Series Thread: 2023 Lions official draft thread

[gandydancer]

I’m guessing when Gibbs has a two TD day, Fog will post a video smoking on a big cuban telling us to relax and trust Holmes.

I just feel that pick will be a future “the Lions could’ve had…” Which you can do with any pick for many teams.

 

[Zwalt]

Just looking at the disparity it feels like we got completely ripped off.
Arizona trades #3 & #105 (4th) for #12 & #33 (2nd) & 2024 1st round & 2024 3rd round
Detroit trades #6 & #81(3rd) for #12 & #34 (2nd) & #168 (5th)

Their pick was 3 slots ahead of us and both teams got #12 as compensation. But they gave up a 4th where we gave up a 3rd in additional picks. They got back a higher 2nd, but essentially the same pick. The difference for those 3 slots was we got a 5th and they got first andc3rd next year. I don't carexwhat the value chart says, that feels like we got played. Truth might be that Houston was the one that got played, but still hard not to feel taken advantage of.

I don't really disagree, I did think that Houston gave up a lot though. If you consider that #33 is the first pick in the 2nd, it's almost a 1st rounder, so really 3 first round picks to move up from #12 to #3. And I'd guess next year's first is going to be at least 15 or higher, more likely top 10. With that said, I don't think the Lions did as poorly. When I first saw the trade, I didn't see anything about giving up a third and getting a fifth back, so I was really happy at the time...now, less so. I guess it's okay, just not great.

 

[Thruthefog]

I’m guessing when Gibbs has a two TD day, Fog will post a video smoking on a big cuban telling us to relax and trust Holmes.

I just feel that pick will be a future “the Lions could’ve had…” Which you can do with any pick for many teams.

The one part of his game I don't like is he sucks at pass protection, but he's a better receiver than Swift.

I would have been happier if they had stayed at six and taken Robinson. It largely depends on who we get at #34.

A big cuban blunt maybe.

 

[Mebert]

Lions picks have me feeling like I did when Marinelli ignored talent for pad level

 

[Thruthefog]

Shit's going to get nasty here about the time the 2nd round starts.

Thunderstorms with large hail and high winds.

Hope I don't lose power.

 

[Edonidd]

After a night of sleeping on it, I'm more OK with Gibbs if they plan to use him like Deebo in SF. If he's a pure RB though and especially if he's splitting any carries with anyone then I fucking hate it worse than I did at the time.

 

[Mebert]

After a night of sleeping on it, I'm more OK with Gibbs if they plan to use him like Deebo in SF. If he's a pure RB though and especially if he's splitting any carries with anyone then I fucking hate it worse than I did at the time.

I don't mind it based on talent, just need. Worst defense in football last year. We could have gone Gonzalez 12, Gibbs 18, Campbell 34 and I think almost everyone is happy.

If Porter falls 3 more than we actually are not far off from that. Porter/Branch/torrence and I am actually happy about the 3 we add. At that point the order matters less.

 

[Mebert]

If Lions take Mayer at 34 we will need a wellness check on @broncosmitty

 

[Mebert]

Holmes claimed that "several teams text him after Gibbs saying he would not make it to 18"

While we are lying I would like the world to know I have a 23 inch penis

 

[Mebert]

Well shit:

Maybe Gibbs is viewed different by NFL than mock drafts.

 

[Zwalt]

Holmes claimed that "several teams text him after Gibbs saying he would not make it to 18"

While we are lying I would like the world to know I have a 23 inch penis

 

[Zwalt]

If Lions take Mayer at 34 we will need a wellness check on @broncosmitty

You know, once we did the trade down to 12, I was thinking that might not be a bad move...but based on the picks we made, not so much.

 

[VulturesRule]

Holmes claimed that "several teams text him after Gibbs saying he would not make it to 18"

While we are lying I would like the world to know I have a 23 inch penis

So you’re known as tri-pod, eh?

 

[Edonidd]

Holmes claimed that "several teams text him after Gibbs saying he would not make it to 18"

While we are lying I would like the world to know I have a 23 inch penis

Yup I'm sure other GM's running their team trying to win were like; "Hey I know this is the busiest time of the year, but I feel it's very important to reach out to a competitor and tell them they did a great job."


If anything is was more like: "This dummy is making my job easier, how do I get him to keep doing it? I know I'll tell him we would have done the same thing despite all evidence to the contrary."

 

[Edonidd]

Well shit:

Maybe Gibbs is viewed different by NFL than mock drafts.

Breece Hall last year was everything Gibbs was as a prospect and looked phenomenal as a rookie until the injury. But he was chosen in round 2. I don't buy that they were looking to replace him with a top 20 pick

 

[Mebert]

Breece Hall last year was everything Gibbs was as a prospect and looked phenomenal as a rookie until the injury. But he was chosen in round 2. I don't buy that they were looking to replace him with a top 20 pick

How dare you! Twitter is never wrong!

 

[Mebert]

Walter Football has also said that based on what they are hearing they players they took would not have fallen to the next pick.

Still don't love the picks, lots of insiders seem to be defending the Lions though.

 

[Thruthefog]

So who do you guys want today?

What do you think of AA from Northwestern?

Who is the best player available?

Who is the best player available that you want to take?

 

[Mebert]

So who do you guys want today?

What do you think of AA from Northwestern?

Who is the best player available?

Who is the best player available that you want to take?

Porter/Branch/Torrence/AA/LaPorta/Michael Wilson.

 

[VulturesRule]

Best CB - I think that’s Porter. After that a TE that is more than a receiving TE. Help out the O-line, since the Lions now have a multi-faceted offense with a potentially stud running game to set up the passing game.

Kind of strange being able to state that about the Lions’ offense. Then again, it’s probably just a case of draft euphoria.