In all seriousness though, I don’t see any way we actually make all five picks we currently have today. I bet we trade three or four of them to move up at different points today.
Using the Jimmy Johnson chart, our 5 current picks essentially add up to the 133rd pick in the 5th round. Keep in mind that we traded the 130th pick yesterday in the Ratledge deal.
Honestly what are the chances we draft a guy in the later rounds and they make this roster? Hopefully we package all the later picks for a player in the 4th or 5th.
I love the first two picks, can never go wrong with big dogs in the trenches, especially given the age/wear and tear of many Lions trench guys. But my gawd, it’s truly wild that the most glaring need on this team hasnt been addressed in the draft with a feasible day one Edge starter, if not day one rotational piece. The Teslaa pick and what was given to move up really seems like a reach…Brad is giving me the fluttering IBS that feels about as stable as Davenport in a glass statue factory re DE
I’m going to try some reverse psychology:
Brad, listen, whatever you do, don’t waste a pick on a pass rusher. We’re fine there. Don’t need any window dressing. Trust your gut, go get who you want. But do not chase a pass rusher!