Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 11-6-18

Articles:

KEY QUESTIONS: What led to Lions giving up 10 sacks?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-what-led-to-lions-giving-up-10-sacks

Detroit Lions fire special teams coach Joe Marciano:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/11/detroit_lions_fire_special_tea.html

Lions' Ansah feels 'amazing' day after return:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-return/1897700002/

Rich Gannon: Matthew Stafford is 'overpaid':  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-stat-king-rich-gannon-criticism/1897083002/

Might be time for Lions to fire Jim Bob Cooter:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/detroit-lions-jim-bob-cooter/1892962002/

Patricia calls for Lions to get back to basics:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/lions-coach-matt-patricia-fundamentals-and-execution-key-turnaround/1891458002/

Lawson one bright spot in dismal Lions' display:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/cb-nevin-lawson-one-bright-spot-lions-display/1897914002/

Report: WR Brandon Marshall works out for Lions:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/11/05/report-wr-brandon-marshall-works-out-detroit-lions/1897219002/

Lions Matt Patricia: Fundamentals, execution holding us back right now:  https://lionslowdown.com/2018/11/05/lions-matt-patricia-fundamentals-execution-holding-us-back-right-now/

Lions waive WR Andy Jones:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/05/lions-waive-wr-andy-jones/

Terry Bradshaw backs Frank Ragnow for Rookie of the Year:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Frank-Ragnow-NFL-Rookie-of-the-Year-Terry-Bradshaw-124303879/

Lions face tough schedule over next four weeks:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-schedule-tough-next-four-weeks-124303024/

Redskins Hit Hard With Injuries, Le’Veon Bell on the Move, More News and Notes (6. The Lions felt the sting of losing Golden Tate right away on Sunday—the guy was a machine on third down for Detroit the last five years, and the Lions went 4-of-15 on the money down against the Vikings. It did lead to a lot of work for Kenny Golladay (he played 68 of 70 snaps) opposite Marvin Jones. But it’s clear the Lions are going to need help in the slot, and that means getting more from fourth-year receiver TJ Jones.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/05/nfl-news-notes-rumors-redskins-injuries-leveon-bell-steelers

NFL Week 9 Sunday Standouts: Defense (DI DAMON HARRISON, DETROIT LIONS (Key signature stat: Recorded a 26.3% run stop percentage.):  Harrison entered the week as PFF’s fourth-highest ranked interior defensive lineman. This week, Snacks produced five run stops on his 19 run snaps. As usual, his impact was primary in the run game, where he continues to be dominant.):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-nfl-week-9-sunday-standouts-defense-2

$.10 After NFL Week 9 (My Lions played perhaps the worst effort I’ve seen from a Detroit team since the Matthew Stafford era began 10 years ago in getting destroyed in Minnesota, 24-9. The Lions managed just 209 total yards on offense as Stafford got sacked 10 times. I’ll write extensively about this one at Lions Wire, but one major takeaway: Jim Bob Cooter has to go as offensive coordinator.):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3091/$10-After-NFL-Week-9

Debrief: Pack loss among 5 most humbling of week (Most humbling losses - 3) Detroit Lions (lost to Vikings, 24-9): The NFC North is down to a three-team race after the Lions went down meekly in Minnesota, allowing Matthew Stafford to be sacked 10 times. Detroit has been a tough team to get a handle on all year, but the 3-5 record makes sense. They are just below average in a lot of areas.  Thinks we know after week 9 - Everson Griffen's return made the Vikings whole.  Minnesota's offense has yet to self-actualize, but the ferocious Vikings front seven everyone expected to see early in the season now appears here to stay because of Griffen's return to the field. After a quiet outing in his first game back, Griffen had three QB hits and 1.5 sacks against Matthew Stafford. That was nothing compared to Danielle Hunter's outrageous afternoon -- 3.5 sacks and a touchdown -- but there's no denying that Griffen's presence makes all his formidable linemates better.  For the first time since Jared Allen was on the team, Griffen is the Vikings' second-best pass rusher. With Hunter playing at a first-team All-Pro level, the Vikings' front has the potential to take over games like they did against Detroit, when 10 sacks had Matthew Stafford out of sorts by the fourth quarter.):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000984976/article/debrief-ravens-packs-losses-among-most-humbling-of-week-9

The 10 Most Important Stats From Week 9 in the NFL (10: Times Matt Stafford of the Lions was sacked by the Vikings defense in a 24-9 loss. The Vikings defense has certainly improved of late – they were better than the score indicated against the Saints – but watching all 10 sacks, the Lions line is indeed a disgrace.):  https://thebiglead.com/2018/11/05/the-10-most-important-stats-from-week-9-in-the-nfl/2/

Spineless Lions Put On a Wholly Unprofessional Display:  https://thebiglead.com/2018/11/05/spineless-lions-put-on-a-wholly-unprofessional-display/

Lions fall to bottom of NFC North after loss to Vikings:  https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-fall-to-bottom-of-nfc-north-after-loss-to-vikings-110518

Bears have reason to be feisty about their flex:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/05/bears-have-reason-to-be-feisty-about-their-flex/

2019 Draft:

The best college player at every position through Week 10:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/college-the-best-college-player-at-every-position-through-week-10

Video:

Ansah on returning to field:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ansah-on-returning-to-field

Lawson on his performance against Theilen:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lawson-on-his-performance-against-theilen

Ragnow on needing to execute:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ragnow-on-needing-to-execute

Tori's Take: Week 9:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tori-s-take-week-9

3 and Out with Chris Spielman: Week 9:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/3-out-with-chris-spielman-week-9

Mike O'Hara goes three and out with former Lion Chris Spielman breaking down week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings.

WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford:  http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-matthew-stafford-7


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