Yes Joe Dahl was cut, video was made before he was cut.
No QB in the 2021 class stands out more than Wilson, other than Trevor Lawrence. With the Jets potentially being in the trade market for Deshaun Watson and already having Sam Darnold on the roster, it looks increasingly unlikely New York will draft a signal-caller at second overall. The Atlanta Falcons have publicly stated their support for incumbent field general Matt Ryan, and they’re picking fourth.
Cincinnati has Joe Burrow under center already, and Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni hire suggests the Eagles are trying to revamp Carson Wentz’s career. That could well mean the Lions luck out and land Wilson, who looks like the obvious QB2 in the opinion of yours truly.
If the Lions do end up passing on a QB in the draft and either trade for Jimmy Garoppolo, sign Dak Prescott in free agency, or find another proven option, they’d have some really have some freakish collegiate studs to choose from.
Next, there’s Farley. The Virginia Tech product is less polished and experienced than Alabama’s Patrick Surtain at cornerback, yet he might have more upside due to his freakish physical tools.
Detroit can take the plunge on Farley, because it selected Jeff Okudah near the top of the 2020 draft, and the potential to have Farley join him as a starter in the future could lead to the Lions fielding one the elite tandems at the position in the NFL.
Almost equally as tantalizing an option is the potential receiver duo Detroit could provide a new with if Kenny Golladay re-signs. Incumbent wideouts Marvin Jones and Danny Amendola are hitting the open market along with Golladay, so instead of spending what little cap space the Lions currently have on retaining all the receivers, just pay Golladay and draft a stud like Waddle.
Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith will likely either reunite with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami or get nabbed by the Philadelphia Eagles because of his all-around game. Our analysis here, based on multiple mock draft simulations at The Draft Network, Pro Football Network and other outlets, suggest Waddle has the best odds to still be available.
Waddle is the best vertical threat in the 2021 class. His game-breaking speed is an excellent fit opposite Golladay. If the latter is back to draw rolling coverage, Waddle would benefit by having one-on-one matchups where he could blow by opposing defensive backs.
Second round, 41st pick: Christian Barmore (DT, Alabama), Jevon Holland (S, Oregon), Cameron McGrone (LB, Michigan)Detroit Lions draft picks: Christian Barmore leads Round 2 targets
Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore (58) tackles Ohio State running back Master Teague III (33) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
It’s very possible Barmore has heard his name called by this point, or that the Lions would have to trade up a bit to land him. In the event he’s here, though, the interior defensive line is so woeful for Detroit that Barmore would almost indubitably be the unit’s best player right when he walks into the Lions’ facility.
Barmore wound up with eight sacks in 2020, so he not only is a stout run defender with great quickness to shoot gaps and blow up plays in the backfield, but he’d also give the Lions much-needed juice to collapse the opponent’s pocket from the interior. That’ll be important in the NFC North division, facing quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins and, well, whomever Chicago trots out in 2021.
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