Even though they aren’t slotted to pick in the top half of the first round, the Detroit Lions won’t change their approach in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The 2024 NFL Draft may look different for the Detroit Lions—because they’re picking late in the first round and have only a few holes to fill on the roster—but that doesn’t mean that general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell will be switching up their process.

After all, why would they? Things have worked out really well for the Lions over the last few years, so sticking to the plan makes a ton of sense. Senior writer Tim Twentyman of Detroitlions.com has more on why the Lions won’t be altering their approach once the first round gets rolling later this month.

“Since we’ve been here, we’ve really, ‘Man, draft the best player available,’” Campbell said to the media during his availability at the owner’s meetings in Orlando. “Don’t let the ‘man, we absolutely have to have a linebacker. We absolutely have to have (blank).’ Just go with what you believe is going to fit your team and what you feel like is the best player at the time.”

And now, onto the rest of today’s notes:

• Former Lions’ cornerbacks coach Dre Bly has found a new home for the 2024 season.

Per release, Biff Poggi has added 11-year NFL veteran Dre’ Bly to the 49ers’ coaching staff.

Bly will serve as a defensive analyst. He was the cornerbacks coach for the Detroit Lions last season, after spending the past four years as corners coach for North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/okaGVFhMJu

— Hunter Bailey (@Hunter_Bailey45) April 3, 2024