#252: 2021 Dash To The Draft Divisional Tour (NFC North with Cole Thompson)

Sports Krunch w/DKROM

1. The Lions begin yet another different regime with new GM Brad Holmes and new head coach Dan Campbell. And this roster has tons of pressing needs from top to bottom. So, the Lions have quite a difficult decision to make with that 7th overall pick. Given the unprecedented amount of uncertainty surrounding this draft, should they trade down and add even more future picks to their arsenal? Or if the last of the top four QB’s falls in their lap, do they stay put and take that QB and have him spend a year behind Jared Goff? And what if Penei Sewell and/or Ja’Marr Chase some how make it to seven? What should the plan of attack be for Campbell and Holmes?

2. This is a make or break year for Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer. And the Vikings have an OL and a defense in urgent need of upgrades. Which of those two areas should they prioritize with the 14th overall pick?

3. If you think Spielman and Zimmer are facing such a make or break season, Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy are yelling “hold my beer” in Chicago. Personally, I think both of them should have already been fired. Yet they remain, and there is some buzz that the Bears are eyeing a move up the board. And it may not only be a QB they may be targeting in such a trade up. They may also be eyeing a tackle. If Penei Sewell and/or Rashawn Slater fall to 8 or 9 and neither the Panthers nor Broncos are able to move up for the last of the “big four” QB’s, would it be wise for the Bears to trade all the way up to get one of the top two OT’s? It might not be far fetched given that the Panthers and Broncos would highly consider moving down in such a situation

4. Last season, the Packers made it to the doorstep of the Super Bowl no thanks whatsoever to their 2020 draft haul. In order for them to get over the hump in 2021, should they draft more immediate impact players than long-term projects? If so, at what positions could they use an instant boost?

5. Lions Mock Draft

-1 (7): Micah Parsons

-2 (41): Christian Barmore

-3 (72): D’Wayne Eskridge

-3 (101): Walker Little

6. Vikings Mock Draft

-1 (14): Alijah Vera-Tucker

-3 (78): Quincy Roche

-3 (90): Andre Cisco

7. Bears Mock Draft

-1 (20): Mac Jones

-2 (52): Asante Samuel, Jr.

-3 (83): Stone Forsythe

8. Packers Mock Draft

-1 (29): Elijah Moore

-2 (62): Jabril Cox

-3 (92): Derrick Barnes