Saturday, May 14, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-14-22

Articles:


TWENTYMAN: A closer look at the Lions' undrafted rookie free agents:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/a-closer-look-at-the-lions-undrafted-rookie-free-agents-bell-pimpleton-sutton


Get to know Lions' 2022 undrafted free agent class:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/05/13/detroit-lions-12-undrafted-free-agents-nfl/9760203002/




Lions Okudah, Brockers Among Many Who Changed Jersey Numbers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/several-lions-change-jersey-numbers-2022


4 Ways Lions Can Maximize Aidan Hutchinson's Production in 2022:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/four-ways-lions-maximize-aidan-hutchinson-2022


The Detroit Lions don’t need to jump back into free agency, their roster is in a good place:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/5/13/23066147/detroit-lions-roster-set-no-free-agency-signings-needed-post-draft


5 things we love, 5 things we hate about the Lions’ schedule:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/5/13/23069256/lions-2022-schedule-release-5-things-to-love-hate


What We Learned from each team's 2022 schedule (Detroit Lions - 2021 record: 3-13-1 · NFC North: 4th.  Detroit Lions' complete 2022 NFL schedule.  Strength of schedule: .467 (28).  Bye: Week 6.  Three marquee matchups:  Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m. ET on FOX; Week 9: vs. Green Bay Packers, 1 p.m. ET on FOX; Week 12: vs. Buffalo Bills, 12:30 p.m. ET on CBS (Thanksgiving). Biggest takeaways:  NFC East foes kick off Year 2 of Dan Campbell regime: The Detroit Lions went 3-13 in Dan Campbell's first year as head coach. Week 1 is as marquee as it gets for the Honolulu Blue faithful, regardless of their opponent, who happen in this case to be the Philadelphia Eagles. It's the first time they'll see their second overall pick and hometown hero in edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson (who grew up in Plymouth, Michigan, approximately 25 miles west of Detroit), and, potentially, 12th overall pick and speedster receiver Jameson Williams (who suffered a torn ACL on Jan. 10). It's an opportunity to kick things off on the right foot, unlike last season, when the Lions lost eight straight before their bye week. Given the Eagles' trip to the playoffs in 2021, a Lions win to begin Campbell's second season will undoubtedly restore belief right away at Ford Field.   A midseason measuring stick: While the Lions went 3-3 to close out the 2021 season, their final win came against the Packers. Yes, Green Bay had already clinched the top seed in the NFC playoffs, and yes, we saw multiple starters either listed as inactive or play sparingly (i.e., Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams did not play in the second half), but it was a necessary moral victory of sorts -- a sign of momentum and growth heading into a pivotal offseason. Had the Lions lost that game, they'd have secured the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Instead, they won and selected second overall, choosing Hutchinson. Understanding the Packers have won the NFC North eight of the last 11 seasons, a win on Nov. 6 would demonstrate tangible growth. Clearly, the first step to making the playoffs a possibility in the North is beating the team in the North -- Green Bay. 
Thanksgiving tilt: It's a holiday every NFL player wants to participate in -- Thanksgiving. Ask most of them, they'll tell you they grew up watching Thanksgiving Day football with their families, eating the family spread and recreating the game in their backyards. The Lions' tradition of playing on the holiday started all the way back in 1934 -- and it's time they start owning it. While the franchise has officially played in 82 turkey day games, they've lost five straight. A win over Bills' Pro Bowl quarterback Josh Allen would be a signature achievement, giving fans just a little more to be thankful for on such a special day of gratitude.  -- Stacey Dales):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-schedule-release-what-we-learned-from-each-team-s-17-game-slate

2022 NFL win total projections, NFC: Bucs, Rams, Packers lead conference; Eagles dethrone Cowboys (7.4 - Detroit Lions (Win Total: over 6.0 (-110), Make Playoffs: +475, Win Division: +1200, Win Conference: +7000, Win Super Bowl: +15000):  I code with as much care as possible to ensure bias isn’t a part of my input or interpretation of the data. Once it comes out, and I see which team is which, sometimes it surprises me. This one made this Okemos kid pretty happy. The Lions have a 45 percent or higher win probability in five of their final six games, with their season finale at Green Bay the only one outside of that range. Their Week 6 bye, while on the early side, helps them prepare for their hardest stretch of the season (at Cowboys, Week 7; vs. Dolphins, Week 8; vs. Packers, Week 9).):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-win-total-projections-nfc-bucs-rams-packers-lead-conference

2022 NFL schedule: Biggest mistakes include prime-time selections, Thanksgiving Day games, and more (Thanksgiving turkeys - The Thanksgiving tradition always includes some obvious mismatches. For instance, it’s a pretty glaring difference in talent between the AFC East champion Bills and the Lions, a fixture on Thanksgiving.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfls-biggest-2022-schedule-mistakes/

2022 NFL draft: Our top 10 undrafted free agents include Carson Strong, Justyn Ross (OT Obinna Eze, Detroit Lions:  Another big UDFA check ($20k signing bonus, $150k base salary guarantee) went to Eze, a three-year starter at left tackle at Memphis and TCU with rare length. He’s a legit 6-foot-6 1/2 with 36-inch arms and a wingspan more than 86 inches. Even lacking some lateral quickness, Eze was a draft-caliber prospect in our eyes.  Although the OL depth chart is a bit tight in Detroit, Eze could show enough to earn a role as a swing tackle or as a developmental guard. His power and length are rare enough traits to give him a long look this summer in Allen Park.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-nfl-draft-our-top-10-undrafted-free-agents-include-carson-strong-justyn-ross-130058725.html

2023 NFL Draft:


Podcasts:

Twentyman in the Huddle Episode 1: Lions safety DeShon Elliott breaks down the 2022 schedule:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-episode-1-lions-safety-deshon-elliott-breaks-down--x1060

Dungeon of Doom podcast: How draft picks Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal will remake the Lions’ pass rush:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/05/dungeon-of-doom-podcast-how-draft-picks-aidan-hutchinson-josh-paschal-will-remake-the-lions-pass-rush.html
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