Thursday, March 31, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-31-22

Articles:

Holmes has a lot of confidence in Goff as Lions QB:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/holmes-has-a-lot-of-confidence-in-goff-as-lions-qb

9 of 14 players Lions have signed are returning from a three-win team. Why? Brad Holmes defends his approach:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/03/the-grass-isnt-always-greener-lions-gm-brad-holmes-defends-free-agent-approach.html

The Lions are vouching for Jared Goff as their QB, while leaving their options open to add one in NFL draft:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/03/the-lions-are-vouching-for-jared-goff-as-their-qb-while-leaving-their-options-open-to-add-one-in-nfl-draft.html

Breaking down the Lions free agent contracts with LBs Chris Board and Jarrad Davis:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/30/detroit-lions-free-agent-signings-contract-details-chris-board-jarrad-davis-breakdown/



'We're Not Done': Brad Holmes Explains Team Could Still Add Players:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-could-still-sign-more-free-agents-in-2022

Michael Brockers Shares Advice for Teammates About Hard Knocks:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/brockers-share-advice-teammates-hard-knocks


Jarrad Davis’ contract details suggest he’ll be fighting for roster spot:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/3/30/23001631/jarrad-davis-contract-details-detroit-lions-chris-board-mike-hughes

10 teams that must ace the draft: Packers need help (2. Lions:  Ifeatu Melifonwu might have been the first player selected using the draft capital acquired from the Rams in last year's Matthew Stafford trade, but the 2021 third-rounder was just an appetizer. The full meal begins this year, when the Lions will get to make the first of two first-round choices surrendered by Los Angeles.  Dan Campbell did an admirable job getting an underpowered squad to compete last season, but trying hard will only get you so far. This franchise has recorded just five winning season this century, and to truly snap out of the doldrums, Detroit needs blue-chip talent. The Lions can afford to wait until next year to draft a quarterback if they don't like any of the options on the menu this year, but with three picks (Nos. 2, 32 and 34) within the top 34, they should have a chance to land multiple building-block-type difference-makers -- even if they end up moving down for more choices.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-draft-ten-teams-that-most-need-to-ace-their-picks

Examining wide receiver relocations (Chark - Lions (Old team: Jacksonville Jaguars): I am high on Chark and think he can be a real difference-maker in Detroit, even coming off a broken ankle that limited him to just four games in 2021. Chark led the Jags in receiving yards in 2019 (1,008) and 2020 (706). In those two seasons, he was one of the most efficient wideouts in the league vs. press coverage. According to Next Gen Stats, Chark ranked in the top 10 in several key metrics against press in this span, including fourth in yards per target (11.2) and tied for eighth in receiving TDs (six). He's been able to find success thanks to his solid route running and ability to make tough catches, snagging almost everything that comes his way. With a consistent quarterback and talents like Amon-Ra St. Brown and T.J. Hockenson around him, Chark should help take Detroit's offense to the next level.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-relocations-how-will-tyreek-hill-davante-adams-allen-robinson-

Rookie wide receivers have never been more valuable in the NFL ahead of the 2022 draft:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/03/nfl-draft-2022-wide-receiver-value-justin-jefferson-jamarr-chase-tyreek-hill

2022 NFL Draft: 

2022 NFL Draft: Day 2 prospects who could pay off big, including Skyy Moore and Calvin Austin III (Bonitto, Jones, McCreary, Andersen, Tindall, Austin, Cross, Tom, Fortner) (3-30-22):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-draft-day-2-prospects-pay-off-big



Purdue pass rusher George Karlaftis aces pro day with 40 times, works out individually for Eagles:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/purdue-pass-rusher-george-karlaftis-aces-pro-day-with-40-times-works-out-individually-for-eagles/




VIDEO: 

Holmes on building roster through free agency and the NFL Draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/holmes-on-building-roster-through-free-agency-and-the-nfl-draft

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