The concept of trading the No. 3 overall pick is a popular one amongst Detroit Lions fans. Detroit GM Bob Quinn is doing his due diligence to see if it’s something that can benefit the team.
What happens with the third pick was a huge topic of conversation in Quinn’s conference call with local reporters on Friday.
“We have conversations, myself and my staff, we’re doing our normal draft calls like we do every year,” Quinn stated. “Which we’ll call every team in the league, kind of see what they’re thinking. I’ll handle the calls that are a little bit closer to our pick, especially this year’s since we’re drafting at three.”
Some of those calls have led to deeper discussions with teams, according to Quinn.
“I’ve had a few of those conversations over that last week or so, had a few of those conversations honestly as far back as the Combine,” Quinn said.
He believes he and the Lions will have a very good idea if any trades are destined to happen well before the team gets on the clock on Thursday night.
“There will be more substantive talks next week if people are interested. I think just the way the world we’re living in, with this being virtual, I think a lot of those things, if I’m going to do something, I think we’re going to have a pretty good idea Thursday afternoon of where we stand. I don’t think I’m going to be making a huge decision on trading the No. 3 overall pick while I’m on the clock, while I’m virtually talking to our head coach and our other personnel,” Quinn concluded.
