Some new details dropped regarding the trade talks the Detroit Lions had when dealing Matthew Stafford last week, and they are fascinating. ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped two nuggets, and they’re both very interesting to consider.
First, Schefter filled in the missing pieces to the Carolina Panthers’ offer to Detroit. Carolina reportedly offered their eighth overall pick, a fifth-round pick, and Teddy Bridgewater to Detroit. The addition of Bridgewater is consistent with reports that the Lions were seeking a quarterback in return for Stafford.
The value of the eighth overall pick compared to the two first-round picks the Los Angeles Rams ended up giving Detroit will be figured out later.