Puts the Lions at #1 overall. Oh, ye of little faith!
If that were to happen, the Jared Goff debate is over. He’s a bridge quarterback.
But what if the Lions didn’t take a QB at first overall? What if they took a game-wrecking DE? And what if, with the Rams pick in the first round, they got their #1 receiver? AND still got their QB of the future?
I just kinda nailed that with my first attempt at Fanspeak 2022 On the Clock. Latest big board, difficult setting:
The kid hasn’t been great, but when he’s on… he’s a sniper. He needs to make better decisions at times, and I think he will mature into that this season. I don’t see him getting out of the first, when it’s all said and done. Not getting out of the top ten is a genuine possibility in my opinion. We see it every year.
If we’re picking 1st, we definitely should be picking a QB. Still, I couldn’t help but pick Thibodeaux. (That said, I did take Willis with our Rams 1st rounder, so I’m thrilled.)
I concur with your idea of getting a WR down there at the bottom of the first, top of the second. I also really like Thibodeaux there with our 1st pick. He is a game changing edge rusher in the mold of Myles Garrett or Chase Young.
I will say though under this scenario where the Lions are picking #1, assuming Goff proves he is NOT a viable option (which would surprise me), then QB would have to be an option somewhere. Under such a scenario, I’m a fan of exploring what it would take to package picks to get Howell as well as Thibodeaux.
Of the guys available, Howell looks like a Baker Mayfield/Drew Brees type prospect. Those are bold projections, and Howell lost a lot of skill position talent in the draft. But let’s see what shakes out this season. Someone is going to rise to the top. I’m willing to bet it’ll be Sam Howell. A lot depends on Goff.
I don’t see it with Slovis. I definitely see the Howell-Mayfield comp. Mayfield is more creative and accurate but Howell got a much bigger arm and doesn’t act like an idiot. Rattler has some talent but he’s not a true #1OA guy. I need to watch more Willis but it sounds like if he plays well that he’s likely QB1. I do think Carson Strong can go pretty high as well.
Really like the way Matt Corrall throws the ball. Tons of arm talent and a good athlete. Seems to have matured. Not a big guy but he’s my favorite ‘22 eligible QB that I’ve watched a bunch of.
we will have a comp pick end of rd 3 so take around 5 of the end of rd3 5 top rd 4 an that player would fit likely as are comp in rd 3
I don’t think they use a rd 3 pick on a QB regardless how Goff does Remember we have 2 first rd picks in 2023 .
The only way you take a QB in rd 3 would be they think he can be solid backup an if they get lucky ok starter.
I still wonder why so many think Goff is not very good when record his record shows different.
The years when he has a running game he was top 3 QB an went to SB that is a fact. Yet so many want to burn a high pick on a QB an pass on maybe that edge player.
I would be happy if rd one went 1: R1 P1 EDGEKayvoThibodeaux- Oregon
R1 P25 WR John Metchie - Alabama
After that i would look for a LB an S in rd 3. DEVIN LLOYD LB UTAH early then S late Brandon Joseph Northwestern
That would be great two day haul an still at least 5 more picks
Man this is almost exactly how I feel. No interest in Slovis, Howell is Mayfield 2.0 (though I’d also add that at least at the college level, Mayfield’s decision-making was better), Willis has tantalizing traits but a lot to prove, Rattler’s a douchebag, Strong is intriguing, and Corral’s my favorite.
Honestly, I really hope we can hold off until at least ‘23 to draft a QB.
If the Lions finish bottom 5 and it’s with a healthy Goff, you take a QB. There’s only so many kicks at the can that you get to draft a top QB. Hell, it could be argued that they should have taken a QB this year, not that I agree.
This was the foundation setting draft so next draft should be about taking the QB if Goff fails and setting an even stronger foundation with so many picks. That QB will be walking into a good situation if the Lions hit on their picks.
Yep. I see it in Willis’ film. He’s got the raw physical traits of a QB1. It’s hard to judge a guy’s consistency and accuracy without watching numerous full game film which I’ve not done. I’d say at first glance though that Willis has that super high ceiling as well as a low floor. Howell has a lower ceiling, higher floor. Do you gamble on greatness or do you roll with more of a sure thing? I do like Howell. This season will reveal much more about both.
