The Leftside

According to several reports, former Badger Left Tackle Joe Thomas had a great day yesterday in Indianapolis at the scouting combine. While it appears that LSU QB Jamarcus Russell will be the #1 pick to Oakland, Thomas now appears to be the surefire #2 pick, either to Detroit or another team that trades up the #2.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneer magazine has been reporting that the Bucs are coveting Thomas, but that they have pretty much given up all hope of landing the franchise left tackle, especially now that the Bucs lost the coin flip with Cleveland and will be picking 4th. Even if Matt Millen makes a typical Millen pick and goes with a WR the Browns would probably gobble up Thomas in .7 seconds.

So congrats to Joe Thomas who will not only make a lot of money, but will be a commanding presence on the left side of the Lions offensive line for the next 10-15 years.