Nice to imagine. But it would not have worked without hugely distorting our salary, cap situation I don’t think.
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Big WR that can eat 10+ targets a game such as Michael Pittman.


Sorry that this is too hard for you to understand.
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Diggs is done. He's no longer a big play guy and at the end of last year sure as hell wasn't a possession receiver. Their main two are very good but also often injured.
If everyone stays healthy and Diggs gets stuff back on track they'll be a top 10 passing offense. That team still plans to pound the football on the ground.
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Why wouldn't the Lions make an all-in move like this? The NFC is as bad as I can ever remember. That Lions team is one more major piece away from making a Super Bowl.

Montgomery and Gibbs at running back. LaPorta at TE. St Brown, Aiyuk and Williams at receiver. That is a Super Bowl roster. Give it to that poor fanbase they deserve it.
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I’m sorry, your alpha wide receiver is Michael Pittman?? LMFAO.
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I think this is damaged beyond repair.
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Unfortunately for them, Deebo is probably their most important offensive piece.

But then fortunately for them, Shanahan can make use of a tweener like Deebo better than most.

Based on what happened last season, I’d bet they’ll look to at least negotiate with Deebo. It looks like Aiyuk is the odd man out.
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I'm sorry you don't know jack shit about football players on other NFL teams.
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Man I don't know - Pittman is quietly a beast, but no one cares because that team sucks.
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Under their current OC, Sun God is their #1 and will get massive target share each game.
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You can also calm down. Pittman has shown the potential to be very good, but his 1100 yards and 4 TDs last year wasn't a barn burner.

Rashee Rice looks to be every bit as productive as Pittman, having caught more TDs in his rookie season than Pittman ever has. His yards would be Pittman's third best total.

Maybe you should familiarize yourself with the players on THIS team.
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Rice is a very good player. But if you are declaring him to be a true #1 WR based on last year you're guessing at best.


He was used as a bully slot last year and caught most of his passes at the LOS. That's great. That's nice but his route tree and usage needs to expand this year.
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Zero chance they actually value Deebo more than Aiyuk, an actual WR.

Just look at the SB tape. Deebo couldn't separate from our great cover corners, while Aiyuk was getting open consistently.

Aiyuk is an actual WR. Deebo is an offensive weapon. If they choose Deebo over Aiyuk, it's about a difference in money, because Aiyuk is the better player all things even.
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I disagree. The last healthy season Deebo had, he put up 1400 receiving yards (plus another 350 on the ground).

If they value Aiyuk over Deebo, it’ll be due to the fact that Deebo’s role in their offense is more likely to lead to him getting hurt than Aiyuk’s traditional usage.
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Because you're clueless.

Again, watch the SB tape. One guy couldn't get open while the other was doing it consistently. I understand Deebo is a valuable weapon, but weapons aren't more valuable than legit WR1s that can run a full route tree and separate consistently.

And just pointing to his 1,400 yard season means nothing. Why do you constantly do this? "Blake Bortles is a good QB because he threw 30+ TDs". Stats mean nothing without context. Deebo is what he is. He's a playmaker and he's fantastic with the ball in his hands. He racks up receiving yardage after the catch. He's not a route runner or separator though, and those guys are more valuable.
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