Call it a hunch or call it a gamble, but the Lions spent pick 208 on Cal Haladay, a name most had 70 spots down the list. Some smart calls, some head-scratchers, and a C+ in the wash.

J.J. McCarthy gives the offense a face and a plan, and the grade leans heavily on whether he hits. The cornerback hole is the one line item this class does not answer. Job largely done: offensive lineman settled and 6 of 9 of the wish list covered.

Almost all the early capital went to that side of the ball.

The verdict is a shrug for now, with the swing picks left to write the real ending.