The Detroit Lions are considered Super Bowl contenders this upcoming season in large part due to their prolific offense.
Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson again decided to forego an opportunity to leave Motown to become an NFL head coach, despite having numerous interviews.
General manager Brad Holmes is seeking impact players with each of the Lions seven draft picks this year.
Holmes expressed at the annual league meetings, “You guys have heard me talk openly about it that when it comes to the draft you can really make some mistakes when you’re trying to reach for a need and you’re really missing out on impact players.”
Let’s explore the top three positions the Lions need to avoid in the first round.
As many as three or four quarterbacks could be selected in the top five, with multiple teams mulling over the possibility of trading into the top 10 to select one of the talented prospects coming out.
At No. 29, the Lions should have at least one player they covet remaining on their first round board. If it turns out a team moves just ahead of Detroit and selects a prime target, Holmes would be more than willing to trade down.
With a team on the verge of appearing in the Super Bowl, selecting another young quarterback early seems unlikely, as Goff is also expected to receive a hefty contract extension.
