2023 1st round pick is #6 Paris Johnson

[SoonerLou]

Even in a talent-poor draft, I don’t know how great the culture fit would have to be.

It’s fine if they like Joe Alt more; it’s just wild to basically foreclose your top 10 pick after one season.

TBF Lane Johnson eventually became a borderline HOF as a top 5 pick RT.

Seems more exception rather than the rule. Maybe this is JG wanting to recreate Philly's Oline with a couple elite (hopefully) tackles.

Agree about trading a 3rd to move up for their guy though. We need as much talent as possible, but I hope they get the two 1st rounds pick correct.

 

[kerouac9]

TBF Lane Johnson eventually became a borderline HOF as a top 5 pick RT.

Lane Johnson is nowhere near the hall of Fame. Cmon.

 

[Mulli]

Lane Johnson is nowhere near the hall of Fame. Cmon.

Closer than Patrick Peterson, sir!

 

[Chopper0080]

I dunno. If PJJ is only RT, that was very dumb. If they want to use a 3rd to move up from 27 I’m fine with that if they get their guy.

Agree. My comment was specifically regarding giving up a top of the 2nd round pick to move up for PJJ if the thought was he is a RT only.

 

[kerouac9]

Agree. My comment was specifically regarding giving up a top of the 2nd round pick to move up for PJJ if the thought was he is a RT only.

I guess. I dunno. They got their guy, even if he was an RT. The 2023 draft was pretty bad (probably -- still have to see). Giving up a second-round pick to move up five spots sounds bad in a vacuum, but if we'd gotten another BJ Ojulari but missed on the (ostensible) franchise tone-setter, are we better off?

If you're passing on Will Anderson because reasons, go and get the guy you really want. If you have to give up picks in a low-quality draft, so be it.

 

[Chopper0080]

I guess. I dunno. They got their guy, even if he was an RT. The 2023 draft was pretty bad (probably -- still have to see). Giving up a second-round pick to move up five spots sounds bad in a vacuum, but if we'd gotten another BJ Ojulari but missed on the (ostensible) franchise tone-setter, are we better off?

If you're passing on Will Anderson because reasons, go and get the guy you really want. If you have to give up picks in a low-quality draft, so be it.

What about Sam LaPorta who the Lions selected with our pick? Steve Avila who started 17 games with the Rams.

Was there an actual difference in play between Broderick Jones and PJJ other than PJJ started right away? This was my issue at the time. You had Johnson, Jones, Skoronski, and Wright were all proj top 15ish and PJJ was maybe the safest but also not the most talented. One of those should have been available at 12 if you thought PJJ was only a RT.

 

[kerouac9]

What about Sam LaPorta who the Lions selected with our pick? Steve Avila who started 17 games with the Rams.

Was there an actual difference in play between Broderick Jones and PJJ other than PJJ started right away? This was my issue at the time. You had Johnson, Jones, Skoronski, and Wright were all proj top 15ish and PJJ was maybe the safest but also not the most talented. One of those should have been available at 12 if you thought PJJ was only a RT.

Totally get it. There are a few gems in every draft, but Sam LaPorta wasn't going to be Him for us because we didn't have a QB and we already had a young and developing TE.

I'm willing to give coaching staffs and front offices some grace when it comes to their first pick because it's more than just the player you're bringing in. I totally get the criticism and agree that it seems like wasted resources, but it's only one year and one pick. This is especially true if you believe that Monti and his team doesn't trust the scouting staff much, so they roll over a bunch of assets that are likely to be wasted on scrubs anyhow.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Closer than Patrick Peterson, sir!

not a chance!

 

[Mulli]

not a chance!

 

[Krangodnzr]

What about Sam LaPorta who the Lions selected with our pick? Steve Avila who started 17 games with the Rams.

Was there an actual difference in play between Broderick Jones and PJJ other than PJJ started right away? This was my issue at the time. You had Johnson, Jones, Skoronski, and Wright were all proj top 15ish and PJJ was maybe the safest but also not the most talented. One of those should have been available at 12 if you thought PJJ was only a RT.

Did you see that Broderick Jones is now rotating at RT with Fantanu?

 

[Dan H]

Feel like PJJ has had a darn solid first couple of games. Can’t recall even hearing his name on a penalty or sack.

 

[Stout]

Feel like PJJ has had a darn solid first couple of games. Can’t recall even hearing his name on a penalty or sack.

Yep. I'd say he's been solid at RT and LT for us.

 

[BigDavis75]

Feel like PJJ has had a darn solid first couple of games. Can’t recall even hearing his name on a penalty or sack.

He shut down epenesa week one who has become a pretty good player.

 

[Yuma]

This guy isn't a sexy pick like MHJ, but you need foundational pieces like him, to make the pass and run game work. Totally a great pick even if he doesn't get the PR.

 

[BACH]

He shut down epenesa week one who has become a pretty good player.

Pff has him as the #11 best OT after Two games

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Pff has him as the #11 best OT after Two games

Damn good for a player transitioning to LT, and who's been in the league for only a little over a year!

 

[TheCardFan]

Time will tell but still seems like the Cardinals made the right gamble with trading down for Paris.

Franchise LT plus another first round pick vs franchise DE.

 

[CardNots]

Damn good for a player transitioning to LT, and who's been in the league for only a little over a year!

It was expected as it’s his natural position.

The fact he held his own at RT was far more impressive to me.

I’m actually grateful the move was done this year.

I have zero worries about the most important position on the offensive line.