Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-1-19

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: 5 takeaways from 2019 NFL Draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-5-takeaways-from-2019-nfl-draft

NFC NORTH: 2019 NFL Draft recap:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-2019-nfl-draft-recap

Amani Oruwariye will try to become Darius Slay’s wingman after studying his film:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/amani-oruwariye-will-try-to-become-darius-slays-wingman-after-studying-his-film.html

Why the Lions didn’t draft a quarterback for the second straight year:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/why-the-lions-didnt-draft-a-quarterback-for-the-second-straight-year.html

Lions GM Bob Quinn convinced Jahlani Tavai wouldn’t have lasted 15 more picks:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-gm-bob-quinn-convinced-jahlani-tavai-wouldnt-have-lasted-15-more-picks.html

Lions Super Bowl odds increase following draft but are still in bottom tier:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-super-bowl-odds-increase-following-draft-but-are-still-in-bottom-tier.html

Hey, Quinn: Would Lions have taken Hockenson over Allen?:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/30/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-tj-hockenson-josh-allen/3625078002/

Lions want to host NFL draft. So what's the hold up?:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/30/detroit-remains-interested-hosting-future-nfl-draft/3622328002/

Lions' Quinn: Drafting T.J. Hockenson at No. 8 an 'easy decision':  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/30/detroit-lions-bob-quinn-drafting-t-j-hockenson-easy-decision/3627257002/

Lions Roster Stack: Post-2019 NFL Draft edition:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/30/lions-roster-stack-post-2019-nfl-draft-edition/

Will Harris proud of being a leader at Boston College:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/30/will-harris-proud-of-being-a-leader-at-boston-college/

Detroit Lions 2019 draft picks react to their selection:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/LongFormArticle/Lions-2019-NFL-Draft-pick-reactions-131681679/#131681679_1

Getting to know new Detroit Lions wide receiver Travis Fulgham:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Travis-Fulgham-Lions-draft-profile-131680255/

Analyst complains about Detroit Lions' Jahlani Tavai pick:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jahlani-Tavai-Lions-pick-analysis-131661416/

Bob Quinn praises Jahlani Tavai's fit in Detroit Lions defense: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jahlani-Tavai-Bob-Quinn-Lions-fit-comments-131671259/

Predicting the Detroit Lions roster following the NFL Draft:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/LongFormArticle/Lions-roster-prediction-following-NFL-Draft-131675352/

Detroit Lions still haven't heard about Hard Knocks choice:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-Hard-Knocks-choice-update-131665061/

Biggest post-draft questions for all 32 teams (Lions - Who plays right guard? This wasn't necessarily going to be solved during the draft, but the Lions ignored the offensive line with their nine selections. Although it's entirely possible the right guard isn't on the roster yet, based on what Detroit has now, the club will have a pretty open competition between Kenny Wiggins, Joe Dahl, Oday Aboushi and perhaps Tyrell Crosby during training camp. An outside possibility, if the Lions end up in a real pinch, is moving Graham Glasgow back to guard and starting Leo Koloamatangi at center -- but that would seem like a last resort. Pay attention the next few weeks because signing a veteran guard is a possibility. -- Michael Rothstein):  http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/story/_/id/26620619/2019-nfl-draft-biggest-post-draft-questions-all-32-teams

32 players most likely to be cut, traded after the 2019 NFL draft (Detroit Lions - Theo Riddick, RB:  Riddick is yet another running back whose role might be limited by a move to a new offense. It seems likely that the Lions will rely more heavily on the duo of Kerryon Johnson and C.J. Anderson under Darrell Bevell. Detroit also brought back Zach Zenner and used a sixth-round pick on Ty Johnson, which could squeeze Riddick's chances at meaningful reps. Riddick has a $3.5 million base salary in the final year of his deal, which isn't palatable for a third or fourth back.):  http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26632732/barnwell-every-nfl-team-most-likely-candidate-post-draft-trade-cut

2019 Draft: The best picks for all 32 teams (Lions - Best pick: LB Jahlani Tavai played in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and some teams were hoping he wouldn't be on the media's pre-draft radar because they wanted to keep the secret to themselves. The Lions weren't going to wait around and see, however; they took Tavai with the 11th pick in the second round. He can line up at inside or outside linebacker and explodes downhill to fill holes in the run game. He'll also dominate tight ends off the edge and is a general nuisance near the line of scrimmage.  Undrafted free agent(s) to watch: Yes, the Lions drafted TE T.J. Hockenson with the No. 8 pick but keep an eye on Stetson TE Donald Parham. He's 6-8, 240 pounds and has been playing football for only five years but he ran a 4.67 at his pro day and had 85 catches for 1,319 yards and 13 touchdowns last season.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-who-was-the-best-pick-for-each-of-the-32-teams-lets-take-a-look/

Handicapping the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Field (IN THE RUNNING - T.J. Hockenson, TE, Detroit Lions:  The only modern (post 1990) tight end who comes to mind as precedent here is Jeremy Shockey, who caught 74 balls for 894 yards and was named First Team All-Pro by the AP as a rookie in 2002. This is not to say Hockenson’s odds are long; I think sites like Pro Football Focus, which integrate factors like blocking success could more easily bolster his case, but he’d also have to produce heavily through the air.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/30/offensive-rookie-year-favorites-kyler-murray-dwayne-haskins-josh-jacobs

2020 Draft:

2020 Draft: Tua atop Top 100 Big Board:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-tua-tagovailoa-sits-atop-preseason-top-100-big-board-justin-herbert-in-top-five/

SN Top 50:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-2020-prospects-big-board-top-50-players-by-position/1o6j8k7fw2ywd1e1p73trdxde9

Video:

Tori's Take: Lions' 2019 draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tori-s-take-lions-2019-draft

NFL Draft Recap with Chris Spielman:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/nfl-draft-recap-with-chris-spielman

Next Gen Stats: How T.J. Hockenson can add a deep threat for Lions:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001029235/Next-Gen-Stats-How-T-J-Hockenson-can-add-a-deep-threat-for-Lions