Nate7474

Maybe he will, maybe not. There is never an issue with trying to develop a young backup.

Agreed. I’d be looking at this draft for mid to late round draft pick for just that purpose this year for the Lions. Goff is rarely injured and doesn’t play at all in the preseason. Perfect situation for someone to come into get a limit practice and camp reps while learning from someone who has to be elite n decision making to make up for his athletic limitations. I doubt the Vikings are willing to trade McCarthy yet and if they did they would want a high pick back still.

McCarthy is an underdeveloped but extremely talented QB. Has a lot of tools that play at this level an a good mental makeup. I would take him in a heartbeat to learn behind Goff. That’s the type of situation he needed and what the Vikings thought they were doing but then Darnold had a great year and he was hurt all year stunting development. They should have franchised tag or signed Darnold.

Luckily Goff is only 31 and his brand of QB ages a lot better than someone who relies on more athletic abilities. Goff also has been extremely healthy in his career so if that continues there is no reason he won’t be able to play as an above average level or better for this whole contract. The key is not being forced into extending him again because we don’t have any succession plan.

I believe the organization looks for good locker room guy and someone last who’s very good at the game plan part of the position. I also think Bridgewater did a good job as a mentor to Hooker could be an indicator that the Lions would like to use a mid to late round on a QB lottery ticket and see if it hits. There are some intriguing toolsy QBs out there this year that could be had late and see what happens.

I know, I know big shocker. I was absolutely floored when I found that out. With that said I absolutely believe they will draft a OT in one of the first 2 rounds. Other positions I could see in the 1st are LB, DE and believe it or not TE if they love the guy from Oregon and Laporta has long term concerns. The new OC loves TE options and well we have one as a headcoach.

Every year people argue over do we draft for a need or for talent and the simple answer is both. The organization always says that x player was the top rated player and although that could be true it probably isn’t. The truth is the organization identifies a few different positions that they could get better or cheaper at that they are willing to take in each area of the draft. They rank all of those players where they feel they will go and then choose accordingly. if they are losing options they like in the board that’s when trade up happens to secure one. When the board is full of options or even none they like that when you see trade downs.

There’s some good part time aging backs who might be interested in splitting carries to chase a ring. Someone like Aaron Jones for example. Also RB can be filled relatively easily in the middle to later rounds in the draft.

Id love to kick the tires on Tariq Woolen. Fits our brand of defense and may be looking for a one year prove it deal to try and get a big deal.

Don’t disagree with any of these needs but the players leaving aren’t world beaters. These can be replaced by average free agents and upgraded in the draft. They were getting older and starting to be expensive for the production they were putting up. They haven’t let anyone leave yet that I wouldn’t have done myself so far. With our cap situation we weren’t going to be big day 1 Free agency players where the contracts come out high. Yet we got better at center and depth piece at Tackle who could start for good deals. I think starting today deals will start to comeback to earth a little bit and we can shore up some of these position without jeopardizing our ability to sign our premier players who are in their primes.

I think there’s by my count 7 tackles that are 1st rd/early second round talents. You have Sewell who could play either side although there may be a desire to keep him where he is. As much as I have liked Decker he is done with the best you are going to get is an average tackle with injury issues. I think Holmes is looking for a fringe starter but mostly swing tackle to be the vet and then draft a rookie in the first 2 rounds. Best man wins the job with the other one pushing all year.

If there is one additional area I wish we would've upgraded it is our left handed relievers.

To be fair I don't think I have ever seen a smaller zone then he and Madden have had to throw to so far.

I just read that and was definitional wrong. I figured you couldn't trade a pick before it technically was awarded to you thinking they would be awarded one at a time for 2 years not both together. Should still get a nice pick Comp pick yet for last seasons Free agents.

Aren’t we going to pickup an extra comp pick in the 3rd round for Glenn and a possible 4th round for Davis leaving? If so, there is going to be a lot of ammo to move around in the middle of the draft.