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Jahmyr Gibbs has emerged as a real weapon for the Detroit Lions since the team went against the grain and drafted him 12th overall. And after Sunday’s playoff performance, ESPN’s Todd McShay had a laugh at those who questioned the pick.
“‘Jahmyr Gibbs is such a reach’. ‘Never draft a RB in the first round’,” he tweeted. “Ha!”
“Jahmyr Gibbs is such a reach”. “Never draft a RB in the first round”. Ha!
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) January 21, 2024
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Users reacted to the draft analyst’s social media post.
“[De’Von] Achane had 150 less yards and 2 fewer TDs on 80 less carries,” a fan said. “He was on pace for a 1600 yard, 16 TD season if he got 200 carries.”
Achane had 150 less yards and 2 fewer TDs on 80 less carries
He was on pace for a 1600 yard, 16 TD season if he got 200 carries https://t.co/NxJL2oMsXp
— Ryan (@FireStricklin) January 21, 2024
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“Lions brought real football back,” another replied.
Lions brought real football back https://t.co/nmTvZOCG4j
— Mike (@mhc_76) January 21, 2024
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“Where all these people at now?” a fan asked.
Where all these people at now? https://t.co/heazcwv9O5
— Jim (@Jimswim11) January 21, 2024
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“I hope Jalen Carter is enjoying his offseason,” another fan commented.
I hope Jalen Carter is enjoying his offseason 😌 https://t.co/zfKs2tywgw
— NFC Conference Finalists 🦁 (@Jay_Hoban_) January 21, 2024
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“He’s proved so many wrong including myself.”
He’s proved so many wrong including myself https://t.co/ucJ9ZRdikL
— Justin (@phillysportsszn) January 21, 2024
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“Draft em, just don’t pay em!” another user said.
Draft em, just don’t pay em! https://t.co/xujEgCiTdC
— Episode 3 Anakin (@Tony_Be) January 21, 2024
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Gibbs has already posted over 100 all-purpose yards and a touchdown as the Lions cling to a one-score lead with less than five minutes to go.