NFL news: 5 bold predictions for Detroit Lions in 2020

5 bold predictions for Detroit Lions in 2020

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 25: Tua Tagovailoa #QB17 of Alabama interviews during the first day of the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

2. The Lions will trade the No. 3 pick

It’s going to take a big trade offer to convince the Lions not to stay put at No. 3 to draft Jeff Okudah. He is, after all, the top rated player at the Lion’s biggest position of need.

On the other hand, the chances of a quarterback needy franchise making a big move into the top 5 to draft Tua Tagovailoa are also very high. The Lions are the right team for those franchises to target. They have plenty of needs to fill and should be open to the idea of moving down in Round 1.

Patricia might not like the idea of moving down, but it’s up to GM Bob Quinn to do what’s best for the franchise in the long run. If he can turn the No. 3 pick into at least three picks in the top two rounds of this year’s draft he should make the move.

That would allow the Lions to address their needs at corner and defensive tackle with relatively high picks. Detroit could go with the best player available with their other selections. Trading down may not thrill fans in the Motor City, but it’s the right move for a franchise with a lot of holes to fill.

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