You want further proof that there is a strong relationship between drafting well and winning... Simms was the last of the 2006 draft.
A look at the Lions draft classes.. 2000 - 2006.
Players left on the roster from the draft class... wow. That has got to be some sort of record. Millen should never sniff at another job in the NFL.. ever. ;)
2000: 0
2001: 2 (Left tackle Jeff Backus, center Dominic Raiola)
2002: 0
2003: 0
2004: 0
2005: 0
2006: 0
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"