Sllim Pickens Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Figured we could have an official draft discussion thread now for day 2. Who are you hoping for that is still available? Who do you think we will draft? What can save this draft for you if you are down on it already? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 My top choice for pick 34 if available would be Joey Porter Jr or Brian Branch. I think both would be great additions to the secondary with so many 1 year deals there. We need something to prepare for next year so we aren't starting fresh again. I think Branch is probably the better fit to replace CJGJ and Porter would be groomed to replace one of the outside guys. I wouldn't hate Will Levis at 34, but I am guessing he slips further today than people think similarly to Willis last year. If he drops to our second or third 2nd round pick I think he would be a great pick to learn behind Goff for a year or two. I also wouldn't mind grabbing an OL at 34. I could see Mauch, Torrence, Jones, Schmitz, or Avila being our pick based on how Holmes and Campbell have drafted previously and so far this year. My prediction given things don't always go how I want or hope is that we will draft Rashee Rice at 34, Chandler Zavala at 48, and Moro Ojomo at pick 55 if we don't trade down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lions017 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Quite a few solid DB's left. I would hope we walk away with one that can chip in this year and take over a spot next year. I expect to grab an offensive lineman today too. They clearly want to keep the running game as a huge strength. My best scenario would be Joey Porter Jr., Keanu Beanton, and a guy like Matthew Bergeron. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted April 28, 2023 Author Share Posted April 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, Lions017 said: Quite a few solid DB's left. I would hope we walk away with one that can chip in this year and take over a spot next year. I expect to grab an offensive lineman today too. They clearly want to keep the running game as a huge strength. My best scenario would be Joey Porter Jr., Keanu Beanton, and a guy like Matthew Bergeron. I have a feeling with the rumors of how many times Detroit visited Florida this year and with his run grade being pretty top notch, Torrence could be the pick at 34 to keep that run game a strength as you mentioned. He isn't my first choice for OG, but a lot of things add up to make it look like a strong possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sllim Pickens said: I have a feeling with the rumors of how many times Detroit visited Florida this year and with his run grade being pretty top notch, Torrence could be the pick at 34 to keep that run game a strength as you mentioned. He isn't my first choice for OG, but a lot of things add up to make it look like a strong possibility. I think Torrence or Dexter are on the board for us from Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 34 minutes ago, Sllim Pickens said: I wouldn't hate Will Levis at 34, but I am guessing he slips further today than people think similarly to Willis last year. If he drops to our second or third 2nd round pick I think he would be a great pick to learn behind Goff for a year or two. Tom Pelisserro on GMFB (just watching a clip on YT) said that the Saints and Steelers (at 32) have had a lot of contact from teams trying to move up to take him. I don't think Levis lasts past 36 (Rams). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_shadows Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) My love for Washington is no secret and I'd still love to see him as a Lion O line Torrence, Michael-Schmitz, or Avila At CB I'd like to see Brents or Rush in a Lions uniform next year. D line Keion White, Keanu Benton, maybe B.J Ojulari or Adetomiwa Adebawore. Safeties Branch or Johnson Lot of options left... Interested to see what they ultimately do Edit: Forgot WR, still stick by Tillman being the best option Edited April 28, 2023 by rob_shadows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionized Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 A lot of mock drafts for round 2 are having Will Levis as the pick at 34. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Tso Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 We definitely need a run stuffing DT at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty21 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Sllim Pickens said: My top choice for pick 34 if available would be Joey Porter Jr I don’t see him slipping past PIT but if you managed to get him, there wouldn’t be a whole lot to complain about with the R1 reaches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Honestly, I would say our #1 priority is to address out DT need. McNeil and Buggs played way too many snaps last year. Benito Jones isn't the answer. Keeanu Benton seems like a really good fit. I like Keion White but he seems like more of a Cameron Jordan DE who can move inside. Physically, Adetomiwa Adebawore is really similar to James Hall. I don't really see him as a full-time DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Tso Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Edited April 28, 2023 by General Tso 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenhater Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I wasn't a fan of the Gibbs pick but no that it happened I wonder if we just go all in on it. Draft Darnell Washington and either Torrence, Avila or Burgeron. Imagine running on the right side with Sewell, Torrence and Washinton, with Gibbs speed. Maybe we should just go for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) Dammit, GT beat me to it. 😂 Edited April 28, 2023 by Louis Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detfan782004 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 My top 3 desires in order TE- Mayer ND TE- Laporta -IA cB- Ringo- GA not saying I'd take them with current draft position. id trade down a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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