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Which teams could sabotage Lions draft plans? SI/All Lions roundtable.

I would suggest that there are specific positions that the Lions ought to steer clear of, especially in the first round. Although there’s room for improvement across much of the defense, there’s little necessity to draft offensive players, particularly at the quarterback or running back positions.

Vito Chirco expressed a similar sentiment, acknowledging the possibility of a quarterback run early in the draft but advocating for Detroit’s general manager, Brad Holmes, to avoid selecting any of the potential first-round quarterbacks mentioned, including Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, Oregon’s Bo Nix, and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. Chirco believes Holmes should resist the temptation to choose a quarterback with the No. 29 overall pick, leaning instead towards selecting the best player available on the board, such as an EDGE defender, a defensive back (either a cornerback or safety), or a wide receiver.

Regarding the decision to bring back Brock Wright, Booher initially thought the Lions might lose him, given the length of the three-year deal offered by the 49ers. However, upon closer examination of the contract terms, Booher sees it as a favorable deal for the team, providing clarity about Wright’s future role. Wright is seen as a valuable complementary piece for the Lions’ offense, particularly in the run game, making the decision to retain him beneficial in the long term.

Chirco concurs, viewing Wright as a quality reserve tight end who is familiar with Ben Johnson’s playbook and contributes positively to the locker room atmosphere. However, he also acknowledges that Wright isn’t a top-tier player at his position. Chirco speculates that the Lions may consider drafting a tight end in the mid-to-late rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft, with Penn State’s Theo Johnson being a potential target due to his athleticism and suitability for Detroit’s needs.