Helm and Abdelkader = Dumb and Dumber?

The Red Wing's Darren Helm and Justin Abdelkader have been nicknamed Dumb&Dumber by their teammates. Read on for the full story. 

LOS ANGELES -- There's little question Darren Helm is fast -- but to teammates, he is also, hilariously, dumb. Or Dumber, actually.

Helm and Justin Abdelkader joined the Red Wings full-time in September, and as with hockey players, they immediately became known by monikers based on their last names -- Helmer and Abs.

A few months later, they're now known within the team as Lloyd Christmas (Helm) and Harry Dunne, the delightfully bumbling best friends of the movie "Dumb and Dumber."

The nicknames were bestowed by Kris Draper and Kirk Maltby, who sounded like a comedy routine as they laughed and explained their reasoning.

"Well, sit beside them and you'll find out," Draper said.

"Do a piece on them where you have to spend a lot of time with them, you'll see," Maltby said.

"But you know, we actually changed the movie to 'Dumb and Dumbest,' " Draper said. "They're Harry and Lloyd, and you know what, the more of these road trips we're on, they live up to the billing."

But Helm and Abdelkader, who room together on the road, take the ribbing in stride.

"I think they're jealous in a way," Abdelkader said. "I think they're a little jealous because they wish they were educated like I was. But we're young and can't really say anything about it."

Helm agreed, saying, "I think they're just trying to pawn their own image on somebody else, because I clearly think that story was written about those two."

---Helene St. James
Detroit Free Press
http://www.freep.com/article/20100109/SPORTS05/1090362/?imw=Y

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The DSPs First Detroit Lions Mock Draft

With another disappointing season of Detroit football coming to an end, it's time to look ahead to the NFL draft. The Lions have locked up the number 2 pick. Without taking trades, free agency, and the combine into consideration, here is our first Mock Draft.....

Round 1 Pick 2

Eric Berry S Tennessee 

If the Rams decided to take Suh over a franchise quarterback, then Berry or Gerald McCoy should be the pick. If the Rams do take a Quarterback then Suh is the obvious choice for the Lions. Some may argue that the Lions should take Russell Okung the OT from Oklahoma State, but it appears as though the Lions are committed to Jeff Backus and Gosder Cherilus, even though Backus is terrible. Although we desperately need D-Line help, the thought of Berry and Delmas at the safety spots for years to come is kind of exciting.

Round 2 Pick 2

Patrick Robinson CB Florida State

If the Lions take Berry, they will still need D-Line help but I think Robinson has better value then any of the D-Lineman available at this point in the draft. This will be an especially good pick if the Lions end up taking Suh or McCoy. The Lions have a pretty good LB core but this might not be a bad spot to trade down and grab LB Brandon Spikes or DE/OLB Sergio Kindle and then CB Javier Arenas.

Round 3 Pick 2

Mike Neal DT Purdue

Here is where the Lions can grab their big DT. Another good choice here could be DE George Selvie from USF, DE O'Brien Schofield from Wisconsin, or DT Lamarr Houston from Texas.

Round 4 Pick 2

Dexter McCluster RB/WR Ole Miss

McCluster is a quick versatile back who can catch the ball. With Kevin Smith blowing up his knee this season, this might be a good time to pick up another back. Other possibilities here include Alterraun Verner CB UCLA, OG John Jerry from Ole Miss, and WR Erick Decker from Minnesota.

Round 5 Pick 2

Will Barker OT Virgina 

Other options here: Sean Canfield QB Oregon State, Freddie Barnes WR Bowling Green and QB Tim Hiller Western Michigan.

Round 5 Pick 24

John Fletcher DT Wyoming

Round 6 Pick 2

Zac Robinson QB Oklahoma State

Round 7 Pick 2

Blair White WR Michigan State

If Blair falls to the late rounds and the Lions are unable to get somebody like Decker or Barnes, this would be a great pickup. A local guy who works his tail off and runs great routes. Reminds me of Wes Welker.

Undrafted Signing

Brett Swenson K Michigan State

Jason Hanson is getting old and he struggled this season. Swenson is one of the one or two kickers who may get drafted, but if he doesn't the Lions should give him a shot.