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thesloppy · 04-29-2023, 02:37 PM

Saw that coming, but still not particularly happy about it. Throw Swift on the pile of highly talented Lions RBs that got derailed by injuries. I'd love to say I wish him well, but the paltry compensation kinda dictates that I can't.

Was reading an article earlier today that suggested if the Lions had picked the exact same players using the same picks, but instead gone in order of Brian Branch, Jahmyr Gibbs, Hendon Hooker, Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta then people would have universally loved it. I'm not sure I agree 100% but it's also not absolutely wrong. Personally I still think/hope that Holmes had enough positives during free agency this year that I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on this draft process, which always takes years to truly evaluate any way. YMMV.

Does seem like WR has bubbled up to become top worry again, after the gambling suspensions and this draft coloring in most of the other holes.

04-29-2023, 02:37 PM	#347
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	Saw that coming, but still not particularly happy about it. Throw Swift on the pile of highly talented Lions RBs that got derailed by injuries. I'd love to say I wish him well, but the paltry compensation kinda dictates that I can't. Was reading an article earlier today that suggested if the Lions had picked the exact same players using the same picks, but instead gone in order of Brian Branch, Jahmyr Gibbs, Hendon Hooker, Jack Campbell and Sam LaPorta then people would have universally loved it. I'm not sure I agree 100% but it's also not absolutely wrong. Personally I still think/hope that Holmes had enough positives during free agency this year that I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt on this draft process, which always takes years to truly evaluate any way. YMMV. Does seem like WR has bubbled up to become top worry again, after the gambling suspensions and this draft coloring in most of the other holes. __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.