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Jared Goff has thought about the possibility, and Brad Holmes acknowledged he has discussed it with his staff. But a week before the NFL draft, no one can say whether the Detroit Lions will be serious contenders for Deebo Samuel, should the San Francisco 49ers make their disgruntled wide receiver available in a trade. “We discuss every player that could become available,” Holmes said at his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. “Anytime a player becomes available, anytime a player is being discussed on the trade market, we do have discussions. We leave them in-house.” FEELING A DRAFT: What Lions GM Brad Holmes is looking for in his No.2 pick Samuel, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, told ESPN on Wednesday he requested a trade, for reasons that remain unclear. A first-team All-Pro selection, Samuel emerged as one of the NFL’s most dynamic playmakers while leading the 49ers to the NFC championship game last season.
