The Detroit Lions have always been known for being cautious when drafting players with perceived character issues. Even if it meant passing on game changers like Randy Moss. That caution seemed to wane a bit during the Jim Schwartz era. An era highlighted by draft choices Titus Young, Mikel LeShoure and Nick Fairley all of which had problems either on or off the field. (sometime both)
But the risk taking seemed to stop when Jim Caldwell came to town. Caldwell and company seemed more focused on character with the idea that filling your team with talented men of high character will not only produce results but keep the team out of the headlines.