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ALLEN PARK Taylor Decker Jersey , Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions were the laughingstock of the league when they drafted wide receivers in the first round three straight years from 2003 to 2005, and none of them panned out for the franchise.Detroit drafted tight ends in the first round twice over the past decade and ended up releasing both players.Putting history aside, it looks as if the Lions need help at tight end and wide receiver during the draft after largely ignoring both positions in recent years. Detroit has the No. 8 selection overall and a total of nine picks, including a pair in each of the last two rounds.Since 2014, Detroit has drafted only one receiver and one tight end and both picks were made two years ago.Receiver Kenny Golladay , a third-rounder, has become a promising player while tight end, Michael Roberts, a fourth-round pick, has not been very productive.The Lions can’t be sure how receiver Marvin Jones will bounce back from a season-ending knee injury and they have only a short-term solution at slot receiver, signing 33-year-old Danny Amendola in free agency.They attempted to address their desperate need at tight end this offseason, signing free agent Jesse James, but they don’t seem to be satisfied.“We’re going to do the best we can to obviously try to improve that situation for us, whether it’s through free agency or the draft Graham Glasgow Jersey ,” Lions coach Matt Patricia said.“We’re looking at those guys pretty hard and trying to make sure we get somebody in there that puts as much stress on the defense as possible.”Former Lions general manager Matt Millen believed the NFL was becoming a pass-happy league. Millen did correctly predict the future trend, but he missed on key picks.Quarterback Joey Harrington was a bust as were receivers Charles Rogers and Mike Williams while Roy Williams had a decent career before being traded to Dallas.Fans in the Motor City were not happy the franchise used first-round picks on tight end Ebron in 2014 and Brandon Pettigrew in 2009 and may not like it if general manager Bob Quinn drafts Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson early in the first round.“In all due respect to the fans out there, I can’t take the fan sentiment into who I draft and who I sign,” Quinn said.Here are other things to watch when Detroit drafts:TRADE TALKQuinn sounds very interested in acquiring extra selections to slide down in the draft in exchange for the No. 8 pick.“There’s a couple of players right at the top that you would obviously would love to have,” Quinn said. “I just don’t think I have enough ammunition to get up there.“I’d rather move back a couple spots.”If Quinn backs up his talk with action and moves down, he may draft a wide receiver such as Oklahoma’s Marquise Brown, Mississippi’s D.K. Metcalf or A.J. Brown.SOUTHERN FLAVORQuinn has drafted seven players from the Southeastern Conference the past two years, including both first- and second-round picks. The trend may continue with him taking LSU linebacker Devin White and Alabama offensive lineman Jonah Williams in the first round.NEW TERRIORTYDetroit reached double digits in losses last year in Patricia’s debut season for the first time since 2012, giving it the No. 8 pick overall. Quinn had the No. 20 pick last year, No. 21 in 2017 and No. 16 three years ago in his debut as a general manager after helping the New England Patriots scout for prospects to take late in the first round for many years.“This is unchartered territory for me,” Quinn said. “I don’t really love it.”BEST AVAILABLEThe Lions addressed many needs in free agency , signing player such as defensive end Trey Flowers and cornerbacks Justin Coleman , to put any position in play during the draft.“With what the board looks like and what our perceived needs are, probably a little bit more pushing toward the best available player Color Rush Travis Fulgham Jersey ,” Quinn said.“I think that’s a good thing. Now, things can change between now and September. But going into it this year, we feel a little bit better about the depth at certain positions.”HELP UP FRONTQuinn might not draft an offensive lineman in the first round for the third time in four years, but it seems likely he will take at least one player to add depth.“It’s a position we studied really hard,” Quinn said. “Our offensive line coaches were out more than in previous years. There’s good depth at that position from the first round all the way down to the fifth and sixth round, a little bit more on the interior.” Burns’ stock has shot up this offseason, perhaps enough to warrant drafting him with the eight pick."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsBreaking NewsIntroducing the 2019 Detroit Lions Draft Class! 脳NFL DraftDetroit Lions OpinionThe Detroit Lions should draft Florida State EDGE Brian Burns New,33commentsBurns’ stock has shot up this offseason, perhaps enough to warrant drafting him with the eight pick.EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Detroit Lions should draft Florida State EDGE Brian Burns Melina Myers-USA TODAY SportsImagine a player who rushes the passer like a defensive end, plays coverage like a linebacker, and moves like a safety. Now, check out Florida State EDGE Brian Burns’ highlight tape. That’s a man worth the eighth overall pick. Burns is a do-it-all EDGE player who is one of, if not the most athletic player in the 2019 NFL Draft. Standing at a shade under 6-foot-5 with 34-inch arms, Burns possesses game-changing length and athleticism. He posted elite speed and explosion numbers at the NFL Combine Cheap Travis Fulgham Jersey , putting up a blazing 4.53 40-yard dash to go with a 36-inch vertical and a 7.01 three-cone drill. On film, Burns’ ability to mold his athleticism into pass-rushing ability is uncanny. He takes full advantage of his length when long-arming offensive tackles and chasing down quarterbacks on film. His bend is also among the best in this draft class.While his raw athleticism is evident right off the bat when watching Burns’ tape, what’s even more compelling is his coachability. The way Burns’ arsenal of pass-rushing moves has evolved since his freshman year is mind-boggling, particularly his now-signature spin move that used to be laughable during his freshman season. To top it off, Burns is just scratching his surface. Having just turned 21 years old on April 23, there’s no telling how much more Burns could grow in size, or dare we even say height. His youth bodes well in the long term as well—the Lions could pick up a fifth-year option and then pay Burns for another four to five years and he would still be in the latter parts of his prime, going on only 30 years old give or take a year. Quite frankly, there isn’t much not to like about Burns, and he has proven himself well worth the eighth overall pick. Burns earns rave reviews from all over the Pride of Detroit staff:- Kent Lee Platte- Justin Simon- Kellie Rowe- Jerry Mallory