Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 4-21-20

Articles:

While at home, here's how Lions will make 2020 NFL draft work:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2020/04/19/2020-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-coronavirus/5160551002/

4 Lessons Matthew Stafford Must Learn from Michael Jordan:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/4-lessons-lions-matthew-stafford-must-learn-from-michael-jordan

2020 NFL Draft:

NFC NORTH: 2020 NFL Draft preview:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-2020-nfl-draft-preview

2020 NFL draft preview: Detroit Lions could still land impact linebacker on Day 2:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/04/2020-nfl-draft-preview-detroit-lions-could-still-land-impact-linebacker-on-day-2.html

Lions need help at corner and safety: Here are the options:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/20/detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft-cornerback/5164357002/

2020 NFL Draft: Identifying five low-risk, high-reward draft prospects:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-identifying-five-low-risk-high-reward-draft-prospects

2020 NFL Draft: The top Day 2 and Day 3 budget prospects:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2020-nfl-draft-the-class-top-day-2-and-day-3-budget-prospects

Five draft prospects who could go earlier than you think:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001110154/article/2020-nfl-draft-five-players-who-could-be-firstround-surprises

Is Jordan worth the Love? Do NOT pass on Simmons! Draft's cleanest prospect? (2) Detroit CAN'T take Jeff Okudah over Isaiah Simmons or Derrick Brown - Isaiah Simmons is an absolute freak and will be a star in the NFL. Derrick Brown is a devastating force up front who could've been a first-rounder last year, but he returned to Auburn and got even better. Either player should, in theory, be a huge boon to Matt Patricia, who got his gig as Lions head coach due to his purported defensive chops. (Side note: Detroit just finished 26th in scoring defense and 31st in total D.) Draft Simmons and have fun deploying him all over the field as a roving nightmare. Plug Brown into a defensive front that significantly disappointed last season. I back both potential selections at No. 3 overall. But the pick I can't support is the pick EVERY mock drafter is making ...  Detroit cannot take Jeff Okudah over Simmons and Brown.  Originally, I thought No. 3 would be a sweet spot for a trade. And maybe it still will be. But the ambiguity around Tua Tagovailoa's health clouds the calculus for any QB-needy team looking to move up. So, more and more, I'm thinking Detroit will actually be making this pick. Throughout much of this draft process, Okudah has been advertised as the top cornerback in this draft class by a comfortable margin, but that's just not the case -- at least when you speak with many of the people who will actually be making the picks. A bevy of NFL executives I've polled have Okudah on the same level at corner as CJ Henderson, who hasn't been receiving any top-three buzz at all. Okudah at No. 5 after a trade-down? We can talk about it. But 3 is a reach.  What happens if the Lions do take Okudah, though? How far will Simmons and Brown fall?  Simmons is going to be a game-changer. If Detroit passes, the Giants should pounce at No. 4. Truthfully, though, Dave Gettleman will probably pick an offensive lineman. I think it will be Tristan Wirfs. The Chargers, picking at No. 6, would be a thrilling landing spot for Simmons. Can you imagine this Swiss Army Knife joining hyper-versatile 23-year-old Derwin James? Could this defense, with enticing talent at all levels, become the league's best? I can't see Simmons getting past the Panthers at No. 7 -- that feels like his absolute floor.  And look, Brown is legit. Watch the game tape and stop fixating on the numbers he posted at the "Underwear Olympics." Three-cone? I'd rather talk about ice cream cones. Or David Cone. (One of my all-time favorite Yankees! But I digress.) I talked to Brown on SiriusXM Radio back in March. This guy lives for football. He'll be an amazing, high-impact pro. The Panthers (who, again, hold the No. 7 pick), Cardinals (No. 8) or Browns (No. 10) would be blessed to get him.):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001110256/article/2020-nfl-draft-dont-pass-on-isaiah-simmons-or-derrick-brown

Latest draft rumors: Buy or sell?:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-rumors-buying-or-selling-the-latest-buzz-on-tua-tagovailoa-jeffrey-okudah-and-more/

Five NFL draft prospects could fall out of first round:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2020/04/21/nfl-draft-2020-first-round-fall-jordan-love-grant-delpit/5168268002/

2020 NFL Draft News and Rumors from Tony Pauline:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-news-rumors-tony-pauline/

Why Jeff Okudah is the rare cornerback worthy of top-five pick:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/21/detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft-jeff-okudah/5169068002/

Bust Meter: What are Chances CB Jeff Okudah Will Be a Bust in Detroit?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-are-chances-jeff-okudah-will-be-a-bust-in-detroit

Evaluating Analysts' Growing Belief That the Lions Should Draft Derrick Brown at No. 3 Overall:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-could-draft-defensive-lineman-derrick-brown-according-to-analysts

Biggest mistake Lions could make in NFL draft is Tua Tagovailoa:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/21/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-2020-tua-tagovailoa/5168905002/

FIU QB getting late love by NFL teams:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-draft-qb-james-morgan-reportedly-getting-late-love-from-teams-patriots-have-expressed-interest/

Yahoo Sports' top 2020 NFL draft prospects, No. 6: Clemson LB-S Isaiah Simmons:  https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-no-6-clemson-lbs-isaiah-simmons-023619829.html

Meet Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State's shutdown CB prospect:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/04/21/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-cameron-dantzler-mississippi-state-interview/

Meet Jeff Gladney, the CB prospect who proves size doesn't matter:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2020/04/21/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-jeff-gladney-tcu-interview/

NFL comparisons for the top 50 prospects in the 2020 draft class (4-21-20):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/04/21/nfl-comparisons-for-the-top-50-prospects-in-the-2020-draft-class/

Justin Rogers' Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft Big Board:  https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2020/04/21/justin-rogers-detroit-lions-2020-nfl-draft-big-board/5164788002/

Thor's Position Rankings:  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/rankings/thors-position-rankings

THOR 500: NYSTROM'S BIG BOARD:  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/rankings/thor-500-nystroms-big-board-0

Norris: Top 150 NFL Draft Board:  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/rankings/norris-top-150-nfl-draft-board