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Detroit Lions GM makes interesting claim about TJ Hockenson trade
By Paul Harvey
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The Detroit Lions made a move at the trade deadline, shipping TJ Hockenson to NFC North rival Minnesota in exchange for a package of draft picks. On Wednesday, Detroit DM Brad Holmes made an interesting claim about the deal.
Many speculated the deal was a result of the continued struggles of the Lions who are 1-6. But, according to Holmes, he would have made the deal even if the team was 6-1 this season.
Just caught up with Brad Holmes at practice. Interestingly, said he would have made the same deal if the Lions were 6-1. Said Hockenson is a good player, but the deal was better for the present and long term
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) November 2, 2022
Why does Holmes believe that? He went on to explain that Detroit’s offense has shown an ability to score points, something Holmes thinks the offense will continue to do without Hockenson around.
“We’ve proven that our offense can score a lot of points,” said Holmes per Kyle Meinke with MLive.com. “I’m sure he was a part of it, but a deal would have made sense. It was not based on record whatsoever. I think it was a good deal for the future of the team.”
Why would you have traded T.J. Hockenson at 6-1?
Holmes: “We’ve proven that our offense can score a lot of points. I’m sure he was a part of it, but a deal would have made sense. It was not based on record whatsoever. I think it was a good deal for the future of the team.”
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) November 2, 2022
We’ll see if Holmes’ confidence if the Detroit offense proves accurate. Either way, Hockenson is a Viking for now.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.