ESPN Exclusive: Detroit Lions Consider Drafting Jared Goff’s Replacement with No. 3 Overall Pick
The Detroit Lions are weighing their options for the upcoming NFL draft, and a surprising move could be on the horizon. According to ESPN, the Lions are considering drafting a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick, potentially replacing current starter Jared Goff.
This decision would come with significant financial implications, as the Lions would incur a $35 million cap hit if they were to draft a new quarterback ¹. Despite this, the team may see it as a necessary move to elevate their performance and make a deeper playoff run.
One potential candidate to replace Goff is Will Howard, the talented quarterback from Ohio State. Howard had an impressive season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 35 touchdowns, while also showcasing his dual-threat capabilities with 328 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns [1).
The Lions’ interest in drafting a new quarterback may also be driven by Goff’s limitations, which were on display in their Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders. Goff’s struggles to readjust post-snap and his lack of mobility were evident, leading some to question whether he’s the right quarterback to lead the team to success ¹.
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