Detroit Lions Poised to Shake Up Draft with Shocking NFL.com Trade Proposal
In short, trading LaPorta would help Detroit’s difficult salary cap management by avoiding paying a pricey extension. Meanwhile, a trade up into the top-10 would help the put the finishing touches on their offensive line with a franchise left tackle.
It’s a well-reasoned trade, even if it’s likely to draw some visceral reactions from fans who love LaPorta.
But would the Lions actually do it? Let’s debate.
Why the Lions may do it
Lions general manager Brad Holmes has never been shy about doing what he needs to do to get his guy in the NFL Draft. So if there’s a tackle he’s particularly fond of, I would not be surprised to see him make an aggressive move to get him. The Lions said fixing the offensive line is “everything” this offseason, and it still feels like they’re one big move away from accomplishing that.
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