Did the Lions reach for Jahmyr Gibbs at No. 12? | 2023 NFL Draft

[@KJzilla]

“Will Levis is still in the board” told me everything I needed to know about this panel

[@Steve_643]

The Lions drafted Sam Laporta with the other pick they got for trading the 6th pick. They combined for 21 TD’s and over 2,000 yards as rookies. I won’t question Brad Holmes ever again he knows what he’s doing.

[@gstephens313]

Mannn, how this has aged so well 🫡

[@rejukurian7168]

As a lions fan, i was shocked when they drafted Gibbs. Thursday and Friday after the draft, listening to talk radio in Detroit. Majority of the Lions fans wanted Jalen Carter... If they didn't trade down, they may not drafted Laporta or Brian Branch...

[@bigguccisandles4083]

I didn’t expect us to take him but I was happy when we did. Turned out okay I’d say😂

[@Shrobulon]

I trust Brad Holmes over anyone only going purely on PFF grades and their own mocks

[@Kalinbuggs]

Why sign a RB for 3/19 million tho?!? This is dumb

[@zacklarson2918]

@@Kalinbuggs They're completely different types of players. Gibbs isn't a true "running back". He's essentially a slot receiver with deep threat speed in a running backs body.

[@SAINTxSZN]

And I trust common sense of drafting Jalen Carter at 6. You're delusional. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to know a good prospect.

[@jaybrick8973]

We probably should have gotten Jalen Carter are we planning on trading swift it doesn't make sense

[@SAINTxSZN]

@@jaybrick8973 They just didn't like his mindset and history. but personally I would draft him anyways

[@rbrucerye]

I think the answer is no given how Gibbs has done this year.

[@chucktaylor1463]

😂😂

[@PTDBond]

Holmes has gained my trust and should have the fans trust. Too long have we been let down. Holmes knows it and wouldn't take anymore without good reason

[@Det1911]

Right and we have High 2nd round picks I'm excited And I'm team Holmes

[@zechariahcameron3645]

I can't believe this pick got hate.

[@PTDBond]

​​@@zechariahcameron3645lol they all look dumb now! Lol bet Atl wishes they picked Gibbs instead 😂😂😂 Bejon is good, but not Gibbs... Gibbs has that attitude and humility that Mr. Robinson won't probably ever attain and he'll be another Lawrence Phillips

[@theronin9984]

Look @ Gibbs as an "offensive weapon", and your 👀 might change. As to #18-we had 3 LBs under contract. We now have a 6-5 tackling machine who is scheme versatile. 🦁's are stacking talent based on their board, not public perceptions!! They don't care what others think!! Detroit vs Everybody!! #OnePride 🦁💯👍🏾👍🏾

[@jamardns77]

We need DEFENSE

[@HBTLions]

@@jamardns77 lions second round picks be like 👀

[@jamardns77]

@@HBTLions hopefully

[@hunteranfinsen6655]

I like the picks a lot but I feel they could have gotten Gibbs at 18 and Campbell in the 2nd round all while gaining jalen Carter who if he hits is an absolute home run

[@antoniotrivelloni8191]

@@hunteranfinsen6655 Gibbs was going at 15, and the Giants/Falcons were going to trade up for Mad Jack Campbell

[@susmaryosep]

I think the Lions have one of the best scouting teams under Brad Holmes in the NFL. I think people are going to see how good he is with this the Lion’s scheme. Brad Holmes going to fleece this draft again

[@Doors067]

He did if just for gibbs laporta

[@KenWesaw-up5wf]

Turns out Brad holmes was playing chess and these checkers players didn't understand it

[@kylegabriel5794]

not with that jack campell pick

[@KenWesaw-up5wf]

@kylegabriel5794 jack Campbell is going to be an all pro linebacker in a couple of years

[@kylegabriel5794]

@@KenWesaw-up5wf I disagree but hopefully

[@onyxblack1167]

​@@kylegabriel5794Campbell is solid pick too. Not just flashy

[@jaynosowsky9708]

If you ask them now!!! 😂😂😂 probably the best pick in the first round!! Gibbs is a beast!!!!

[@tj-597]

Imagine going 4 wide with Jamel,Amon on the outside & Swift and Jahmyr in the slot position 😂!Defense’s would have to compensate, then you let the big dog (Montgomery) and a good offensive line loose yes siiir!

[@johngrovesIII]

bingo!!!

[@davidtinsley7656]

Exactly you know that’s what Ben Johnson wants to do.

[@ttshifty_]

Exactly what they want to do I think, idk why everyone sayin swift is gone now, he’s a dynamic weapon no way they getting rid of him

[@TTSCAM]

They not thinking that far bro ‼️💯

[@Just1MoreCast]

Swifts going to be gone.

[@detroitflex6257]

I guess that draft pick made a lot of sense now 😂😂😂

[@angelo2423]

Gibbs is tied for 8th in rushing TDS. Hows that for thinking he’s a reach. LFG LIONS 🦁. Let BH cook 🔥

[@kjgallagher4]

I love coming back to this. Gibbs + LaPorta > Bijan

[@zzzzzz-rn3oh]

Gibbs is what modern nfl teams should want in a back and jack campbell is perfect for nfc north with the mobile qbs

[@tmanqz]

Heard the Commanders were interested in Gibbs. I doubt Campbell makes it to 34. Holmes does what he needs to do. You armchair QB's need to chill out.

[@SlickStranger]

it was confirmed later that New England wanted Gibbs and after he was taken they decided to trade back. Also the Bucs wanted Jack Campbell their own media team accidentally let that one out the bag.. so the fact that all the arm chair GM's think they know the Draft better than Brad Holmes its actually comedy. like watching a baby claim they're the strongest in the world, its adorable.

[@nicholaswoods4055]

Phenomenal pick

[@jaynosowsky9708]

Brad Holmes drafted gibbs , LaPorta, brain branch .. 3 should of been first rounders !!! Jack Campbell should of been a second.. still a great pick.

[@MrDarkBM]

Brad is a genius!

[@Quisee]

Everybody complaining because of these bs mock rankings.. that kid is a pure playmaker and if he becomes McCaffery nobody going to mention where he was taken. It was a good pick for a great player especially with what's going on with jamo

[@isaiahh4108]

CMac was a bad pick tho

[@freeclimb5487]

If the 21 draft was redone based on what we now know Amon Ra would go 1st round.

[@Quisee]

@@freeclimb5487 that's my point exactly.. nobody would Bat an eye either

[@Quisee]

@@isaiahh4108 it wasn't his fault the team was ass.. he did what was to be expected of him

[@rudyrichmond1188]

With Jamo out for a few games this actually make more sense

[@dennisligma4958]

And swift is injury prone and def out of detroit.

[@ObiWannaBrick31]

Gibbs can play reciever if he needs to

[@jaywalsh1329]

I think this fits with Holmes' philosopy. If we have a need, or identify a type of player we like, take them if they are there. Especially if the position in "this" draft is weaker than usual. So, we got RB and then LB in round 1(weaker positions). we can get DB/DL in the second round, where we have 3 picks, because those positions are strong in this draft. and probably get a guard too. I don't mind it. I do question the value of a high 1st round pick on a WR3/RB2 combo, is that enough for the 12 pick? I guess we'll see. If he performs as RB1/WR2, sure, but even if he becomes rb1/wr3, I say a bit of a reach, but not an Ebron type groaner. Especially when you factor in the future. Lions are tyring to build a perennial playoff team. So, he's cleary the swift replacement in a year, same with the Campbell pick. And if you notice, all the "future" picks are also talent upgrades if they hit. (Jamo, Campbell, Joseph, Pascal, Levi -who might be a miss due to health)

[@drancealot]

Looks like they took him at 12 because he would have gone to the Patriots. Which is why the Pats moved back after he was picked.

[@jessepeters7447]

Really? That’s interesting!

[@raystonge154]

Detroit got two dawgs. Best offensive player on Alabama and the #1 linebacker in the nation. Maybe they reached. But who says we reached? NFL Network talking heads and their mock drafts? Theres a reason theyre on tv and not in the front offices

[@jleif7736]

CBS NFL Draft Analyst only gave out 2 A+ grades for the draft day yesterday, and the Lions were one of them.. Peoples opinions are irrelevant. How about we open our arms an welcome these cats to the Lions, and show up in full force their first games, buy their Jerseys, create some buzz around them, and give them a damn chance. Surely that will put some pep in their step, and be prideful to be a Lion. Instead we got clowns, spitting in their faces, calling them busts, and bad picks, and booing in the crowd. I mean my god so much for that culture change..

[@raystonge154]

@@jleif7736 I can understand. I mean we're the Detroit Lions..... But c'mon man have some damn faith, got two blue chip kids, who were only "early" and "reaches" due to position they play. We haven't even seen them on an NFL field yet. People WANT to play here and play for Dan. We're a smash mouth team and this draft reflects it. The Lions will punch you in the mouth. Just like Rodgers said we're "That Team" but not because of an overinflated ego, they'll be calling us "That Team" because they know when the see us on the schedule, win or lose they're in for war

[@ItsMe-zr7jb]

In Holmes we trust 🎉

[@matthewhowe3727]

Pete Carroll was one running back play away from an additional Superbowl victory for those who claim running backs don't win Superbowls.

[@lks311]

Did he forget that they also picked up #34? Don’t we have to wait until they make that pick?

[@heelpayne420]

Why not Clancy? Why not Gonzalez? Sigh... oh well. Trust the process i guess

[@paulwarren6062]

Brad has shown he can find good players throughout the draft. We don't always have to go by what mocks says. Trust Holmes. We have a lot more picks coming up to work with.

[@aboveSubparBallAnalysis]

@@paulwarren6062rip ur high picks tho I’ll take Gonzalez alll dayyyty

[@jleif7736]

@@aboveSubparBallAnalysis "rip your high picks" lmfao who went at 6? Paris? Lions fans would have been more pissed if they picked him, and he according to most teams was best available at that position. Lions had a huge W today.

[@dennisligma4958]

@@aboveSubparBallAnalysis Why? More cbs fail in first round than most other positions!

[@JoDan616]

NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE WILL BE COMPLAINING MID SEASON

[@OFDProductions]

Gibbs better be the second coming of CJ2K or this pick was a reach

[@CarsonClaws]

TRUST. BRAD. HOLMES. SIMPLE AS THAT

[@VINNYBOOVISION]

I'll never understand why these guys and my fellow 🦁 lions fans had a problem and were shocked in the first place

[@GetTheGet]

Montgomery and Gibbs will be a sweet 1-2 punch. Swift is gone.

[@ttshifty_]

I don’t think he’s gone

[@burns4246]

@@ttshifty_ if not this year next year hes gone, hes to injure pone

[@danschwartz1950]

Lions were winners if they took carter at 6 or Gibbs at 12, with the extra pick got Branch. Two for one is a steal. These players are game changers.

[@Steve_643]

Laporta was the other pick, Branch was the TJ Hockenson trade

[@CM-rg9zg]

ESPN is skeptical. GOOD SIGN for the Lions

[@grantwhite4201]

No, they didn’t. I enjoyed listening to you guys talking about this guy for the player that he is, rather than a “positional value.”

[@thedarkknight9153]

They probably felt pressure to get an offensive playmaker after Jameson Williams got suspended. They want to compete for the division and 6 games is a long time.

[@bellafelder975]

Miles sanders?

[@ajhaynes5721]

@@bellafelder975 Miles Sanders is in Carolina

[@EdSmith313]

The best running back in the draft not named Bijan Robinson. With our offensive line, we can commit to truly running the ball better than anyone in the division, plus add a home run threat to a top 5 offense at the same time. I'm ecstatic!

[@djjohnson9389]

There’s 8-10 other rb’s we could’ve picked to run the ball with. Absolute reach and it made no sense.

[@itachiuchiha-wn8xv]

​@@djjohnson9389 naw he's a talented Rb we needed to get. Montgomery can't do it by himself

[@DetroitLionsStuff]

​@@djjohnson9389 There are not 8-10 RBs that are on the level of Gibbs. Alabama RBs always transition well to the NFL.

[@1manX]

@@djjohnson9389 he's a pass catcher that can play in the slot with 4.38 speed. There simply are not 8-10 other runningbacks in the class that can do that.

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Right man and someone gave this a grade of a D

[@Doors067]

It was jalen carter orrr Gibbs/laporta

[@brianlevine249]

I think people are underestimating the impact the Jameson Williams suspension had on the Lions draft strategy. 6 game suspension after a full year out for ACL. By game 7 the dude will have been out of football for almost 2 years. No way he's coming on full strength until at least game 9. The lions went after free agency with him on the roster since day 1. They had a huge hole to address in the draft. And taking Gibbs (who would have been gone by pick 15) they addressed it in a VERY clever way. They added another speedster explosive offensive weapon that wasn't a WR and wasn't a stop gap. And one that will synergize exponentially with Jameson when he comes back.

[@ABruhMan]

I like Gibbs potential but mannnnnnnn the reaches in the 1st rd is killing me man. That Jack Campbell pick is fucking wild lol

[@johnkirchner1771]

campbell is a stud by any and all accounts. we will get a steal at 34 too.

[@razz9565]

Campbell at 18 is not at all wild LMAO Patches a huge hole in our defense

[@GlennShook]

@@razz9565 Gibbs was wild. Campbell was a normal size reach. No mock had him going top 20. Late 1st. Filled a huge need atleast unlike rb Gibbs pick. We better get dt, cb/s, te ,OG in round 2. 3 of those 4 positions! Maybe add wr in there.

[@1manX]

@@GlennShook Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr, Michael Mayer, Kelee Ringo, BJ Ojulari, and Cam Smith are all still on the board I'd be happy with any of those at 34. Plus we still have 48 and 55.

[@GlennShook]

@@1manX not kelee or bj but yes to the others. Would offset Gibbs 1st round reaches some getting one or 2 of those guys in top of 2nd round.

[@KP-no9hb]

He’s cheaper because he’s not a top 10 pick, saves cap space now and down the road, he’s a proven solid RB, can help if someone goes down, he’s fast, Lions took the opportunity away from division rivals who are looking for a RB or want to replace one (Bears and Vikings), picked up the 34th pick, and now all the other “voids” can be addressed in the second and later rounds as solid players have also fallen down the board. Lions already have their starters in place, these are just added bonus players. Something we’re not familiar with here in Detroit.

[@cutime6712]

It's a reach at 12 cmon now

[@KP-no9hb]

@@cutime6712 So we know more about football than they do? Have to understand the business side of it also. Everything’s a strategy.

[@cutime6712]

@@KP-no9hb The problem drafting rb that high is longevity even if he is good. You only gonna get about 3 to 5 years out of him

[@KP-no9hb]

@@cutime6712 more then that if he’s not getting abused every game. They’ll maximize his value as well as the other backs by not having to “carry” the work load constantly. “Sharing is caring”. Again…Strategy

[@cutime6712]

@KP-no9hb not at 12 there is a reason the lions suck. They always trying to build outside in instead inside out. Look at Philly look at the Ravens strategy. Premium positions are online and dline. I don't want half a running gback at 12

[@Maxharddrive64]

I knew it was too good to be true. They could have set up this defense for years but no, they were overdue to do something typically totally stupid, considering Gibbs may have still been there early in the second round🙄

[@itachiuchiha-wn8xv]

He wouldn't have been in the second round. If he was he would've been picked before we had the chance to get him

[@Maxharddrive64]

@@itachiuchiha-wn8xv there was better value still on the board, he's not # 12- pic value. Now if this was Robinson different story altogether. I just think they could have addressed the defense, TE, Qb or the offensive gaurd or even WR with that pick

[@treyreichert4428]

The fact you’re crying about defense from players we don’t know if they will be good, we just got all the defense we need in free agency. You’re dumb thinking we should’ve gone CB at 12.

[@ianwellhousen8213]

@@Maxharddrive64 they can still easily get a DT, CB, and Guard in the 2nd round. Benton, Porter Jr, Cam Smith, Stephenson, Avila, Torrence are all still available.

[@Maxharddrive64]

@@ianwellhousen8213 of course, but the defensive talent they passed on doesn't warrant drafting Gibbs at #12. If they liked him that much then move up late in the first were he probably should of been picked?

[@AustinG23]

Most random collection of people on this panel

[@chrisswitzer9476]

Reggie bush on the saints should be his comparison

[@andressandoval9043]

Love all the arm chair GMs that think they know draft grades 🙄 Detroit drafted Gibbs who is electric and some liked him more than Bijan. You're talking 4.3 speed, vision and home run ability. Then sprinkle in Jack Campbell 6'5" 240lbs and think 4.6 is slow for a middle LB that big. 4.6 is fast for a guy that size!! Campbell will be just fine in this defense. Then BH picked up #34 pick in this years draft just for trading back a few picks. I trust BH and what is doing.

[@TooToneTuffTonyTweakin]

Gibbs would’ve been there at 18, no question. He’s gonna be a great fit but they reached. I wanted Jalen Carter at 6. With him forcing double teams in the middle Hutchinson and James Houston would cause serious problems for any offensive line.

[@andressandoval9043]

@@TooToneTuffTonyTweakin i like Carter too but he had too many red flags

[@Noreputationgallery]

Totally agree with you. BH has drafted well the last 2 years he’s been in charge. At this point it’s about players development and we have the coaching staff to do it. We will be fine. We have a solid core group of guys. #newlions

[@Janedoe83945]

Fred Warner ran a 4.6 to he is a damn good LB only time will tell what jack Campbell will be

[@littlebud9999]

Well said

[@garymapal2941]

Jahmyr Gibbs is the most explosive versatile player in college football

[@rainbowbabyblog5995]

I think just asking the question means yes.

[@HexIZMs]

That's a one-dimensional way of thinking about it. 👍

[@rainbowbabyblog5995]

@@HexIZMs don’t matter how good he ends up being, the fact is that his value was well below 12th overall and positively would have been there at 18 and probably 34.

[@HexIZMs]

@@rainbowbabyblog5995 Bro, let's be real. You don't know ANY of that about where he would've dropped and I'm sure Brad Holmes has more knowledge of where he'd fall than you. Being that he speaks to other GMs and officials in the league. Also, they have brought in a guy who make a constantly injured swift trade bait, we don't have to worry about paying him. This guy is not just a RB, he's a Swiss Army Knife back, he can be used ALL OVER the field. He runs routes almost like a WR a catches smoothly in stride.

[@HexIZMs]

@@rainbowbabyblog5995 He led ALABAMA in receiving, he's a pure weapon. Not just a running back.

[@DRu.913]

Kancey or Gonzalez at 12 and then Campbell 18 would've made more sense

[@justinfever9787]

So stupid. Did Holmes have a brain anyerism right before the draft? This makes zero sense.

[@dennisligma4958]

Maybe but think about this...This draft does not have a bunch of stars in it so they got who they KNOW fit this team. Calm the hell down lol.

[@GlennShook]

We reached hard at both picks. Atleast lb was a need. Gibbs good or not makes no sense. Wr woulda made more sense with all of them there to choose from.

[@noah.conley]

I would rather take a rb at 12 than WR… we have to invest in Williams and St.Brown sooner rather than later… people need to realize how Gibbs could feast behind this OL… not the biggest fan of pick myself but Brad isn’t a bum gm

[@E-Rad]

@@noah.conley i wouldve rather gotten gonzalez tbh.

[@GlennShook]

@@noah.conley 3 wrs are on field majority of the time. Not 3 rbs. Amd jamo hasn’t done a thing in nfl, worst start possible actually. And all top wrs were there to choose from as opposed to 2nd best rb. Wouldn’t have stopped them from paying st brown as our 1 whatsoever. Need atleast 2 if not 3 in modern nfl.

[@DRu.913]

Should've just stayed at 6 could've had Bijan or Carter. If picked Bijan, then take Kancey at 18. If picked Carter at 6, then get Gibbs at 18. Then get Jack Campbell round 2 or Drew Sanders. Either way they lost out on an elite player and definitely reached with their picks.

[@1andrew123]

​@Noah Conley a creative screen to this guy? He is going to go off

[@grantferrigan3837]

In Brad we trust!

[@quickjab33]

I think they picked him because he can line up and catch passes which will create mismatches but they reached - if they had stayed at 6 why not just take Robinson?

[@russdadda]

Because they got Gibbs who is just as good as Robinson with tons of potential and a 34th pick from Arizona .

[@jd9708]

​@@russdadda He is not just as good, that's the problem.

[@russdadda]

@@jd9708 he will be in our offence.

[@DangreousWoman]

@@jd9708don’t forget we got one of the best offensive coaches Mr Ben Johnson.

[@jd9708]

I love your positivity, wish I had the same level of that but I don't. Too many years under my belt as a Lions fan. Just seems like we kind of botched this one all the way around.

[@marcstov]

high character guy...obviously this league is about wins, but if the Lions can do it with great men like this, even better. They've always talked about culture, so.

[@garrison6863]

THey could have had Gibbs at 18 and Campbell tomorrow. And they did not get enough for the trade down.

[@coreywilliam8474]

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SAINTxSZN]

@@coreywilliam8474 was planning on being a lions fans since I'm a pistons fan but nevermind this team dumb asf

[@jleif7736]

LOL what you think you get for moving down 6 spots? Please telll me a more realistic trade than what we got.

[@freeclimb5487]

You don't know that.

[@danielestrada2417]

​@@SAINTxSZN gonna come back to this In November when you're back on the bandwagon

[@TooToneTuffTonyTweakin]

I really wanted Jalen Carter at 6. Gibbs is gonna be a great fit but they reached. He would’ve been there at 18, maybe even the 2nd round. Defense should’ve been the main focus.

[@GlennShook]

Yep. Coulda went Gonzalez at 12, Gibbs at 18 if thought had to have him then lb at top of round 2 one of top guys woulda been there maybe not Campbell but one of top 3 prob. Woulda been way better haul of players. But time will tell.

[@Ohdeerhere]

idk, the way the NFL works these days is there are no more shut down defenses once you get into those championship games. teams are gonna put points on the board. look at what the chiefs and eagles did in the super bowl last year in terms of scoring. you have to be able to score every time you have the ball and great defenses are struggling to stop good offenses right now.

[@paulwarren6062]

They have a ton more picks anyway. We can get more defense in round 2. When your loaded with picks you can take some gambles. Fans always fall in love with certain names at certain spots. But clearly Brad Holmes knows something we don't. If he likes these guys then so be it. He has a solid draft history.

[@TooToneTuffTonyTweakin]

@@paulwarren6062 Gambling is different than reaching. Gibbs would have 100% been there at 18. If anything Jalen Carter is a gamble considering his issues off the field. I trust Holmes but he could’ve gotten better value with those picks.

[@GlennShook]

@@paulwarren6062 true he hasn’t given us a reason not to trust him yet. Levi O and maybe jamo notwithstanding. Levi was a 2 and early days on jamo still. But can also get to cute and risky when have extra picks instead of just keep taking solid safe bets adds up like we’ve been doing.

[@yts23]

Lions make no sense. They just had swift and Williams but didnt want to pay them. This prooves lions dont want to win. I thought they could build off last season. But theyll have another sub 500 season

[@tays0001]

It's fun coming back and reading some of these responses.

[@PaPaBear0824]

Day 1 D- .... its not the players, its where they were selected. Too early on both.

[@tmanqz]

Its not about getting good players? hmmmm

[@burns4246]

@@tmanqz theres good players that are 3rd round picks, should we use a 12th overall pick on them.

[@burns4246]

its about getting value for your pick, and i (many others) think we could have gotten better value at that spot

[@justinfever9787]

WTF! WTF! WTF! Are you kidding me?

[@WheresBillie104]

Philly has the best defense and went D 2 times in the first round. They are going to own the NFC for a long time and the Lions lost ground big time. They could have had both guys Philly took. Soak that up Lions fans.

[@webechubbin]

No one is scared of that team lol/ we took your best DB, your two best players are in their 30s. Running game is trash too. Eagles will be good, lions will be better coming soon. Trust me

[@Nikeair453]

@@webechubbinnonsense

[@James-po5ed]

We have THREE 2nd round picks now.

[@craigburnett6099]

Any chance they would trade the first 2nd rounder to Cowboys in case Mayer still around. Maybe our 58 and 90 ? What was overall take On Mazi Smith pick for Dallas. I hadn’t heard his name ofte relating to 1st round?

[@James-po5ed]

@@craigburnett6099 I don't know, I was busy and not paying too much attention to the draft last night.

[@midniteoilfilms]

Hoping for Torrence, Turner and Benton or Dexter...

[@craigburnett6099]

Maybe send the best #2 to Dallas for 58,90 and a 6th?

[@James-po5ed]

@@midniteoilfilms I want Hooker.

[@craigburnett6099]

As a cowboy fan I have commented often how impressed I have been w Lions front office. Incredible off-season w an improving team. Now last night tells me they still make asinine choices trying to hit big. You were one good draft away from playoffs this year. You didn’t have to reach. So much help was set up for you last night. Twice.

[@russdadda]

They only had a few players this draft that really left an impression on them. Overall they still did improve instantly whether people like it or not.

[@Just1MoreCast]

Upgrades are upgrades. A team a draft away from the playoffs got better. Don’t over think things.

[@astrahl]

Lions blew it😂

[@freeclimb5487]

Wrong, worry about your own team.

[@98NinjAOrANge]

They literally couldve most likely got him at 18 lmfaoooooo with that being said he’s gonna be DAMN good

[@edwinstern863]

Brad Holmes knows more than you Judy saying

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Better be

[@tmanqz]

Commanders wanted Gibbs.

[@jleif7736]

Do people not listen to press conferences? Brad literally said he wasn't going to make it past 15.

[@98NinjAOrANge]

@@jleif7736 idek who brad is all I know is my cards made them lions look silly lol we barely gave up anything to move from 12 to 6 lmfaoooo

[@brianfreeman2200]

It's just dumb. I think the guy said it earlier. He's a mismatch. That's like this draft having cj2k there and they're like oh no let's wait because he's a running back...no you take him and you understand it's gonna be a matchup nightmare and limits the resources required to make your offense run. Also you work within your strategy...just think about it. It's Goff right. Well Goff went to the Superbowl how did he do that. He had a running back that could do the most with wideouts that can catch and one that could burn. Sound familiar?

[@buckbenelli8]

Could have had Bijon and Jack. They better hit on number 3 in the second round or they blew it. They need defense, CB or DT.

[@AllisonakaSakura]

If you was going to draft a RB in the first place why the hell would you sign Montgomery!? Running game is nice don't get me wrong, but you know what would be great?? Fucking improving our Defense on both sides of the ball!!!

[@Joppytv]

“Improving the defense on both sides of the ball” is why most lions fans should keep their trap shut

[@AllisonakaSakura]

@@Joppytv nah going to be loud and proud of my comment. We need defense on both side.

[@SeanP7195]

Ehhh, would have rather signed FA top RB and LB for first round prices and drafted more marquee positions.

[@BigOtheGod]

Who did we draft???

[@dirtysilentphantom97-q8t]

Didn’t see many mocks 😂 good lord

[@jaybrick8973]

Our offense going to be the best in football

[@jamardns77]

That wasn't the issue though. We had the best offensive for a few weeks. We need DEFENSE

[@jaybrick8973]

@@jamardns77 I agree an I wanted JC

[@RogueStatusQVX]

If you want to see his highlights. kzbin.info/www/bejne/naLNe4mlar2YlZKBade me fall in love with him, he has crazy acceleration through pockets. I know this is a reach, but when you see him make his first cut in the backfield and explode, it reminds me of Barry.

[@matthewvitelli5087]

Lions reached on both players.

[@tjhndrx8792]

3runningback room works

[@justinb6379]

Bust

[@thedudeWG]

Please, PLEASE give Jahmyr number one, Lions! Sorry, Jamo!

[@tvon698]

Ok. Gibbs is a great player. But they could have gotten him with their 4th draft pick probably. Same thing with the LB they took at 18. I just don’t get it..

[@blackmoney7]

Dread for Dread

[@Sadmanp]

U got a wr and a running back

[@noah.conley]

Alvin Kamara you mean

[@dejuanmctaw9071]

Brad Holmes said “Bijian and Jahmyr are TWO different flavors” they both got the sauce but only of them was fitting for what he’s cooking. He held on to the 6th to collect extra 2nd round picks. He’s right this is a chess move.

[@jleif7736]

He also said he heard buzz around teams in the 15-16 range being hot on GIbbs.. So if other teams were looking to pick him not even 3-4 spots later, clearly it wasn't a reach.. Also a very prolific NFL Prospect analyst on CBS only gave out 2 A+ draft grades today, and one of them was the Lions... That Jack Campbell pick at 18 is going to impress all Lions fans, trust me. I genuinely think he will have a better first fully year than Aidan did, which is saying a lot.

[@j246802]

Newsflash - no one wants to ruin their abilities trying to help a losing franchise win. E.G. - Swift. Swift didn't want to play hard for the Lions, and neither will Jahmyr. Look at the last 10 RBs the Lions have picked. All busts. Swift wasn't happy draft night - no celebration when Lions picked him. If you lip read what Jahmyr ssays when Lions picked him, to family he says: "it's OK." In other words, who the bleep wants to be drafted by a losing franchise. LIke Swift, this guy will fake injuries to preserve his body aiming for a trade later. Put down the blue kool aid. Lions suck. Nothing will change.

[@rpena62]

You’re talking about the old lions Lions are stacking up talent ! Go Lions !

[@j.t.3580]

You were saying? 😂

[@jujijime]

Listening to the opinions of 5 dudes who aren’t NFL GMs is like listening to The View for objective political dialogue. Holmes is playing chess kids.

[@valshowers346]

Two 2nd round picks in the 1st round, I think someone needs to go to rehab!

[@Djturnt]

We made a pick i dont agree with we needed defense

[@paulwarren6062]

They have 3 second round picks dude. They'll be fine.

[@anthonyslazas6413]

There drafting their way back to the bottom of the division

[@1974lionsfan]

Junk pick! Holmes screwed the pooch with this one.. i dont hate the player, but the trade back IF THIS is what they were thinking. Seems like holmes was trying to be smarter than the NFL and just like with all their other stupid, strange, confusing picks over my 50 yrs, this is one of the most egregious bcuz EVWRYONE knows and sees what the lions main problem last yr was! Note: NONE OF THEM THOUGHT, THEY ARE A 2ND RD RB (who was taken 12th overall) AWAY! Do you know why none of them said that Holmes?🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ In SOL i trust i guess?

[@2ReAL0317]

This is how terrible the Lions organization is. They are excited about barely missing the playoffs. So much so that they now believe that their organization makes good choices. You can’t make this up

[@dallasorr1794]

I really feel like we could have got him in the second round

[@ianwellhousen8213]

No way the farthest he would’ve fallen is to the Bengals at 28. Chargers could’ve taken him at 21. Now that said I think he would’ve been available at 18, but obviously Holmes and Dan really wanted Jack Campbell so they decided to take Gibbs at 12.

[@boogaluace8198]

Baby Debo Samuel

[@billlee5031]

Abdulla loves the pik...hey everytime he enters the game watch the darw and screen

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Campbell better be a HOF player...or get Detroit a ring.

[@BeKindToAll03]

Dumb comment

[@Shrobulon]

The pick is worth it if he is a solid starter for a while. Anything else is extra.

[@ABruhMan]

😞 in Brad Holmes we trust man

[@Tater.Tot.Hippo99]

As a lions fan my feelings are mixed.it’s not the player it’s the position.maybe we can trade d’andre swift for a 2nd round pick today?.it’s just we could’ve stuck with pick 6 and got tyre Wilson and then gotten Michael Mayer at 18 and the draft would’ve been perfect.But who am I to say Brad Holmes knows more than me.Go kitties 🦁

[@dennisligma4958]

If they had picked a tight end then everyone but you would have filled their britches!

[@buckbenelli8]

Second round for swift? Lucky to get a 5th.

[@hungrypandastudios6213]

They wanted Bijan at 12, panicked and took Gibbs

[@freeclimb5487]

Nah. That's not what happened.

[@eric3594]

Kind of wish the lions traded down further and picked up more. They could have probably got this guy at 20 from what everyone has been saying

[@akiyahwilliams9521]

Ok pick understandable give it a b-

[@yts23]

These analyst cant try to suit up anymore?

[@johnnysins9054]

Lions fan can cope

[@brentj.peterson6070]

Detroit reached. Those 1st 2 picks better be All-pro.

[@acrobaticswitches]

Imagine trading the best player in the draft for an overpaid RB and a second.