This is exactly why I would go with Aaron Curry with the first pick, a strong DB with the next first round pick, and a solid OT with that second round pick.
Your plan will help the Lions build a solid foundation for years to come.
...that's why they won't do it.
How do these execs consistently get it wrong? Winning football teams start up front: Offensive line and Defensive Front 7.
QB's are very difficult to evaluate, and that makes them TOO RISKY to spend/waste a #1 overall pick on.
Some of the greatest QB's of all time weren't #1 picks.
Picking any QB #1 is a bad move unless the guy coming out is Peyton Manning. Stafford has been FAR less consistent than Manning was. Aaron Curry is the right choice.
Someone agrees:
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/30379441/snippet:
"....You are Charlie Brown lining up the field goal. Stafford’s potential is Lucy holding the football. You think that this time it will work. Yet you will wind up on your collective backs..."

JaMarcus Russell....
Alex Smith.....
David Carr.....
Tim Couch....
