2010 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew Strikes Again

April 23, 2010   ·   Greg Eno   ·   Jump to comments

NFL general managers, beware: you can’t stop Martin Mayhew, you can only hope to contain him.
Mayhew, the Lions’ football brainiac, reminds me of those chess experts who can play multiple opponents at once, because he’s staying one move ahead of his brethren.
His latest heist was the trade he made last night during the first round of the NFL Draft, when everyone thought Mayhew’s work was done with the selection of Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh with the second overall pick.
Mayhew’s never done. You can’t drop your guard for one second with this guy. He’ll fleece you in broad daylight—in front of your family, your friends, your fans.
He doesn’t bother to wear a mask. None of the great bandits did—just the amateurs who are afraid of being caught.
Mayhew obviously couldn’t care less who sees his face. He’s Jesse James, Clyde Barrow, and John Dillinger, all rolled into one.
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