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I care more about winning than having a cheap QB though. If they redshirt a rookie QB, Goff leads us to winning the NFC North and a playoff win, and they look into 2024 and say “sticking with Goff gives us the best chance to win”, I’m okay with that. It creates a bit of drama and headlines, but at the end of the day I just want to win. I would rather the rookie QB be a colossal bust and have the Lions win playoff games and divisions (and more?) under Goff than move on from a winning QB because we think we have to dog our heels in on a lesser option because we drafted one high. It’s a similar problem facing the 49ers right now. All else being equal of course I don’t want our picks to bust, but I would rather the team say “(Richardson) isn’t quite where we need him to be, and Goff puts us in the best position to win games” than double down on what’s not working to save face.

I think they would fully intend on keeping Goff at least one more year and redshirting any rookie QB. With Ben Johnson and the offensive firepower we have here, Goff’s trade value should only rise, and he also puts us in the best position to win in 2023.

I’m not impressed with Sewell, but it’s to do with his tape, not his 40. I don’t care at all about his 40. He could have been one of the dozen players to not run it and we wouldn’t even know. I also don’t think he would even be on many of our radars if he wasn’t Penei’s brother, and while that’s a cool story, I don’t think it necessarily leads to great football players (see: Romeo and Julien Okwara). As far as linebackers go, I think Jack Campbell fits the Dan Campbell culture of hard nosed football player to a t.

I'm not holding my breath that he makes the 53-man roster this fall, but getting anything at all out of him would be huge. The position doesn't have much at all in terms of depth, so he'll definitely get his chances in training camp if he can go.

I was going to say the same thing. I'm not sure he slides below #7.

He should have his day in court, but these details are bad even notwithstanding charges. There’s being guilty of misdemeanor reckless driving, and there is being guilty of making a stupid decision three months before the biggest day of your life. As of now, I’m fine with the Raiders taking him at #7 and letting them take that gamble. Regarding Lewis, I think it’s hard to compare, because the crimes/conduct is so different. I would not want Lewis because I don’t like him as a person. I had a really hard time when the Lions signed child abuser Adrian Peterson. I didn’t like him and still don’t like him as a human being. At all. So no, I wouldn’t want them to draft Lewis, or Peterson, but because they’re scum, not because I don’t trust them. I have nothing against Carter personally, I think he’s just immature, makes stupid mistakes, and is not a guy I trust being a high pick for my team.

For me, it all seems to go to a lack of maturity, both football maturity and emotional maturity. When you’re drafting someone in the first round, there is an expectation that they be a face to your franchise and a leader in the locker room. I remember the scene from Hard Knocks when Hutch got up and announced his insane signing bonus and then danced to Billy Jean. I can’t imagine that kind of situation would go great if it’s Jalen Carter announcing his insane bonus and then not showing to a voluntary workout. When McShay came out with that story, Carter had four months to refute it. During which he could have sat on his ass and done nothing and seen no hit to his stock. Instead, this happens. And then rather than showing contrition and admitting it was a stupid mistake that he made in celebration of a National Championship, he doubled down and showed that he’s not learning anything. If he can’t go four months, I don’t trust him to go 4-5 years through a large rookie contract. I’m for giving kids second chances. I’m not for giving them large checks to be the face of the franchise.

I don’t think I want anything to do with Carter. Story comes out about character concerns, he goes drag racing the next month that results in a teammate’s death, lies to police about it, gets charged with only misdemeanors, and instead of showing remorse and learning, he doubles down and claims that he’s going to be “fully exonerated”? I don’t see anyway that this guy’s behavior improves when he receives a fat NFL paycheck.

Just had a chance this morning to watch Holmes and Campbell speaking yesterday. I haven't seen anyone mention that Levi's name came up. He is on track in his rehab and in the team facilities... Nice to see him not just giving up. Would be great if he could even just turn into a depth piece on the defensive line.

I think Campbell's comments could just as easily be saying that we are not going to be the 2022 Jaguars out-paying everybody else for the free agents we want. I have a hard time believing that the master plan involves never signing free agents to multi-year deal. That would be uncharacteristically dumb.

I really want them to get one good corner in free agency. Preferably Dean or Bradberry. I don't think there is starting corner talent on the roster after Okudah, and I don't think it's fair to expect a rookie corner not named Sauce to start on day one as an outside corner in the NFL. Beyond that, I'm perfectly content with drafting and re-signing. Bobby Wagner would be nice for a veteran presence, but if they don't want to spend the money I am not going to complain. We saw them stand pat last season (particularly on defense) against many fan's wishes, and they tripled their win total. They absolutely have a plan, and I'm definitely not in favor of blowing that plan up and spending for the sake of spending.

Not publicly. It may have been a flag by medical staff, because the back was an issue for him at Washington, but he didn't miss a game because of it until he hit the NFL to my knowledge.

The NFLPA released report cards today for every franchise based off of surveys they had players complete. I’m not sure how much weight to put into it, because I’m sure all sorts of things can influence these results outside of the truth. Lions were ranked 15th of 32. The Vikings came in 1st and the Commanders came in last. Cardinals were 31st.

Could be. He’s a $9.5MM cap savings with a post 6/1 cut, so it would likely depend on how much the regime loves the pick and how much they need the money.

I think he’ll be on the team through April and they’ll decide after the draft what to do with him. A guard in the first three rounds means he’s out. Otherwise crossing our fingers that the back is healed.

I don’t think I’m interested in Bresee before the 2nd/3rd round but I’d be very interested there. He’s got the ceiling to be at a Jalen Carter. He’s just got a very large bust potential too.

I like Wilson a lot, but I think I see a lot of Travon Walker in him. Stare long enough at any prospect (Anderson here, Hutch last year), and you’ll manufacture flaws. Analytics matter, no doubt, but I don’t think they should necessarily overshadow the eye test and statistics. If a team takes Wilson with Anderson on the board, which I think is a distinct possibility, I think they will regret that decision long-term.

How about if they drop to 4 and we jump to 3 and snipe Anderson?

I think Skoronski would make a lot of sense if you don’t love the defensive players there. Immediate plug and play at guard and can move to RT when you move on from Decker. I think it would be a contender for the best offensive line in the NFL, if they can freaking stay healthy.

Richardson makes zero sense for the Colts and I’ve got to toss the rest of that out because of it. It will be really interesting to see how far Carter slides though.

I really doubt it’s a corner at 6 unless the next Sauce Gardner appears in the next month. As of now I just don’t see enough separation between 1-5 and 6-15 at the corner position to justify taking one early instead of waiting until the 2nd round.

I think the interview clip is a nothing burger. They may have decided a month ago they are out on all QBs before the 5th round and want to go after a certain veteran backup who will be available. They’re (smartly) not going to say boo about it publicly. You want the Raiders, Panthers, and Titans to think we might take a QB. If they want one and they jump us for him, hey one more defensive player available.

I thought so too! A bit of pandering to ownership at times, but she’s earned it LOL

I agree. I think 2023 is a prove-it year for Goff, whether his long-term deal is here or elsewhere.

As of today, Stroud is the only QB I would consider at 6. Maybe Richardson at 18, but I’m not over the moon about him. Maybe Hooker in the 2nd or 3rd round, need to think more on him.