#323: Dash To The Draft 2022 (NFC North Draft Preview with Jeff Risdon)

What this episode covers

1. In the event that the Jaguars decide to take Aidan Hutchinson with the first overall pick, there are a lot of options for the Lions to consider at pick two. They could go with another great EDGE talent in Travon Walker or Kayvon Thibodeaux, they could opt to take arguably the best overall player in the draft in Kyle Hamilton, they could throw a wild curveball and take Malik Willis, or potentially trade back. What is the latest intel that you’re hearing about the Lions plans with the second overall pick? 2. Based on his first acts as Bear GM, it is clear Ryan Poles wants to completely overhaul this roster. That said, the Bears have been relatively quiet in free agency and have pressing needs on both sides of the ball including 2 new OL starters, 2-3 new WR, more CB depth, et al…with only 6 picks to work with at this time. Therein lies the dilemma for Poles and the Bears in this draft. In your view, should Chicago mainly, if not solely use this draft to surround Justin Fields with better protection and weapons, or should they almost equally focus on getting Matt Eberflus the players he needs to run his defense? 3. When the Vikings fired both Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman, many believed this was a team headed for a roster shakeup. Turns out, the exact opposite happened with the extension of Kirk Cousins and the signing of Za’Darius Smith in free agency. It is clear that new GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and new HC Kevin O’Connell believe the Vikings still have a roster that’s fully capable of making a deep playoff run. Do you feel that way, and if not, what do the Vikings need to do in this draft to ensure their roster fits that description? 4. The Packers were actually a big part in the wildest month of trades in NFL history as they traded Davante Adams to the Raiders for Las Vegas’s first and second round picks this year. That gives Brian Gutekunst four picks to work with in the first two rounds, but the Packers have a pretty bare cupboard of WR’s as of now. Do you think Gutekunst should be behooved to get Aaron Rodgers two WR’s in the first round alone, or do you think the Packers have needs on their roster that are almost equally as pressing? 5. Lions 3-Round Mock -(2): Kyle Hamilton -(32): Jahan Dotson -(34): Matt Corral -(66): Isaiah Likely -(97): Martin Emerson 6. Bears 3-Round Mock -(39): Skyy Moore -(48): Travis Jones -(71): Cole Strange 7. Vikings 3-Round Mock -(12): Jermaine Johnson -(46): Jalen Pitre -(77): Channing Tindall 8. Packers 3-Round Mock -(22): Drake London -(28): Boye Mafe -(53): George Pickens -(59): Leo Chenal -(92): Jeremy Ruckert

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