Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-17-22

Articles:

O'HARA: What we learned from rookie minicamp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-what-we-learned-from-rookie-minicamp-williams-mitchell-hutchinson

Ex-Georgia OLB Natrez Patrick earns spot on Lions roster after rookie minicamp:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/05/ex-georgia-olb-natrez-patrick-earns-spot-on-lions-roster-after-rookie-minicamp.html

Lions LB Rodriguez brings skill set molded by playing safety, wrestling:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/05/16/detroit-lions-lb-rodriguez-brings-skill-set-molded-playing-safety-wrestling/9792968002/



Dan Campbell's Message to Lions' Rookies: 'Grow Up':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-message-to-rookies-revealed

Jeff Okudah participating—on some level—at Detroit Lions offseason workouts:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/5/16/23076715/jeff-okudah-participating-detroit-lions-offseason-workouts



Grading all 32 NFL offseasons (DETROIT LIONS (Offseason Grade: A-.  Free Agency Grade: Above Average.  Draft Grade: A+):  The only thing the Lions failed to do this offseason was add a clear franchise quarterback for the future, but in the multi-year rebuild project they have undertaken, there’s no guarantee that was ever planned at this stage, as it could have always been planned to come in Year 3 when everything else is already in place.  In free agency, D.J. Chark represents an excellent example of the kind of gamble teams should take at receiver. He has rare speed and physical tools but hasn’t put it all together yet. The Lions continued to add perimeter speed in the draft by trading up for Jameson Williams, whose game speed is on another level.  Landing Aidan Hutchinson with the No. 2 overall pick is a gift the Lions must have thought was an improbable result for most of the process. Hutchinson may not have quite the same theoretical upside as Travon Walker, but he has been a far better player to date and likely brings a much higher floor to the table. Hutchinson can be a cornerstone for a Lions defense that has already added a lot of young talent.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-grading-all-32-nfl-offseasons

22-man starter projections for all 32 NFL teams (The Lions have added some much-needed verticality to their offense with the Jameson Williams and D.J. Chark additions. No team threw the ball shorter downfield on average (6.8 yards) than the Lions did in 2021.   They’ll also have some options to turn to on the edge with Aidan Hutchinson, Romeo and Julian Okwara, Charles Harris and Josh Paschal now in the fold. Outside of quarterback, the secondary is the biggest question mark on this team.   Most interesting position battle: Cornerback
Amani Oruwariye is the closest thing that Detroit has to a locked-in starter after he allowed just a 60.2 passer rating on throws into his coverage in 2021, but that number is a little bit deceiving when compared to a 60.3 PFF coverage grade.  Jeffrey Okudah and free-agent acquisition Mike Hughes will compete for the other starting job on the outside. Hughes played well in that role for the Chiefs last season (72.2 PFF coverage grade), but the Lions will be hoping that a healthy Okudah looks more like the prospect they drafted inside the top five of the 2020 NFL Draft. One of them could kick inside to nickel, or Detroit could opt to keep Parker there after he carved out a role as an undrafted free agent last season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-22-man-starter-projections-all-32-nfl-teams-2022-nfl-season#DET

2023 NFL Draft:


Video:

Watch: How legend Deion Sanders convinced Lions EDGE James Houston to switch positions at Jackson State and make the NFL:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/16/detroit-lions-james-houston-position-change-jackson-state-deion-sanders-coaching-helps-make-the-nfl/

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