The Detroit Lions have two of the best wide receivers in the game. Jameson Williams has reportedly gotten significantly better ahead of a potential breakout season, and he'd probably be a WR1 on most squads.
As for Amon-Ra St. Brown, he's already a proven commodity in this league. He's an All-Pro-caliber guy who doesn't need to be the sturdiest to do some damage down the middle of the field, making the most of his twitchiness and ability to elude contact.
Then, there's not much more to work with in the wide receiver department, especially with Isaac TeSlaa's disappointing training camp. That's why they should pick up the phone and inquire about Keon Coleman.
Keon Coleman makes perfect sense for the Detroit Lions
Long before Cam Newton turned him into a meme, Keon Coleman was one of the most promising players in his class. To some, he should've been a first-round pick, and he looked like an absolute steal at No. 33.
Unfortunately for him, he has yet to establish himself as one of Josh Allen's trusted guys. He's been a decoy more often than not, and even on a team with not much to work with at the position, he's been a non-factor.
While head coach Joe Brady has been supportive, the team's owner has already pretty much shut the door on him. Recently, Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox mock-traded him to the San Francisco 49ers for a conditional fifth-round pick. That's a reasonable price the Lions should be willing to pay.
Granted, Coleman would come with some risk, given that there have been concerns about his work ethic and maturity. That said, he'd be a cheap pickup on a rookie contract, so the upside far outweighs the potential concerns.
The Lions don't even need him to become the potential star/WR1 he looked like coming out of college as the first guy off the board in the second round. But he's a gifted athlete who may just need a change of scenery to finally live up to the hype.
Of course, few wide receivers have a better quarterback situation than those playing in Buffalo, but with DJ Moore also in the mix, the writing is on the wall more than ever. At that price, multiple teams should be more than intrigued by his potential.
The Lions can't give up on TesLaa yet, and they must get him involved early and often to help him shake off the jitters and regain his confidence. But even if that's the case, Coleman can certainly elevate that group's floor as the first guy off the bench.
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