Twitter Reacts: Just Win Games, Worry About NFL Draft Position Later

Detroit Lions fans enjoyed the Week 15 victory, despite dropping out from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Inevitably, a victory by the Detroit Lions would wind up veering towards a discussion regarding their 2022 NFL Draft position.

For the better part of the 2021 season, the Lions held on to the No. 1 pick in next year's draft.

Just behind them all year long have been two struggling organizations in the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars.

As a result of the Lions' Week 15 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit fell out of the coveted top position.

If the season were to end now, general manager Brad Holmes and Co. would hold the second pick.

With games against the Falcons and Seahawks the next couple of weeks, Detroit could even fall further down to the No. 4 spot, if the team secures a couple of road victories in the final quarter of the 2021 season.

The opportunity to draft one of the top two defensive players coming out of college has intrigued several Lions supporters.

Aidan Hutchinson has skyrocketed up draft boards, while Kayvon Thibodeaux also brings with him an elite skillset that could immediately impact an NFL defense.

Potentially losing out on a premier talent has stirred some debate, but it appears the majority of the Detroit fanbase is satisfied with winning games and not worrying about next year's draft at this point.

Here is a sample of the reaction to Detroit falling to the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 draft.

This game was all about coaching! A top 5 pick is still a top 5 pick and we’re still gonna get someone who can help us. Winning is the culture change we need and it’s slowly starting to happen
— Jay Gala (@jaygala0317) December 19, 2021

This FO has shown they can find talent after the 7th round. The coaches have shown they can coach them up.

Victory Monday Again!!!
— Doc Ronnie Johnson 💊💉 (@WildboarCJD) December 19, 2021

If Holmes is the real deal it shouldn't matter where they draft.
— Joel Felan (@joelfelan) December 19, 2021

Don’t care. Keeping winning.
— Koula (@koulakarma) December 19, 2021

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