[Hellwig]

A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that if receiver Calvin Johnson is on the board at No. 2, the Lions will take him. Period.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network initially reported on this plan earlier tonight. We're told that owner William Clay Ford, Sr. recently signed off on it.

We're also told that the Lions would trade the pick, or the player, to the Bucs in exchange for the No. 4 overall pick, both of Tampa Bay's second-round selections, and cornerback Brian Kelly. Under the trade chart, that would tip the deal decidedly in favor of the Lions.

A similar blockbuster would be required from another team to get the Lions not to take, and keep, Johnson.

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To me the Lions have to take him even though he is a WR. I know this will be their fourth WR in 5 years but as hard as it is to believe a WR is actually one of their needs. Millen is in a tough spot if Calvin does turn out to be a superstar and he passes on him he is screwed and if he takes another WR and he bombs he is screwed as well.