Detroit Lions talk over trade rumors with Tyrell Crosby: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/05/detroit-lions-talk-over-trade-rumors-with-tyrell-crosby.html
Lions offseason questions: Games to watch: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offseason-questions-games-to-watch-goff-stafford
Source: Lions never offered Matt Campbell head coaching job: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/05/21/matt-campbell-detroit-lions-head-coach-offer/5198417001/
Lions 'really impressed' with this holdover LB from Patricia regime: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/05/21/detroit-lions-jahlani-tavai/5192026001/
Lions still have high hopes for Tavai and Vaitai; Pleasant expects playmaking: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/05/21/lions-still-have-high-hopes-tavai-and-vaitai-pleasant-expects-playmaking/5198009001/
Pat Caputo: Lions’ defense should be markedly improved: https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/pat-caputo-lions-defense-should-be-markedly-improved
PFF's wide receiver rankings show the NFC North is loaded...except for the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/21/nfc-north-pff-wide-receiver-rankings-lions/
Trey Flowers moving to OLB in Lions new-look base defense: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/21/trey-flowers-lions-position-change-end-to-linebacker-todd-wash/
Lions Assistant Coach: 'We Need to Disrupt the Quarterback': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-defense-must-disrupt-opposing-quarterback
Brad Holmes: 'We’re Not Going to Just Bridge Guys': https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-supports-players-signed-on-2021-roster
Is D'Andre Swift a Top-10 NFL Running Back?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/is-dandre-swift-top-ten-nfl-running-back
Scouting CB Ifeatu Melifonwu: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-scouting-ifeatu-melifonwu
The Detroit Lions are the NFL’s version of ‘Last Chance U’: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/5/21/22444753/detroit-lions-nfls-version-last-chance-u
Defensive tackles drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft (Levi Onwuzurike, Washington | Round 2, Pick 41 | Detroit Lions: Just three picks after Barmore went off the board as the first defensive tackle, the Detroit Lions drafted Levi Onwuzurike. The optics surrounding Onwuzurike and Barmore were quite different. While Barmore’s 2020 play boosted his stock immensely, Onwuzurike opted out in 2020, and that decision clouded his profile. Nonetheless, most mocks had him listed on Day 2, and that’s where he went. From a talent perspective, it’s easy to see why Onwuzurike was selected so highly despite his decision to opt out. At 6-foot-3, 290 pounds, he’s a naturally well-leveraged lineman with impressive proportional length. He also has exceptional athleticism and flexibility, which shows up on pass-rush reps and in run defense. Boasting a 4.88 40-yard dash and a 30-inch vertical, Onwuzurike has exciting upside. Alim McNeill, NC State | Round 3, Pick 72 | Detroit Lions: The Lions doubled up on Day 2, and in doing so, massively strengthened the interior of their defensive front. Onwuzurike was already a strong pick in Round 2, but Alim McNeill almost provides even better value in Round 3. McNeill was a top producer for several seasons in college, and he also has the athletic profile to match. Over three years with NC State, McNeill logged 10 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, 5 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles. Standing at around 6-foot-2, 317 pounds, he’s a stout defensive tackle prospect with great natural leverage. Additionally, McNeill is an exceptional physical talent who could rotate in to play nose tackle in hybrid fronts. He put up a five-second 40-yard dash with a 1.68 10-yard split and a 30-inch vertical at his pro day.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/defensive-tackles-drafted-2021-nfl-draft/
Regrading the 2019 NFL Draft classes: Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers among big winners (Detroit Lions (Then: Below Average. Now: Below Average): This draft was the nail in the coffin for the Bob Quinn era. Turning two top-40 picks into a tight end and a two-down linebacker was never going to end well. It isn’t a completely hopeless draft, however, as Hockenson is still a solid tight end, while fifth-round corner Amani Oruwariye has shown flashes and earned a starting role last season.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-regrading-2019-nfl-draft-classes-tennessee-titans-san-francisco-49ers
2022 NFL Draft:
Top cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Draft include Derek Stingley Jr., Kaiir Elam: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2022-nfl-draft-top-cornerbacks-derek-stingley-jr-kaiir-elam/
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