Articles:
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Is there any hope for Jarrad Davis and the linebackers?: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-is-there-any-hope-for-jarrad-davis-and-the-linebackers.html
Detroit Lions to split squad after keeping roster at 90 players: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/07/detroit-lions-to-split-squad-after-keeping-roster-at-90-players.html
Lions report for bizarre training camp: Here's what it looked like: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/07/28/detroit-lions-report-training-camp-coronavirus/5527062002/
Matt Patricia's job might depend on lifting Lions' sagging defense: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2020/07/28/matt-patricia-job-might-depend-lifting-detroit-lions-defense/5521869002/
How detailed are NFL teams' IDER plans for training camp? What we learned from the Lions: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29548818/how-detailed-nfl-teams-ider-plans-training-camp-learned-lions
Top roster battles at the start of Lions training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-top-roster-battles-training-camp/
Here is the Lions' salary cap position heading into training camp: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/07/28/detroit-lions-salary-cap-heading-into-training-camp/
Lions Chance to Win Division Improved on Day 1 of Training Camp: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-chance-to-win-division-improved-day-one-training-camp
Should Expectations Be Lowered for Lions' Rookies?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/should-expectations-be-lowered-for-lions-rookies
Lions' Rush Defense Key to Transforming Defense in 2020: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-rush-defense-key-to-transforming-defense-in-2020
Dark horse candidates to be the highest-graded NFL players at their positions in 2020 (WR KENNY GOLLADAY, DETROIT LIONS: PFF’s fantasy projections — which are slightly less bullish on Golladay now than they were a month ago — currently have him slated for 1,300 receiving yards in 2020. With Matthew Stafford returning and feeding him downfield targets, there is a good chance that Golladay puts up big numbers and high grades in a Detroit offense that was pushing the ball downfield in the passing game early and often during the 2019 season. After all, few players are better at coming down with those deep passes than he is. Golladay’s 930 receiving yards on passes 20 or more yards downfield over the past two seasons are fewer than only Tyreek Hill and Mike Evans. Those big plays could be the key to a big grade in 2020. C FRANK RAGNOW, DETROIT LIONS: Ragnow fit right into his new position in 2019, and given his play at Arkansas while at center, that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Similar to his college days, run blocking was the strength of Ragnow’s game this past season. His 78.2 run-blocking grade fell below only Jason Kelce on the season at the position, and his 74.9 overall grade already ranked sixth in the NFL among centers. With Ragnow heading into his second season at the position, there’s a real chance we could be talking about him as one of the best young offensive linemen in the NFL this time next season if others aren’t already.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-dark-horse-candidates-highest-graded-nfl-players-2020-matt-ryan-chris-carson
NFL secondary rankings: All 32 units entering the 2020 NFL season (14. DETROIT LIONS: With Darius Slay now with the Eagles, much rests on the shoulders of top draft pick Jeffrey Okudah to be impressive right out of the gate. Okudah was the No. 1 corner on PFF’s Big Board and the No. 4 player in the entire draft, regardless of position. He was the consensus best corner in this draft and excelled in man coverage during his college career. He is a perfect match for Detroit's man-heavy coverages, but expecting a rookie to be better than Slay was, even in a down year, is asking a lot. Okudah will play alongside Desmond Trufant, who gets a chance to revive his career in Detroit and try to rediscover the form that he began his NFL career with. After back-to-back years with a grade above 80.0, Trufant hasn’t topped that mark since. But, like Okudah, he is a good fit for the man coverage scheme the Lions want to run. Amani Oruwariye, Darryl Roberts and Mike Ford round out the depth chart with solid options, while Justin Coleman will continue to cover the slot. Oruwariye, in particular, could be an option to start if either Trufant or Okudah struggles, as he has impressed in limited snaps so far in the NFL. Tracy Walker will retain one safety spot after finishing 2019 with the best PFF grade of any Lions defensive back, but he will now line up next to Duron Harmon, who comes over from the Patriots. Harmon has been one of the better pure free safeties in the league for a while in New England and allows the Lions to run more single-high looks with aggressive man coverage. Jayron Kearse adds some intriguing versatility and depth after coming over from Minnesota.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-secondary-rankings-all-32-units-entering-the-2020-nfl-season
2021 NFL Draft:
Countdown to College Football Kickoff: Top NFL prospects at Oregon State: https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/countdown-to-college-football-kickoff-top-nfl-prospects-at-oregon-state
Analyzing the top safety prospects in the 2021 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/analyzing-top-safety-prospects-in-2021-nfl-draft/
2021 NFL Draft: Best landing spots for top prospects: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2021-nfl-draft-prospects-landing-spots/
Tutu Atwell’s size pushes requirements for the NFL: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tutu-atwell-size-pushes-requirements-for-nfl/
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