Morning Lions Links for Friday 8-9-19

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Kearse leaves game with leg injury:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-kearse-leaves-game-with-leg-injury

FOUR DOWNS: Is depth an issue for Lions?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-is-depth-an-issue-for-lions

O’HARA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: What led to disappointing preseason debut?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-burning-questions-what-led-to-disappointing-preseason-debut

RECAP: Lions vs. Patriots:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-vs-patriots-x0597

Observations: Injuries pile up in Lions’ ugly 31-3 loss against Patriots:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/observations-injuries-pile-up-in-lions-ugly-loss-against-patriots.html

Lions rookies gain valuable experience in disastrous preseason opener:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-rookies-gain-valuable-experience-in-disastrous-preseason-opener.html

Lions’ Matt Patricia: Not sending message to Darius Slay:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-matt-patricia-not-sending-message-to-darius-slay.html

Former Michigan DE Chase Winovich makes immediate impact in preseason debut:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/former-michigan-de-chase-winovich-makes-immediate-impact-in-preseason-debut.html

Lions' preseason-opening loss to Pats ugly in almost every way:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/08/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots-preseason/1961223001/

Lions look and sound familiar: Bad offense, defense and big boos:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/08/why-detroit-lions-brought-out-boo-birds-early-exhibition/1961551001/

Lions' preseason opener shows why you don't play starters in Game 1:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/08/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots-injuries-preseason-score/1961200001/

Game recap: Lions lose to Patriots, 31-3:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/08/detroit-lions-new-england-patriots-preseason-score/1943725001/

Wojo: Lions show absolutely nothing in embarrassing loss to Patriots:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2019/08/09/detroit-lions-show-absolutely-nothing-31-3-loss-new-england-patriots/1953966001/

Lions preseason observations: Injuries strike, backups struggle in opener:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/08/first-half-observations-detroit-lions-vs-new-england-patriots/1961130001/

Defensive reps give Lions' Killebrew chance to grow into linebacker role:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/09/defensive-reps-give-detroit-lions-miles-killebrew-chance-grow-into-linebacker-role/1963853001/

Pat Caputo - Preseason notwithstanding, Lions simply awful:  https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---preseason-notwithstanding-lions-simply-awful/article_4c71d18a-ba45-11e9-bade-0bd7c74bc00e.html

Detroit Lions lack of depth shows in 31-3 preseason loss to New England Patriots:  https://lionslowdown.com/2019/08/09/detroit-lions-lack-of-depth-shows-in-31-3-preseason-loss-to-new-england-patriots/

Source: Lions WR Kearse breaks leg, injures ankle:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27351379/source-lions-wr-kearse-breaks-leg-injures-ankle

NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Baker Mayfield, Browns off to picture-perfect start (The good news for the Lions is it can't get much worse. It's preseason. Most starters didn't play. But make no mistake about it, the Patriots' 31-3 annihilation of the Lions raised serious concerns about the depth of the roster, and it might be rough enough that general manager Bob Quinn should at least look at the waiver wire. Backup tackles Tyrell Crosby and Andrew Donnal struggled all night long against whoever the Patriots lined up against them. The offensive line allowed nine sacks -- a number higher than the seven passes Detroit quarterbacks completed. The secondary was routinely beaten on routes by New England's receivers. And the backup quarterback situation could be worrisome. -- Michael Rothstein):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27326177/nfl-preseason-week-1-takeaways-baker-mayfield-browns-picture-perfect-start

Studs and Duds from the Lions preseason 31-3 loss to the Patriots:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/08/studs-and-duds-from-the-lions-preseason-31-3-loss-to-the-patriots/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Rookie standouts: Ty Johnson, others show potential in first preseason game:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/08/rookie-standouts-ty-johnson-others-show-potential-in-first-preseason-game/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Lions Preseason Week 1 Player of the Game: RB Ty Johnson:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/08/lions-preseason-week-1-player-of-the-game-rb-ty-johnson/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

OnePride Twitter's reacts to Lions preseason loss to the Patriots:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/08/onepride-twitters-reacts-to-lions-preseason-loss-to-the-patriots/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

What we learned from Thursday night's games (Patriots 31, Lions 3:  5. New England's receiving corps has been questioned this offseason. In the first preseason game, the youngsters answered loudly. The Pats picked apart Detroit through the air in Thursday night's whitewash. Undrafted rookie Jakobi Meyers ate Lions DBs alive (8 targets/6 rec, 69 yards, 2 TDs). Maurice Harris continued his impressive offseason with a smooth 14-yard TD reception to open the game. Harris later dropped a would-be TD, but it was still a net-positive on the night. First-round rookie N'Keal Harry looked like a back-shoulder monster on two receptions, but the big receiver tweaked a hamstring and was taken out early. Slot-man Braxton Berrios also chipped in three catches for 45 yards, including a fourth-down conversion. Even though Tom Brady sat out, the Patriots spread the ball around, with 12 players catching at least one pass. With snaps to be had in New England's offense, the youngsters will have three more preseason games to make their case for playing time once the regular season begins.  6. The one thing the entire football world is rooting for during the preseason is for no serious injuries. The Lions couldn't get through the first drive without a damaging one. Veteran receiver Jermaine Kearse went down early and was carted off with an air cast on his leg. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Kearse suffered a broken leg and associated injuries to his ankle, per a source. Kearse had been the best of Detroit's reserve receivers, according to reporters at training camp. It's an awful end to the season for a player looking to bounce-back. The bad injury news continued for the Lions as backup quarterback Tom Savage was slammed to the turf on back-to-back plays, getting his helmet slammed to the turf on the second, and went to the locker room to get checked for a head injury. Savage has been the clear signal-caller in line to backup Matthew Stafford and made some nice anticipation throws before exiting. The Lions' reserve offensive line struggled mightily, giving up a plethora of pressures and six sacks in the first half. -- Kevin Patra):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001040322/article/what-we-learned-from-thursdays-preseason-games

Hard to ignore boos, frustration with Lions' Matt Patricia as sense of urgency heightens:  https://sports.yahoo.com/hard-to-ignore-boos-frustration-with-lions-matt-patricia-as-sense-of-urgency-heightens-081104125.html

NFL Preseason Blitz: Giants QB Daniel Jones shines in brief debut before weather delay (Detroit Lions fans booed the team after it fell behind 28-0 in the third quarter to the New England Patriots — without Tom Brady — and ended up losing 31-3. Matthew Stafford (and other Lions starters) didn’t play either, mind you, but the Lions turned in a very lackluster effort compared to the sharp performance of the Patriots.  Tom Savage started in place of Stafford and was fine for a brief appearance. But QB3 David Fales struggled badly, missing on eight of his first 10 pass attempts and getting picked once. The Lions offense in general was brutal, racking up a mere 41 yards in the team’s first nine possessions (seven punts, one turnover plus the end of the half).  The Lions’ first score was, well, by a fan. (No, it did not count.)  The Lions finished the game with 93 net yards of offense. They ran 40 plays. Yikes.  This, of course, means little now. But it’s a sign of how Lions fans might handle a slow start to the season, which could put more heat on second-year head coach Matt Patricia.):   https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-preseason-blitz-giants-daniel-jones-shines-in-brief-debut-before-weather-delay-011454938.html

Patriots beat Lions in preseason opener:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/patriots-beat-lions-in-preseason-opener

Video:

Patricia on need to execute better:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-need-to-execute-better

Ty Johnson on preseason game vs Patriots:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/ty-johnson-on-preseason-game-vs-patriots

Tavai on preseason game vs Patriots:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tavai-on-preseason-game-vs-patriots

Harris on preseason game vs Patriots:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/harris-on-preseason-game-vs-patriots

PJ Johnson on preseason game vs Patriots:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pj-johnson-on-preseason-game-vs-patriots

Killebrew on preseason game vs Patriots:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/killebrew-on-preseason-game-vs-patriots

Tom Kennedy crosses field for 29-yard gain:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001040207/Tom-Kennedy-crosses-field-for-29-yard-gain

HIGHLIGHT: Powell gains 24 yards over the middle:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-powell-gains-24-yards-over-the-middle

Patriots vs. Lions highlights | Preseason Week 1:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001040247/Patriots-vs-Lions-highlights-Preseason-Week-1

Despite struggles, Lions gain valuable experience in preseason opener:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/despite-struggles-lions-gain-valuable-experience-in-preseason-opener

Rogers and Wojo talk Lions' preseason loss to Patriots:  https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/09/rogers-and-wojo-talk-lions-preseason-loss-patriots/1963863001/