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Lions 2019 Draft

Things have slowed down here except for the new OC and a couple of other Lions topics.
In case any of you were wondering, it is why I have been doubling and tripling down (Draft, OC, OffSeasonMoves, Snacks, Tate, Ziggy, on some links that always go in the Lions thread, for those who don't go to that daily Lions news info.
 
Detroit not looking at cornerback in the 1st round?
A couple of beat writers don?t think the Lions will go cornerback early in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Lions Wire?s Jeff Risdon spent the last couple weeks at practices for the Shrine Game and Senior Bowl, keeping a close eye on the prospects and what the Detroit Lions were keying in on. On Friday morning, Risdon shared a couple of observations that Lions fans should keep in mind come April?s draft.

First, and perhaps most noteworthy, Risdon believes the Lions didn?t show a ton of interest in the top cornerbacks and thinks they won?t be looking in that direction with their first round pick:
"3 Lions-related thoughts as I wait for my plane to finally head home from Senior Bowl and Shrine Game weeks":
"1. It's still early, but I will be SHOCKED if they go CB in the 1st round. SHOCKED".

That?s a pretty surprising hypothesis considering Detroit pursued some of the top cornerback free agents last year, and there are some top prospects?like LSU?s Greedy Williams and Washington?s Byron Murphy?that may be worthy of a top-10 pick.

And Risdon isn?t the only one who feels this way after spending the week around the Lions. Chris Burke of The Athletic ?seconded? Risdon?s claims, emphasizing that the Lions could go offense with their first-round pick.

Here?s a look at the other two takeaways from Risdon:
"2. The team feels better about the offensive line than the fans do, in part because of Tyrell Crosby but also because of Bevell's schematic desires. I was reliably told his plan for the OL/blocking was a big selling point in his hiring".
"3. They spent a great deal of time checking out the WRs in both Mobile and St. Pete, almost inordinately so relative to other positions. Draw your own conclusion there, but know the Senior Bowl WRs came off quite a bit better than advertised".

Obviously, we?re extremely far from the draft, and, as we saw from their coaching search, the Lions like to keep things close to the vest. So I would take this observations with a grain of salt. Still, keep this in mind for the upcoming months.

POD
 
http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-94-special-guest-scott-warheit/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Episode #94: Special Guest Scott Warheit. 53 minutes.

For the just the 3rd time in Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast history Erik and Joe welcome in a guest voice, Lions Wire writer Scott Warheit visits the studio to discuss the Detroit Lions recent coaching changes, how they impact the offseason, and as always, take questions from the listeners.

First, we get to know our guest Scott Warheit.

Next is diving into Scott?s latest column ? Matt Patricia?s choice of Darrell Bevell was shocking, but it shouldn?t have been.

How will the Darell Bevell hire impact the team?s needs.

Have the Lions chances of re-signing Golden Tate increased with Bevell?s hiring?

Who are some free agents the Lions may target with ties to Bevell this offseason.

FB Nick Bawden may get some opportunity based off of Bevell?s fullback usage.

The Lions have hired John Bonamego as special teams coordinator.

How will the special teams be impacted with the return of Bonamego?

The group discusses the Lions rank of 12th in Rick Gosselin?s 2018 Special Teams rankings.

What are some position coaches responsibilities?

WR Brandon Reilly gets signed to Reserve-Future contract.

Who are some targets in free agency and the draft that fit the slot receiver profile?

#OnePride 2019 Lions? Fan Mock Draft 1.0, Erik asks Scott and Joe who their choices would be in rounds 1, 2 and 3 according to his Twitter poll.

The Lions are headed towards an estimated $36 million in cap space.
Who might the Lions pursue as a high-end defensive end in free agency?
 
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