2018 training camp preview: Running back: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2018-training-camp-preview-running-back
2018 Lions top 20: No. 6 Quinn team's architect: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/07/12/detroit-lions-2018/771790002/
NFC North Q&A: Who is on the hottest seat in the division? (Courtney Cronin, Vikings reporter: Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. He may have survived the recent coaching change, but that doesn't mean Cooter is going to be around indefinitely. The Lions haven't had a 100-yard rusher in four years and the offensive line around quarterback Matthew Stafford has been injury-ridden and dismal in recent seasons. The good news? General manager Bob Quinn focused his efforts on shoring up the OL by using a first-round pick on Frank Ragnow, who did not allow a sack in college, and adding offensive line coach Jeff Davidson to install a new run-blocking scheme. On that front, the Lions also signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency and traded up into the second round to land Kerryon Johnson. The pieces appear to be in place for Cooter to make wholesale changes to a run game that finished 32nd last season (76.3 YPG). But if Detroit's run game still can't get it together, Cooter might not be around much longer.): http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/81431/nfc-north-qa-who-is-on-the-hottest-seat-in-the-division-4
Barnwell: The NFL's best and worst arsenals from 32-1 (21. Detroit Lions: In a similar vein, the Lions have a pair of effective veteran wideouts in free-agent acquisitions Marvin Jones and Golden Tate. Since taking over, though, general manager Bob Quinn has devoted two first-round picks and two significant contracts to offensive linemen. He was locked in to one big deal for Matthew Stafford and gave his franchise quarterback another one, so the Lions have needed to save money elsewhere on offense. Quinn passed on bringing back tight ends Eric Ebron and Darren Fells, and he will replace them with the uninspiring duo of Levine Toilolo and Luke Willson. Former preseason sensation Ameer Abdullah has averaged just 3.8 yards per carry as a pro, and while LeGarrette Blount should take that spot in the rotation, the bruising former Patriots starter was one of the worst goal-line backs in football last season, and he hasn't had much success outside of New England. Theo Riddick's ineffectiveness as a rusher -- he has yet to break 4.0 yards per carry even once -- keeps him one step below the Duke Johnsons of the world. The Lions have an above-average offense, but that's built more upon Stafford and the offensive line than Stafford's individual weapons, Jones and Tate aside.): http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24045670/ranking-nfl-best-worst-offensive-arsenals-weapons-2018
2018 NFL Preview: Can Lions' Matt Patricia reverse a trend from Bill Belichick: https://sports.yahoo.com/2018-nfl-preview-can-lions-matt-patricia-reverse-trend-bill-belichick-assistants-140533401.html
NFL's top wide receivers on 3rd and 4th down (6. MARVIN JONES JR., DETROIT LIONS – WR RATING: 120.8: Jones Jr. was one of two wide receivers to have two touchdowns on contested targets on third/fourth down. In Week 12, Jones made a jaw-dropping contested catch on third-and-14 against double coverage. It would go down as a 43-yard touchdown that brought the Lions within four points of the Minnesota Vikings in an eventual loss. However, the catch itself is a prime example of Jones’ ability to make big plays in big moments. Since joining the Lions in 2016, Jones has had two career years, and there’s no reason to believe 2018 will be any different.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-top-nfl-wrs-on-money-downs
Matt Waldman's video examination and analysis of Lions' Kenny Golladay: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/02/matt-waldmans-video-examination-and-analysis-of-lions-kenny-golladay/
4 veterans the Lions could trade for in training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/11/4-veterans-the-lions-could-trade-for-in-training-camp/
Lions' Dwayne Washington: Clawing for roster spot: https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/lions-dwayne-washington-clawing-for-roster-spot/
Detroit Lions predicted to land Connor Barwin in free agency: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Detroit-Lions-predicted-to-land-Connor-Barwin-in-free-agency-119727035/
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