BREAKING DOWN the Detroit Lions SIX Draft Picks

[@desert_sky_guy]

Fellas, you absolutely hammered this out of the park, especially setting the table with the audio clips and the very real talk about how Holmes and Co operate differently from almost every other team in scouting and grading. It doesn't even mean it's the "best" way, but Holmes is flat-out savant at talent evaluation and acquisition. There is definitely plenty of luck involved in the draft (EGs: Bengals going Chase over Penei, Jaguars taking Walker over Hutch and now having their two favorite CBs at a spot of need as their first two picks because 6 QBs, 7 WRs and a TE went in the first)... But Brad Holmes is 100% playing 4D NFL Draft. We are SO lucky to watch this thing build from the studs and start to play out. Not even close to this team's peak, either.

[@donbur1553]

Couldn't have said it better!!

[@Jay-n262]

This is the first year in the Holmes/Campbell draft era that they don't need to throw rookies into the starting lineup. These guys will have to earn playing time.

[@KMT65]

Not Arnold. He is a day 1 starter

[@APylar1]

Brad Holmes said the same thing last year when he took Laporta, and a lot of us questioned that comment with TE's like Kinkaid and Meyers in the draft. He gets the benefit of the doubt for at least this year. I have no reason to think Rakestraw won't be really good, even if he had him rated higher than Mitchell and Dejean.

[@SeanP7195]

Not me, loved Laporta and told everyone Mayer was overrated. I also fought with endless Lions fans how “we should never draft a TE again”. Or, “at least not before the 5th round”. It was ridiculous. People forget Hockenson is a pro bowler and even Ebron got one. I’m satisfied. Still wish we got Keenan Allen for the season. I think the window to win a SB is short. So go for it. .

[@reupyourlife]

@@SeanP7195 Here we go again a fan who is still use to the losing culture . Making a comment like that the window is short bro the window just opened up for the Lions with the genius of Brad Holmes and the ability of Dan Campbell to get these players ready to play weekend and week out I don't see the window closing anytime soon. Furthermore the way this team was built I never seen this before and I've been a Lions fan all my life basically Maybe I'm drinking the Kool aid I believe this is going to be the blueprint moving forward how to build a roster Brad we trust LFGooooooo.

[@SeanP7195]

@@reupyourlife Bro, a year and a half ago we were 1-6. Just fired a coach, traded one of our top players and everyone was on the hot seat. We had a good bounce back season (missing the playoffs) and then followed it up with one really good season. You aren’t drinking the Kool-aid. You’re bathing in it.

[@SeanP7195]

@@reupyourlife And when we can’t resign any players because Goff, Sewell, and ARSB eat up 1/3rd cap and Ben Johnson goes to another team you can explain to me how this blueprint ensures perpetual success. Something no other team has ever been able to duplicate.

[@tigerbteam]

Not gonna lie once I watched laportas film in college after we picked him I was sold. Ik he was gonna be a problem for defenses to handle

[@MarkPost-c4v]

Other franchises draft and sign players, the Lions are continually building a team.

[@smashville2897]

Let’s be 💯. Moseley will most likely end up on the IR

[@johnnygazsports]

Really great recap guys! Awesome audio cuts that solidify the selections. This is a great time to be a Lion fan. BH and DC have established a draft strategy that mirrors the goals and aspirations of the organization. It’s really exciting to see. Loved the double dip to solidify your CB room. Also love that they are comfortable taking a project in Rd 4 that has HUGE upside.

[@reupyourlife]

Yall just got me hyped up im ready for the season Lets Goooooooo!!!!!!

[@Harpazoed]

Brad Holmes got 2 of his favorite CBs. It landed that way. Perfect

[@Harpazoed]

Depth in the secondary is huge. I don’t ever remember that before.

[@Lebowski_Sports_Cards]

Another solid Lions draft! The only problem with having such great drafts year after year, is that eventually these players come off their rookie contracts and you have to resign them to a larger contract. Good problem to have! #LetBradCook #DetroitVsEverybody #AllGrit #SuperBowlOrBust

[@desert_sky_guy]

Here's a way to think about the secret to Brad and Dan winning so hard: They want to find guys who can handle the fact that each and every one of them is in a battle for his job every single day. No one has anything handed to them. And we know that this team is not shy about telling anyone on this team that nothing is given, everything is earned. The Lions shoot straight with every player and treat them all equally - all the way down to the janitors and cafeteria staff (the opposite of the bullshit "Patriots Way" that was here previously). Brad and Dan want dudes who get along with others and work well in a team setting - but have that killer instinct on the field and will stop at nothing to win. Popovich and R.C. Buford Spurs, in other words. They want guys who will pound the rock until it splits on the 1000th blow (nod to Rod Marinelli, lol). They want guys who have gotten over themselves and will do whatever it takes to win with brothers in arms. That's what they are building.

[@joaquinnewton733]

Just like our owner said, "All roads lead through Detroit"!!

[@dereksnively7692]

Yes sir

[@JohnTheLeprechaun28]

Wingo is a beast! I think they'll play him outside opposite of Hutchinson. He can collapse the pocket and Hutchinson will feast! Love it!!

[@marktristanviguri7308]

Holmes has been looking for another Aaron Donald. Levi was his first shot at it. Hoping Wingo turns out to be AD 2.0

[@joshlewis575]

That sounds like some interesting stunts there

[@michaelwicklund]

Wingo is not an edge but he can definitely be a rush DT on passing downs

[@marktristanviguri7308]

@@michaelwicklund Good Lord, Brad Holmes is looking for the next Aaron Donald not just an edge like every other lame GM and talking media head. Good Lord catchup already. Have a real take

[@marktristanviguri7308]

@@michaelwicklund Only morons were looking for an Edge this year. Good Lord wake up. Brad is looking for the next AD not just another edge. Have a take next time.

[@marinvolleyball7212]

This is so high quality

[@profit100k5]

I’m so hyped up for this season man I cnt wait #onepride

[@shashanksubramaniam1400]

“Dan Campbell guy” officially means something in the sports world just like the Patriots Way, Heat Culture, and the old Pistons/Spurs cultures used to mean. My friend is doing her MBA at Harvard and they have professors who are drafting HBR case studies on why the lions culture works so well right now. This is a NEW era of Lions Football 🦁

[@Harpazoed]

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell are building a Dynasty. We only getting started 💥💙

[@TripleNikel555]

Our secondary is going to go from bottom three to top 10 this year. Just watch these boys are primed and ready to go

[@stewartallan1440]

Imagine in a year or two, when Manu comes on the field and declares to the ref that he's eligible. I can't wait!

[@JohnBentzJr-vt4tq]

Hands down we are building a dynasty

[@rogerrathbun444]

We don't draft or want Dawgs . We draft LIONS , Lions kill Dawgs

[@trollalong7950]

That LT they drafted from Canada is not gonna play LT. I watched a interview he did and he said the lions goal is to move him to RG and put him next to Sewell. He is an extremely large man, if he learns RG our line will be UNSTOPPABLE!!!

[@joshlewis575]

I just can't see someone with that size playing the interior. I know that's the word but it doesn't seem logical. U want those long arms on the outside

[@trollalong7950]

@@joshlewis575 normally you would. With how big, fast and strong DTs are getting, I think most OL men will end up being around the same size. Plus teams are starting to use DEs more inside on passing downs, so I think guards are gonna end up being similar to tackles.

[@michaelwicklund]

⁠​⁠@@joshlewis575he actually played guard in the Canadian league so he can play it. If he can refine his technique for the nfl he and Sewell will be a dangerous duo

[@TripleNikel555]

We made it to the NFC championship with Cam Sutton and Jerry Jacobs as our starting cornerback. What do you think the possibility is now with all these studs we have in our secondary? Let's go baby Lions all day

[@Squishay1]

That Canadian o lineman is frigging huuuge

[@joneshugh]

I remember the old Lions regime were TERRIBLE in finding diamonds in the rough. These guys though. ❤❤

[@Dray_3stacks]

I feel like Rakestraw jr is gonna be the DB CJGJ thought he was for us and even better

[@daviddurango9562]

I hope these moves help the Lion's to match up better with Baltimore because we're going to end up having to face them again.

[@Baalzz302]

What if they put Manu on Edge? He could bull rush win every snap, and he is fast? Maybe he could cover too. Lol

[@TripleNikel555]

Not including the charges that Sutton got in the off season. I can't be happier that they got rid of him this early in the three-year contract he signed these rookies are going to play better than setting did on his best day

[@joshlewis575]

Imagine how sharp our passing game will be having to practice against this revamped secondary constantly. September can't come soon enough

[@bpreston7275]

You can't really play Rock and soccer football Anymore but I haven't heard that kind of Talk since the 70s in Detroit Now let's put in the NFL with the hip drag down And everything you can't do to protect these princesses When we played football on concrete we didn't wear any protection Don't tell me how bad you are come to the middle of the street and let's get bloody

[@peterz22thomas5]

Bloodbath?!?! OMG did he say BLOODBATH?!?! 😅😅😅

[@jbussa]

Top two picks and neither of them can get below a 4.5 :( I am nervous...

[@Baalzz302]

It's ok, when players put on the pads, those numbers change.

[@joshlewis575]

Vaki only ran a 4.5 something maybe 4.6 but he was clocked at almost 24 mph last year. 40 times lie, I'm more worried about a corner who can turn their hips quick and have a good burst of speed after. Turn and break speed should be measured

[@michaelwicklund]

Most plays aren’t long so what doesn’t matter as much is long speed but rather their burst and their other skills. Both have significant better burst meaning they get to top speed quicker and remember Pat Surtain II was a 4.46 and Rakeshaw is still injured a little so maybe he is faster. Their technique if you watch them play is really good and with more experience can be very good cb at the next level

[@Baalzz302]

@@michaelwicklund if y'all remember, Brian Branch ran a 4.58 during combine. Look how good he has been, and from the very start.

[@michaelwicklund]

@@Baalzz302 he is more of a slot and not a boundary cb but I get what your saying

[@miked8227]

Remember nobody cares what you did last year in the league. Every team improves with the draft like we did. Don’t tell me how great you are, show me. Tired of lip service, start out 0-2 and watch all these rah rah guys turn coat on ya.

[@chrisgandy4367]

I stop watching as soon as the Stephen Gilmore still coming to Detroit was brought up! 😂

[@Dray_3stacks]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 yea buddy still wishing that happen guess what it ain’t 😂

[@Baalzz302]

Facts

[@tomgallant6127]

Kickerz

[@Dray_3stacks]

Bates from the Michigan panters will be are kicker

[@bpreston7275]

Today's league is a Sissy league and is button paid for simple comment and it's simply paid for

[@bpreston7275]

First mistake in your video is we did not trade up for our second draft pick Second mistake was they were going to trade up to the late 30s or early 40s for the same draft pick that I got at 61 And the guy in the beginning of this video with the glasses on he just likes to talk and scream More to come later LOL But when you're willing to trade away pics to secure a draft pick that you don't think will come your way and that many positions with that much draft value it comes into question But now you need to understand well OK he's the man that set up the Matthew Stafford trade And he will do it to Detroit too mark my words

[@Asylum247]

This video is both, inspiring and disappointing at the same time. How she responds to this interview will say ALOT. It was an extremely bad interview. So bad that it could actually affect everyone from that generation that tries run for office. She was extremely nervous, and was the clearest thing about the interview. Couple notes: She came off as if she was running for student counsel by saying a lot of vague words, really fast, without actually saying anything at all. Threw in a ton of keywords. Lost her place in the scripted responses a few times. You can tell when she said something she didn't intend on saying. She switched from using supportive neutral language, to feminist talking points aggressively towards men so fast. You can actually see the moment of panic in her eyes.

[@detroitjroe4605]

It’s simple no funny money you ball out show out and you get paid 💯👑💪🏾🫡🩶💙 “GO LIONS “💙🩶The next SUPER BOWL CHAMPS🏈🥇🏆… FACTS👊🏾✊🏾🫡💯

[@miked8227]

Remember nobody cares what you did last year in the league. Every team improves with the draft like we did. Don’t tell me how great you are, show me. Tired of lip service, start out 0-2 and watch all these rah rah guys turn coat on ya.