Thursday, June 30, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-30-22

Articles:

By the numbers: Lions 2022 draft class:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/by-the-numbers-lions-2022-draft-class-hutchinson-williams-paschal


Thibodeaux Expected to Produce More Than Hutchinson in 2022:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/thibodeaux-expected-to-produce-more-hutchinson

Majority of Lions fans believe team will win at least 4 division games in 2022:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/29/23187849/detroit-lions-divisional-game-record-prediction-4-games-poll


2022 NFC North GM Rankings (2. Brad Holmes:  This is where I have Holmes landing in my NFC North GM rankings.  Surprisingly enough, Holmes is now the second-longest-tenured GM in the division, having been hired by the Lions as Bob Quinn's replacement in January of 2021. He got to business right away, too, by trading away franchise icon Matthew Stafford to Holmes' former team, the Los Angeles Rams, for Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-rounder.  He hasn't stopped wheeling and dealing since, having just completed an NFL Draft in which he traded up 20 spots to land Alabama wideout Jameson Williams at No. 12. And, that came after picking Michigan standout pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson at No. 2 overall.  Holmes has made it a point of emphasis to build through the draft, and has come away with solid drafts in his first two years as general manager. Last year's first-rounder Penei Sewell, along with Hutchinson and Williams, could end up being franchise cornerstones for the Lions for years to come.  If Holmes ends up building Detroit into a winner, he could very well become the top NFC North GM.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/2022-nfc-north-gm-rankings

2022 NFL Preview: Lions started last season miserably but started to come around late:  https://sports.yahoo.com/2022-nfl-preview-lions-started-last-season-miserably-but-started-to-come-around-late-120116394.html

Reuter's '22 All-Rookie defense (Edge Aidan Hutchinson (Drafted: Round 1, No. 2 overall):  I expect the Lions to use Hutchinson in multiple alignments, whether it’s standing up on the edge, playing with his hand on the turf outside or kicking inside on obvious passing downs. Even if he’s not posting huge numbers right off the bat, Hutchinson will gain traction as the year goes on and make life very difficult for opposing offenses.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/projecting-the-2022-defensive-specialist-all-rookie-team-sauce-gardner-aidan-hut

One trade or free agent acquisition for all 32 NFL teams before 2022 training camp (DETROIT LIONS: SIGN CB JACKRABBIT JENKINS - The Lions have young cornerbacks with potential in Jeff Okudah, Jerry Jacobs and Amani Oruwariye, but Okudah is coming off a torn Achilles and Jacobs tore his ACL in December. Jenkins is still a solid starting cornerback at 33 years old.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-one-trade-free-agent-acquisition-all-32-teams-training-camp-2022

Redrafting the 2021 NFL Draft: Mac Jones to the San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons nab Micah Parsons (7. DETROIT LIONS: OT PENEI SEWELL (Original Pick: OT PENEI SEWELL):  Sewell was the best tackle prospect to enter the draft in a while, and he didn’t do anything to suggest he will fail to live up to that in the NFL. After some preseason struggles at right tackle, Sewell had to flip back to the left side to cover for an injured Taylor Decker before moving back to the right side after Decker’s return. He performed well at both tackle spots, dominating in the run game and holding up well enough in pass protection. The Lions would be tempted by Waddle, but they’d stick with Sewell.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-redrafting-2021-nfl-draft-class-mac-jones-micah-parsons

Biggest remaining team needs in the NFC from the Cardinals to the Commanders (Detroit Lions: Offensive line depth - Solution: Sign Daryl Williams.  The Lions were among the most injured teams in the NFL last season, and that bad luck involved the offensive line, where center Frank Ragnow and left tackle Taylor Decker combined to miss 21 games. Evan Brown proved himself a capable replacement for Ragnow at the pivot, but Detroit needs more reserve options elsewhere along the line.  Enter Williams, who can play any position up front except for center. He started 33 consecutive games for the Bills over the past two years, splitting his time between right tackle and right guard as needed. That versatility would make Williams the ideal sixth lineman for the Lions.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/biggest-remaining-team-needs-in-the-nfc-from-the-cardinals-to-the-commanders/

2023 NFL Draft:

Oregon’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Noah Sewell, Justin Flowe:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/oregons-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-noah-sewell-justin-flowe/

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