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Lions GM Brad Holmes: We don't have to draft an offensive tackle or edge rusher
TL;DR
Lions GM Brad Holmes downplayed the need to draft an offensive tackle or edge rusher after parting ways with Taylor Decker, citing the signing of Larry Borom and the potential of Penei Sewell. He emphasized confidence in their current roster, suggesting no immediate urgency to fill those positions in the draft.
The Lions parted ways with longtime left tackle Taylor Decker this offseason and that's led many to suggest that the position will be one they address in the draft, but General Manager Brad Holmes did his best on Monday to downplay any urgency.
Holmes signed Larry Borom as a free agent and he could start at right tackle with Penei Sewell moving over to Decker's former spot on the line. Holmes noted Borom's experience and placed him in a group with edge rusher D.J. Wonnum of new additions who make it less necessary for the Lions to force picks at either spot.
“You’re talking about guys that have been starters in the NFL,” Holmes said, via Benjamin Raven of MLive.com. “But just kind of look at where the trend is going, where the arrow is going the last time, they’re still young. But we feel good about both of them, so we don’t feel like it’s, you know, we have to supplement them if it doesn’t work out."
Offensive tackle and edge rusher are significant enough spots on the roster that the Lions would likely consider addressing them even without the current makeup of both depth charts, but Holmes didn't paint himself into any corners Monday.
Q&A
Why did the Lions part ways with Taylor Decker?
The Lions parted ways with Taylor Decker as part of their offseason roster changes, but specific reasons for his release were not detailed.
Who is Larry Borom and what role will he play for the Lions?
Larry Borom is a free agent signed by the Lions who is expected to start at right tackle, allowing Penei Sewell to move to left tackle.
What did Brad Holmes say about drafting offensive tackles or edge rushers?
Brad Holmes stated that the Lions do not feel an urgent need to draft offensive tackles or edge rushers due to the current roster's capabilities and recent player additions.
