Bizarre Will Levis news changes the game for Lions in 2023 NFL Draft
The 2023 NFL Draft is going to have big implications on the Detroit Lions. As it stands based on draft order and need, the Lions can build for the future, build for the present, or settle somewhere in the middle if the cards fall in the right way. And fall those cards have. While nothing […]
The 2023 NFL Draft is going to have big implications on the Detroit Lions.
As it stands based on draft order and need, the Lions can build for the future, build for the present, or settle somewhere in the middle if the cards fall in the right way.
And fall those cards have.
While nothing is set in stone yet, this recent news about Will Levis and the Colts could have massive implications for the Lions over the next month.
As crazy as this sounds, the Lions should care little if the Colts want to hurt themselves. A move like this just opens the door for something special in Detroit.
Based on all information right now, Bryce Young and CJ Stroud are coming off the board fast. Everything beyond them is where the questions start.
Should the Colts take Levis, this leaves a real chance that Anthony Richardson will be available for the Lions at six, and that alone gives the team a mountain of flexibility in what they do.
Like Richardson's talent and want to hedge bets with Jared Goff? Take Richardson at six and use the rest of the picks to bolster the current roster.
Love Goff? Trade back and enjoy the wealth of picks it takes to get within range of selecting Richardson for a team that loves his traits.
Neutral on the quarterback? Let another team trade up to four or five to take a quarterback and then take the best defensive player on the board.
One way or another, Levis coming off the board before the Lions pick is one of the best things that can happen for the team on draft night.
