3 Day 3 quarterbacks the Lions could draft to replace Hendon Hooker

Since about the middle of last season, the Detroit Lions have been telling us where they are with Hendon Hooker. Reported interest in Daniel Jones as he neared being available was interesting, and understandable even though they didn't get him. Bringing back Teddy Bridgewater after he coached his high school alma mater to a state title was done with the idea his experience (one career playoff start) was a real differentiator, and not a knock on Hooker. Then Bridgewater was elevated over Hooker as the No. 2 quarterback for the playoff game against the Washington Commanders. The Lions' overall handling of Hooker in recent months has crushed any trade value he might have had, and there's an increasing vibe they know taking an older quarterback prospect who was coming off a torn ACL in the third round was a mistake. The signing of Kyle Allen in free agency is not a needle mover overall, but ESPN's Ben Solak removed the wool from the eyes of anyone who wants to deny what it means for Hooker. "The Lions are making