Thursday, August 29, 2019

Pre-Game Lions Links Thursday 8-29-19

Articles:

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Where rookies stand heading into final preseason game:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-final-thoughts-where-rookies-stand-heading-into-final-preseason-game

5 things to watch: Lions at Browns:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-lions-at-browns-savage-johnson-tabor

9 bubble players to watch in Lions' preseason finale against Cleveland:  https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/08/6c9ef520176279/9-bubble-players-to-watch-in-lions-preseason-finale-against-cleveland.html

What to watch in Lions preseason finale: Jobs on the line:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/29/detroit-lions-roster-cuts-cleveland-browns/2140670001/

6 roster battles to watch during the Lions-Browns game:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/29/6-roster-battles-to-watch-during-the-lions-browns-game/

12 possible cuts from other NFL teams who can help the Lions in 2019:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/29/12-possible-cuts-from-other-nfl-teams-who-can-help-the-lions-in-2019/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

What to expect from the Lions' rookies in preseason Week 4:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/29/what-to-expect-from-the-lions-rookies-in-preseason-week-4/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news

Bold predictions for Lions preseason game 4:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/29/bold-predictions-for-lions-preseason-game-4/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news

Projected injury report for Lions at Browns: Preseason Game 4:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/29/projected-injury-report-for-lions-at-browns-preseason-game-4/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Lions projected depth chart with jersey numbers: Preseason Game 4:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/29/lions-projected-depth-chart-with-jersey-numbers-preseason-game-4/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Detroit Lions wrap up preseason tonight: 3 things to watch:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/detroit-lions-wrap-up-preseason-tonight-3-things-to-watch

Five Lions Playing For Roster Spots In Preseason Finale:  https://971theticket.radio.com/articles/five-lions-playing-roster-spots-preseason-finale

Lions final preseason game tonight at Cleveland:  https://wtvbam.com/news/articles/2019/aug/29/lions-final-preseason-game-tonight-at-cleveland/932071/

WSU's James Williams aims for late splash with the Detroit Lions:  https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/Article/Washington-State-Cougars-football-2019-James-Williams-NFL-Detroit-Cougs-134874456/

Darrell Bevell Bounces Back Again, This Time as Detroit OC:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/08/29/darrell-bevell-detroit-lions-offensive-coordinator-matt-patricia-seahawks-super-bowl-49-interception

Now with the Lions, Mike Daniels is glad the Packers cut him:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/28/now-with-the-lions-mike-daniels-is-glad-the-packers-cut-him/

PFF Rankings: The highest-graded offensive linemen through Week 3 of the 2019 NFL preseason (3. T RICK WAGNER, DETROIT LIONS — 81.6
Its a tie for third between teammates. Lions right tackle Rick Wagner has earned a 72.0 pass-blocking grade, having kept a clean slate from his 30 pass-blocking snaps. As good as he’s been in pass protection, he’s truly shined in the running game: His 85.0 run-blocking grade ranks third among qualifying tackles this preseason, and his 23.8 impact run-block percentage ranks fourth.  3. T TAYLOR DECKER,  DETROIT LIONS — 81.6.  Wagner’s left-sided counterpart has been excellent in pass protection this preseason. He’s allowed zero pressures from 30 pass-blocking snaps, and his 85.2 pass-blocking grade ranks second among offensive tackles this preseason.  8. T KENNY WIGGINS, DETROIT LIONS — 77.8.  Another Lions tackle makes the cut. Wiggins has played 77 snaps so far this preseason, and he has been particularly impressive in pass protection: He’s not allowed a single sack, hit or hurry on 44 pass-blocking snaps, and he’s only “lost” one pass-blocking assignment.):  https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-rankings-the-highest-graded-offensive-linemen-through-week-3-of-the-2019-nfl-preseason

NFL QB Rankings 2019: Where Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady fall in 2019 (13. Stafford:  I’ve been hard on Matthew Stafford over the last few years, but the slander may have gone too far. Stafford makes too much money. He never beats winning teams. The Lions are always mediocre. All of those things are true, but that doesn’t mean Stafford isn’t a good quarterback. He’s one of the better pre-snap quarterbacks in the league, he still possesses a special arm and his mechanics in the pocket have improved over the last few seasons, leading to more consistent accuracy. A post-2019 break-up would probably be best for both Stafford and the Lions, though.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/08/nfl-quarterback-rankings-2019-tom-brady-patrick-mahomes

Miscellaneous:

Tight ends are evolving as pass-catching threats:  https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/tight-ends-are-evolving-as-pass-catching-threats/article_1981ac22-ca04-11e9-9c62-7b252b774387.html

2020 Draft:

NFL draft: 5 prospects to watch in Week 1 of college football:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-5-prospects-to-watch-for-week-1-in-college-football-143808046.html

Video:

Evaluating every NFL team's first draft pick from preseason:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001044846/Evaluating-every-NFL-team-s-first-draft-pick-from-preseason

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