Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-18-22

Articles:

Houston looking to make an impact wherever he lines up:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/houston-looking-to-make-an-impact-wherever-he-lines-up

Vikings GM has no regrets about draft-day trade that led to Lions landing Jameson Williams:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/05/vikings-gm-has-no-regrets-about-draft-day-trade-that-led-to-lions-landing-jameson-williams.html

Lions' Goff has been on NFL reality shows. Here's his 'Hard Knocks' advice:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/05/17/detroit-lions-jared-goff-hard-knocks/9804786002/




Lions schedule: Too-early game-by-game predictions for all 17 games:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-schedule-2022-game-by-game-predictions-wins-losses/

Another player the Lions waived has been claimed by a different team:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/17/jessie-lemonier-waiver-claim-arizona-cardinals-ex-detroit-lions/

Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown Snubbed From PFF List:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/st-brown-sewell-snubbed-pff-list




NFC North projected starters: Do Packers need OBJ? (Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes had a vision when they took this team over. They wanted to be deep up front on both sides of the ball and prized versatility on defense. They have made enormous strides in two offseasons.
Josh Reynolds went from the waiver wire to a top target last season in a few weeks. Once No. 12 overall pick Jameson Williams returns from his torn ACL, Reynolds should be WR4 in Detroit. That shows the quick growth in this unit.  Amon-Ra St. Brown was one of the better slot receivers in football as a rookie. He thrives running the timing routes over the middle that Jared Goff likes to throw best.
Sewell is sticking at right tackle for this season after improving throughout his rookie year. If Vaitai stays healthy, this could be a top-three offensive line, making everyone around them look better.  While the Lions might have uncertainty on defense, they make for up it in flexibility. The depth of the defensive line stands out the most, but defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn can shapeshift at every position group depending on the down, distance and opponent.  The defensive line could be special. Here are some players that didn't even crack the group above: Michael Brockers, second-round pick Joshua Pascal, promising second-year pro Levi Onwuzurike and Romeo Okwara's brother, Julian, who improved under Glenn last year.  To put it another way: Aidan Hutchinson does not need to carry the group. He'll have plenty of help.  The weakness of the defense is off-ball linebacker. Alex Anzalone played a role in giving up a lot of big plays last year. Second-year pro Derrick Barnes will get plenty of snaps.  Jeff Okudah is a wild card. Heading into his third year, there's no doubt that 2019 fifth-round pick Amani Oruwariye is a more reliable player than Okudah, who was taken No. 3 overall in 2020. Okudah could be anywhere from an outside starter to nickel back to benched.  The lack of additions at cornerback in the draft could be a show of confidence in defensive backs/pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant, who is one of the best at what he does. The Lions could play with three safeties plenty, with DeShon Elliott an underrated free-agent pickup and third-round rookie Kerby Joseph in the mix.  The Lions still don't have a long-term quarterback, but this roster is so much better than when Campbell and Holmes arrived. They can contend for a playoff spot now and be ready for the next step in 2023.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-north-projected-starters-for-2022-nfl-season-receiver-wide-open-for-packers-

2022 NFL Quarterback Tiers (TIER D: PLAY-ACTION MERCHANTS — PROPPED UP BY SCHEME - 4. JARED GOFF, DETROIT LIONS
Garoppolo and Goff are also in the same tier but because Goff’s record in years where Sean McVay is not his head coach and playcaller is horrendous, the 49ers quarterback — who may not even start this year — is ahead. Goff’s WAR per season with McVay was 2.41, but it's called to 0.21 since he left Los Angeles.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2022-quarterback-tiers-seth-galina

2023 NFL Draft:


2023 NFL Draft sleepers at DB highlighted by South Carolina’s Cam Smith:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-sleepers-at-db-south-carolinas-cam-smith-has-first-round-potential/

2023 NFL Draft Breakout Candidates at DB: D.J. Graham, Antonio Johnson lead the way:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-breakout-candidates-at-db-d-j-graham-antonio-johnson-lead-the-way/




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