Post by D6 on Apr 28, 2023 17:45:52 GMT -5
Source: Alabama safety Brian Branch has visits with Giants, Texans, Commanders, Raiders, Vikings, Lions, Falcons
Lions Have Pre-Draft Visit Scheduled with Safety Brian Branch
Detroit Lions to have Alabama safety Brian Branch in for a pre-draft visit
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This new thread relates to the following threads and thread links those discussions:
Round 2 & Round 3 options for the Lions ( 2023)
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1776/round-2-options-lions-2023
NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2023 )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1685/draft-preview-defensive-backs-2023
I expressed the following in the 'NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2023 )' thread:
If the Lions want Brian Branch as one of the top realistic options with Pick # 18, the Combine drills results likely increased the chances of Branch being available with Pick # 18.
Knowing Brad Holmes' history with the St. Louis and LA Rams (in an Assistant/ support role) and Lions in waiting until at least Round 3 to draft a Safety (usually with good to great results), chances are the Lions won't be drafting a Safety in Round 1. This is even factoring in Branch's skills covering Slot Receivers, which is a need for the Lions.
Brian Branch is a much better football player than a Combine/ Physical Testing athlete. The sum with Branch is greater than the parts. Branch has a track record playmaking and difference making plays. I'm surprised that Branch lasted to Round 2, even with a very ordinary Combine.
If Brian Branch is available with Pick # 34, he's amongst my top preference options for the Lions. With CJ Moore released by the Lions after being suspended by the NFL for at least a year for violating the NFL Gambling Policy, Branch should provide additional depth on Defense as a rookie, as well as contribute on Special Teams in multiple ways. Including, being a backup Punt Return Option. Branch would be a great culture fit for the Lions.
Lions Have Pre-Draft Visit Scheduled with Safety Brian Branch
Detroit Lions to have Alabama safety Brian Branch in for a pre-draft visit
...........
This new thread relates to the following threads and thread links those discussions:
Round 2 & Round 3 options for the Lions ( 2023)
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1776/round-2-options-lions-2023
NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2023 )
detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1685/draft-preview-defensive-backs-2023
I expressed the following in the 'NFL Draft Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2023 )' thread:
If the Lions want Brian Branch as one of the top realistic options with Pick # 18, the Combine drills results likely increased the chances of Branch being available with Pick # 18.
Knowing Brad Holmes' history with the St. Louis and LA Rams (in an Assistant/ support role) and Lions in waiting until at least Round 3 to draft a Safety (usually with good to great results), chances are the Lions won't be drafting a Safety in Round 1. This is even factoring in Branch's skills covering Slot Receivers, which is a need for the Lions.
Brian Branch is a much better football player than a Combine/ Physical Testing athlete. The sum with Branch is greater than the parts. Branch has a track record playmaking and difference making plays. I'm surprised that Branch lasted to Round 2, even with a very ordinary Combine.
If Brian Branch is available with Pick # 34, he's amongst my top preference options for the Lions. With CJ Moore released by the Lions after being suspended by the NFL for at least a year for violating the NFL Gambling Policy, Branch should provide additional depth on Defense as a rookie, as well as contribute on Special Teams in multiple ways. Including, being a backup Punt Return Option. Branch would be a great culture fit for the Lions.