NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock held his annual pre-Combine conference call Monday, and touched on a number of different topics that could interest Lions fans.
On the down defensive end group:
When looking at just the down edge rushers, Mayock says this could be a tricky draft for a team that predominantly plays in a 4-3 looking to boost their edge.
That being said, new Lions head coach Matt Patricia doesn’t appear to be married to any particular defensive scheme, saying he likes to be multiple. But if a down edge rusher is on Detroit’s wish list via the NFL Draft, Mayock thinks teams looking for one will have to do their homework.