Monday, April 29, 2024

Lions Links for Monday Evening 4-29-24

Sewell on contract extension: 'To be where I am right now is surreal to me':  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/sewell-on-contract-extension-to-be-where-i-am-right-now-is-surreal-to-me


Lions got the 'dirtbag' they wanted in 6th-round pick Christian Mahogany:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/28/christian-mahogany-nfl-draft-detroit-lions/73491377007/

2025 NFL draft: What picks do the Lions have in next year's draft?:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/2025-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-selections-traded-picks/

Detroit Lions may have a steal with Illinois WR Isaiah Williams:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/detroit-lions-isaiah-williams-scouting-report-udfa-team-fit/

Projecting each Lions 2024 draft pick’s short-term and long-term roles:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/projecting-each-lions-2024-draft-picks-short-term-and-long-term-roles/

Lions send the right message by rewarding Sewell, St. Brown with new contracts:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/lions-send-the-right-message-by-rewarding-sewell-st-brown-with-new-contracts/

What Lions Are Getting in CB Ennis Rakestraw:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/what-lions-getting-ennis-rakestraw


Analyzing Lions 2024 Draft Picks: Brad Holmes Is New Howie Roseman:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/analyzing-detroit-lions-2024-nfl-draft-podcast

Terrion Arnold Receives Heartwarming Message:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/terrion-arnold-heartwarming-message

How Lions Plan to Unlock New RB Sione Vaki:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/unlocking-sione-vaki-rb-potential-lions

Roundtable: Favorite Lions Draft Picks, Exploring Alternative Options:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/roundtable-lions-draft-picks-alternative-options

Detroit Lions 2024 53-Man Roster Projection 1.0:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/post-draft-lions-2024-53-man-prediction



Why the Detroit Lions had the most valuable 2024 NFL Draft class:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/4/29/24143576/why-detroit-lions-most-valuable-2024-nfl-draft-class




Report: Detroit Lions signing local, undrafted kicker:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/4/28/24143643/detroit-lions-sign-udfa-kicker-michigan-james-turner


Amon-Ra St. Brown says Jared Goff extension is coming: "I know it's going to get done":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-amon-ra-st-brown-says-jared-goff-extension-is-coming

Lions' Giovanni Manu followed Penei Sewell from Polynesia to Detroit: "He's a true inspiration":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/giovanni-manu-followed-penei-sewell-to-detroit-lions

NFL post-draft questions for all 32 teams: Can Jets protect Aaron Rodgers? How soon will rookie QBs play? (Detroit Lions - Did the Lions take the right draft approach by prioritizing defense?  The secondary seemed to be the Lions' Achilles' heel last season, and GM Brad Holmes aggressively looked to improve by drafting two young cornerbacks: Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. This was the first time the Lions have taken a defensive back with each of their first two picks in the common draft era. Holmes also added veterans Carlton Davis III and Amik Robertson as new cornerback additions via free agency, so they have the luxury of developing the rookies at a solid pace. Arnold and Rakestraw won't be expected to win a spot immediately in order for the defense to improve because the Lions feel good about the depth they have. "It's good to be there from a roster standpoint," Holmes said. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/postnfldraftquestions24/nfl-draft-2024-biggest-post-draft-questions-32-teams

2024 NFL Draft: Ranking favorite picks in every round (ROUND 6 - 2.  Mekhi Wingo Drafted: No. 189 overall.  Wingo was a second-team All-SEC pick as a sophomore, but an injury and his small frame (6-foot, 284 pounds) pushed him down draft boards. The Tigers had to be happy he didn't sit out their bowl game against Wisconsin, as his play along the interior helped LSU pull off a comeback win. Wingo’s excellent quickness off the snap and in short areas, leverage against guards using his low center of gravity and hustle to the ball downfield could earn him a roster spot over some veterans.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-ranking-favorite-picks-in-every-round

Biggest Day 3 steals of the 2024 NFL Draft (IOL CHRISTIAN MAHOGANY, DETROIT LIONS - Draft slot: 210.  PFF big board rank: 106.  A premier pass protector, Mahogany allowed just 14 pressures and one sack on 711 pass-blocking snaps from 2021 to 2023. He thrives in close quarters in the run game, posting a 75.0-plus run-blocking grade in both inside-zone and duo schemes, making him a seamless fit for the Lions, who want to get vertical quickly. Detroit's interior starters seem set for now — Graham Glasgow, Kevin Zeitler and Frank Ragnow — but Mahogany is clearly the next man up if any of them were to go down.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-biggest-day-3-steals-2024-nfl-draft

Best, worst, most interesting pick for each NFC team (Detroit Lions - Best pick (B): CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama (Round 1, Pick 24).  The Lions needed some corner help, so it makes sense to make a move to get one. Arnold gives them another Alabama secondary player to go with Brian Branch, another player with versatility. (Pete Prisco).  Worst pick (D+): OT Giovanni Manu, University of British Columbia (Round 4, Pick 126).  Mountain of a man with flashes of incredible burst at his size but overall flexibility and athletic profile is lacking. Of course will take time to translate to the stronger competition level but the length and burst make him a fascinating project. But long-term developmental type. Hand work needs to improve and not overly aware of complex blitzes. (Chris Trapasso).  Most interesting pick (B): CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri (Round 2, Pick 61).  Rakestraw Jr.'s playstyle perfectly matches Lions head coach Dan Campbell's desired playstyle: with an aggression level of someone bigger than your listed size. In the case of Rakestraw, that's 5-feet, 11 inches while weighing 183 pounds. He makes up for the slight frame by using his 32-inch arms to get physical in press man coverage and jam receivers off the line of scrimmage. Rakestraw joins a talented secondary headlined by cornerback Carlton Davis, safety Brian Branch and fellow rookie Terrion Arnold. He could shine down the road in this defense.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-draft-takeaways-best-worst-and-most-interesting-pick-for-each-nfc-team/

Former NFL GM, draft analyst list favorite team picks (NFC North - Minnesota Vikings: Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner (1st Round, 17th overall).  Chicago Bears: USC QB Caleb Williams (1st Round, 1st overall).  Green Bay Packers: Texas A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper (2nd Round, 45th overall).  Detroit Lions: Boston College OL Christian Mahogany (6th Round, 210th overall)):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-draft-former-gm-draft-analyst-list-favorite-team-picks-from-nfc-afc/

Takeaways: Quick NFL Draft Reviews for All 32 Teams (The Detroit Lions came into the offseason with a very clear corner need. They explored trading for L’Jarius Sneed. They did a lower-end trade for Bucs veteran Carlton Davis. And over the weekend, they traded up for Alabama’s Terrion Arnold, and landed Missouri’s Ennis Rakestraw Jr. at pick No. 61. Those moves attacked the issue head-on, and are a reflection of how complete a roster GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell have built. Another nugget here? Two years in a row, the Lions have gotten the guy NFL teams regarded as Nick Saban’s favorite prospect: Brian Branch last year and Arnold this year.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/04/29/2024-nfl-draft-takeaways-quick-reviews-every-team

24 NFL veterans on thin ice after draft: QB Cousins is far from alone (Detroit Lions CB Carlton Davis III
Yes, it’s only been a month since the NFC North champs traded for him to help upgrade their wretched pass defense. But it’s only been a few days since Detroit spent its first two draft picks on CBs Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. And with second-year DB Brian Branch spending most of his time in the slot, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Davis – his contract is up after the season – gets phased out at some point in favor of embedding the youngsters into the defense for the long haul.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2024/04/29/nfl-draft-2024-veteran-players-kirk-cousins/73496220007/

Favorite 2024 draft pick from each team's selections (Detroit Lions - It takes one heck of a pick to knock first-rounder Terrion Arnold out of my favorite Lions pick, because I think he’s a perfect fit. But Lions GM Brad Holmes managed to do it with pick No. 210 overall at the end of the sixth round. Mahogany is a dream Day 3 pick for a gap-power scheme like the Lions run. For a team that has the best starting OL in the league but perhaps the worst depth behind it, adding a schematic snowplow like Mahogany should make Lions fans feel a lot better.):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-draft-favorite-picks-from-each-team/

Video:

Baldinger, Ross share their favorite picks of 2024 NFL Draft | 'NFL Total Access' (Terrion Arnold was picked):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/baldinger-ross-share-their-favorite-picks-of-2024-nfl-draft-nfl-total-access
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