Truly a James Harris Move: Lions Trade Away Saftey For Veteran WR

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Published: June 27, 2009

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... mistakes.  Especially on wide receivers. 

If you know James Harris, you know that he's the GM who drafted Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, Ernest Wiliford, and Bryon Leftwich.  All of those players are not placed in a starting role on a team, as some even remain unsigned.  None are still on the Jaguars roster. 

Great picks then right?

No, and this move by the Detroit Lions office maybe just as bad as those wide receiver moves.  The Lions trade a promising young safety, who as a rookie recorded 88 tackles and two interceptions, for a wide receiver who has been nothing short of mediocre, and is turning 31 years old.  What is even more perplexing about this trade is that the wide receiver position is actually somewhat stable in Detroit.   Well there's James Harris for you. 

And for Gene Smith the resume continues to grow.  After what looks to be a solid draft, one that we haven't had in Jacksonville...

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