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2023 NFL Draft: Falcons, Lions employ similar rationale for bucking positional value to take a first-round RB

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In last weekend’s NFL Draft, two of the most controversial picks were those of Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. Both players are running backs, and Robinson was selected No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, while Gibbs was tabbed by the Detroit Lions with the No. 12 overall pick.  Given what we now know about … Read more

2023 NFL draft: Pros and cons for every first-round pick

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https://a4.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2023%2F0428%2Fr1165410_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg 11:44 PM ET NFL NationESPN The 2023 NFL draft began Thursday, with the Carolina Panthers selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick. We will be tracking all 259 picks for Rounds 1-7, and you also can check out all the best available draft prospects. The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 … Read more

Lions confident in two first-round picks that caused confusion for many

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https://a57.foxsports.com/statics.foxsports.com/www.foxsports.com/content/uploads/2023/04/1408/814/Holmes2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1 Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter The Detroit Lions got sniped. They really, really liked cornerback Devon Witherspoon. The University of Illinois product would have fit right in with the Lions’ defensive backfield and could have even reunited with former college teammate Kerby Joseph, who made noise in his rookie year with Detroit last season. … Read more