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Gibbs to the Lions

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Ouch.  Not looking forward to facing him twice a year.

#1 · Apr 27, 7:40 PM
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Agreed - Kitties not an easy out anymore and they just got a nice weapon for Goff. 

#2 · Apr 27, 8:18 PM
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Lions just got way better, and they were already very good.

#3 · Apr 27, 8:28 PM
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Maybe if we didn't lose to them in 2021, a 0-16 season would have fired Dan Campbell

#4 · Apr 27, 8:30 PM
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I like Campbell, but not where they took him. Gibbs could end up being better than Bijan. 

#5 · Apr 28, 5:42 AM
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@"TBro" said: I like Campbell, but not where they took him. Gibbs could end up being better than Bijan. 
Lions are poised to make a leap this season. Too much talent not to. Hate to say it, but seems true.
#6 · Apr 28, 5:46 AM
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Swift, Kerryon, Abdullah, Jahvid Best....did the Lions finally get one right? 

#7 · Apr 28, 6:23 AM
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They are still the Lions. Lather, rinse, repeat.

#8 · Apr 28, 8:09 AM
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I like both Gibbs and Campbell a lot. But man it just seems like both picks were enormous reaches. 

#9 · Apr 28, 9:07 AM
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Lions have 3 second round picks and one will probably be Levis!

#10 · Apr 28, 9:30 AM
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Lions haven’t had a good RB since ol what’s his name retired. I’m guessing they’ll ruin this one too.

#11 · Apr 28, 9:40 AM
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Lions are going to be tough. Both the players they selected are really good players and adds to an already improving roster. I know a lot of people here really liked Campbell and Gibbs is going to be a matchup problem in their favor. If the Lions aren't a playoff team this upcoming season I'd be shocked

#12 · Apr 28, 9:51 AM
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@"supafreak84" said: Lions are going to be tough. Both the players they selected are really good players and adds to an already improving roster. I know a lot of people here really liked Campbell and Gibbs is going to be a matchup problem in their favor. If the Lions aren't a playoff team this upcoming season I'd be shocked
I was really surprised how early Gibbs went but I think he is just what their offense needed. I really think they hit a home run with Campbell. Unfortunately I think the Lions are going to be good in 2023.
#13 · Apr 28, 9:56 AM
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@"1VikesFan" said:
@"supafreak84" said: Lions are going to be tough. Both the players they selected are really good players and adds to an already improving roster. I know a lot of people here really liked Campbell and Gibbs is going to be a matchup problem in their favor. If the Lions aren't a playoff team this upcoming season I'd be shocked
I was really surprised how early Gibbs went but I think he is just what their offense needed. I really think they hit a home run with Campbell. Unfortunately I think the Lions are going to be good in 2023.
Lions will be good. Should be a two-team battle with the Vikings for the NFC North title.
#14 · Apr 28, 10:00 AM
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@"supafreak84" said: Lions are going to be tough. Both the players they selected are really good players and adds to an already improving roster. I know a lot of people here really liked Campbell and Gibbs is going to be a matchup problem in their favor. If the Lions aren't a playoff team this upcoming season I'd be shocked
Plus they have 3 second rounders tonight.  Within Division - Packers and Bears have 2 second rounders.  
#15 · Apr 28, 10:03 AM
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@"minny65" said:
@"supafreak84" said: Lions are going to be tough. Both the players they selected are really good players and adds to an already improving roster. I know a lot of people here really liked Campbell and Gibbs is going to be a matchup problem in their favor. If the Lions aren't a playoff team this upcoming season I'd be shocked
Plus they have 3 second rounders tonight.  Within Division - Packers and Bears have 2 second rounders.  
And we have nada with a lot of roster holes left to fill still. No way can we stand pat 
#16 · Apr 28, 11:00 AM
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Lions apparently fielding trade calls on DeAndre Swift after drafting Gibbs 

#17 · Apr 28, 12:13 PM
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Replaced one Iowa TE with another in LaPorta, who I know some people had as the best TE in this draft...and just added Branch the corner/safety from Bama! And they still have our pick to go from the Hockenson trade. Lions are loading up

#18 · Apr 28, 6:15 PM
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branch was a great pick 

#19 · Apr 28, 6:16 PM
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Just took Hooker

#20 · Apr 28, 7:33 PM
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and now they have a solid QB to build around.   not a future HOF,  but a guy I think that has a nice 5 year window to be good enough to win with.  dammit.

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