thomas on top of that is overkill.

The Cardinals would be insane to use a top 5 selection to pick the best running back in the draft and use him in a backup role for two years. You don't pay $7 or $8 million a year (plus bonuses) for a running back to sit on the pine, especially when you already have James as your starter. There are far more pressing matters than running back (which is currently already dealt with) right now. If Joe Thomas doesn't drop to Arizona, they'll probably take Gaines Adams. Though if Joe Thomas drops past Cleveland, I'll be stunned.