++ [ originally posted by Padovano ] ++
. . . and with the first pick of the 2005 NFL Draft, the San francisco 49ers have selected . . . Richard Skinner, Punter, University of North Texas.
Well, the Detroit Lions had their sights set on Skinner, but having lost out to the 49ers the Lions have traded down to 34th overall.
If they keep the pick, which I doubt, then they are probably going after one of two QB's, Aaron Rodgers from Cal, or Matt Leinart from USC.
Here's hoping they trade down. Don't get me wrong, I love Leinart, but I don't think he's worthy of the #1 pick.
I say they should trade down, get multiple picks, suck ass next year, and if they are picking first again, then draft QB Chris Leak from Florida.
A right-handed Michael Vick.