Why Lions blew it taking Calvin Johnson | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Is everybody finally ready to concede what’s now painfully obvious? The Lions blew it when they drafted Calvin Johnson last year with the second overall pick instead of offensive tackle Joe Thomas or running back Adrian Peterson. The final piece of damning evidence against the decision is the team’s preparation for next month’s draft.
Despite the need for impact on the defensive side of the ball, the Lions will opt for offense once again in the first round with the No. 15 pick — either an offensive tackle or a running back.

They’re still looking for their Joe Thomas or Adrian Peterson a year later.