Lions show that they are still a joke
The Detroit Lions under the direction of Lions Cheif Executive Officer, and president, Matt Millen has been far from being decent. Already, a recent draft pick is showing signs of being another bust.
Offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus was taken by the Lions in this past draft, which was conducted in April. Cherilus in July of last year, beat up somebody under the disguise of trying to break up a fight.
Since, Cherlius has been ordered to one year probation, and to pay $52 thousand dollars in medical expenses from the incident. If Cherilus abides by the orders, and stays out of trouble, then the charges against him will be dismissed.
The Lions knew about the incident as it was reported July 6th, 2007. That does not bode well for the teams judgement.
The Lions took Cherilus with the 17th pick in the first round. At that position that is still a pick that has the possibility of starting right away.
What is even more mind boggling, to me that is, is why they would take Cherilus at that spot. Knowing full well that he has come character issues.
However, this is the National Football League, and will be for the foreseeable futre. Teams will take these guys knowing full well of what they are bringing. Why they still do that is simply, because the reward, and the upside, out weighs all the negatives.
Untill, draft picks are stripped from teams for players conduct this is the way it will be.