Here at the ESPN 96.1 Radio draft party in Grand Rapids, the fan reaction to the Detroit Lions selecting Iowa T.J. Hockenson was not exactly positive.
The general consensus opinion is that it could have been worse but should have been better, with Ed Oliver and Montez Sweat (among others) still on the board,
Some quotes from the fans:
“I’m going to welcome any good player. I will at least give him a chance.”
“He’s good. He should impact every phase of the offense. Stafford loves his tight ends and he’s an elite athlete with very few weaknesses.”
“I can’t believe they took another tight end. I mean, he can play but, WHY?!”
“I’ve heard he’s a can’t-miss prospect. Bob Quinn hasn’t let us down yet.”
“I’m cautiously optimistic he can be the weapon we need him to be in the offense.”
“I would have taken Devin Bush.”
“He’d literally better be Gronk or you’re a bust (as a top-10 pick)”
