In today’s Fact or Fiction — NFL Draft edition — I look at three big recent topics around the NFL Draft and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or if it’s FICTION.
1. The Seahawks should take a QB at No. 5.
Farrell’s take: FACT
With Geno Smith signed now it’s a great opportunity for the Seahawks to go on a project like Anthony Richardson and allow him to develop. I’m not a big Will Levis fan this high and I don’t think either CJ Stroud or Bryce Young will fall to five so Richardson would be a perfect fit. But if any of the three I like are there, hop on them and allow them to learn under Geno.
2. The Lions should add to the defense.
Farrell’s take: FACT
I saw one mock having the Lions taking a QB and I kind of laughed. Jared Goff isn’t the problem. Add to the defense with a guy like Jalen Carter if he falls or add a CB like Christian Gonzalez and shore up a defense that needs more help than the offense.
3. Tyree Wilson is the best player no one talks about.
Farrell’s take: FICTION
He’s good, very good but I’ve seen him as high as No. 6 in some mocks and he will likely go off in the top 10. To me, it’s linebacker Trenton Simpson from Clemson. Simpson is 6-2 and 235, ran a 4.43 40, and showed his strength with 25 bench reps. The LB group doesn’t have a surefire leader and Simpson could sneak in here and be the top guy in the top 15. But you hear more about so many others it’s kind of puzzling.
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