Articles:
Jones Jr. using last year's injury as motivation: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/jones-jr-using-last-year-s-injury-as-motivation
Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison still not practicing for Lions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/darius-slay-snacks-harrison-still-not-practicing-for-lions.html
Lions’ Kenny Golladay had a breakout 2018 season but still feels unproven: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-kenny-golladay-had-a-breakout-2018-season-but-still-feels-unproven.html
Lions players get their first taste of 'the hill': https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-players-get-their-first-taste-of-the-hill.html
Windsor: Thin crowds at Lions training camp sends a message: Time to win: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2019/07/31/detroit-lions-training-camp/1870364001/
Lions rookie OL Ryan Pope trying to show big contract was worth it: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/31/detroit-lions-ryan-pope/1848141001/
Niyo: Off-the-radar pick Jahlani Tavai putting himself on map at Lions camp: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/niyo-off-radar-pick-jahlani-tavai-putting-self-map-lions-camp/1865839001/
Patricia: 'special teams is a huge part' of roster decisions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/31/patricia-special-teams-is-a-huge-part-of-roster-decisions/
DT Kevin Strong gets some positive buzz from Matt Patricia: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/kevin-strong-lions-matt-patricia-praise-utsa/
Training camp notes and observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 6 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-6-jones-walker-prater
Lions training camp observations: Tracy Walker has another terrific day: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-tracy-walker-has-another-terrific-day.html
Lions observations: What's with Matthew Stafford's interceptions?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/31/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations/1878475001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 6: Tracy Walker making noise: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/31/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-6-tracy-walker-making-noise/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Lions training camp: Day 6 participation report, Romeo Okwara returns in full: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/31/lions-training-camp-day-6-participation-report-romeo-okwara-returns-in-full/
Video:
Patricia on Day 6 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-6-of-training-camp
Golladay on day 6 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/golladay-on-day-6-of-training-camp
Nauta on day 6 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/nauta-on-day-6-of-training-camp
Walker on Day 6 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/walker-on-day-6-of-training-camp
Agnew on day 6 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/agnew-on-day-6-of-training-camp
Recapping the first week of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/recapping-the-first-week-of-training-camp
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 7-31-19
Articles:
WR Jermaine Kearse knows a thing or two about this new Lions offense: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/wr-jermaine-kearse-knows-a-thing-or-two-about-this-new-lions-offense.html
Lions S Andrew Adams has football in his blood: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-andrew-adams/1871692001/
For Lions' defense, forcing more turnovers near top of to-do list: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-defense-forcing-more-turnovers-top-do-list/1869757001/
Lions' Graham Glasgow eyes T.J. Lang's game tape for return to guard: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/lions-graham-glasgow-eyes-t-j-langs-game-tape-return-guard/1869259001/
Fredrick Jones: What the Lions are getting in their new DT: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/fredrick-jones-detroit-lions-scouting-report-florida-state/
PFF Data Study: Examining the passing game with route heat maps (WILL MATT STAFFORD FINALLY AIR IT OUT IN 2019? Another feature of our analysis is that we can add additional context to a quarterback’s average pass depth. Based on all routes and the target percentage of these routes, we can give an estimate for the average depth we expect a quarterback to throw his passes at and compare it to the actual depth of target. Safe to say nobody will be surprised that Alex Smith and Sam Bradford haven’t aired it out and it’s also well known that Drew Brees pivots to a precise, short-passing game that methodologically marches down the field. What might catch a few off-guard is that Matthew Stafford is among the most conservative passers when it comes to this measure, but the visualization of the Lions’ routes and targets is striking. Stafford was expected to throw much more deep balls than he did, especially toward the valuable area 10-to-20 yards deep at the middle of the field. The routes run by the Detroit Lions suggested an aDoT of 9.2 — his actual aDoT was 8.3. While relying a lot on short throws, the Lions have to get credit for being good at what they did: Only the Falcons and Patriots gained more expected points added (EPA) per pass on passes not deeper than nine yards down the field from 2014 to Week 8 of 2018. They proceeded to trade away Golden Tate, and their short passing game fell off a cliff. From Week 9 going forward, they were among only three teams that gained negative EPA per pass on such passes.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-data-study-examining-the-passing-game-with-route-heat-maps
Camp winners and losers: 7 rookies turning heads (On the upswing - Matt Patricia, head coach, Detroit Lions: In need of something, anything that defines the Detroit Lions, Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn have built a formidable defensive line. The Lions aggressively courted Mike Daniels after his surprise release by the Packers, foiling Patricia's former boss, Bill Belichick, in the process. The Lions now can rotate Daniels, Trey Flowers, Da'Shawn Hand, Damon Harrison and A'Shawn Robinson on a beefy, versatile front line. Daniels even credited Patricia's "genius" as the biggest reason why he signed with Detroit, although the $7.8 million guaranteed and probable raise from his previous Packers salary likely played a bigger role.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001037736/article/nfl-training-camp-winnerslosers-seven-rookies-creating-a-buzz
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
Pat Caputo - 5 observations from Lions training camp: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---observations-from-lions-training-camp/article_e0c828e8-b2fc-11e9-8e78-1bb067215d13.html
2020 Draft:
Tua ranks sixth (and second among the Tide) in Rang’s preseason Top 32 Big Board: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/tua-ranks-sixth-and-second-among-the-tide-in-rang-s-preseason-top-32-big-board-aQBYz51OwEK8iosHivGbdQ/
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 5: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-5-x5603
Training Camp 1 on 1: MMQB's Albert Breer: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-1-on-1-mmqb-s-albert-breer
Camp Spotlight: Jesse James: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/camp-spotlight-jesse-james
WATCH: Hammond with latest from Tuesday's practice: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-danny-amendola
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Danny Amendola: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-danny-amendola
WR Jermaine Kearse knows a thing or two about this new Lions offense: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/wr-jermaine-kearse-knows-a-thing-or-two-about-this-new-lions-offense.html
Lions S Andrew Adams has football in his blood: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-andrew-adams/1871692001/
For Lions' defense, forcing more turnovers near top of to-do list: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-defense-forcing-more-turnovers-top-do-list/1869757001/
Lions' Graham Glasgow eyes T.J. Lang's game tape for return to guard: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/lions-graham-glasgow-eyes-t-j-langs-game-tape-return-guard/1869259001/
Fredrick Jones: What the Lions are getting in their new DT: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/fredrick-jones-detroit-lions-scouting-report-florida-state/
PFF Data Study: Examining the passing game with route heat maps (WILL MATT STAFFORD FINALLY AIR IT OUT IN 2019? Another feature of our analysis is that we can add additional context to a quarterback’s average pass depth. Based on all routes and the target percentage of these routes, we can give an estimate for the average depth we expect a quarterback to throw his passes at and compare it to the actual depth of target. Safe to say nobody will be surprised that Alex Smith and Sam Bradford haven’t aired it out and it’s also well known that Drew Brees pivots to a precise, short-passing game that methodologically marches down the field. What might catch a few off-guard is that Matthew Stafford is among the most conservative passers when it comes to this measure, but the visualization of the Lions’ routes and targets is striking. Stafford was expected to throw much more deep balls than he did, especially toward the valuable area 10-to-20 yards deep at the middle of the field. The routes run by the Detroit Lions suggested an aDoT of 9.2 — his actual aDoT was 8.3. While relying a lot on short throws, the Lions have to get credit for being good at what they did: Only the Falcons and Patriots gained more expected points added (EPA) per pass on passes not deeper than nine yards down the field from 2014 to Week 8 of 2018. They proceeded to trade away Golden Tate, and their short passing game fell off a cliff. From Week 9 going forward, they were among only three teams that gained negative EPA per pass on such passes.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-data-study-examining-the-passing-game-with-route-heat-maps
Camp winners and losers: 7 rookies turning heads (On the upswing - Matt Patricia, head coach, Detroit Lions: In need of something, anything that defines the Detroit Lions, Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn have built a formidable defensive line. The Lions aggressively courted Mike Daniels after his surprise release by the Packers, foiling Patricia's former boss, Bill Belichick, in the process. The Lions now can rotate Daniels, Trey Flowers, Da'Shawn Hand, Damon Harrison and A'Shawn Robinson on a beefy, versatile front line. Daniels even credited Patricia's "genius" as the biggest reason why he signed with Detroit, although the $7.8 million guaranteed and probable raise from his previous Packers salary likely played a bigger role.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001037736/article/nfl-training-camp-winnerslosers-seven-rookies-creating-a-buzz
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
Pat Caputo - 5 observations from Lions training camp: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---observations-from-lions-training-camp/article_e0c828e8-b2fc-11e9-8e78-1bb067215d13.html
2020 Draft:
Tua ranks sixth (and second among the Tide) in Rang’s preseason Top 32 Big Board: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/tua-ranks-sixth-and-second-among-the-tide-in-rang-s-preseason-top-32-big-board-aQBYz51OwEK8iosHivGbdQ/
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 5: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-5-x5603
Training Camp 1 on 1: MMQB's Albert Breer: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-1-on-1-mmqb-s-albert-breer
Camp Spotlight: Jesse James: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/camp-spotlight-jesse-james
WATCH: Hammond with latest from Tuesday's practice: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-danny-amendola
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Danny Amendola: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-danny-amendola
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 7-30-19
Articles:
O'HARA: Zenner's offseason gains could lead to bigger role in run game: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-zenner-s-offseason-gains-could-lead-to-bigger-role-in-run-game
Camp Spotlight: Tight end Jesse James: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-tight-end-jesse-james
Johnson feeling healthy, ready to roll in second year: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/johnson-feeling-healthy-ready-to-roll-in-second-year
Lions sign new DT with Da’Shawn Hand, Austin Bryant battling injuries: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-sign-new-dt-with-dashawn-hand-austin-bryant-battling-injuries.html
Rookie report: How the Lions’ draft class has fared in the first week of camp: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/07/97fcf253753134/rookie-report-how-the-lions-draft-class-has-fared-in-the-first-week-of-camp.html
Lions DLs Hand, Bryant day-to-day with injuries: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-dashawn-hand-austin-bryant-injury/1865379001/
Why Lions' Marvin Jones could have bounce-back season: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/marvin-jones-injury-detroit-lions/1859526001/
Lions' Matt Patricia on scouts-coaches relationship: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-scouts-coaches-relationship/1868843001/
Training camp notes and observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 5 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-5-observations-tavai-davis-kerryon
Lions training camp observations: A’Shawn Robinson returns, still isn’t talking: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-ashawn-robinson-returns-still-isnt-talking.html
Lions camp observations: Tavai makes a highlight INT: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations-jahlani-tavai/1867575001/
Lions camp observations: D-line still dinged up; Golladay shows precision: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-camp-observations-d-line-dinged-up-kenny-golladay-shows-precision/1867701001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 5: Jahlani Tavai makes play of the day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-5-jahlani-tavai-makes-play-of-the-day/
Watch: Jahlani Tavai continues strong training camp by picking off Matthew Stafford: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/watch-lions-rookie-jahlani-tavai-pick-off-matthew-stafford-in-training-camp.html
Lions training camp: Day 5 participation report, A'Shawn Robinson returns: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/lions-training-camp-day-5-participation-report-ashawn-robinson-returns/
Video:
Patricia on Day 5 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-5-of-training-camp
Glasgow on day 5 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/glasgow-on-day-5-of-training-camp
Kearse on day 5 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/kearse-on-day-5-of-training-camp
O'HARA: Zenner's offseason gains could lead to bigger role in run game: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-zenner-s-offseason-gains-could-lead-to-bigger-role-in-run-game
Camp Spotlight: Tight end Jesse James: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-tight-end-jesse-james
Johnson feeling healthy, ready to roll in second year: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/johnson-feeling-healthy-ready-to-roll-in-second-year
Lions sign new DT with Da’Shawn Hand, Austin Bryant battling injuries: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-sign-new-dt-with-dashawn-hand-austin-bryant-battling-injuries.html
Rookie report: How the Lions’ draft class has fared in the first week of camp: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/07/97fcf253753134/rookie-report-how-the-lions-draft-class-has-fared-in-the-first-week-of-camp.html
Lions DLs Hand, Bryant day-to-day with injuries: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-dashawn-hand-austin-bryant-injury/1865379001/
Why Lions' Marvin Jones could have bounce-back season: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/marvin-jones-injury-detroit-lions/1859526001/
Lions' Matt Patricia on scouts-coaches relationship: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-scouts-coaches-relationship/1868843001/
Training camp notes and observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 5 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-5-observations-tavai-davis-kerryon
Lions training camp observations: A’Shawn Robinson returns, still isn’t talking: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-ashawn-robinson-returns-still-isnt-talking.html
Lions camp observations: Tavai makes a highlight INT: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations-jahlani-tavai/1867575001/
Lions camp observations: D-line still dinged up; Golladay shows precision: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/30/detroit-lions-camp-observations-d-line-dinged-up-kenny-golladay-shows-precision/1867701001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 5: Jahlani Tavai makes play of the day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-5-jahlani-tavai-makes-play-of-the-day/
Watch: Jahlani Tavai continues strong training camp by picking off Matthew Stafford: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/watch-lions-rookie-jahlani-tavai-pick-off-matthew-stafford-in-training-camp.html
Lions training camp: Day 5 participation report, A'Shawn Robinson returns: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/30/lions-training-camp-day-5-participation-report-ashawn-robinson-returns/
Video:
Patricia on Day 5 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-5-of-training-camp
Glasgow on day 5 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/glasgow-on-day-5-of-training-camp
Kearse on day 5 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/kearse-on-day-5-of-training-camp
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 7-30-19
Articles:
O'HARA: What you see is what you get with C.J. Anderson: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-what-you-see-is-what-you-get-with-c-j-anderson
Lions rotating players at guard as competition continues: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-rotating-players-at-guard-as-competition-continues
Ask Kyle: Training camp surprises and Lions players on the bubble: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/ask-kyle-training-camp-surprises-and-lions-players-on-the-bubble.html
Lions’ Justin Coleman goes from NFL cast-off to big-money defensive back: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-justin-coleman-has-gone-from-nfl-cast-off-to-big-money-defensive-back.html
What they're saying about the Lions: Patricia an early camp winner: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/29/detroit-lions-news/1860853001/
Lions' O-line brotherhood built on hard work — and goofing around: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/29/detroit-lions-offensive-line-band-brothers/1852543001/
Five Lions trending up after first week of training camp: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/29/five-detroit-lions-trending-up-after-first-week-camp/1852481001/
Wojo: With Mike Daniels, Lions' defense gets animation, hoping for domination: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/wojo-mike-daniels-lions-defense-gets-animation-hoping-domination/1851662001/
Coach Patricia praises Zach Zenner for effort on and off the field: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/29/coach-patricia-praises-zach-zenner-for-effort-on-and-off-the-field/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Video:
Inside the Den: Lions Camp Episode 1: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/inside-the-den-lions-camp-episode-1-x0312
Chemistry key to deciding starting offensive line: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/chemistry-key-to-deciding-starting-offensive-line
Training camp highlights: Day 4: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-4-x4427
Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps the first week of Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/29/watch-erik-schlitt-recaps-the-first-week-of-lions-training-camp/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
O'HARA: What you see is what you get with C.J. Anderson: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-what-you-see-is-what-you-get-with-c-j-anderson
Lions rotating players at guard as competition continues: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-rotating-players-at-guard-as-competition-continues
Ask Kyle: Training camp surprises and Lions players on the bubble: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/ask-kyle-training-camp-surprises-and-lions-players-on-the-bubble.html
Lions’ Justin Coleman goes from NFL cast-off to big-money defensive back: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-justin-coleman-has-gone-from-nfl-cast-off-to-big-money-defensive-back.html
What they're saying about the Lions: Patricia an early camp winner: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/29/detroit-lions-news/1860853001/
Lions' O-line brotherhood built on hard work — and goofing around: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/29/detroit-lions-offensive-line-band-brothers/1852543001/
Five Lions trending up after first week of training camp: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/29/five-detroit-lions-trending-up-after-first-week-camp/1852481001/
Wojo: With Mike Daniels, Lions' defense gets animation, hoping for domination: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/wojo-mike-daniels-lions-defense-gets-animation-hoping-domination/1851662001/
Coach Patricia praises Zach Zenner for effort on and off the field: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/29/coach-patricia-praises-zach-zenner-for-effort-on-and-off-the-field/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Video:
Inside the Den: Lions Camp Episode 1: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/inside-the-den-lions-camp-episode-1-x0312
Chemistry key to deciding starting offensive line: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/chemistry-key-to-deciding-starting-offensive-line
Training camp highlights: Day 4: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-4-x4427
Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps the first week of Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/29/watch-erik-schlitt-recaps-the-first-week-of-lions-training-camp/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Monday, July 29, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Monday 7-29-19
Articles:
Camp Spotlight: Linebacker Jahlani Tavai: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-linebacker-jahlani-tavai
Mike Daniels: I thank God I got cut so I could play for Matt Patricia: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/mike-daniels-i-thank-god-i-got-cut-so-i-could-play-for-matt-patricia.html
Patricia loves Zach Zenner. Here's why Lions fans should, too: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-fans-zach-zenner/1851683001/
Lions WR Fulgham puts in extra work in camp: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-training-camp-why-wr-travis-fulgham-last-leave/1852662001/
NFC North best position groups: How Lions stack up in division: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/nfc-north-best-position-groups-detroit-lions/1745577001/
Rogers: Fearsome defensive line gives Lions best hope to make noise in NFC North: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/defensive-line-gives-detroit-lions-hope-make-noise-nfc-north/1851905001/
Lions' Reeves-Maybin trying to capitalize on chances in third year: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-jalen-reeves-maybin-trying-capitalize-chances/1852126001/
Miscellaneous:
Giants sign TJ Jones: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/28/giants-sign-two-wide-receivers/
Camp Spotlight: Linebacker Jahlani Tavai: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-linebacker-jahlani-tavai
Mike Daniels: I thank God I got cut so I could play for Matt Patricia: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/mike-daniels-i-thank-god-i-got-cut-so-i-could-play-for-matt-patricia.html
Patricia loves Zach Zenner. Here's why Lions fans should, too: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-fans-zach-zenner/1851683001/
Lions WR Fulgham puts in extra work in camp: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-training-camp-why-wr-travis-fulgham-last-leave/1852662001/
NFC North best position groups: How Lions stack up in division: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/nfc-north-best-position-groups-detroit-lions/1745577001/
Rogers: Fearsome defensive line gives Lions best hope to make noise in NFC North: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/defensive-line-gives-detroit-lions-hope-make-noise-nfc-north/1851905001/
Lions' Reeves-Maybin trying to capitalize on chances in third year: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-jalen-reeves-maybin-trying-capitalize-chances/1852126001/
Miscellaneous:
Giants sign TJ Jones: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/28/giants-sign-two-wide-receivers/
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Sunday 7-28-19
Articles:
O'HARA: Amendola's passion for football is apparent: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-amendola-s-passion-for-football-is-apparent
Lions’ Kenny Wiggins ready for competition on both sides of line: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-kenny-wiggins-ready-for-competition-on-both-sides-of-line.html
Zach Zenner, bigger than ever, could push for carries in Lions’ backfield: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/zach-zenner-bigger-than-ever-could-push-for-carries-in-lions-crowded-backfield.html
Why the Lions' menacing D-line could be best in NFL: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-defense/1848115001/
Lions have 'all new' tight ends: 'None of us are selfish': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-offense-tight-ends/1846453001/
Mike Daniels says Matt Patricia is reason he signed with Detroit Lions: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/28/mike-daniels-says-matt-patricia-is-reason-he-signed-with-detroit-lions/
The Lions say Good Bye to Theo Riddick, but he won't be forgotten: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/the-lions-say-good-bye-to-theo-riddick-but-he-wont-be-forgotten/
Lions long shots: WR Brandon Reilly: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/lions-long-shots-wr-brandon-reilly/
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 4 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-4-observations-x5040
Lions training camp observations: Da’Shawn Hand among 4 more DL hurt: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-notes-dashawn-hand-among-4-more-dl-hurt.html
Lions observations: An undrafted rookie shines: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations/1852356001/
Lions camp observations: Defensive line depleted: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-camp-observations-defensive-line-depleted/1847076001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 4: injuries mount on defense: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-4-injuries-mount-on-defense/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Detroit Lions' Da'Shawn Hand leaves practice early; injuries mounting for DLine: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-defensive-line-injuries/1851676001/
Lions training camp: Day 4 participation report, 12 injured on defensive front: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/lions-training-camp-day-4-participation-report-12-injured-on-defensive-front/
Video:
Patricia on Day 4 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-4-of-training-camp
Melvin on Day 4 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/melvin-on-day-4-of-training-camp
Daniels on joining the Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/daniels-on-joining-the-lions
Mike Daniels attends first practice as a Lion: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/mike-daniels-attends-first-practice-as-a-lion
Decker on day 4 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/decker-on-day-4-of-training-camp
O'HARA: Amendola's passion for football is apparent: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-amendola-s-passion-for-football-is-apparent
Lions’ Kenny Wiggins ready for competition on both sides of line: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-kenny-wiggins-ready-for-competition-on-both-sides-of-line.html
Zach Zenner, bigger than ever, could push for carries in Lions’ backfield: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/zach-zenner-bigger-than-ever-could-push-for-carries-in-lions-crowded-backfield.html
Why the Lions' menacing D-line could be best in NFL: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-defense/1848115001/
Lions have 'all new' tight ends: 'None of us are selfish': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-offense-tight-ends/1846453001/
Mike Daniels says Matt Patricia is reason he signed with Detroit Lions: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/28/mike-daniels-says-matt-patricia-is-reason-he-signed-with-detroit-lions/
The Lions say Good Bye to Theo Riddick, but he won't be forgotten: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/the-lions-say-good-bye-to-theo-riddick-but-he-wont-be-forgotten/
Lions long shots: WR Brandon Reilly: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/lions-long-shots-wr-brandon-reilly/
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 4 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-4-observations-x5040
Lions training camp observations: Da’Shawn Hand among 4 more DL hurt: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-notes-dashawn-hand-among-4-more-dl-hurt.html
Lions observations: An undrafted rookie shines: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations/1852356001/
Lions camp observations: Defensive line depleted: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-camp-observations-defensive-line-depleted/1847076001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 4: injuries mount on defense: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-4-injuries-mount-on-defense/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Detroit Lions' Da'Shawn Hand leaves practice early; injuries mounting for DLine: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/28/detroit-lions-defensive-line-injuries/1851676001/
Lions training camp: Day 4 participation report, 12 injured on defensive front: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/28/lions-training-camp-day-4-participation-report-12-injured-on-defensive-front/
Video:
Patricia on Day 4 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-4-of-training-camp
Melvin on Day 4 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/melvin-on-day-4-of-training-camp
Daniels on joining the Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/daniels-on-joining-the-lions
Mike Daniels attends first practice as a Lion: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/mike-daniels-attends-first-practice-as-a-lion
Decker on day 4 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/decker-on-day-4-of-training-camp
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 7-28-19
Articles:
Camp Spotlight: Cornerback Rashaan Melvin: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-cornerback-rashaan-melvin
Zach Zenner, bigger than ever, could push for carries in Lions’ backfield: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/zach-zenner-bigger-than-ever-could-push-for-carries-in-lions-crowded-backfield.html
Lions cut Riddick; RB to visit Saints, source says: https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions
Why Mike Daniels should be on every potential playoff team's radar: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/why-mike-daniels-should-be-on-every-potential-playoff-teams-radar/
2019 NFL top 25 cash/salary player rankings (23. Matthew Stafford ($19,500,000): The Detroit Lions are paying Matthew Stafford huge bucks and need the quarterback to start to deliver more wins and, hopefully, playoff success. In 2019, the former Georgia star will earn Stafford will earn a base salary of $13,5M, a roster bonus of $5.5M and a workout bonus of $500K. 6. Trey Flowers ($28,875,000): Trey Flowers reaped the benefits of free agency and having his former defensive coach in New England, Matt Patricia, as the head coach in Detroit. A fourth-round pick out of Arkansas, Flowers will earn a base salary of $805K and a signing bonus of $28.070M this year as part of his five-year, $90M contract.): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/2019-nfl-top-25-cash-salary-player-rankings/3/
One number that defines each NFL team for the 2019 season (Detroit Lions - 56: Is it time to give Lions cornerback Darius Slay more love? Quite possibly. The six-year veteran from Mississippi State missed the cut in my list of the league’s top 11 outside cornerbacks because he does have a propensity for allowing touchdowns—six in 2018—but he also has 56 passes defensed over the last three seasons. That’s the most in the NFL, and only Marcus Peters of the Rams has more picks than Slay’s 13. Free-agent slot corner Justin Coleman comes in to play Matt Patricia’s preferred man coverage packages, and you could see a lot of two rookies—third-round Boston College safety Will Harris and fifth-round Penn State cornerback Amani Oruwariye—to see a lot of work in their first NFL campaigns. Patricia is trying to remake the Lions in his own preferred image—think Patriots Midwest—and getting the right kind of defensive backs is clearly an important part of that equation.): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/one-number-that-defines-each-nfl-team-for-the-2019-season/11/
Miscellaneous:
Saints bringing in recently-released Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_21a3dcfe-b0be-11e9-a028-6755269b144f.html
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 3: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-3-x2646
Camp Spotlight: Rashaan Melvin: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/camp-spotlight-rashaan-melvin
Lions surprise by cutting Theo Riddick, signing Mike Daniels: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-surprise-theo-riddick-mike-daniels/1847589001/
Watch: Erik Schlitt discusses Lions training camp, Days 2 and 3: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/watch-erik-schlitt-discusses-lions-training-camp-days-2-and-3/
Camp Spotlight: Cornerback Rashaan Melvin: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-cornerback-rashaan-melvin
Zach Zenner, bigger than ever, could push for carries in Lions’ backfield: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/zach-zenner-bigger-than-ever-could-push-for-carries-in-lions-crowded-backfield.html
Lions cut Riddick; RB to visit Saints, source says: https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions
Why Mike Daniels should be on every potential playoff team's radar: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/why-mike-daniels-should-be-on-every-potential-playoff-teams-radar/
2019 NFL top 25 cash/salary player rankings (23. Matthew Stafford ($19,500,000): The Detroit Lions are paying Matthew Stafford huge bucks and need the quarterback to start to deliver more wins and, hopefully, playoff success. In 2019, the former Georgia star will earn Stafford will earn a base salary of $13,5M, a roster bonus of $5.5M and a workout bonus of $500K. 6. Trey Flowers ($28,875,000): Trey Flowers reaped the benefits of free agency and having his former defensive coach in New England, Matt Patricia, as the head coach in Detroit. A fourth-round pick out of Arkansas, Flowers will earn a base salary of $805K and a signing bonus of $28.070M this year as part of his five-year, $90M contract.): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/2019-nfl-top-25-cash-salary-player-rankings/3/
One number that defines each NFL team for the 2019 season (Detroit Lions - 56: Is it time to give Lions cornerback Darius Slay more love? Quite possibly. The six-year veteran from Mississippi State missed the cut in my list of the league’s top 11 outside cornerbacks because he does have a propensity for allowing touchdowns—six in 2018—but he also has 56 passes defensed over the last three seasons. That’s the most in the NFL, and only Marcus Peters of the Rams has more picks than Slay’s 13. Free-agent slot corner Justin Coleman comes in to play Matt Patricia’s preferred man coverage packages, and you could see a lot of two rookies—third-round Boston College safety Will Harris and fifth-round Penn State cornerback Amani Oruwariye—to see a lot of work in their first NFL campaigns. Patricia is trying to remake the Lions in his own preferred image—think Patriots Midwest—and getting the right kind of defensive backs is clearly an important part of that equation.): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/one-number-that-defines-each-nfl-team-for-the-2019-season/11/
Miscellaneous:
Saints bringing in recently-released Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick: https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_21a3dcfe-b0be-11e9-a028-6755269b144f.html
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 3: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-3-x2646
Camp Spotlight: Rashaan Melvin: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/camp-spotlight-rashaan-melvin
Lions surprise by cutting Theo Riddick, signing Mike Daniels: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-surprise-theo-riddick-mike-daniels/1847589001/
Watch: Erik Schlitt discusses Lions training camp, Days 2 and 3: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/watch-erik-schlitt-discusses-lions-training-camp-days-2-and-3/
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Saturday 7-27-19
Articles:
What Daniels signing means for Lions' defense: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-daniels-signing-means-for-lions-defense
Detroit Lions cut RB Theo Riddick, save $3.55 million in cap space: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/detroit-lions-cut-rb-theo-riddick.html
Mike Daniels’ intensity will bolster Lions D-line, Matt Patricia says: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/mike-daniels-intensity-will-bolster-lions-d-line-matt-patricia-says.html
Lions rookie LB Jahlani Tavai standing out early as versatile ‘grinder’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-rookie-lb-jahlani-tavai-standing-out-early-as-versatile-grinder.html
Lions 'underdog' C.J. Anderson: My running style is 'nasty': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/cj-anderson-detroit-lions/1842519001/
Lions release Theo Riddick to make room for Daniels; now what for RBs?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-theo-riddick-release/1845846001/
Detroit Lions camp: Kenny Wiggins on O-line competition, facing Mike Daniels: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-camp-kenny-wiggins-on-o-line-competition-facing-mike-daniels/
T.J. Hockenson's fantastic Friday wins fans over for the Lions TE: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/t-j-hockenson-detroit-lions-camp-report/
Theo Riddick release means it's Ty Johnson time: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/theo-riddick-release-means-its-ty-johnson-time/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Birmingham native Pittman hoping to stick with Lions: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/birmingham-native-pittman-hoping-to-stick-with-lions
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 3 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-3-observations-x8328
Lions training camp observations: Kerryon Johnson misses first padded practice: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-kerryon-johnson-misses-first-padded-practice.html
Lions camp observations: Matt Patricia upgrades his ride: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations-matt-patricia/1846821001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 3: 1st look at the running game: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-3-1st-look-at-the-running-game/
Lions training camp: Day 3 participation report, no Kerryon Johnson: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/lions-training-camp-day-3-participation-report-no-kerryon-johnson/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Miscellaneous:
Former Lions receiver Golden Tate appealing 4-game suspension, report says: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/former-lions-receiver-golden-tate-appealing-4-game-suspension-report-says.html
2020 Draft:
Year of the CB? 2020 NFL draft loaded with playmakers: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/year-of-the-cb-2020-nfl-draft-loaded-with-playmakers-IfqM3p-wqUqSfjMTvKWVQQ/
Early rankings by position on seniors for 2020 draft: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/early-rankings-by-position-on-seniors-for-2020-draft-c65utHEfzk2GIPawPECuxA/
Video:
Patricia on Day 3 on training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-3-on-training-camp
Zenner on day 3 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/zenner-on-day-3-of-training-camp
Wiggins on day 3 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/wiggins-on-day-3-of-training-camp
Pads come on for day 3 of camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pads-come-on-for-day-3-of-camp
Watch Detroit Lions Training Camp Highlights With Matthew Stafford from Friday: https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-training-camp-matthew-stafford-highlights-passing/
What Daniels signing means for Lions' defense: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-daniels-signing-means-for-lions-defense
Detroit Lions cut RB Theo Riddick, save $3.55 million in cap space: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/detroit-lions-cut-rb-theo-riddick.html
Mike Daniels’ intensity will bolster Lions D-line, Matt Patricia says: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/mike-daniels-intensity-will-bolster-lions-d-line-matt-patricia-says.html
Lions rookie LB Jahlani Tavai standing out early as versatile ‘grinder’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-rookie-lb-jahlani-tavai-standing-out-early-as-versatile-grinder.html
Lions 'underdog' C.J. Anderson: My running style is 'nasty': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/cj-anderson-detroit-lions/1842519001/
Lions release Theo Riddick to make room for Daniels; now what for RBs?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-theo-riddick-release/1845846001/
Detroit Lions camp: Kenny Wiggins on O-line competition, facing Mike Daniels: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-camp-kenny-wiggins-on-o-line-competition-facing-mike-daniels/
T.J. Hockenson's fantastic Friday wins fans over for the Lions TE: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/t-j-hockenson-detroit-lions-camp-report/
Theo Riddick release means it's Ty Johnson time: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/theo-riddick-release-means-its-ty-johnson-time/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Birmingham native Pittman hoping to stick with Lions: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/birmingham-native-pittman-hoping-to-stick-with-lions
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 3 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-3-observations-x8328
Lions training camp observations: Kerryon Johnson misses first padded practice: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-kerryon-johnson-misses-first-padded-practice.html
Lions camp observations: Matt Patricia upgrades his ride: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations-matt-patricia/1846821001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 3: 1st look at the running game: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-3-1st-look-at-the-running-game/
Lions training camp: Day 3 participation report, no Kerryon Johnson: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/lions-training-camp-day-3-participation-report-no-kerryon-johnson/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Miscellaneous:
Former Lions receiver Golden Tate appealing 4-game suspension, report says: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/former-lions-receiver-golden-tate-appealing-4-game-suspension-report-says.html
2020 Draft:
Year of the CB? 2020 NFL draft loaded with playmakers: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/year-of-the-cb-2020-nfl-draft-loaded-with-playmakers-IfqM3p-wqUqSfjMTvKWVQQ/
Early rankings by position on seniors for 2020 draft: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/early-rankings-by-position-on-seniors-for-2020-draft-c65utHEfzk2GIPawPECuxA/
Video:
Patricia on Day 3 on training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-3-on-training-camp
Zenner on day 3 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/zenner-on-day-3-of-training-camp
Wiggins on day 3 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/wiggins-on-day-3-of-training-camp
Pads come on for day 3 of camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pads-come-on-for-day-3-of-camp
Watch Detroit Lions Training Camp Highlights With Matthew Stafford from Friday: https://dailycaller.com/2019/07/27/detroit-lions-training-camp-matthew-stafford-highlights-passing/
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 7-27-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Tight ends making plays in practice: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-tight-ends-making-plays-in-practice
Camp Spotlight: Wide receiver Kenny Golladay: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-wide-receiver-kenny-golladay-x9222
Report: Lions sign ex-Packers star DT Mike Daniels: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/report-lions-finalizing-deal-with-ex-packers-star-dt-mike-daniels.html
Meet New Lions DT Mike Daniels: 'I'm a dork with muscles': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/meet-mike-daniels-detroit-lions/1841892001/
Kerryon Johnson wants to be workhorse; Lions might pull back reins: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/kerryon-johnson-wants-workhorse-detroit-lions-might-pull-back-reins/1829305001/
Healthy again, 'tenacious' Nick Bawden looks to claim Lions' fullback job: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/healthy-again-tenacious-nick-bawden-looks-claim-detroit-lions-fullback-job/1839844001/
ESPN: Lions four or five years away from contending for Super Bowl: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/espn-detroit-lions-four-five-years-away-contending-super-bowl/1840748001/
Detroit Lions’ C.J. Anderson describes his run game as ‘just nasty’: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-c-j-anderson-describes-his-run-game-as-just-nasty/
Detroit Lions training camp: Danny Amendola out to develop his role: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-training-camp-danny-amendola-out-to-develop-his-role/
Report: Mike Daniels turned down more money to play for Matt Patricia: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/report-mike-daniels-turned-down-more-money-to-play-for-matt-patricia/
How signing Mike Daniels impacts the Lions salary cap: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/how-signing-mike-daniels-impacts-the-lions-salary-cap/
Damon Harrison is thrilled the Lions signed Mike Daniels: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/damon-harrison-is-thrilled-the-lions-signed-mike-daniels/
Reactions to Mike Daniels signing with Detroit Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/Mike-Daniels-Lions-signing-reaction-133951433/
Lions rookie TE T.J. Hockenson making strong early impression: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35690/rookie-te-t-j-hockenson-making-strong-early-impression-on-lions
After whirlwind 2018 season, Anderson moves on to Detroit: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/after-whirlwind-2018-season-anderson-moves-on-to-detroit-072619
One key storyline for all 32 teams entering 2019 (Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia's first season as head coach did not exactly go swimmingly, ending in a 6-10 record and the Lions' first last-place finish in the NFC North since 2012, but the 10th-ranked defense showed promise. Will a successful offseason -- headlined by the addition of pass rusher Trey Flowers, whom Patricia should know well from their time together in New England -- translate into more wins?): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001037278/article/one-key-storyline-for-all-32-teams-heading-into-2019-nfl-season
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 2: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-2-x2009
WATCH: Detroit Lions Training Camp Special: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-detroit-lions-training-camp-special
TWENTYMAN: Tight ends making plays in practice: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-tight-ends-making-plays-in-practice
Camp Spotlight: Wide receiver Kenny Golladay: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-wide-receiver-kenny-golladay-x9222
Report: Lions sign ex-Packers star DT Mike Daniels: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/report-lions-finalizing-deal-with-ex-packers-star-dt-mike-daniels.html
Meet New Lions DT Mike Daniels: 'I'm a dork with muscles': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/meet-mike-daniels-detroit-lions/1841892001/
Kerryon Johnson wants to be workhorse; Lions might pull back reins: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/kerryon-johnson-wants-workhorse-detroit-lions-might-pull-back-reins/1829305001/
Healthy again, 'tenacious' Nick Bawden looks to claim Lions' fullback job: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/healthy-again-tenacious-nick-bawden-looks-claim-detroit-lions-fullback-job/1839844001/
ESPN: Lions four or five years away from contending for Super Bowl: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/espn-detroit-lions-four-five-years-away-contending-super-bowl/1840748001/
Detroit Lions’ C.J. Anderson describes his run game as ‘just nasty’: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-c-j-anderson-describes-his-run-game-as-just-nasty/
Detroit Lions training camp: Danny Amendola out to develop his role: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-training-camp-danny-amendola-out-to-develop-his-role/
Report: Mike Daniels turned down more money to play for Matt Patricia: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/report-mike-daniels-turned-down-more-money-to-play-for-matt-patricia/
How signing Mike Daniels impacts the Lions salary cap: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/how-signing-mike-daniels-impacts-the-lions-salary-cap/
Damon Harrison is thrilled the Lions signed Mike Daniels: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/27/damon-harrison-is-thrilled-the-lions-signed-mike-daniels/
Reactions to Mike Daniels signing with Detroit Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/Mike-Daniels-Lions-signing-reaction-133951433/
Lions rookie TE T.J. Hockenson making strong early impression: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35690/rookie-te-t-j-hockenson-making-strong-early-impression-on-lions
After whirlwind 2018 season, Anderson moves on to Detroit: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/after-whirlwind-2018-season-anderson-moves-on-to-detroit-072619
One key storyline for all 32 teams entering 2019 (Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia's first season as head coach did not exactly go swimmingly, ending in a 6-10 record and the Lions' first last-place finish in the NFC North since 2012, but the 10th-ranked defense showed promise. Will a successful offseason -- headlined by the addition of pass rusher Trey Flowers, whom Patricia should know well from their time together in New England -- translate into more wins?): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001037278/article/one-key-storyline-for-all-32-teams-heading-into-2019-nfl-season
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 2: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-2-x2009
WATCH: Detroit Lions Training Camp Special: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-detroit-lions-training-camp-special
Friday, July 26, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 7-26-19
Articles:
Lions signing ex-Packers DL Mike Daniels to a 1 year $9.1 million deal: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-mike-daniels/1841874001/
Ragnow feeling more comfortable in second year: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/ragnow-feeling-more-comfortable-in-second-year
Lions DT A’Shawn Robinson excused from training camp for personal reason, expected back soon: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-dt-ashawn-robinson-excused-from-training-camp-for-personal-reason-expected-back-soon.html
Lions WR Marvin Jones says he’s healthy, motivated to produce after season-ending injury: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-wr-marvin-jones-says-hes-healthy-motivated-to-produce-after-season-ending-injury.html
Lions don’t give a (expletive) about bleak predictions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-dont-give-a-expletive-about-bleak-predictions.html
Detroit Lions running back group is deep; who'll get carries?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-running-backs/1838392001/
Why Jermaine Kearse might not make the Lions' WR corps: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/why-detroit-lions-jermaine-kearse-have-fight-make-roster/1825025001/
Who are Lions' starters at OGs? Not even OL coach knows right now: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-offensive-line/1814845001/
Lions' Stafford, Johnson not among favorites for big statistical seasons: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/lions-matthew-stafford-kerryon-johnson-not-among-favorites-big-statistical-seasons/1839346001/
Wojo: At Lions camp, Matt Patricia needs cohesion, not chaos: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-camp-matt-patricia-needs-cohesion-not-chaos/1825535001/
Danny Amendola developing quick chemistry with Matthew Stafford: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Danny-Amendola-Matthew-Stafford-Lions-chemistry-133936326/
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 2 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-2-hockenson-kennard-tavai
Lions training camp observations: Teez Tabor continues strong offseason: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-teez-tabor-continues-strong-offseason.html
Detroit Lions training camp observations: Size at TE should help red zone offense: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations/1839343001/
Lions camp observations: Tight ends making noise: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-camp-observations-tight-ends-making-noise/1839071001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 2: Welcome to the T.J. Hockenson show: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-2-welcome-to-the-t-j-hockenson-show/
Lions dealing with injuries at LB early in training camp: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-linebacker-injuries-early-training-camp/1838630001/
Detroit Lions camp: Rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson impressive early: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-camp-rookie-tight-end-t-j-hockenson-impressive-early/
Lions training camp: Day 2 participation report, Devon Kennard sits out: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/lions-training-camp-day-2-participation-report-devon-kennard-sits-out/
Video:
Patricia on Day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Hockenson on day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/hockenson-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Jones Jr. on day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jones-jr-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Anderson on Day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/anderson-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Diggs on day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/diggs-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Tavai on Day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tavai-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps Lions training camp, Day 1: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/watch-erik-schlitt-recaps-lions-training-camp-day-1/
Lions signing ex-Packers DL Mike Daniels to a 1 year $9.1 million deal: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-mike-daniels/1841874001/
Ragnow feeling more comfortable in second year: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/ragnow-feeling-more-comfortable-in-second-year
Lions DT A’Shawn Robinson excused from training camp for personal reason, expected back soon: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-dt-ashawn-robinson-excused-from-training-camp-for-personal-reason-expected-back-soon.html
Lions WR Marvin Jones says he’s healthy, motivated to produce after season-ending injury: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-wr-marvin-jones-says-hes-healthy-motivated-to-produce-after-season-ending-injury.html
Lions don’t give a (expletive) about bleak predictions: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-dont-give-a-expletive-about-bleak-predictions.html
Detroit Lions running back group is deep; who'll get carries?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-running-backs/1838392001/
Why Jermaine Kearse might not make the Lions' WR corps: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/why-detroit-lions-jermaine-kearse-have-fight-make-roster/1825025001/
Who are Lions' starters at OGs? Not even OL coach knows right now: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-offensive-line/1814845001/
Lions' Stafford, Johnson not among favorites for big statistical seasons: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/lions-matthew-stafford-kerryon-johnson-not-among-favorites-big-statistical-seasons/1839346001/
Wojo: At Lions camp, Matt Patricia needs cohesion, not chaos: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-camp-matt-patricia-needs-cohesion-not-chaos/1825535001/
Danny Amendola developing quick chemistry with Matthew Stafford: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Danny-Amendola-Matthew-Stafford-Lions-chemistry-133936326/
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 2 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-2-hockenson-kennard-tavai
Lions training camp observations: Teez Tabor continues strong offseason: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-teez-tabor-continues-strong-offseason.html
Detroit Lions training camp observations: Size at TE should help red zone offense: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations/1839343001/
Lions camp observations: Tight ends making noise: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-camp-observations-tight-ends-making-noise/1839071001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 2: Welcome to the T.J. Hockenson show: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-2-welcome-to-the-t-j-hockenson-show/
Lions dealing with injuries at LB early in training camp: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-linebacker-injuries-early-training-camp/1838630001/
Detroit Lions camp: Rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson impressive early: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/26/detroit-lions-camp-rookie-tight-end-t-j-hockenson-impressive-early/
Lions training camp: Day 2 participation report, Devon Kennard sits out: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/26/lions-training-camp-day-2-participation-report-devon-kennard-sits-out/
Video:
Patricia on Day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Hockenson on day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/hockenson-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Jones Jr. on day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jones-jr-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Anderson on Day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/anderson-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Diggs on day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/diggs-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Tavai on Day 2 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tavai-on-day-2-of-training-camp
Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps Lions training camp, Day 1: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/watch-erik-schlitt-recaps-lions-training-camp-day-1/
Morning Lions Links for Friday 7-26-19
Articles:
O’HARA: Slay focused on teammates, leadership role in return to Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-slay-focused-on-teammates-leadership-role-in-return-to-lions
Lions CB Slay: 'Everyone in the world knows' I'm underpaid: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-darius-slay-everyone-knows-im-underpaid/1827313001/
Kerryon Johnson wants carries: 'I play football to run the ball': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/kerryon-johnson-detroit-lions/1832789001/
Rookie Tavai takes first-team snaps at LB: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-rookie-jahlani-tavai-takes-first-team-snaps-lb/1830915001/
Lions may be blacked out on TV again for some viewers. Here's how: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-cbs-blacked-out-some-viewers/1831470001/
Lions’ D coordinator in search of unicorn: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/24/lions-d-coordinator-in-search-of-unicorn/
FiveThirtyEight: An NFL Team Will Probably Go From Last Place To The Playoffs. Could It Be The Jets? (Last year’s highest-ranked last-place team by Elo was Detroit. And actually, the Lions weren’t even the lowest-rated team in the NFC North — the Packers were. But the reviews for the Lions’ free agency additions were lukewarm at best. And a consensus ranking graded their draft class as the eighth-worst in the league. At 31 and entering his 11th NFL season, quarterback Matthew Stafford is neither new nor young, and, unlike the Jets, the Lions have a returning head coach. What appears to matter most in flipping the NFL standings isn’t where you finished, but how much you’re expected to change. For the Lions, unfortunately, the answer seems to be, “Not enough.”): https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/an-nfl-team-will-probably-go-from-last-place-to-the-playoffs-could-it-be-the-jets/
Lions look to get leg up with coach arriving at camp in cast: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-look-to-get-leg-up-with-coach-arriving-at-camp-in-cast-072519
NFC training camp battles to watch (19. Detroit Lions No. 2 cornerback: Rashaan Melvin vs. Teez Tabor. The Lions' never-ending search for a corner to complement Darius Slay continues. Tabor is running out of time to make an impression with the Matt Patricia coaching staff.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001037078/article/nfc-training-camp-battles-to-watch-redskins-qb-derby-tops-list
2020 Draft:
PFF weighs in on current No. 1 overall pick odds for the 2020 NFL Draft: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-pff-weighs-in-on-current-no-1-overall-pick-odds-for-the-2020-nfl-draft
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 1: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-1-x1464
Camp spotlight: Kerryon Johnson: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/camp-spotlight-kerryon-johnson-x3138
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Jarrad Davis: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-jarrad-davis-4
O’HARA: Slay focused on teammates, leadership role in return to Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-slay-focused-on-teammates-leadership-role-in-return-to-lions
Lions CB Slay: 'Everyone in the world knows' I'm underpaid: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-darius-slay-everyone-knows-im-underpaid/1827313001/
Kerryon Johnson wants carries: 'I play football to run the ball': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/kerryon-johnson-detroit-lions/1832789001/
Rookie Tavai takes first-team snaps at LB: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-rookie-jahlani-tavai-takes-first-team-snaps-lb/1830915001/
Lions may be blacked out on TV again for some viewers. Here's how: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-cbs-blacked-out-some-viewers/1831470001/
Lions’ D coordinator in search of unicorn: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/24/lions-d-coordinator-in-search-of-unicorn/
FiveThirtyEight: An NFL Team Will Probably Go From Last Place To The Playoffs. Could It Be The Jets? (Last year’s highest-ranked last-place team by Elo was Detroit. And actually, the Lions weren’t even the lowest-rated team in the NFC North — the Packers were. But the reviews for the Lions’ free agency additions were lukewarm at best. And a consensus ranking graded their draft class as the eighth-worst in the league. At 31 and entering his 11th NFL season, quarterback Matthew Stafford is neither new nor young, and, unlike the Jets, the Lions have a returning head coach. What appears to matter most in flipping the NFL standings isn’t where you finished, but how much you’re expected to change. For the Lions, unfortunately, the answer seems to be, “Not enough.”): https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/an-nfl-team-will-probably-go-from-last-place-to-the-playoffs-could-it-be-the-jets/
Lions look to get leg up with coach arriving at camp in cast: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-look-to-get-leg-up-with-coach-arriving-at-camp-in-cast-072519
NFC training camp battles to watch (19. Detroit Lions No. 2 cornerback: Rashaan Melvin vs. Teez Tabor. The Lions' never-ending search for a corner to complement Darius Slay continues. Tabor is running out of time to make an impression with the Matt Patricia coaching staff.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001037078/article/nfc-training-camp-battles-to-watch-redskins-qb-derby-tops-list
2020 Draft:
PFF weighs in on current No. 1 overall pick odds for the 2020 NFL Draft: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-pff-weighs-in-on-current-no-1-overall-pick-odds-for-the-2020-nfl-draft
Video:
Training camp highlights: Day 1: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-highlights-day-1-x1464
Camp spotlight: Kerryon Johnson: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/camp-spotlight-kerryon-johnson-x3138
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Jarrad Davis: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-jarrad-davis-4
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 7-25-19
Training Camp Notes and Observations:
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 1 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-1-observations-x8784
Lions training camp observations: Matt Patricia makes adjustments: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-matt-patricia-makes-adjustments.html
Lions camp observations: Don't expect Patricia to easy off the gas: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-observations-training-camp-day-1/1828284001/
Lions camp observations: Good start for Hockenson: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-camp-observations-good-start-t-j-hockenson/1829558001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 1: Jahlani Tavai gets starting reps: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-1-jahlani-tavai-gets-starting-reps/
Lions training camp: Day 1 participation report, no A'Shawn Robinson: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/lions-training-camp-day-1-participation-report-no-ashawn-robinson
Sights and sounds from day one of Detroit Lions training camp: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/Lions-training-camp-highlights-day-one-133923052/
Articles:
Camp Spotlight: Running back Kerryon Johnson: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-running-back-kerryon-johnson-x1002
O'HARA: Davis' role continues to grow with Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-davis-role-continues-to-grow-with-lions
Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison to open Lions camp on non-football injury list: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/darius-slay-snacks-harrison-to-open-lions-camp-on-non-football-injury-list.html
Lions’ Darius Slay: Everyone in the world knows I’m underpaid: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-darius-slay-im-going-out-there-to-dominate-after-holdout.html
Lions’ Frank Ragnow banking on experience in move back to center: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-frank-ragnow-banking-on-experience-in-move-back-to-center.html
10 things to watch as Lions open training camp: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/07/3cbf996e386844/10-things-to-watch-as-lions-open-training-camp.html
Lions LB Jarrad Davis works on increasing pass rush, being a bigger headache: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-lb-jarrad-davis-works-on-expanding-pass-rush-being-a-bigger-headache.html
Horrible offseason ends for Matthew, Kelly Stafford: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-wife-family/1821180001/
Danny Amendola not sweating Detroit Lions 3-13 prediction: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-danny-amendola-recored-predictions/1828210001/
Lions add conditioning hill at practice facility: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-add-conditioning-hill-practice-facility/1830180001/
Lions' Flowers one of top signings of NFL offseason, former NFL exec says: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-trey-flowers-one-top-signings-nfl-offseason/1825624001/
Lions head coach Matt Patricia on mend after surgery for lower-leg issue: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-head-coach-matt-patricia-mend-after-lower-leg-issue/1824704001/
10 things we'll be watching the first week of Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/10-things-well-be-watching-the-first-week-of-lions-training-camp/
Darrell Bevell sees big upgrade, loads of ability in Lions TE room: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/darrell-bevell-sees-big-upgrade-loads-of-ability-in-lions-te-room/
Top breakout players for the Detroit Lions in 2019: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-top-breakout-players-for-2019-season-133911063/
Video:
Patricia on day one of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-one-of-training-camp
Amendola on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/amendola-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Ragnow on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ragnow-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Johnson on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/johnson-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Slay on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/slay-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Training camp kicks off in Allen Park: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-kicks-off-in-allen-park
Lions open training camp: What we saw on Day 1: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-open-2019-training-camp-what-we-saw-day-1/1829407001/
TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 1 observations: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-1-observations-x8784
Lions training camp observations: Matt Patricia makes adjustments: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-training-camp-observations-matt-patricia-makes-adjustments.html
Lions camp observations: Don't expect Patricia to easy off the gas: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-observations-training-camp-day-1/1828284001/
Lions camp observations: Good start for Hockenson: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-camp-observations-good-start-t-j-hockenson/1829558001/
Observations from Lions training camp, Day 1: Jahlani Tavai gets starting reps: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/observations-from-lions-training-camp-day-1-jahlani-tavai-gets-starting-reps/
Lions training camp: Day 1 participation report, no A'Shawn Robinson: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/lions-training-camp-day-1-participation-report-no-ashawn-robinson
Sights and sounds from day one of Detroit Lions training camp: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ContentGallery/Lions-training-camp-highlights-day-one-133923052/
Articles:
Camp Spotlight: Running back Kerryon Johnson: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-spotlight-running-back-kerryon-johnson-x1002
O'HARA: Davis' role continues to grow with Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-davis-role-continues-to-grow-with-lions
Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison to open Lions camp on non-football injury list: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/darius-slay-snacks-harrison-to-open-lions-camp-on-non-football-injury-list.html
Lions’ Darius Slay: Everyone in the world knows I’m underpaid: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-darius-slay-im-going-out-there-to-dominate-after-holdout.html
Lions’ Frank Ragnow banking on experience in move back to center: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-frank-ragnow-banking-on-experience-in-move-back-to-center.html
10 things to watch as Lions open training camp: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/07/3cbf996e386844/10-things-to-watch-as-lions-open-training-camp.html
Lions LB Jarrad Davis works on increasing pass rush, being a bigger headache: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-lb-jarrad-davis-works-on-expanding-pass-rush-being-a-bigger-headache.html
Horrible offseason ends for Matthew, Kelly Stafford: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-wife-family/1821180001/
Danny Amendola not sweating Detroit Lions 3-13 prediction: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-danny-amendola-recored-predictions/1828210001/
Lions add conditioning hill at practice facility: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-add-conditioning-hill-practice-facility/1830180001/
Lions' Flowers one of top signings of NFL offseason, former NFL exec says: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-trey-flowers-one-top-signings-nfl-offseason/1825624001/
Lions head coach Matt Patricia on mend after surgery for lower-leg issue: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-head-coach-matt-patricia-mend-after-lower-leg-issue/1824704001/
10 things we'll be watching the first week of Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/10-things-well-be-watching-the-first-week-of-lions-training-camp/
Darrell Bevell sees big upgrade, loads of ability in Lions TE room: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/25/darrell-bevell-sees-big-upgrade-loads-of-ability-in-lions-te-room/
Top breakout players for the Detroit Lions in 2019: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-top-breakout-players-for-2019-season-133911063/
Video:
Patricia on day one of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-day-one-of-training-camp
Amendola on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/amendola-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Ragnow on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ragnow-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Johnson on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/johnson-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Slay on Day 1 of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/slay-on-day-1-of-training-camp
Training camp kicks off in Allen Park: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-kicks-off-in-allen-park
Lions open training camp: What we saw on Day 1: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/25/detroit-lions-open-2019-training-camp-what-we-saw-day-1/1829407001/
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 7-25-19
Articles:
Niyo: Getting Lions' offense in gear will be work in progress: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2019/07/25/niyo-getting-lions-offense-gear-work-progress/1814792001/
Lions LB Davis developing into a vocal leader, more versatile player: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-jarrad-davis-vocal-leader-more-versatile/1814090001/
Matthew Stafford has different perspective after wife's offseason surgery: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35678/matthew-stafford-has-different-perspective-after-wifes-offseason-surgery
Lions' 53-man roster projection involves intriguing options at receiver: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35601/lions-53-man-roster-projection-intriguing-options-receiver
How Lions buy into Matt Patricia biggest question heading into training camp: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35617/how-lions-buy-in-to-matt-patricia-biggest-question-heading-into-training-camp
Why adding Trey Flowers was the Lions best move of the offseason: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/why-adding-trey-flowers-was-the-lions-best-move-of-the-offseason/
Lions long shots: LB Garret Dooley: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/lions-long-shots-lb-garret-dooley/
Tracy Walker is poised to be the Lions training camp star: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/tracy-walker-is-poised-to-be-the-lions-training-camp-star/
Matthew Stafford ranked No. 11 QB in polling of NFL coaches and execs: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/matthew-stafford-ranked-no-11-qb-in-polling-of-nfl-coaches-and-execs/
Jahlani Tavai draws rave reviews heading into Detroit Lions camp: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jahlani-Tavai-Lions-training-camp-rave-reviews-Jarrad-Davis-133892790/
Darrell Bevell impressed by Matthew Stafford's leadership: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Matthew-Stafford-Lions-leadership-Darrell-Bevell-comments-133887743/
8 Detroit Lions players to watch in training camp, preseason: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/8-detroit-lions-players-to-watch-in-training-camp-preseason
Matthew Stafford’s challenging offseason went far beyond Lions’ struggles: https://sports.yahoo.com/matthew-staffords-challenging-offseason-went-far-beyond-lions-struggles-195848883.html
Lions begin training camp with Slay and Harrison reporting: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-begin-training-camp-with-slay-and-harrison-reporting-072419
Every NFL team's biggest training camp battle (Detroit Lions - Cornerback — Teez Tabor vs. Rashaan Melvin vs. Amani Oruwariye: The Lions possess one of the league’s most underrated players in cornerback Darius Slay, but there’s a spot to be won opposite him. Teez Tabor is coming off a putrid sophomore campaign that earned a 32.2 overall grade and a 29.9 coverage grade, while Rashaan Melvin has been wildly inconsistent for the majority of his career, earning one overall grade above 75.0, and three overall grades below 66.0. We viewed Amani Oruwariye, a fifth-round pick out of Penn State, as one of the steals of the 2019 NDL Draft. At the Senior Bowl, he had the highest win rate of any corner in attendance, so if he can get ahead of the rookie learning curve, he could very well be worth keeping an eye on over the next month.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-every-nfl-teams-biggest-training-camp-battle
Gil Brandt's 10 best free agent signings of 2019 (3. Trey Flowers DE Lions: Contract: Five years, $90 million. As the highest-paid free agent of the offseason (in terms of total value of the contract), Flowers is expected to be the Lions' most impactful pass rusher since Robert Porcher, who collected a franchise-high 95.5 sacks between 1992 and 2003. Although he has yet to top 7.5 sacks in any individual campaign, Flowers led the Patriots in the category in each of the past three seasons, and he's stout against the run. Lions head coach Matt Patricia will best know how to utilize Flowers' skill set from his time as New England's defensive coordinator.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001036780/article/nick-foles-leveon-bell-among-top-free-agent-signings-of-2019
Miscellaneous:
NFL expects increased enforcement of controversial helmet rule introduced last season: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-expects-increased-enforcement-of-controversial-helmet-rule-introduced-last-season-222502264.html
NFL training camp primer: Sleeper team, breakout players, more: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001036940/article/nfl-training-camp-primer-sleeper-team-breakout-players-more
2020 Draft:
Meet Jordan Love, Utah State's gem of a QB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-jordan-love-utah-state-interview/
Meet Laviska Shenault, Jr., Colorado's elite WR prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/16/2020-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-laviska-shenault-colorado/
Video:
WATCH: Lions begin training camp with everyone reporting: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-lions-begin-training-camp-with-everyone-reporting
Lions begin training camp with Slay and Harrison reporting: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lions-begin-training-camp-with-darius-slay-and-damon-harrison-reporting
Bonamego set to begin first NFL training camp since 2014: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/john-bonamego-set-to-begin-first-nfl-training-camp-since-2014
Lions OC Bevell wants Stafford to forget last season: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lions-oc-darrell-bevell-wants-matthew-stafford-to-forget-last-season
'Top 100 Players of 2019': Darius Slay | No. 86: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001036753/Top-100-Players-of-2019-Darius-Slay-No-86
Niyo: Getting Lions' offense in gear will be work in progress: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2019/07/25/niyo-getting-lions-offense-gear-work-progress/1814792001/
Lions LB Davis developing into a vocal leader, more versatile player: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-jarrad-davis-vocal-leader-more-versatile/1814090001/
Matthew Stafford has different perspective after wife's offseason surgery: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35678/matthew-stafford-has-different-perspective-after-wifes-offseason-surgery
Lions' 53-man roster projection involves intriguing options at receiver: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35601/lions-53-man-roster-projection-intriguing-options-receiver
How Lions buy into Matt Patricia biggest question heading into training camp: https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35617/how-lions-buy-in-to-matt-patricia-biggest-question-heading-into-training-camp
Why adding Trey Flowers was the Lions best move of the offseason: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/why-adding-trey-flowers-was-the-lions-best-move-of-the-offseason/
Lions long shots: LB Garret Dooley: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/lions-long-shots-lb-garret-dooley/
Tracy Walker is poised to be the Lions training camp star: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/tracy-walker-is-poised-to-be-the-lions-training-camp-star/
Matthew Stafford ranked No. 11 QB in polling of NFL coaches and execs: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/matthew-stafford-ranked-no-11-qb-in-polling-of-nfl-coaches-and-execs/
Jahlani Tavai draws rave reviews heading into Detroit Lions camp: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jahlani-Tavai-Lions-training-camp-rave-reviews-Jarrad-Davis-133892790/
Darrell Bevell impressed by Matthew Stafford's leadership: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Matthew-Stafford-Lions-leadership-Darrell-Bevell-comments-133887743/
8 Detroit Lions players to watch in training camp, preseason: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/8-detroit-lions-players-to-watch-in-training-camp-preseason
Matthew Stafford’s challenging offseason went far beyond Lions’ struggles: https://sports.yahoo.com/matthew-staffords-challenging-offseason-went-far-beyond-lions-struggles-195848883.html
Lions begin training camp with Slay and Harrison reporting: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-begin-training-camp-with-slay-and-harrison-reporting-072419
Every NFL team's biggest training camp battle (Detroit Lions - Cornerback — Teez Tabor vs. Rashaan Melvin vs. Amani Oruwariye: The Lions possess one of the league’s most underrated players in cornerback Darius Slay, but there’s a spot to be won opposite him. Teez Tabor is coming off a putrid sophomore campaign that earned a 32.2 overall grade and a 29.9 coverage grade, while Rashaan Melvin has been wildly inconsistent for the majority of his career, earning one overall grade above 75.0, and three overall grades below 66.0. We viewed Amani Oruwariye, a fifth-round pick out of Penn State, as one of the steals of the 2019 NDL Draft. At the Senior Bowl, he had the highest win rate of any corner in attendance, so if he can get ahead of the rookie learning curve, he could very well be worth keeping an eye on over the next month.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-every-nfl-teams-biggest-training-camp-battle
Gil Brandt's 10 best free agent signings of 2019 (3. Trey Flowers DE Lions: Contract: Five years, $90 million. As the highest-paid free agent of the offseason (in terms of total value of the contract), Flowers is expected to be the Lions' most impactful pass rusher since Robert Porcher, who collected a franchise-high 95.5 sacks between 1992 and 2003. Although he has yet to top 7.5 sacks in any individual campaign, Flowers led the Patriots in the category in each of the past three seasons, and he's stout against the run. Lions head coach Matt Patricia will best know how to utilize Flowers' skill set from his time as New England's defensive coordinator.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001036780/article/nick-foles-leveon-bell-among-top-free-agent-signings-of-2019
Miscellaneous:
NFL expects increased enforcement of controversial helmet rule introduced last season: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-expects-increased-enforcement-of-controversial-helmet-rule-introduced-last-season-222502264.html
NFL training camp primer: Sleeper team, breakout players, more: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001036940/article/nfl-training-camp-primer-sleeper-team-breakout-players-more
2020 Draft:
Meet Jordan Love, Utah State's gem of a QB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/24/2020-nfl-draft-prospects-jordan-love-utah-state-interview/
Meet Laviska Shenault, Jr., Colorado's elite WR prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/07/16/2020-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-laviska-shenault-colorado/
Video:
WATCH: Lions begin training camp with everyone reporting: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-lions-begin-training-camp-with-everyone-reporting
Lions begin training camp with Slay and Harrison reporting: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lions-begin-training-camp-with-darius-slay-and-damon-harrison-reporting
Bonamego set to begin first NFL training camp since 2014: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/john-bonamego-set-to-begin-first-nfl-training-camp-since-2014
Lions OC Bevell wants Stafford to forget last season: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/lions-oc-darrell-bevell-wants-matthew-stafford-to-forget-last-season
'Top 100 Players of 2019': Darius Slay | No. 86: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001036753/Top-100-Players-of-2019-Darius-Slay-No-86
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Evening Lions Links for Wednesday 7-24-19
Articles:
Stafford, offense looking to hit the ground running in camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/stafford-offense-looking-to-hit-the-ground-running-in-camp
O'HARA: Offensive line striving for excellence as camp begins: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-offensive-line-striving-for-excellence-as-camp-begins-ragnow-glasgow
What is the biggest challenge facing Hockenson in rookie season?: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-is-the-biggest-challenge-facing-hockenson-in-rookie-season
TWENTYMAN: 5 players who could surprise us in training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-5-players-who-could-surprise-nauta-tabor-zenner-kearse-johnson
Why Lions LB Jarrad Davis could be headed for a breakout season: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/why-lions-lb-jarrad-davis-could-be-headed-for-a-breakout-season.html
The times they are a’changin’ for Matthew Stafford: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/the-times-they-are-achangin-for-matthew-stafford.html
As Lions build around Kerryon Johnson, they warn he still has a lot to prove: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/as-lions-build-around-kerryon-johnson-they-warn-he-still-has-a-lot-to-prove.html
Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison report on time for Lions training camp: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/darius-slay-snacks-harrison-report-on-time-for-lions-training-camp.html
New offense or not, this Lions season still about Matthew Stafford: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-training-camp/1818923001/
Having Slay, Snacks report for Lions training camp a 'huge morale boost': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-jarrad-davis-damon-harrison-darius-slay/1816637001/
Lions putting no limit on RB Johnson's workload: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-kerryon-johnson/1814384001/
Here's what Hockenson is still learning with the Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/why-detroit-lions-t-j-hockenson-still-learning-tight-end/1820848001/
Lions' defense searching for a 'unicorn' at safety: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-defense-searching-unicorn-safety/1814854001/
Lions block out negative predictions: 'Where we finish is our responsibility': https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/lions-block-out-negative-predictions-where-we-finish-our-responsibility/1819920001/
Starting guard spots still 'a work in progress' for Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/starting-guard-spots-still-a-work-progress-detroit-lions/1817773001/
Lions' Davis works with pass-rush guru, hopes to increase versatility: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-jarrad-davis-works-pass-rush-guru-hopes-increase-versatility/1816865001/
Lions RB coach: Kerryon Johnson still carrying rookie mindset in Year 2: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/lions-rb-coach-kerryon-johnson-still-carrying-rookie-mindset-year-2/1817185001/
Pat Caputo - This should be year Lions' offensive line jells: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---this-should-be-year-lions-offensive/article_16beba80-ae42-11e9-8550-5ff69839933f.html
After challenging offseason, Lions’ Matthew Stafford gets up to speed: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/24/after-challenging-offseason-detroit-lions-qb-matthew-stafford-gets-up-to-speed/
Video:
Training Camp Preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-preview
Lions report for camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-report-for-camp
Stafford on getting back to football: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/stafford-on-getting-back-to-football-x8222
Davis on defensive potential: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davis-on-defensive-potential
Davidson on offensive line strengths and goals during training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davidson-on-offensive-line-strengths-and-goals-during-training-camp
White on tight end development: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/white-on-tight-end-development
Bonamego on importance of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bonamego-on-special-teams
Pasqualoni on approach to training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pasqualoni-on-approach-to-training-camp
Bevell on implementing new offense: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bevell-on-implementing-new-offense
Stafford, offense looking to hit the ground running in camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/stafford-offense-looking-to-hit-the-ground-running-in-camp
O'HARA: Offensive line striving for excellence as camp begins: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-offensive-line-striving-for-excellence-as-camp-begins-ragnow-glasgow
What is the biggest challenge facing Hockenson in rookie season?: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-is-the-biggest-challenge-facing-hockenson-in-rookie-season
TWENTYMAN: 5 players who could surprise us in training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-5-players-who-could-surprise-nauta-tabor-zenner-kearse-johnson
Why Lions LB Jarrad Davis could be headed for a breakout season: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/why-lions-lb-jarrad-davis-could-be-headed-for-a-breakout-season.html
The times they are a’changin’ for Matthew Stafford: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/the-times-they-are-achangin-for-matthew-stafford.html
As Lions build around Kerryon Johnson, they warn he still has a lot to prove: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/as-lions-build-around-kerryon-johnson-they-warn-he-still-has-a-lot-to-prove.html
Darius Slay, Snacks Harrison report on time for Lions training camp: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/darius-slay-snacks-harrison-report-on-time-for-lions-training-camp.html
New offense or not, this Lions season still about Matthew Stafford: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-training-camp/1818923001/
Having Slay, Snacks report for Lions training camp a 'huge morale boost': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-jarrad-davis-damon-harrison-darius-slay/1816637001/
Lions putting no limit on RB Johnson's workload: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-kerryon-johnson/1814384001/
Here's what Hockenson is still learning with the Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/why-detroit-lions-t-j-hockenson-still-learning-tight-end/1820848001/
Lions' defense searching for a 'unicorn' at safety: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-defense-searching-unicorn-safety/1814854001/
Lions block out negative predictions: 'Where we finish is our responsibility': https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/lions-block-out-negative-predictions-where-we-finish-our-responsibility/1819920001/
Starting guard spots still 'a work in progress' for Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/starting-guard-spots-still-a-work-progress-detroit-lions/1817773001/
Lions' Davis works with pass-rush guru, hopes to increase versatility: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/detroit-lions-jarrad-davis-works-pass-rush-guru-hopes-increase-versatility/1816865001/
Lions RB coach: Kerryon Johnson still carrying rookie mindset in Year 2: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/24/lions-rb-coach-kerryon-johnson-still-carrying-rookie-mindset-year-2/1817185001/
Pat Caputo - This should be year Lions' offensive line jells: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---this-should-be-year-lions-offensive/article_16beba80-ae42-11e9-8550-5ff69839933f.html
After challenging offseason, Lions’ Matthew Stafford gets up to speed: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/07/24/after-challenging-offseason-detroit-lions-qb-matthew-stafford-gets-up-to-speed/
Video:
Training Camp Preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-preview
Lions report for camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-report-for-camp
Stafford on getting back to football: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/stafford-on-getting-back-to-football-x8222
Davis on defensive potential: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davis-on-defensive-potential
Davidson on offensive line strengths and goals during training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davidson-on-offensive-line-strengths-and-goals-during-training-camp
White on tight end development: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/white-on-tight-end-development
Bonamego on importance of training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bonamego-on-special-teams
Pasqualoni on approach to training camp: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pasqualoni-on-approach-to-training-camp
Bevell on implementing new offense: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bevell-on-implementing-new-offense
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 7-24-19
Articles:
NFC NORTH: 2019 training camp preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-2019-training-camp-preview
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Jahlani Tavai shakes up linebacker looks: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-jahlani-tavai-shakes-up-linebacker-looks.html
10 storylines to watch at Lions training camp: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/23/detroit-lions-training-camp-storylines/1803683001/
Lions’ CB Darius Slay will reportedly end holdout, start training camp: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-cb-darius-slay-will-reportedly-end-holdout-start-training-camp.html
Lions also add WR Tommylee Lewis to PUP list: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-also-add-wr-tommylee-lewis-to-pup-list.html
On brink of training camp, Lions host free-agent DL Ricky Jean Francois: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/on-brink-of-training-camp-lions-host-free-agent-dl-ricky-jean-francois.html
Best NFL skill position players to change teams for this season: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/23/best-nfl-skill-position-players-change-teams-2019/1746769001/
Heading into training camp: Dispelling national narratives: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/23/heading-into-training-camp-dispelling-national-narratives/
Lions training camp: What to watch for, what to watch out for: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/23/lions-training-camp-what-to-watch-for-what-to-watch-out-for/
Lions fail to make the list of the world's 50 most valuable sports franchises: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/23/lions-fail-to-make-the-list-of-the-worlds-50-most-valuable-sports-franchises/
Top Detroit Lions players to watch in training camp: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-training-camp-top-players-to-watch-133869798/
Analyst: Detroit Lions primed for close game success in 2019: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-season-prediction-Sports-Illustrated-2019-133856522/
Ranking all 32 secondaries ahead of the 2019 NFL season (20. DETROIT LIONS: Darius Slay’s consistency for an unspectacular Lions defense over the past four seasons has been incredible. He’s had 10-plus pass breakups in each of those seasons and earned a PFF coverage grade over 75.0 in each as well.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-ranking-all-32-secondaries-ahead-of-the-2019-nfl-season
Miscellaneous:
Mark Sanchez retires from NFL for ESPN job: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/mark-sanchez-retires-from-nfl-for-espn-job/1xh4zn5vbf8px102e72ujhq9tv
Video:
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Rod Wood: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-rod-wood
NFC NORTH: 2019 training camp preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-2019-training-camp-preview
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Jahlani Tavai shakes up linebacker looks: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-jahlani-tavai-shakes-up-linebacker-looks.html
10 storylines to watch at Lions training camp: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/23/detroit-lions-training-camp-storylines/1803683001/
Lions’ CB Darius Slay will reportedly end holdout, start training camp: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-cb-darius-slay-will-reportedly-end-holdout-start-training-camp.html
Lions also add WR Tommylee Lewis to PUP list: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-also-add-wr-tommylee-lewis-to-pup-list.html
On brink of training camp, Lions host free-agent DL Ricky Jean Francois: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/on-brink-of-training-camp-lions-host-free-agent-dl-ricky-jean-francois.html
Best NFL skill position players to change teams for this season: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/23/best-nfl-skill-position-players-change-teams-2019/1746769001/
Heading into training camp: Dispelling national narratives: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/23/heading-into-training-camp-dispelling-national-narratives/
Lions training camp: What to watch for, what to watch out for: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/23/lions-training-camp-what-to-watch-for-what-to-watch-out-for/
Lions fail to make the list of the world's 50 most valuable sports franchises: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/23/lions-fail-to-make-the-list-of-the-worlds-50-most-valuable-sports-franchises/
Top Detroit Lions players to watch in training camp: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-training-camp-top-players-to-watch-133869798/
Analyst: Detroit Lions primed for close game success in 2019: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-season-prediction-Sports-Illustrated-2019-133856522/
Ranking all 32 secondaries ahead of the 2019 NFL season (20. DETROIT LIONS: Darius Slay’s consistency for an unspectacular Lions defense over the past four seasons has been incredible. He’s had 10-plus pass breakups in each of those seasons and earned a PFF coverage grade over 75.0 in each as well.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-ranking-all-32-secondaries-ahead-of-the-2019-nfl-season
Miscellaneous:
Mark Sanchez retires from NFL for ESPN job: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/mark-sanchez-retires-from-nfl-for-espn-job/1xh4zn5vbf8px102e72ujhq9tv
Video:
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Rod Wood: http://www.fox2detroit.com/sports/watch-miller-goes-one-on-one-with-rod-wood
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 7-23-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: 10 training camp storylines to watch: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-10-training-camp-storylines-to-watch
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Defensive line could be among NFL’s best: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-defensive-line-could-be-among-nfls-best.html
Lions put DE Trey Flowers on PUP list, sign TE Austin Traylor: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-put-de-trey-flowers-on-pup-list-sign-te-austin-traylor.html
Lions’ DT Damon Harrison will reportedly show up for training camp: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-dt-damon-harrison-will-reportedly-show-up-for-training-camp.html
Birkett: Why 18-game NFL season would be a disaster; keep an eye on holdouts: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/18-game-nfl-season-awful-idea/1795880001/
Lions projected 2019 depth chart: Most starting jobs set: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/detroit-lions-projected-depth-chart-2019/1793194001/
Lions will have NFL's worst record in 2019, expert says: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/detroit-lions-2019-prediction/1793374001/
An early projection of the Lions' 53-man roster as training camp nears: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/early-projection-detroit-lions-roster-training-camp-nears/1796193001/
Pat Caputo - Lions better, but so is NFC North: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---lions-better-but-so-is-nfc/article_a5fa7f14-ac9d-11e9-a513-5f058b2c1db0.html
Roster Stack: 2019 Pre-training camp edition: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/22/roster-stack-2019-pre-training-camp-edition/
10 things to know before heading to Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/22/10-things-to-know-before-heading-to-lions-training-camp/
Kenny Golladay on T.J. Hockenson, Calvin Johnson with Schefter: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Kenny-Golladay-Calvin-Johnson-TJ-Hockenson-Adam-Schefter-podcast-133839827/
Top training camp questions for the Detroit Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-training-camp-2019-top-questions-133833155/
Everything You Need To Know About Your Detroit Lions Training Camp: https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2019/07/22/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-detroit-lions-training-camp/
How Much Better Will the "Detroit Patriots" Be in 2019?: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/07/22/detroit-lions-2019-preview-matt-patricia-matthew-stafford-tj-hockenson
Rosenthal: Notable names who may be traded/cut (At risk of release -Theo Riddick, RB, Detroit Lions: The Lions signed C.J. Anderson in free agency, then drafted Ty Johnson to build up the team's running back depth. With second-year back Kerryon Johnson entrenched as the starter, Riddick will need to stay healthy and show off his impressive hands to ensure a roster spot.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001036419/article/nfl-training-camp-notable-players-who-could-be-tradedreleased
Training Camp Preview: PFF previews all 32 teams as training camp kicks off around the NFL (DETROIT LIONS - Matthew Stafford is on the books for roughly $30 million per year over the next three seasons (2019-21). Detroit quite literally can’t afford to keep Stafford at his current price tag if he doesn’t right the ship and start winning more games. The Lions’ brass made moves in the offseason to fit Stafford with more weapons in 2019; it’s up to him to sink or swim. Detroit signed wide receivers Danny Amendola and Jermaine Kearse to join budding star Kenny Golladay and aging veteran Marvin Jones in the receiver room. Kearse struggled in his two years with the New York Jets, but he could see a bit of a resurgence with what should be better quarterback play in Detroit. Amendola’s receiving grade dropped from 77.0 with New England in 2017 to 66.1 with Miami in 2018. He’s a low-ceiling, high-floor option Stafford could get the best out of this upcoming season. The Lions went after the 2019 class’ best tight end with their first pick of the draft, selecting former Iowa star T.J. Hockenson at No. 8 overall. He should be an immediate impact starter as both a run-blocker and pass-catcher on the offensive side of the ball. He earned an impressive 90.0 overall grade, 90.8 receiving grade and 74.9 run-blocking grade in his final year with the Hawkeyes.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-training-camp-preview-pff-previews-all-32-nfl-teams-as-training-camp-kicks-off-around-the-league
Lions Training Camp Capsule: https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-training-camp-capsule-154851021--nfl.html
Video:
7 Sports Cave: Talking Lions camp with Tori Petry: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/7-sports-cave-talking-lions-camp-with-tori-petry
Which young NFL players will make a splash in 2019?: https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=27240068
TWENTYMAN: 10 training camp storylines to watch: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-10-training-camp-storylines-to-watch
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Defensive line could be among NFL’s best: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-defensive-line-could-be-among-nfls-best.html
Lions put DE Trey Flowers on PUP list, sign TE Austin Traylor: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-put-de-trey-flowers-on-pup-list-sign-te-austin-traylor.html
Lions’ DT Damon Harrison will reportedly show up for training camp: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/lions-dt-damon-harrison-will-reportedly-show-up-for-training-camp.html
Birkett: Why 18-game NFL season would be a disaster; keep an eye on holdouts: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/18-game-nfl-season-awful-idea/1795880001/
Lions projected 2019 depth chart: Most starting jobs set: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/detroit-lions-projected-depth-chart-2019/1793194001/
Lions will have NFL's worst record in 2019, expert says: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/detroit-lions-2019-prediction/1793374001/
An early projection of the Lions' 53-man roster as training camp nears: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/07/22/early-projection-detroit-lions-roster-training-camp-nears/1796193001/
Pat Caputo - Lions better, but so is NFC North: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---lions-better-but-so-is-nfc/article_a5fa7f14-ac9d-11e9-a513-5f058b2c1db0.html
Roster Stack: 2019 Pre-training camp edition: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/22/roster-stack-2019-pre-training-camp-edition/
10 things to know before heading to Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/22/10-things-to-know-before-heading-to-lions-training-camp/
Kenny Golladay on T.J. Hockenson, Calvin Johnson with Schefter: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Kenny-Golladay-Calvin-Johnson-TJ-Hockenson-Adam-Schefter-podcast-133839827/
Top training camp questions for the Detroit Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-training-camp-2019-top-questions-133833155/
Everything You Need To Know About Your Detroit Lions Training Camp: https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2019/07/22/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-detroit-lions-training-camp/
How Much Better Will the "Detroit Patriots" Be in 2019?: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/07/22/detroit-lions-2019-preview-matt-patricia-matthew-stafford-tj-hockenson
Rosenthal: Notable names who may be traded/cut (At risk of release -Theo Riddick, RB, Detroit Lions: The Lions signed C.J. Anderson in free agency, then drafted Ty Johnson to build up the team's running back depth. With second-year back Kerryon Johnson entrenched as the starter, Riddick will need to stay healthy and show off his impressive hands to ensure a roster spot.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001036419/article/nfl-training-camp-notable-players-who-could-be-tradedreleased
Training Camp Preview: PFF previews all 32 teams as training camp kicks off around the NFL (DETROIT LIONS - Matthew Stafford is on the books for roughly $30 million per year over the next three seasons (2019-21). Detroit quite literally can’t afford to keep Stafford at his current price tag if he doesn’t right the ship and start winning more games. The Lions’ brass made moves in the offseason to fit Stafford with more weapons in 2019; it’s up to him to sink or swim. Detroit signed wide receivers Danny Amendola and Jermaine Kearse to join budding star Kenny Golladay and aging veteran Marvin Jones in the receiver room. Kearse struggled in his two years with the New York Jets, but he could see a bit of a resurgence with what should be better quarterback play in Detroit. Amendola’s receiving grade dropped from 77.0 with New England in 2017 to 66.1 with Miami in 2018. He’s a low-ceiling, high-floor option Stafford could get the best out of this upcoming season. The Lions went after the 2019 class’ best tight end with their first pick of the draft, selecting former Iowa star T.J. Hockenson at No. 8 overall. He should be an immediate impact starter as both a run-blocker and pass-catcher on the offensive side of the ball. He earned an impressive 90.0 overall grade, 90.8 receiving grade and 74.9 run-blocking grade in his final year with the Hawkeyes.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-training-camp-preview-pff-previews-all-32-nfl-teams-as-training-camp-kicks-off-around-the-league
Lions Training Camp Capsule: https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-training-camp-capsule-154851021--nfl.html
Video:
7 Sports Cave: Talking Lions camp with Tori Petry: https://www.wxyz.com/sports/7-sports-cave-talking-lions-camp-with-tori-petry
Which young NFL players will make a splash in 2019?: https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=27240068
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