The NFL draft will be held in Detroit this year, drawing many Lions fans eager to see the team’s first-round pick next Thursday night.
However, those fans might have to wait a while to see what the Lions decide to do, as they currently hold the 29th pick, which could make them a target for teams looking to trade back into the first round.
When asked about this possibility, General Manager Brad Holmes emphasized the importance of doing what’s best for the team.
He acknowledged that trading out of the first round could disappoint fans who have been eagerly waiting, but stressed the need to make the right decision for the organization.
Holmes hopes that fans will understand and forgive the team if such a move is made. He recognizes that immediate forgiveness may not come, but believes that once the season starts and the selected player is on the field, fans will move past any disappointment.
Given Holmes’ successful efforts to rebuild the roster in recent years, he and the Lions should have earned the trust of the fans when it comes to making decisions in the draft.
