Articles:
Jamie Samuelsen: No Detroit Lions training camp news is good news: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/09/detroit-lions-training-camp-jamie-samuelsen/942960002/
Lions' Kerryon Johnson is most exciting new offensive player: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/09/fantasy-football-kerryon-johnsons-detroit-lions/939672002/
Lions rookie Frank Ragnow just keeps getting better: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/with_help_from_dog_lions_frank.html#incart_river_mobile_index
Lions mum on starters' playing time vs. Raiders: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/detroit-lions-oakland-raiders-national-anthem/941793002/
Stafford has modest goals for offense vs. OAK: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/matthew-stafford-has-modest-goals-for-lions-offense-vs-raiders
Matthew Stafford 5th in odds for most passing yards in 2018: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/08/matthew-stafford-odds-for-most-passing-yards-in-2018/
Burleson says Darius Slay can take Lions' defense to next level: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/08/burleson-says-darius-slay-can-take-lions-defense-to-next-level/
Hakeem Valles earns praise from Matt Patricia for his strong Lions camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/08/hakeem-valles-earns-praise-from-matt-patricia-for-his-strong-lions-camp/
Lions preseason: What to expect from starters vs. Raiders: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-preseason-What-to-expect-from-starters-vs-Raiders-120490785/
Lions preseason: Fan favorites to watch vs. Raiders: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-preseason-Fan-favorites-to-watch-vs-Raiders-120488611/
Lions vs. Raiders: Best quotes from joint practices: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/Lions-vs-Raiders-Best-quotes-from-joint-practices-120503564/
NFL Running Back Rankings – PFF's team-by-team breakdown for 2018 (19. DETROIT LIONS - Starting RB overall grade, rank: Kerryon Johnson, 83.4 (2017 college rushing grade), LeGarrette Blount, 61.1 (58th) - The Lions have thrown a bunch of resources at the position this offseason and are trying to see what sticks. The Lions now have two former second-round picks in their backfield in Kerryon Johnson (2018) and Ameer Abdullah (2015), one of the most productive receiving backs in the league in Theo Riddick and one of the most productive pure runners in LeGarrette Blount. It’s difficult to believe though they’d waste a second-rounder on Johnson without giving him first crack at touches. The Auburn product flashed exceptional receiving skills in college where he dropped only one ball on 56 catchable passes for his career.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-rb-rankings-for-2018
PFF Press Pass – NFL Preseason Week 1: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-pff-press-pass-nfl-preseason-week-1
One player to watch in every NFL Week 1 preseason game (LIONS AT RAIDERS -Kerryon Johnson, RB Lions: The Lions haven’t had a running game since Barry Sanders called it a career. They’re hoping Johnson changes that. He’s looked like the real deal in camp. Let’s see what he does against another team’s defense. A balanced Detroit offense could make this team a contender in the NFC North.): https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/08/nfl-preseason-week-1-schedule-players-to-watch-fantasy-football
Break convention in case of emergency: A look at swing linemen (Youngsters with upside - Tyrell Crosby, Detroit Lions: Our pair of rookies from the Pac-12 begins with Crosby, who projects to be a more effective right tackle than left but possesses the size and skill to be effective as both a backup when called into action and a sixth lineman in run-focused sets, should Detroit implement that into its offensive system. Crosby is a road-grading run blocker, showing above-average ability to locate and engage targets, and an impressive ability to maintain and finish blocks 10 to 15 yards downfield. For a team looking to improve the run game, Crosby brings the potential to add force to a group that needs it. With Crosby in the two-deep behind former Ohio State tackle Taylor Decker, Detroit has the advantage): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000945168/article/break-convention-in-case-of-emergency-a-look-at-swing-linemen
What to watch for in Week 1 of NFL preseason (Detroit Lions at Oakland Raiders, 10:30 p.m. (NFL Network) - Lions: Another one of Belichick's disciples begins his quest to walk on NFL water. Matt Patricia has instituted a plethora of changes on the team since taking over as head coach, especially on defense. Still, perhaps the most interesting battle still raging in the Lions den is the three-way running back standoff. Ameer Abdullah has had a strong camp, but he appears to be in the 11th hour of his Lions career and needs to show why he still belongs. LeGarrette Blount, Theo Riddick and Kerryon Johnson continue to impress too. A good preseason showing by someone could go a long way in breaking the deadlock.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000945766/article/what-to-watch-for-in-week-1-of-nfl-preseason
Napa, Vintage football teams take in joint practices with Lions, Raiders: https://napavalleyregister.com/sports/college-and-pro/napa-vintage-football-teams-take-in-joint-practices-with-lions/article_a247e2f5-0c20-57b3-99d6-8f85964cd99e.html
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 11: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-11
Joint practices prepare Lions for first preseason game: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/joint-practices-prepared-lions-for-first-preseason-game
WATCH: Miller with Stafford & Millen as Lions practice with Raiders in Napa Valley: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-with-stafford-millen-as-lions-practice-with-raiders-in-napa-valley
Watch: Matt Waldman uses Marvin Jones to explain advanced catching techniques: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/08/watch-matt-waldman-uses-marvin-jones-to-explain-advanced-catching-techniques/
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Evening Lions Links:
Camp Notes/Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 11 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-11-observations
Lions training camp observations, Day 11: Tempers flare in final joint practice: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/lions_training_camp_observatio_6.html#incart_river_mobile_index
What we saw at the Lions' second joint practice with the Oakland Raiders: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/08/71f3ad69b4695/what-we-saw-at-the-lions-secon.html#incart_river_mobile_index
Camp Observations: Lions-Raiders joint practice features skirmish: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/detroit-lions-oakland-raiders-fight/939387002/
Lions camp observations: CB job still wide open: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/lions-camp-observations-second-cb-job-still-wide-open/940114002/
Training Camp Notebook: Connor Cook impresses in practice: https://www.raiders.com/news/training-camp-notebook-connor-cook-impresses-in-practice-against-detroit-lions
Articles:
O'HARA: Johnson on track to make an impact on Lions' offense: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-johnson-on-track-to-make-an-impact-on-lions-offense
Camp Spotlight: Quarterback Matthew Stafford: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-quarterback-matthew-stafford
Is the Detroit Lions' young talent on the rise?: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/is_the_lions_young_talent_on_t.html#incart_river_mobile_index
Rodgers rips Packers; where's Stafford's fire?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/aaron-rodgers-matthew-stafford-detroit-lions/935210002/
NFC North: Ranking each position group: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/nfc-north-predictions-packers-vikings-lions-bears/927204002/
Lions would like oft-injured Ziggy Ansah to play in preseason: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/detroit-lions-preference-have-ziggy-ansah-play-preseason/932889002/
Lions' Slay challenging Raiders' Carr with 'sticky' coverage: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/lions-darius-slay-challenging-raiders-derek-carr-sticky-coverage/933022002/
Dog days of camp have Lions' Ragnow missing pooch: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/dog-days-training-camp-have-lions-rookie-frank-ragnow-missing-pooch/940052002/
Meet Lions' renaissance man: Sculptor, sketcher, pass-catcher: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/34073/lions-renaissance-man-sean-mcgrath-sculptor-sketcher-pass-catcher
Video:
Patricia on Day 2 of joint practices with Raiders: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-2-of-joint-practices-with-raiders
Stafford on facing Raiders in joint practices: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/stafford-on-facing-raiders-in-joint-practices
Ragnow on competing against the Raiders defense: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ragnow-on-competing-against-the-raiders-defense
Video: Breaking down Lions-Raiders joint practices with Dan Miller: https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/video_breaking_down_lions-raid.html#incart_river_mobile_index
Watch: Takeaways from Lions-Raiders practices: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/08/detroit-lions-oakland-raiders-joint-practices-takeaways/938678002/
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