Twitter Reacts: Penei Sewell Fits New Detroit Lions Culture

Supporters of the Detroit Lions are excited to welcome offensive lineman Penei Sewell to the organization

The Detroit Lions are establishing an offensive line that will be formidable for many seasons to come. 

Playing in the "Black and Blue" division, the Lions simply have not done enough to be able to protect their quarterback and to establish an effective running game in recent memory.  

Former quarterback Matthew Stafford was oftentimes left to endure hit after hit, due to the struggles of the offensive line. 

Since Barry Sanders retired, the organization has failed to consistently produce single-game 100-yard rushers. 

That can now all be put to rest, as Detroit could feature an offensive line anchored by center Frank Ragnow and also featuring guard Jonah Jackson and left tackle Taylor Decker. 

Adding Sewell to the mix allows new Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn the flexibility to play him at right guard or right tackle, depending on the team's needs.  

Here is a sample of the overwhelmingly strong satisfaction expressed online by supporters of the Lions: 

To run the ball... you need a run blocker and pass protection. This pick was a no brainer. Fill all needs of the @Lions team , play fast, hard and smart... and you win in this league # kneecaps #Onepride

— Elder Tee (@Hill18Mike) April 30, 2021

Excellent Pick!
The #Lions Were Given a Gift and They Grabbed It!

— Fire and Brimmstone (@FireandBrimm) April 30, 2021

He's our best player.

— just dave (@sonic8us) April 30, 2021

A lot of kneecapping coming

— Shaun Markwart (@markwsha) April 30, 2021

Love it!!!! We could’ve done so much worse

— Evan Zucker (@EZuck416) April 30, 2021

100% Love it!

— Ashlandcorner (@AshlandCorner1) April 30, 2021

OL is primed to be very very good. Kipper said he was the most likely to be a HoF out of anyone in the draft. I'll pump the breaks and just say if he gives up single digit sacks on the season we will have some real line depth. pic.twitter.com/1M7CLA0fDL

— Josh Nelson (@RoarFromIA) April 30, 2021

Great pick the guy I wanted them to take love this pick

— Michael Roberts (@ER_FAN1280) April 30, 2021

Here's a look at Detroit's next five draft picks:

• Round 2, Pick 9 (No. 41 overall)
• Round 3, Pick 8 (No. 72 overall)
• Round 3, Pick 38 (No. 101 overall, via the Los Angeles Rams)
• Round 4, Pick 7 (No. 112 overall)
• Round 5, Pick 9 (No. 153 overall)

How to watch 2021 NFL Draft

• Thurs., April 29 (8-11:30 p.m. ET): Round 1 -- ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
• Fri., April 30 (7-11:30 p.m.): Rounds 2 and 3 -- ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio
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