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How will the NFL schedule-makers treat the Lions this year?"On Tuesday Ricky Jean Francois Jersey White , the NFL announced that the 2019 regular season schedule will be released on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. While some of the excitement of the event has already been spoiled since we already know the Detroit Lions 2019 home and away opponents, the real excitement is seeing how many nationally televised games they’ll have this season.We already know the Lions will have the Thanksgiving Day Classic—in spite of efforts from the Eagles to take them on the road—but will the Lions break into the primetime audience after a disappointing 6-10 season? Today’s Question of the Day is:How many primetime games do you think the Lions will have on their initial schedule? My answer: It would be hard to justify more than one. The Lions weren’t only disappointing in 2019, but they were actually quite boring, too. Their offense was no longer the highlight machine it used to be, and the thrilling fourth-quarter comebacks were gone. The defense was even tougher to watch, especially in the first half of the season.That being said, there are reasons to believe Detroit could be more thrilling this year. A new offensive coordinator is in town, the Lions grabbed arguably the best defensive player in free agency, and with a top-10 pick coming in (pending a trade) Matthew Stafford Jersey , the Lions could be one of the better bounce-back stories in 2019.However, if I were the NFL, I’d hedge my bets. If the Lions turn out to be a surprise team in 2019, then you can flex them into primetime for “Sunday Night Football.” Otherwise, they’re a hard sell nationally right now.Your turn. The Lions went tight end."With the eight pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have selected Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson.While the board looked like it was falling favorable for the Lions to select a defensive player in the draft. Ed Oliver was still on the board. So was Devin Bush or Brian Burns. Instead, the Lions went with a Hockenson, the third tight end the Lions have taken in the first round since 2009. Hockenson is a well-balanced player that will both be a threat in the receiving game and as an in-line blocker. Combined with the free agency addition of Jesse James and the Lions’ tight end position is now much improved from last year’s disappointing squad. This pick puts into question the long-term status of Michael Roberts, who was selected in the fourth round just two years ago Womens Kerryon Johnson Jersey , but has disappointed on the field. For now, the Lions are done in the opening day of the draft, however, they could always trade up late. Lions remaining picksRound 2, Pick 11 (43 overall)Round 3, Pick 25 (88 overall)Round 4, Pick 9 (111 overall)Round 5, Pick 8 (146 overall)Round 6, Pick 11 (184 overall)Round 6 Michael Roberts Jersey , Pick 32 (204 overall)Round 7, Pick 10 (224 overall)Round 7, Pick 15 (229 overall)Top remaining needs for Lions:GuardCornerbackTight endWide receiverEDGELinebackerSafetyBackup QBNFL Draft scheduleFridayWhat: Rounds 2-3 of the NFL DraftWhen: Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. ETWhere: Arlington, TXTV: NFL Network, ESPN/ESPN 2, ABCTime per pick: Round 2: 7 minutes; Round 3: 5 minutes Estimated time of Lions picksick 43 overall: ~ 7:52 p.m. ETPick 88 overall: ~10:36 p.m ETSaturdayWhat: Rounds 4-7 of the NFL DraftWhen: Saturday, April 28 http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-a_shawn-robinson-jersey , Noon ETWhere: Arlington, TXTV: NFL Network, ESPN, ABCTime per pick: Rounds 4-6: 5 minutes; Round 7: 4 minutesEstimated time of Lions picksick 111 overall: ~12:36 p.m. ETPick 146 overall: ~2:12 p.m. ETPick 184 overall: ~3:55 p.m. ETPick 204 overall: ~4:54 p.m. ETPick 224 overall: ~5:38 p.m. ETPick 229 overall: ~5:49 p.m. ET