Articles:
Mailbag: Lions' 2020 Ceiling and More: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-mailbag-2020-ceiling
Detroit Lions to Continue Virtual Offseason: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-continue-virtual-offseason-next-week
Projecting Kenny Golladay's 2020 Stats: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/projecting-lions-kenny-golladays-2020-stats
Podcast: Who Will Be Lions Comeback Player, Kerryon Johnson or T.J. Hockenson?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/podcast-kerryon-johnson-tj-hockenson-who-steps-up
2021 NFL Draft:
First Take - Top Defensive Tackles for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-defensive-tackles-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
Five HBCU 2021 NFL Draft prospects that could make waves this fall: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/5-2021-nfl-draft-hbcu-prospects-that-could-make-waves-this-fall/
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-6-20
Articles:
Update from the Detroit Lions on the re-opening of team facilities: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/update-from-the-detroit-lions-on-the-re-opening-of-team-facilities
Jaguars confirm that their home game vs. Lions was going to be in London: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/05/jaguars-confirm-that-their-home-game-vs-lions-was-going-to-be-in-london/
Frank Ragnow Discusses Potential of Lions Rushing Attack: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ragnow-excited-about-lions-potential-rushing-attack
Nick Williams Offers Skill Set Lions Lacked Last Year: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/williams-has-skillset-lions-lacked-last-season
Lions to begin re-opening facility next week: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/06/05/lions-to-begin-re-opening-facility-next-week/
Lions May Still Have Pass-Rush Dilemma: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-may-still-have-pass-rush-dilemma
Big Ben, Gronk are co-favorites for Comeback Player of the Year (The next-shortest odds belong to Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt at +600, followed by Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green at +1000. Cam Newton is at +1400, as are Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, Washington quarterback Alex Smith and Texans running back David Johnson.): https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/
Examining the value of the backup quarterback position in the NFL: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-examining-value-backup-quarterback-position-nfl
Breakout team: 22 set for Year 2 leap (Tight end: Jace Sternberger, Packers and T.J. Hockenson, Lions - The breakout team is going to run 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) because the tight end class was honestly more intriguing than the wide receivers. Sternberger and Hockenson were the two chosen, but I could have made arguments in defense of Noah Fant and Dawson Knox as well. Green Bay was linked to the top tight ends available in free agency, but was unable to sign them. Parting with Jimmy Graham was the right decision, but it left them with a vacancy at the position. Sternberger, a third-round pick, is going to be asked to shoulder a larger share of the targets. Hockenson was the first tight end taken, but his first season could only be described as 'so-so.' There is no question that an injury to veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford stifled his development. The Iowa product's production should more closely resemble his potential in the upcoming season.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-2020-breakout-team-these-22-players-are-ready-to-make-the-leap-in-year-two/
2021 NFL Draft:
First Take - Top Defensive Ends for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-defensive-ends-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
2021 NFL Draft: Top 10 edge rusher rankings: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-nfl-draft-top-10-edge-rusher-rankings/
Why Clemson will not have the most first-round picks in 2021: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/reasons-why-clemson-wont-have-most-first-round-picks-2021/
Alabama guard Deonte Brown is the most underrated lineman of 2021 class: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/deonte-brown-alabama-guard-is-the-most-underrated-lineman-of-2021-class/
Video:
Brooks: We'll see 'the best version of Matthew Stafford' in 2020: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/brooks-we-ll-see-the-best-version-of-matthew-stafford-in-2020
Update from the Detroit Lions on the re-opening of team facilities: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/update-from-the-detroit-lions-on-the-re-opening-of-team-facilities
Jaguars confirm that their home game vs. Lions was going to be in London: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/05/jaguars-confirm-that-their-home-game-vs-lions-was-going-to-be-in-london/
Frank Ragnow Discusses Potential of Lions Rushing Attack: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ragnow-excited-about-lions-potential-rushing-attack
Nick Williams Offers Skill Set Lions Lacked Last Year: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/williams-has-skillset-lions-lacked-last-season
Lions to begin re-opening facility next week: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/06/05/lions-to-begin-re-opening-facility-next-week/
Lions May Still Have Pass-Rush Dilemma: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-may-still-have-pass-rush-dilemma
Big Ben, Gronk are co-favorites for Comeback Player of the Year (The next-shortest odds belong to Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt at +600, followed by Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green at +1000. Cam Newton is at +1400, as are Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, Washington quarterback Alex Smith and Texans running back David Johnson.): https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/rumor-mill/
Examining the value of the backup quarterback position in the NFL: https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-examining-value-backup-quarterback-position-nfl
Breakout team: 22 set for Year 2 leap (Tight end: Jace Sternberger, Packers and T.J. Hockenson, Lions - The breakout team is going to run 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends) because the tight end class was honestly more intriguing than the wide receivers. Sternberger and Hockenson were the two chosen, but I could have made arguments in defense of Noah Fant and Dawson Knox as well. Green Bay was linked to the top tight ends available in free agency, but was unable to sign them. Parting with Jimmy Graham was the right decision, but it left them with a vacancy at the position. Sternberger, a third-round pick, is going to be asked to shoulder a larger share of the targets. Hockenson was the first tight end taken, but his first season could only be described as 'so-so.' There is no question that an injury to veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford stifled his development. The Iowa product's production should more closely resemble his potential in the upcoming season.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-2020-breakout-team-these-22-players-are-ready-to-make-the-leap-in-year-two/
2021 NFL Draft:
First Take - Top Defensive Ends for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-defensive-ends-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
2021 NFL Draft: Top 10 edge rusher rankings: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-nfl-draft-top-10-edge-rusher-rankings/
Why Clemson will not have the most first-round picks in 2021: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/reasons-why-clemson-wont-have-most-first-round-picks-2021/
Alabama guard Deonte Brown is the most underrated lineman of 2021 class: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/deonte-brown-alabama-guard-is-the-most-underrated-lineman-of-2021-class/
Video:
Brooks: We'll see 'the best version of Matthew Stafford' in 2020: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/brooks-we-ll-see-the-best-version-of-matthew-stafford-in-2020
Friday, June 5, 2020
Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-5-20
Articles:
NFL coaching staffs can return to team headquarters: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/06/04/nfl-coaches-allowed-return-team-headquarters-friday/3144155001/
Ranking D'Andre Swift and Rookie Running Backs Entering 2020: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rookie-running-back-rankings-entering-2020
Biggest misses of the NFL offseason: Packers pass on WRs, Lions still need pass-rushers (The Detroit Lions failed to sign a pass-rusher - In 2019, the Lions allowed a league-worst 284.4 passing yards per game while producing just 29 sacks. That's a problem for a team that played man coverage on 65.9% of opponent dropbacks (second most in the NFL). Maybe adding outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. was unlikely to happen in free agency given the multiyear deal he signed with the Falcons. However, could Detroit have landed Vic Beasley Jr. or Leonard Floyd, each a former top-10 pick? Both signed one-year deals. And what about Jadeveon Clowney? The veteran is still available. Yes, I understand it's a two-way street here with pass rush and coverage. You need both to win. And the Lions did add two cornerbacks with man-coverage traits -- Jeff Okudah and Desmond Trufant -- after trading Darius Slay. But without a consistent pass rush, especially considering the defensive scheme in Detroit, I still have concerns about the Lions' ability to create pressure up front. -- Matt Bowen, NFL analyst): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29256351/biggest-2020-nfl-offseason-missed-opportunities-packers-pass-draft-wrs-lions-need-pass-rushers
2020 NFL QB Rankings: Using Bayesian Updating to rank all 32 projected starters (14. Matt Stafford): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2020-quarterback-rankings
2021 NFL Draft:
Clemson's Travis Etienne has the chance to be one of the best players college football has ever seen: https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-clemson-travis-etienne-chance-to-be-best-players-college-football-has-seen
First Take - Top Center Prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-center-prospects-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
NFL coaching staffs can return to team headquarters: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/06/04/nfl-coaches-allowed-return-team-headquarters-friday/3144155001/
Ranking D'Andre Swift and Rookie Running Backs Entering 2020: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rookie-running-back-rankings-entering-2020
Biggest misses of the NFL offseason: Packers pass on WRs, Lions still need pass-rushers (The Detroit Lions failed to sign a pass-rusher - In 2019, the Lions allowed a league-worst 284.4 passing yards per game while producing just 29 sacks. That's a problem for a team that played man coverage on 65.9% of opponent dropbacks (second most in the NFL). Maybe adding outside linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. was unlikely to happen in free agency given the multiyear deal he signed with the Falcons. However, could Detroit have landed Vic Beasley Jr. or Leonard Floyd, each a former top-10 pick? Both signed one-year deals. And what about Jadeveon Clowney? The veteran is still available. Yes, I understand it's a two-way street here with pass rush and coverage. You need both to win. And the Lions did add two cornerbacks with man-coverage traits -- Jeff Okudah and Desmond Trufant -- after trading Darius Slay. But without a consistent pass rush, especially considering the defensive scheme in Detroit, I still have concerns about the Lions' ability to create pressure up front. -- Matt Bowen, NFL analyst): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29256351/biggest-2020-nfl-offseason-missed-opportunities-packers-pass-draft-wrs-lions-need-pass-rushers
2020 NFL QB Rankings: Using Bayesian Updating to rank all 32 projected starters (14. Matt Stafford): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2020-quarterback-rankings
2021 NFL Draft:
Clemson's Travis Etienne has the chance to be one of the best players college football has ever seen: https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-clemson-travis-etienne-chance-to-be-best-players-college-football-has-seen
First Take - Top Center Prospects for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-center-prospects-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-4-20
Articles:
NFC NORTH: Offseason headlines for each team: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-offseason-headlines-for-each-team-golladay-stafford-jones
Lions shut out from PFF's Top 50 players entering 2020: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/04/lions-shut-out-from-pffs-top-50-players-entering-2020/
Why RB Jason Huntley Could Be Lions' Ultimate Sleeper Draft Pick: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jason-huntley-ultimate-sleeper-pick
3 Lions Question Marks Heading into 2020 Season: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-detroit-lions-question-marks
10 best QBs under pressure: Tannehill over Brees (6. Stafford - UNDER PRESSURE: 84.2 passer rating, +2.2% completion rate above expectation, 49.1% completion rate. Stafford was limited to just eight games in 2019, but he capitalized while his health still allowed it. Most of Stafford's placement here depends on his passer rating and completion percentage above expectation, especially when you consider he's the only player on this list who threw more than 30 percent of his under-pressure throws into tight windows. Stafford is another who has proven over the last four seasons he is a man of consistency under pressure. His combined passer rating under pressure of 83.8 is the third-best mark of any qualified NFL quarterback since 2016, trailing only Matt Ryan (87.9) and Alex Smith (86.3). While his 3:1 TD-to-INT ratio under pressure from 2019 isn't awe-inspiring, the combination of his advanced passing statistics under pressure earns him this position.): https://www.nfl.com/news/top-10-qbs-under-pressure-ryan-tannehill-derek-carr-shine
2021 NFL Draft:
Early 2021 NFL Draft positional rankings - offense: https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-early-2021-nfl-draft-positional-rankings
Jeremiah: Oregon's Sewell the NFL's next great OT?: https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-oregon-s-penei-sewell-nfl-s-next-great-left-tackle
Previewing the Sun Belt’s top wide receivers and tight ends in 2020: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-2020-sun-belt-conference-pass-catchers/
NC A&T running back Jah-Maine Martin is a diamond in the rough: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nc-at-running-back-jah-maine-martin-is-a-diamond-in-the-rough/
First Take - Top Offensive Guards for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-offensive-guards-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
NFC NORTH: Offseason headlines for each team: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-offseason-headlines-for-each-team-golladay-stafford-jones
Lions shut out from PFF's Top 50 players entering 2020: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/04/lions-shut-out-from-pffs-top-50-players-entering-2020/
Why RB Jason Huntley Could Be Lions' Ultimate Sleeper Draft Pick: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jason-huntley-ultimate-sleeper-pick
3 Lions Question Marks Heading into 2020 Season: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-detroit-lions-question-marks
10 best QBs under pressure: Tannehill over Brees (6. Stafford - UNDER PRESSURE: 84.2 passer rating, +2.2% completion rate above expectation, 49.1% completion rate. Stafford was limited to just eight games in 2019, but he capitalized while his health still allowed it. Most of Stafford's placement here depends on his passer rating and completion percentage above expectation, especially when you consider he's the only player on this list who threw more than 30 percent of his under-pressure throws into tight windows. Stafford is another who has proven over the last four seasons he is a man of consistency under pressure. His combined passer rating under pressure of 83.8 is the third-best mark of any qualified NFL quarterback since 2016, trailing only Matt Ryan (87.9) and Alex Smith (86.3). While his 3:1 TD-to-INT ratio under pressure from 2019 isn't awe-inspiring, the combination of his advanced passing statistics under pressure earns him this position.): https://www.nfl.com/news/top-10-qbs-under-pressure-ryan-tannehill-derek-carr-shine
2021 NFL Draft:
Early 2021 NFL Draft positional rankings - offense: https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-early-2021-nfl-draft-positional-rankings
Jeremiah: Oregon's Sewell the NFL's next great OT?: https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-oregon-s-penei-sewell-nfl-s-next-great-left-tackle
Previewing the Sun Belt’s top wide receivers and tight ends in 2020: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-2020-sun-belt-conference-pass-catchers/
NC A&T running back Jah-Maine Martin is a diamond in the rough: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nc-at-running-back-jah-maine-martin-is-a-diamond-in-the-rough/
First Take - Top Offensive Guards for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-offensive-guards-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-3-20
Articles:
Lions offseason questions: Bold predictions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offseason-questions-bold-predictions-stafford-okudah
Detroit Lions expected to host training camp in Allen Park after all: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06/detroit-lions-expected-to-host-training-camp-in-allen-park-after-all.html
Lions commitment to Stafford low in ESPN's 'marriage' rankings: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2020/06/02/detroit-lions-commitment-matthew-stafford-near-bottom-rankings/5307547002/
Detroit Lions, NFL teams not allowed to have joint practices: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/02/detroit-lions-nfl-teams-no-joint-practices-summer/3129097001/
Michigan's stay-at-home order lifted, but Lions cannot immediately return to action: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/02/detroit-lions-offseason-activities-michigan-stay-at-home-order-whitmer/
Was Covering Tight Ends Truly an Issue for the Lions in 2019?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/was-covering-tight-ends-an-issue-for-lions-in-2019
Orlovsky: Lions Will Make Playoffs If Defense Plays 'Average': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-make-playoffs-with-average-defense
3 Bold Detroit Lions Predictions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-bold-detroit-lions-predictions
2020 NFL rookie class has a strong case for making an immediate impact (De’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions (ECR = RB26 vs. DDD = RB21) - I have a long and storied tradition of getting burned by Lions running backs, from Kevin Jones through Kevin Smith, Jahvid Best, and Kerryon Johnson, but that shouldn’t be held against Swift. The Lions aren’t exactly a trustworthy coaching staff, and Detroit plans to use some version of a backfield committee (like the majority of the NFL), but the team just spent legit draft capital on him with the No. 35 pick. Moreover, Swift was college football’s best blocking back last season and enters the league as a far superior prospect to Kerryon Johnson, who’s also one of the likeliest players to get injured in 2020. Swift becomes extra interesting thanks to how Matthew Stafford and the Lions were playing before he suffered a season-ending injury last year. In a system utilizing his strong arm, Stafford relentlessly attacked deep (ranking first in Aggressive%) and got 8.6 YPA with 19 TD strikes over eight games, finishing top-five in fantasy points per dropback despite not running. Stafford was on pace to throw for 5,000 yards and played like a superstar, and with Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and T.J. Hockenson as teammates, the Lions could sneakily put up a bunch of points this season, making Swift yet another rookie with big upside.): https://sports.yahoo.com/strong-case-to-be-made-for-2020-nfl-rookie-class-making-immediate-impact-164522174.html
NFL chief medical officer says he's 'still very optimistic we’ll be playing football in the fall' despite coronavirus: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-chief-medical-officer-says-hes-still-very-optimistic-well-be-playing-football-in-the-fall-despite-coronavirus-202839657.html
2021 NFL Draft:
Jeremiah: Dual-threat QB prospect Justin Fields could be next Dak: https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-justin-fields-ohio-state-qb-similar-to-dak-prescott
2021 wide receiver class is special and has a chance to be historic: http://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-wide-receiver-class-is-special-and-has-a-chance-to-be-historic/
Clemson's Justyn Ross to undergo spinal surgery, miss 2020 season: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/clemsons-justyn-ross-to-undergo-spinal-surgery
First Take – Top Offensive Tackles for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-offensive-tackles-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
2021 NFL Draft: Top 10 defensive line rankings: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-interior-defensive-line-rankings-nfl-draft/
2020 MAC Preseason Summer Scouting Preview: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-mac-preseason-summer-scouting-preview/
Lions offseason questions: Bold predictions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offseason-questions-bold-predictions-stafford-okudah
Detroit Lions expected to host training camp in Allen Park after all: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/06/detroit-lions-expected-to-host-training-camp-in-allen-park-after-all.html
Lions commitment to Stafford low in ESPN's 'marriage' rankings: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2020/06/02/detroit-lions-commitment-matthew-stafford-near-bottom-rankings/5307547002/
Detroit Lions, NFL teams not allowed to have joint practices: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/02/detroit-lions-nfl-teams-no-joint-practices-summer/3129097001/
Michigan's stay-at-home order lifted, but Lions cannot immediately return to action: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/02/detroit-lions-offseason-activities-michigan-stay-at-home-order-whitmer/
Was Covering Tight Ends Truly an Issue for the Lions in 2019?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/was-covering-tight-ends-an-issue-for-lions-in-2019
Orlovsky: Lions Will Make Playoffs If Defense Plays 'Average': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-make-playoffs-with-average-defense
3 Bold Detroit Lions Predictions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-bold-detroit-lions-predictions
2020 NFL rookie class has a strong case for making an immediate impact (De’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions (ECR = RB26 vs. DDD = RB21) - I have a long and storied tradition of getting burned by Lions running backs, from Kevin Jones through Kevin Smith, Jahvid Best, and Kerryon Johnson, but that shouldn’t be held against Swift. The Lions aren’t exactly a trustworthy coaching staff, and Detroit plans to use some version of a backfield committee (like the majority of the NFL), but the team just spent legit draft capital on him with the No. 35 pick. Moreover, Swift was college football’s best blocking back last season and enters the league as a far superior prospect to Kerryon Johnson, who’s also one of the likeliest players to get injured in 2020. Swift becomes extra interesting thanks to how Matthew Stafford and the Lions were playing before he suffered a season-ending injury last year. In a system utilizing his strong arm, Stafford relentlessly attacked deep (ranking first in Aggressive%) and got 8.6 YPA with 19 TD strikes over eight games, finishing top-five in fantasy points per dropback despite not running. Stafford was on pace to throw for 5,000 yards and played like a superstar, and with Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, and T.J. Hockenson as teammates, the Lions could sneakily put up a bunch of points this season, making Swift yet another rookie with big upside.): https://sports.yahoo.com/strong-case-to-be-made-for-2020-nfl-rookie-class-making-immediate-impact-164522174.html
NFL chief medical officer says he's 'still very optimistic we’ll be playing football in the fall' despite coronavirus: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-chief-medical-officer-says-hes-still-very-optimistic-well-be-playing-football-in-the-fall-despite-coronavirus-202839657.html
2021 NFL Draft:
Jeremiah: Dual-threat QB prospect Justin Fields could be next Dak: https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-justin-fields-ohio-state-qb-similar-to-dak-prescott
2021 wide receiver class is special and has a chance to be historic: http://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-wide-receiver-class-is-special-and-has-a-chance-to-be-historic/
Clemson's Justyn Ross to undergo spinal surgery, miss 2020 season: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/clemsons-justyn-ross-to-undergo-spinal-surgery
First Take – Top Offensive Tackles for the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-offensive-tackles-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
2021 NFL Draft: Top 10 defensive line rankings: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-interior-defensive-line-rankings-nfl-draft/
2020 MAC Preseason Summer Scouting Preview: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-mac-preseason-summer-scouting-preview/
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-2-20
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: 5 numbers that need to change: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-5-numbers-that-need-to-change-x1093
Gov. Whitmer lifts stay home order; what it means for Detroit Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/01/gretchen-whitmer-stay-home-order-detroit-lions-sports-return/5310719002/
Why Lions are most improved team in NFC North: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/01/detroit-lions-most-improved-team-nfc-north-2020/5307297002/
Film notebook: What I learned from the 1st 4 games of the 2019 rewatch: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/01/lions-film-notebook-2019-rewatch-first-4-games-stafford/
One Key Defensive Stat Lions Must Improve Immediately: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/key-defensive-stat-lions-must-improve
Michigan reopens to sports practices, games: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/06/01/michigan-reopens-to-sports-practices-games/
Peter King Writes 'Detroit Basically Treaded Water' This Offseason: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-treaded-water-this-offseason
SI Lions Roundtable: Should Detroit Extend LT Taylor Decker?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-roundtable-should-lions-extend-decker
Early NFL Rankings: Which fourth place team could win in 2020? (NFC North: Detroit Lions - By default, the Lions should have the best chance to reclaim the division title. Every team in the NFC has a glaring weakness, making Detroit just as much in the running for now. Matthew Stafford’s injury limited him to only eight games in 2019, playing a massive role in Detroit’s downfall last season. Fully healthy, the 32-year-old pocket-passer is one of the more under-appreciated players in the league. His weaponry includes the likes of two-time 1,000-yard receiver Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones, plus tight end T.J. Hockenson, who should bounce back after a rough rookie campaign. The Lions quietly had one of the better winters with the signings of linebacker Jamie Collins, cornerbacks Desmond Trufant and Jeffrey Okudah, and safety Duron Harmon. If the offensive line can improve with Halapoulivaati Vaitai at right tackle, the unit that allowed 43 sacks a season ago should stabilize. Add in a healthy Kerryon Johnson and the multi-tooled D’Andre Swift, Stafford should only enhance his playing style week after week. Chicago will have a quarterback problem as Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles battle it out. Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers still have only one true wideout after the team drafted for the future. Minnesota might have been a draft day winner, but how soon can all their rookies shine with a limited summer schedule? Expect the Lions to at least contend in their division early, and perhaps for all 16 games should they remain at full strength.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/early-nfl-rankings-which-fourth-place-team-could-win-in-2020/2/
2021 NFL Draft:
3 College Quarterbacks Lions Should Keep Eye On: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-college-quarterbacks-lions-should-keep-an-eye-on
TWENTYMAN: 5 numbers that need to change: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-5-numbers-that-need-to-change-x1093
Gov. Whitmer lifts stay home order; what it means for Detroit Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/01/gretchen-whitmer-stay-home-order-detroit-lions-sports-return/5310719002/
Why Lions are most improved team in NFC North: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/06/01/detroit-lions-most-improved-team-nfc-north-2020/5307297002/
Film notebook: What I learned from the 1st 4 games of the 2019 rewatch: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/01/lions-film-notebook-2019-rewatch-first-4-games-stafford/
One Key Defensive Stat Lions Must Improve Immediately: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/key-defensive-stat-lions-must-improve
Michigan reopens to sports practices, games: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/06/01/michigan-reopens-to-sports-practices-games/
Peter King Writes 'Detroit Basically Treaded Water' This Offseason: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-treaded-water-this-offseason
SI Lions Roundtable: Should Detroit Extend LT Taylor Decker?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-roundtable-should-lions-extend-decker
Early NFL Rankings: Which fourth place team could win in 2020? (NFC North: Detroit Lions - By default, the Lions should have the best chance to reclaim the division title. Every team in the NFC has a glaring weakness, making Detroit just as much in the running for now. Matthew Stafford’s injury limited him to only eight games in 2019, playing a massive role in Detroit’s downfall last season. Fully healthy, the 32-year-old pocket-passer is one of the more under-appreciated players in the league. His weaponry includes the likes of two-time 1,000-yard receiver Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones, plus tight end T.J. Hockenson, who should bounce back after a rough rookie campaign. The Lions quietly had one of the better winters with the signings of linebacker Jamie Collins, cornerbacks Desmond Trufant and Jeffrey Okudah, and safety Duron Harmon. If the offensive line can improve with Halapoulivaati Vaitai at right tackle, the unit that allowed 43 sacks a season ago should stabilize. Add in a healthy Kerryon Johnson and the multi-tooled D’Andre Swift, Stafford should only enhance his playing style week after week. Chicago will have a quarterback problem as Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles battle it out. Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers still have only one true wideout after the team drafted for the future. Minnesota might have been a draft day winner, but how soon can all their rookies shine with a limited summer schedule? Expect the Lions to at least contend in their division early, and perhaps for all 16 games should they remain at full strength.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/early-nfl-rankings-which-fourth-place-team-could-win-in-2020/2/
2021 NFL Draft:
3 College Quarterbacks Lions Should Keep Eye On: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-college-quarterbacks-lions-should-keep-an-eye-on
Monday, June 1, 2020
Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-1-20
Articles:
2020 NFL Draft: Ranking every 1st-round pick by value (16. CB Jeff Okudah | Detroit Lions - Draft Wire Rank: No. 5 | Actual Draft Position: No. 3 | Difference: -2): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-draft-rankings-1st-round-picks-2020-value-joe-burrow-tua-tagovailoa-jordan-love/
Darrell Bevell is the Clear Leader of Lions' Offense: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/darrell-bevell-is-clear-leader-of-lions-offense
Early Look at Lions Potential 53-Man Roster: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/potential-lions-53-man-roster
Twelve players set to thrive after missing time in '19 (2. Matt Stafford: Stafford and Hall of Famer Bobby Layne both went to the same high school in Dallas (Highland Park), which makes it particularly eerie to see Stafford become the latest QB to feel the effects of The Curse of Bobby Layne, which appears to be continuing long past its original 50-year lifespan. Stafford has gone the entirety of his 11-season career thus far without a playoff victory. Last year was particularly disheartening, with one of Stafford's best professional campaigns brought to a premature end in November by a back injury. His return this year, along with the addition of rookie running back D'Andre Swift, should put Detroit in position to sweep aside bad memories of 2019 (and before) -- and help cool the hot seats of coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn.): https://www.nfl.com/news/big-ben-stafford-among-those-ready-to-rock-after-missing-time
Lions Fantasy Running Back Battle: Johnson vs. Swift: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-fantasy-running-back-battle-johnson-swift/
2021 NFL Draft:
First Take - Top Wide Receiver prospects for the 2021 NFL draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-wide-receiver-prospects-for-2021
First Take - Top Running Back Prospects for the 2021 NFL draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-running-back-prospects-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
First Take - Top quarterback prospects for the 2021 NFL draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-quarterback-prospects-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
2020 NFL Draft: Ranking every 1st-round pick by value (16. CB Jeff Okudah | Detroit Lions - Draft Wire Rank: No. 5 | Actual Draft Position: No. 3 | Difference: -2): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-draft-rankings-1st-round-picks-2020-value-joe-burrow-tua-tagovailoa-jordan-love/
Darrell Bevell is the Clear Leader of Lions' Offense: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/darrell-bevell-is-clear-leader-of-lions-offense
Early Look at Lions Potential 53-Man Roster: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/potential-lions-53-man-roster
Twelve players set to thrive after missing time in '19 (2. Matt Stafford: Stafford and Hall of Famer Bobby Layne both went to the same high school in Dallas (Highland Park), which makes it particularly eerie to see Stafford become the latest QB to feel the effects of The Curse of Bobby Layne, which appears to be continuing long past its original 50-year lifespan. Stafford has gone the entirety of his 11-season career thus far without a playoff victory. Last year was particularly disheartening, with one of Stafford's best professional campaigns brought to a premature end in November by a back injury. His return this year, along with the addition of rookie running back D'Andre Swift, should put Detroit in position to sweep aside bad memories of 2019 (and before) -- and help cool the hot seats of coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn.): https://www.nfl.com/news/big-ben-stafford-among-those-ready-to-rock-after-missing-time
Lions Fantasy Running Back Battle: Johnson vs. Swift: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-fantasy-running-back-battle-johnson-swift/
2021 NFL Draft:
First Take - Top Wide Receiver prospects for the 2021 NFL draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-wide-receiver-prospects-for-2021
First Take - Top Running Back Prospects for the 2021 NFL draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-running-back-prospects-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
First Take - Top quarterback prospects for the 2021 NFL draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/first-take-top-quarterback-prospects-for-the-2021-nfl-draft
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