This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys turn their attention towards the NFL Combine, focusing on the players on the defensive side of the ball.
The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania. This week they discuss:
- Examine the QIB measurables associated with each defensive position.
- A position by position identification of what traits Lions’ scouts will be looking for in each offensive role
- Discussing the latest series at Lions Wire, “Who and what to watch at the 2019 NFL Combine”. So far we have published the interior defensive linemen, EDGE rushers, linebackers, cornerbacks and the safeties article will drop on Friday.
- Discussing how Ed Oliver would fit in the Lions defense and why Erik believes he could be used all over the field.
- Exploring how landing a top EDGE rusher in free agency would change the Lions draft plans.
- Identifying the top EDGE rushers that would fit the Lions scheme, including Josh Allen Rashan Gary, Brian Burns, Montez Sweat and Clelin Ferrell.
- Picking out the best EDGE fits on Day 2 and Day 3 of the draft.
- Is linebacker Devin White an option if other needs are filled in free agency?
- Talking Drue Tranquill and other Day 3 linebacker fits.
- Discussing the top corners in this class and which ones fit the Lions scheme.
- Comparing Greedy Williams and Bryon Murphy.
- Looking at second round options Amani Oruwariye and Justin Layne, each of which have been profiled at Lions Wire.
- What general manager Bob Quinn looks for in a playmaker and identifying players who fit that role.
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