The Facts: GM Brad Holmes passed on adding a quarterback in the 2021 NFL Draft, including Justin Fields and Mac Jones, who were on the board when the club selected offensive tackle Penei Sewell No. 7 overall. In doing so, the Lions brass left Goff as the unencumbered QB1 in Detroit. Goff told reporters Thursday that he'd discussed with the team brass about the possibility a quarterback could be drafted. "We had some talks before the draft," Goff said. "Again, I think it's a nice vote of confidence obviously for me. I think what's not lost on me is their first move as a staff, Brad and (coach) Dan (Campbell), involved me. It's exciting, and it makes you feel good."

Diehards Line:The Lions signaled that QB wasn't high on their priority list when they converted $20 million of Goff's 2021 salary into a signing bonus, essentially tying him to the club for the next two seasons (Detroit would take a dead-cap hit of $30-plus-million by cutting him in 2022). The rebuilding Lions will head toward training camp with former Green Bay Packers preseason favorite Tim Boyle and David Blough behind Goff. ... Meanwhile, with a receiver corps headlined by Breshad Perriman, Tyrell Williams, Kalif Raymond, Quintez Cephus and fourth-round pick Amon-Ra St. Brown, Goff's job will be difficult on a fixer-upper Lions squad.