If they weren’t already, Detroit Lions fans are becoming well-versed in the debate over positional value and draft slotting. After GM Brad Holmes drafted RB Jahmyr Gibbs and LB Jack Campbell — two lower-value positions — in the top 20 of the 2023 NFL draft, the consternation over draft value has been the predominant talking point around the Lions.
The argument has nuances and valid points, but the entire issue was summed up perfectly in a recent ESPN piece. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler got quotes from various executives and league insiders about each team’s draft haul and strategy. The section on the Lions and Gibbs stands out.
