Lions confident in two first-round picks that caused confusion for many

The Detroit Lions got sniped.

They really, really liked cornerback Devon Witherspoon. The University of Illinois product would have fit right in with the Lions’ defensive backfield and could have even reunited with former college teammate Kerby Joseph, who made noise in his rookie year with Detroit last season.

Maybe they thought they were safe with that pick at No. 6. Maybe they knew another offer was…