Karnage84 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) OFFENSE QB - Goff, [QB2], Sudfeld RB - Montgomery, [RB2], Swift, Reynolds, Jefferson, Bell FB - Cabinda LWR - J. Williams, M. Jones, T. Benson SWR - ARSB, K. Raymond, T. Kennedy RWR - [XWR], J.Reynolds, Q. Cephus, M. Alexander TE - [TE1], Wright, Zylstra, Mitchell LT - Decker, Eze LG - Jackson, Stenberg, Paulo OC - Ragnow, Pierschbacher RG - [RG1],Vaitai, Glasgow RT - Sewell, Nelson QB: I don't believe that we'll be moving on from Goff in the next 2 years, however, we need to bring someone on board and develop them (either as a backup or as QBOTF). I feel like Teddy Bridgewater is going to wind up on the roster post-draft. RB: Montgomery can either play the RB1 or high-end RB2 role. Swift is likely not going to be on this roster in 2024 and his health is always a question mark. WR: We are missing a big body possession WR over 6 feet, 200 lbs. Marvin is probably here on a 1-year basis TE: We can certainly use an improvement at this position. After being the one team to draft two of the TE's taken in the 1st round in the past 10 years, we're likely not going to be doing this again this year. However, we could be looking to make this move, possibly even adding two guys. Mitchell seems like he's primed to take a big jump as a pass-catching option. Zylstra is graded significantly better as a blocker, leaving Wright as the possible replacement candidate OL: The most obvious question mark on the O Line is RG. Vaitai could be retained as the starter or the Lions could opt to draft his future replacement. Glasgow has played LG before and is a versatile piece. We could see the team make two additions here to shore up depth and cap flexibility as Jonah Jackson is in line for a new contract next year. DEFENSE CDE - [CDE1] Cominsky, Paschal 1T - [DT1], Buggs, B. Jones 3T - McNeill, Levi, D. Taylor RDE - Hutchinson, C. Harris, R. Okwara WLB - Rodriguez, Reeves-Maybin MLB - Anzalone, [ILB2] Barnes SLB - Houston, J. Okwara, A. Pittman LCB - [CB1], Moseley, J. Jacobs, K. Dorsey, M. McCain SS - Walker, [SS2], Melifonwu, Breeze FS - Joseph, Moore RCB - Sutton, [CB4], J. Williams, S. Smith NB - Gardner-Johnson, W. Harris, C. Lucas DL: The Lions need help on the defensive interior at DT and can improve the help opposite of Aidan Hutchinson and increase the overall depth at the position. Having a rolling group that can constantly pressure the QB is going to help give the secondary a lot of time to make plays. This front office does want to build through the trenches and there is a need here in at least one spot. SLB: Houston vastly outperformed his draft position and should have a key role in this front seven. If the Lions do add another edge rusher to develop, Julian Okwara could be on his way out. ILB: Anzalone has been re-signed to a new 3-year deal. His post-June 1st dead cap number in 2024 is $4.2M (new cap of $3.1M). He's more likely going to be here for 2023 and 2024. The Lions haven't seemed to prioritize LB and it's hard to see them really attacking this (even though we all want them to). CB: The Lions don't have anyone signed into 2024 other than Cam Sutton and Chase Lucas. This is a position that really does value depth due to injury. S: The team could go anywhere here. They could add someone high in the draft or just stand pat. CJGJ is on a 1-year deal but he feels like someone that could be in the longer-term plans for the team depending on how things shake out this year. They just brought back Will Harris to fill his role as a key backup. Assuming Kerby keeps up his development, he's going to have a starting gig locked up. Walker's health is a big question mark although he appears to be on track. Edited April 21, 2023 by Karnage84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) DRAFT #6 - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: There is a lot of smoke around Witherspoon and the Lions. He has a lot of the characteristics that Dan Campbell and the Lions look for in a corner. #18 - Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas: Brad Holmes came from the Rams organization where they selected Todd Gurley in the top 10. In a draft with a lot of question marks, the Lions opt to select one of the few blue-chip players in the whole draft. This is somewhat future proofing for the departure of Swift, either in a post-draft trade or at the end of next season #48 - Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia: Essentially a 6th OL, Washington has the athletic tools and traits to outproduce his college production. He might not reach 800+ yards but his impact will be felt as a run blocker #55 - Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin: Benton is going to add a pass-rushing element up the interior and helping to open up room for Hutchinson and co. to operate. TRADE #81 FOR #93 AND #114 #93 - Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford: A big body X WR, he's struggled with injuries and a not-so-great college offense in Stanford. Has a lot of tools to be an upside player and one of the better WR's from this class (assuming he can stay healthy). #114 - Riley Moss, CB, Iowa: A hard-hitting, versatile defensive back who has the potential to play either CB or S. #152 - Traded to Washington (see below) #159 - Atonio Mafi, OG, UCLA: A big powerful body, he's a solid run blocker. This selection means he'll likely play behind Vaitai this year with a shot at a starting gig in 2024 #183 - Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina: The selection of Bijan likely means the end of Swift with the Lions in 2023. Mitchell is undersized but is an explosive rusher who was highly productive at ECU. He can be utilized at either RB or WR and on ST #194 - Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida: Miller is a guy whose name has been linked to the Lions for some time. He's going to be a core ST player with a chance to develop UDFA's Justin Shorter, WR, Florida: Big body X receiver, Lions spent a lot of time at Florida and he's someone they could have developed a relationship with Antoine Green, WR, North Carolina: Solid run blocker and reliable receiver that offers the size the Lions don't have CJ Johnson, WR, East Carolina: Big, strong receiver with reliable hands. Daniel Barker, TE, Michigan State: Solid blocker that's receiving some buzz and has met with the Lions Travis Vokolek, TE, Nebraska: Solid run blocker Hunter Luepke, FB, North Dakota State: Lions are one of few teams that does use a FB. Opportunity to compete with Cabinda Desjuan Johnson, DT/DE, Toledo: Versatile DL that has met with the Lions Caleb Murphy, Edge, Ferris State: Highly productive but slightly undersized; dominated at FCS level. Pass-rushing opportunity Jeremiah Martin, Edge, Washington: Potential developmental DL on a rotational basis Mikel Jones, LB, Syracuse: Slightly undersized LB that is highly athletic and productive Isaiah Moore, LB, NC State: Instinctive ILB lacking a touch athletically Christian Braswell, CB, Rutgers: Versatile, hard hitting CB, good in run support. Developmental NCB Lance Boykin, CB, Coastal Carolina: Good size, hard hitting, good in run support. Potential safety candidate D'Shawn Jamison, CB, Texas: Undersized but highly athletic. Had been listed at WR freshman year. Has played on ST as a returner Edited April 21, 2023 by Karnage84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenhater Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Karnage84 said: DRAFT #6 - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: There is a lot of smoke around Witherspoon and the Lions. He has a lot of the characteristics that Dan Campbell and the Lions look for in a corner. #18 - Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas: Brad Holmes came from the Rams organization where they selected Todd Gurley in the top 10. In a draft with a lot of question marks, the Lions opt to select one of the few blue-chip players in the whole draft. This is somewhat future proofing for the departure of Swift, either in a post-draft trade or at the end of next season #48 - Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia: Essentially a 6th OL, Washington has the athletic tools and traits to outproduce his college production. He might not reach 800+ yards but his impact will be felt as a run blocker #55 - Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin: Benton is going to add a pass-rushing element up the interior and helping to open up room for Hutchinson and co. to operate. TRADE #81 FOR #93 AND #114 #93 - Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford: A big body X WR, he's struggled with injuries and a not-so-great college offense in Stanford. Has a lot of tools to be an upside player and one of the better WR's from this class (assuming he can stay healthy). #114 - Riley Moss, CB, Iowa: A hard-hitting, versatile defensive back who has the potential to play either CB or S. #152 - Jose Ramirez, Edge, Eastern Michigan: A productive pass-rusher, he's going to be a developmental piece behind James Houston #159 - Atonio Mafi, OG, UCLA: A big powerful body, he's a solid run blocker. This selection means he'll likely play behind Vaitai this year with a shot at a starting gig in 2024 #183 - Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina: The selection of Bijan likely means the end of Swift with the Lions in 2023. Mitchell is undersized but is an explosive rusher who was highly productive at ECU. He can be utilized at either RB or WR and on ST #194 - Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida: Miller is a guy whose name has been linked to the Lions for some time. He's going to be a core ST player with a chance to develop UDFA's Justin Shorter, WR, Florida: Big body X receiver, Lions spent a lot of time at Florida and he's someone they could have developed a relationship with Antoine Green, WR, North Carolina: Solid run blocker and reliable receiver that offers the size the Lions don't have CJ Johnson, WR, East Carolina: Big, strong receiver with reliable hands. Daniel Barker, TE, Michigan State: Solid blocker that's receiving some buzz and has met with the Lions Travis Vokolek, TE, Nebraska: Solid run blocker Hunter Luepke, FB, North Dakota State: Lions are one of few teams that does use a FB. Opportunity to compete with Cabinda Desjuan Johnson, DT/DE, Toledo: Versatile DL that has met with the Lions Caleb Murphy, Edge, Ferris State: Highly productive but slightly undersized; dominated at FCS level. Pass-rushing opportunity Jeremiah Martin, Edge, Washington: Potential developmental DL on a rotational basis Mikel Jones, LB, Syracuse: Slightly undersized LB that is highly athletic and productive Isaiah Moore, LB, NC State: Instinctive ILB lacking a touch athletically Christian Braswell, CB, Rutgers: Versatile, hard hitting CB, good in run support. Developmental NCB Lance Boykin, CB, Coastal Carolina: Good size, hard hitting, good in run support. Potential safety candidate D'Shawn Jamison, CB, Texas: Undersized but highly athletic. Had been listed at WR freshman year. Has played on ST as a returner I would be pretty happy with this draft. To land those first 4 picks would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) OFFENSE QB - Goff, Bridgewater RB - Robinson,Montgomery, Mitchell, Reynolds, Jefferson, Bell FB - Cabinda LWR - J. Williams, M. Jones T. Benson SWR - ARSB, K. Raymond, T. Kennedy RWR - T. McLaurin, J.Reynolds, M. Wilson, M. Alexander TE - Washington, Wright, Zylstra, Mitchell LT - Decker, Eze LG - Jackson, Glasgow, Stenberg, Paulo OC - Ragnow, Pierschbacher RG - Vaitai, Mafi RT - Sewell, Nelson DEFENSE CDE - Cominsky, Paschal 1T - McNeill, Buggs, B. Jones 3T - Benton, Levi, D. Taylor RDE - Hutchinson, C. Harris, R. Okwara WLB - Rodriguez, Reeves-Maybin MLB - Anzalone, Barnes, Miller SLB - Houston, J. Okwara, A. Pittman LCB - Witherspoon, Moseley, J. Jacobs, K. Dorsey, M. McCain SS - Walker, Melifonwu, Breeze FS - Joseph, RCB - Sutton, Moss, J. Williams, S. Smith NB - Gardner-Johnson, W. Harris, C. Lucas Bridgewater: The Lions are looking to compete in 2023 and want a reliable veteran backup on the roster. Swift: Swift is traded for 2024 draft compensation prior to training camp in August 2023 Cephus and Moore: Have been released thanks to their stupidity Trade with Washington for Terry McLaurin: Lions trade #152 and 2024 3rd for Terry McLaurin. This will be made over end of day 2/day 3. Washington needs cap relief and they'll be looking to start over after the sale from Dan Snyder. McLaurin is 28 and the Lions give him an opportunity to compete. TM has a $5M cap hit in 2023; $18.5M in 2024 and $19.4M in 2025 Edited April 21, 2023 by Karnage84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, Karnage84 said: DRAFT #6 - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: There is a lot of smoke around Witherspoon and the Lions. He has a lot of the characteristics that Dan Campbell and the Lions look for in a corner. #18 - Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas: Brad Holmes came from the Rams organization where they selected Todd Gurley in the top 10. In a draft with a lot of question marks, the Lions opt to select one of the few blue-chip players in the whole draft. This is somewhat future proofing for the departure of Swift, either in a post-draft trade or at the end of next season #48 - Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia: Essentially a 6th OL, Washington has the athletic tools and traits to outproduce his college production. He might not reach 800+ yards but his impact will be felt as a run blocker #55 - Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin: Benton is going to add a pass-rushing element up the interior and helping to open up room for Hutchinson and co. to operate. TRADE #81 FOR #93 AND #114 #93 - Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford: A big body X WR, he's struggled with injuries and a not-so-great college offense in Stanford. Has a lot of tools to be an upside player and one of the better WR's from this class (assuming he can stay healthy). #114 - Riley Moss, CB, Iowa: A hard-hitting, versatile defensive back who has the potential to play either CB or S. #152 - Jose Ramirez, Edge, Eastern Michigan: A productive pass-rusher, he's going to be a developmental piece behind James Houston #159 - Atonio Mafi, OG, UCLA: A big powerful body, he's a solid run blocker. This selection means he'll likely play behind Vaitai this year with a shot at a starting gig in 2024 #183 - Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina: The selection of Bijan likely means the end of Swift with the Lions in 2023. Mitchell is undersized but is an explosive rusher who was highly productive at ECU. He can be utilized at either RB or WR and on ST #194 - Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida: Miller is a guy whose name has been linked to the Lions for some time. He's going to be a core ST player with a chance to develop UDFA's Justin Shorter, WR, Florida: Big body X receiver, Lions spent a lot of time at Florida and he's someone they could have developed a relationship with Antoine Green, WR, North Carolina: Solid run blocker and reliable receiver that offers the size the Lions don't have CJ Johnson, WR, East Carolina: Big, strong receiver with reliable hands. Daniel Barker, TE, Michigan State: Solid blocker that's receiving some buzz and has met with the Lions Travis Vokolek, TE, Nebraska: Solid run blocker Hunter Luepke, FB, North Dakota State: Lions are one of few teams that does use a FB. Opportunity to compete with Cabinda Desjuan Johnson, DT/DE, Toledo: Versatile DL that has met with the Lions Caleb Murphy, Edge, Ferris State: Highly productive but slightly undersized; dominated at FCS level. Pass-rushing opportunity Jeremiah Martin, Edge, Washington: Potential developmental DL on a rotational basis Mikel Jones, LB, Syracuse: Slightly undersized LB that is highly athletic and productive Isaiah Moore, LB, NC State: Instinctive ILB lacking a touch athletically Christian Braswell, CB, Rutgers: Versatile, hard hitting CB, good in run support. Developmental NCB Lance Boykin, CB, Coastal Carolina: Good size, hard hitting, good in run support. Potential safety candidate D'Shawn Jamison, CB, Texas: Undersized but highly athletic. Had been listed at WR freshman year. Has played on ST as a returner This is about as good as we could expect from the draft. I think the loss of Jameson Williams for the first six games places greater importance on getting a player like Bijan Robinson who can be used extensively in the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 OFFENSE: The Lions are showing that they are all in on Jared Goff and competing to win the NFC North in 2023. The One-Two punch of Robinson and Montgomery is going to force defenses to come down to the line and stop the run, opening things up deep. Mitchell is an explosive gadget option that can contribute in the rushing attack, passing game, and on special teams. The addition of Washington negated a reason to reach for a high-end OG this year while Mafi offers good depth. Wilson is going to be given the chance to compete for WR4 and likely will take Cephus' roster spot. DEFENSE: The Lions are adding to the defensive line in adding Benton to provide an interior pass rush. They're expecting the return of Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris should help improve our rushing attack while we're getting a full season out of Cominsky and Paschal. We'll likely see a veteran added who is a cut candidate to come in and round out this group. Witherspoon is a day 1 starter opposite of Sutton (who can be moved around, giving Moseley key opportunities). This is a group that is now 5 deep with carryover into the 2024 season. As much as I want the Lions to draft Jack Campbell, I don't see them drafting someone high based on AA's contract and Rodrigo's play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, Just Want A Title said: This is about as good as we could expect from the draft. I think the loss of Jameson Williams for the first six games places greater importance on getting a player like Bijan Robinson who can be used extensively in the passing game. Yeah - I was doing all of this prior to the news. This feels like there's going to be an emphasis to add another WR earlier than I have. There's one part for 2023 and just to have someone that you're confident as an early contributor... and we're starting to see some knocks on Jamo's maturity and I question his long-term viability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 I think this increases the chance of Robinson being drafted by the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Karnage84 said: DRAFT #6 - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois: There is a lot of smoke around Witherspoon and the Lions. He has a lot of the characteristics that Dan Campbell and the Lions look for in a corner. #18 - Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas: Brad Holmes came from the Rams organization where they selected Todd Gurley in the top 10. In a draft with a lot of question marks, the Lions opt to select one of the few blue-chip players in the whole draft. This is somewhat future proofing for the departure of Swift, either in a post-draft trade or at the end of next season #48 - Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia: Essentially a 6th OL, Washington has the athletic tools and traits to outproduce his college production. He might not reach 800+ yards but his impact will be felt as a run blocker #55 - Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin: Benton is going to add a pass-rushing element up the interior and helping to open up room for Hutchinson and co. to operate. TRADE #81 FOR #93 AND #114 #93 - Michael Wilson, WR, Stanford: A big body X WR, he's struggled with injuries and a not-so-great college offense in Stanford. Has a lot of tools to be an upside player and one of the better WR's from this class (assuming he can stay healthy). #114 - Riley Moss, CB, Iowa: A hard-hitting, versatile defensive back who has the potential to play either CB or S. #152 - Traded to Washington (see below) #159 - Atonio Mafi, OG, UCLA: A big powerful body, he's a solid run blocker. This selection means he'll likely play behind Vaitai this year with a shot at a starting gig in 2024 #183 - Keaton Mitchell, RB, East Carolina: The selection of Bijan likely means the end of Swift with the Lions in 2023. Mitchell is undersized but is an explosive rusher who was highly productive at ECU. He can be utilized at either RB or WR and on ST #194 - Ventrell Miller, LB, Florida: Miller is a guy whose name has been linked to the Lions for some time. He's going to be a core ST player with a chance to develop UDFA's Justin Shorter, WR, Florida: Big body X receiver, Lions spent a lot of time at Florida and he's someone they could have developed a relationship with Antoine Green, WR, North Carolina: Solid run blocker and reliable receiver that offers the size the Lions don't have CJ Johnson, WR, East Carolina: Big, strong receiver with reliable hands. Daniel Barker, TE, Michigan State: Solid blocker that's receiving some buzz and has met with the Lions Travis Vokolek, TE, Nebraska: Solid run blocker Hunter Luepke, FB, North Dakota State: Lions are one of few teams that does use a FB. Opportunity to compete with Cabinda Desjuan Johnson, DT/DE, Toledo: Versatile DL that has met with the Lions Caleb Murphy, Edge, Ferris State: Highly productive but slightly undersized; dominated at FCS level. Pass-rushing opportunity Jeremiah Martin, Edge, Washington: Potential developmental DL on a rotational basis Mikel Jones, LB, Syracuse: Slightly undersized LB that is highly athletic and productive Isaiah Moore, LB, NC State: Instinctive ILB lacking a touch athletically Christian Braswell, CB, Rutgers: Versatile, hard hitting CB, good in run support. Developmental NCB Lance Boykin, CB, Coastal Carolina: Good size, hard hitting, good in run support. Potential safety candidate D'Shawn Jamison, CB, Texas: Undersized but highly athletic. Had been listed at WR freshman year. Has played on ST as a returner I really like Keeanu Benton and hope he ends up with the Lions. However, I think he will go a lot higher than 55 and could get into 22-30 range of the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_shadows Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 No way Washington trades TM for that low of a price, dude is coming off 3 straight 1,000 seasons despite their QB situation being subpar to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 2 hours ago, rob_shadows said: No way Washington trades TM for that low of a price, dude is coming off 3 straight 1,000 seasons despite their QB situation being subpar to say the least. They're in serious cap trouble, team has been sold and they're looking at a rebuild. It might take a bit more (2024 2nd) but McLaurin isn't young, has had some injury concerns and they have added other pieces to that WR room. He's a perfect fit for the Lions in 2023 but not ideal for Commanders moving forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 The Lions would do pretty well if the managed to get Jahmyr Gibbs also. He isn't as big a Bijan Robinson but is really explosive. Defenses would have to assign a DB to cover him in the passing game to account for his speed. That would make like a little easier for our WRs. He seems like a big play waiting to happen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 22, 2023 Author Share Posted April 22, 2023 44 minutes ago, Just Want A Title said: The Lions would do pretty well if the managed to get Jahmyr Gibbs also. He isn't as big a Bijan Robinson but is really explosive. Defenses would have to assign a DB to cover him in the passing game to account for his speed. That would make like a little easier for our WRs. He seems like a big play waiting to happen. In lieu of Bijan or in addition? There was a podcast talking about RB corral construction. RB1 and RB3 would share similar qualities and RB3 takes over in event of injury while RB2 is that COP/complimentary guy (whether it's as a receiver, bruiser). So the RB2 doesn't take over that role. This was describing why Pollard didn't take over RB1 when Zeke went down. Gibbs would be a better choice option to replace Swift while Bijan and Monty are more similar. I took Mitchell since the Lions have met with him and he does offer a skillset like Swift does. My draft here is more of a "what does the roster, contracts, comments from Holmes/Campbell and the division" drive for how the draft will go. I probably wouldn't draft Bijan at 18 but I could see how the Lions could get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Karnage84 said: In lieu of Bijan or in addition? There was a podcast talking about RB corral construction. RB1 and RB3 would share similar qualities and RB3 takes over in event of injury while RB2 is that COP/complimentary guy (whether it's as a receiver, bruiser). So the RB2 doesn't take over that role. This was describing why Pollard didn't take over RB1 when Zeke went down. Gibbs would be a better choice option to replace Swift while Bijan and Monty are more similar. I took Mitchell since the Lions have met with him and he does offer a skillset like Swift does. My draft here is more of a "what does the roster, contracts, comments from Holmes/Campbell and the division" drive for how the draft will go. I probably wouldn't draft Bijan at 18 but I could see how the Lions could get there. It would be a matter of which option is better for them. I am a big fan of Bijan Robinson and would have no issues if the Lions took him at 18. However, if he isn't there I could see the Lions sliding back a bit (somewhere from 22-26) and taking Gibbs. He could spend time working as a slot WR where his speed and acceleration would cause a lot of problems for opposing defenses. Think about the plays that are designed for D'Andre Swift and then think about them being run by a much more explosive player like Jahmyr Gibbs. A fair number of teams (teams picking 21-25) in the latter half of the first round could see #18 as their last chance to get an impact player that would push them deeper into the playoffs. At the same time, a team picking 26-30 would probably not have much of an issue taking a RB if they viewed them as an impact/playmaker. I could definitely see the Eagles as a team would consider taking Gibbs in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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