And from Charles Robinson, the guy who gave the Lions 2023 draft “F” grades for their first round picks:
Since Gutekunst took over as general manager in 2018, the Packers have devoted one of their eight first-round draft picks to offense. That pick: Jordan Love.
In the same time, the Lions have used five of their seven first-round picks on a depth chart that is now giving Jared Goff every chance to succeed. Those picks included Frank Ragnow, who has become one of the best centers in the NFL; right tackle Penei Sewell, who is an elite pass-protecting right tackle and two young players with high-end speed in running back Jahmyr Gibbs and wideout Jameson Williams — who are both expected to be core starters in the coming years, even with Williams recently returning from a four-game suspension. Even the fifth first-rounder was valuable tight end T.J. Hockenson, who was a foundational piece until his contract extension expectations spurred a trade to the Minnesota Vikings. It’s also worth noting Detroit spent a first-rounder on solid left tackle Taylor Decker.
That’s a notable difference in high-end investment between the two offenses. So much so that one longtime NFL personnel executive texted during that Thursday night game: “Flip these QBs to the other team[’s] roster and everyone is high on Love and ripping Goff. What they’re both working with [offensively] is so obvious.”