Sunday, July 31, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 7-31-22

Articles:

Camp Notes: Elliott excited for chance to make plays in Lions' defense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/elliott-excited-for-chance-to-make-plays-in-lions-defense-hutchinson-okwara

Training camp observations: Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson beats Penei Sewell for sack:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/training-camp-observations-lions-aidan-hutchinson-beats-penei-sewell-for-sack.html

First-round pick Jameson Williams is putting in the work at Detroit Lions training camp:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/first-round-pick-jameson-williams-is-putting-in-the-work-at-detroit-lions-training-camp.html



'Leave it all out there:' D'Andre Swift embracing Duce Staley's challenge:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-rb-dandre-swift-embracing-duce-staleys-challenge


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Dan Campbell shares 'Hard Knocks' experience at training camp:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/dan-campbell-we-added-some-talent

Previewing the Detroit Lions' 2022 floor and ceiling scenarios:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/previewing-the-detroit-lions-2022-floor-and-ceiling-scenarios

Watch 'Hard Knocks' Detroit Lions trailer:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/watch-hard-knocks-detroit-lions-trailer


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Saturday, July 30, 2022

Afternoon Lions Links for Saturday 7-30-22

Articles:

TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 4 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-4-observations-hutchinson-decker-cephus


Dan Campbell buying stock in Lions WR Josh Reynolds: I call him the ‘praying mantis’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/dan-campbell-buying-stock-in-lions-wr-josh-reynolds-i-call-him-the-praying-mantis.html


Finding workload balance for D'Andre Swift a challenge for Lions coach Dan Campbell:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/30/dandre-swift-lions-workload-balance-dan-campbell-training-camp/

Dan Campbell's creative nicknames for his Lions players keep on coming:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/30/dan-campbell-lions-player-nicknames-spider-of-death-press-conference/

No Lions players made the top 50 in NFLPA sales figures:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/30/detroit-lions-top-50-in-nflpa-sales-figures/



Campbell: Jameson Williams 'Putting In Work' in Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jameson-williams-putting-in-work-in-training-camp

Amani Oruwariye Takes 'Pride' in Leading Lions' Cornerbacks:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/oruwariye-takes-pride-in-leading-lions-cornerbacks


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Morning Lions Links for Saturday 7-30-22

Articles:

Camp Notes: St. Brown looking to pick up where he left off last season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-st-brown-looking-to-pick-up-where-he-left-off-last-season

Training camp observations: Lions’ Jared Goff heats up in red-zone drills, throws pick in 2-minute work:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/training-camp-observations-lions-jared-goff-heats-up-in-red-zone-drills-throws-pick-in-2-minute-work.html

Lions feel like CB Amani Oruwariye is ready to hit next level while leading young secondary:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-feel-like-cb-amani-oruwariye-is-ready-to-hit-next-level-while-leading-young-secondary.html

Why decline in Amon-Ra St. Brown's production might not be a bad thing for Lions:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/07/29/why-decline-amon-ra-st-browns-production-might-not-bad-thing-detroit-lions/10183899002/

Jeff Okudah off to a great start in rewriting his Detroit Lions career:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/29/jeff-okudah-detroit-lions-training-camp-performance-start-notes/



The tape is out on Amon-Ra St. Brown. He says: "You still gotta stop it":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/lions-wr-amon-ra-st-brown-is-ready-to-turn-up-even-more

Chark, Lions' wide receivers ready to 'take people by storm.' ESPN included.:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/dj-chark-lions-receivers-ready-to-take-people-by-storm

NFL News and Rumors Mailbag: Is Jerry Jones playing a dangerous game with Cowboys’ Mike McCarthy? (How will the Detroit Lions’ WR depth chart shake out?
The Lions are low-key interesting at wideout. The team predictably put first-round pick Jameson Williams on the non-football injury list this week due to his college ACL tear. If Williams stays on the list entering Week 1, he will miss roughly a month of the season, at minimum.  So, for this exercise, let’s eliminate Williams from the conversation. With Williams no longer a factor in the Week 1 depth chart, DJ Chark, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Josh Reynolds are the top three wideouts. Chark and Reynolds would probably handle the outside duties, while St. Brown owns the slot. From there, the Lions are likely to keep two or three more receivers.  Trinity Benson, Quintez Cephus, Kalil Pimpleton, Tom Kennedy, Josh Johnson, Corey Sutton, and Kalif Raymond will battle for the deep-depth jobs.  Raymond feels like the safest bet to stick after he started 14 games for the team last year. Sure, the Lions are better at the position, but Raymond has the experience, knows the offense, and made the occasional play last year.  Cephus is the other name to watch. He’s had a relatively solid two years with the Lions as a 2020 fifth-round pick. While the current regime inherited him, they utilized him well as a depth option last season. If the Lions go with five wide receivers, Chark, St. Brown, Reynolds, Raymond, and Cephus would be the best collection on paper.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-news-and-rumors-mailbag-jerry-jones-playing-dangerous-game-with-cowboys-mike-mccarthy/

2023 NFL Draft:

NFL Hot Press: 2023 Could Be Strong Running Back Class:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/2023-NFL-Draft-Could-Have-Good-RB-Class

2023 NFL draft: Will Texas RB Bijan Robinson warrant a 1st-round pick?:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2022/07/28/nfl-draft-2023-bijan-robinson-texas-longhorns-1st-round/


Top 25 ACC 2023 NFL Draft prospects: Clemson's Myles Murphy, Bryan Bresee come out on top:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-top-25-acc-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-clemson-myles-murphy-bryan-bresee

VIDEO:





Watch Amon-Ra St. Brown catch TD pass as he heats up in Lions camp:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/watch-amon-ra-st-brown-catch-td-pass-as-he-heats-up-in-lions-camp.html


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Friday, July 29, 2022

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 7-29-22

Articles:

TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 3 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-3-observations-goff-hutchinson-swift

O'HARA: Goff more comfortable in second year with Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-goff-more-comfortable-in-second-year-with-lions

Lions will monitor RB D’Andre Swift’s usage through camp: ‘We’ve got to be smart with him’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-will-monitor-rb-dandre-swifts-usage-through-camp-weve-got-to-be-smart-with-him.html

Lions coach Dan Campbell sees potential need for more girth on defensive line:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-coach-dan-campbell-sees-potential-need-for-more-girth-on-defensive-line.html

WR DJ Chark arrives in Lions training camp with a lot to prove, and the opportunity to do it:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/wr-dj-chark-arrives-in-lions-training-camp-with-a-lot-to-prove-and-the-opportunity-to-do-it.html





Dan Campbell wants players who see 'same old Lions' as a reason to come to Detroit:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/29/dan-campbell-same-old-lions-recruiting-tool-for-players/


Amon-Ra St. Brown Predicts How Many Training Camp Fights Occur:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/st-brown-predicts-how-many-training-camp-fights-occur

DJ Chark Building Chemistry with Jared Goff:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dj-chark-building-chemistry-jared-goff




5 free agents that can fix the Detroit Lions’ ‘girth’ issue on the defensive line:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/29/23282319/5-free-agents-detroit-lions-weight-issue-defensive-line

Why Detroit Lions have 4 offensive linemen who are top-15 at their position:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/29/23283140/why-detroit-lions-have-4-offensive-linemen-ranked-top-15

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Morning Lions Links for Friday 7-29-22

Articles:

Lions’ Will Harris trying to re-invent himself at cornerback heading into contract year:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-will-harris-trying-to-re-invent-himself-at-cornerback-heading-into-contract-year.html

Training camp observations: Top draft pick Aidan Hutchinson promoted to Lions’ first-team defense:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/training-camp-observations-top-draft-pick-aidan-hutchinson-promoted-to-lions-first-team-defense.html

Jonah Jackson looking to make another jump as key piece to Detroit Lions’ stout offensive line:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/jonah-jackson-looking-to-make-another-jump-as-key-piece-to-detroit-lions-stout-offensive-line.html





5 risers, 2 fallers after 2 days of Detroit Lions training camp:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/28/23282389/detroit-lions-training-camp-5-risers-2-fallers-recap


Making the Leap: Breakout candidates for every team (Detroit Lions - THE WHOLE DEFENSIVE LINE:  Consider it a great sign that the Lions had a lot of options for Making the Leap, including second-year OT Penei Sewell. The line play on both sides should be outstanding, but this blurb's dedicated to the defensive front. Second-year pros Levi Onwuzurike and Alim McNeill provide beef in the middle. The younger Okwara brother (Julian) is hitting his third season. While a pair of rookies (including No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson) don't quite fit the parameters of this exercise, the Lions are rolling 8-to-9 deep in quality up front. The D-line can go from one of the league's worst to a top-10 unit quickly.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfl-season-candidates-to-make-the-leap-from-each-nfc-team

Edholm: Each team's biggest challenge (Detroit Lions (2021 record: 3-13-1) - Biggest challenge: Finding an offensive identity and rhythm, especially in the passing game.  Detroit boasts one of the league’s better offensive lines, has tight end T.J. Hockenson back from injury and unearthed a potential gem in WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. But many questions remain, including how things will look under the direction of first-year offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Jared Goff found his footing with Dan Campbell calling plays late last season and will have two new talented targets in WRs D.J. Chark and first-rounder Jameson Williams, but Williams is currently on the PUP list as he continues to work his way back from the ACL tear he suffered in the national title game.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/biggest-challenge-for-each-team-heading-into-2022-nfl-season

Every NFL team's top position battle to watch in training camp (Detroit Lions: Linebacker:  Lions LB coach Kelvin Sheppard declared both starting positions and all the reserve spots up for grabs at minicamp, and he meant it. Veteran Alex Anzalone is back for another season and figures to play a lot, but he’ll be challenged by hard-hitting free agent signee Chris Board. Derrick Barnes played extensively as a rookie but must improve his work in space to keep that status. Sixth-round rookie Malcolm Rodriguez was a smart tackling machine at Oklahoma State. The Lions brought back one-time first-rounder Jarrad Davis and also have Shaun Dion Hamilton, who was penciled in as a starter before getting hurt last summer. Josh Woods and Anthony Pittman both offer excellent special teams value and factor into the mix as well.  It’s a group that lacks real separation from top to bottom, which should make for a feisty camp competition for the (likely) five roster spots. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-training-camp-position-battles-to-watch-2022/

NFL Quarterback Rankings 2022 (24.  Jared Goff, Lions. (2021 Ranking: 27. 2020, Ranking: 23. 2019 Ranking: 14. 2018 Ranking: 19. 2017 Ranking: 30. 2016 Ranking: 29. 2015 Ranking: --.):  Jared Goff was a byproduct of great coaching (Sean McVay, Greg Olson) as well as an elite offensive line. Goff, however, lost Olson and some key blockers after 2018, which would explain a major decline in his production. Goff needs everything to be perfect because of his low football IQ and poor pocket awareness. However, it could be argued that Goff could revert back to his 2017 and 2018 days this year because the Lions have so much talent on offense.):  https://walterfootball.com/quarterbackpowerrankings.php

2023 NFL Draft:

NFL Hot Press: Kayshon Boutte Draft Grade - Boutte Receives High Preseason Projection:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Boutte-Receives-High-Preseason-Projection

WATCH: Top plays from Sean Tucker's record-breaking 2021 season:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2022/07/27/nfl-draft-2023-sean-tucker-syracuse-highlights/

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WATCH - 2022 Detroit Lions Training Camp Special:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1098059
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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 7-28-22

Articles:

TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 2 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-2-observations-cephus-hockenson-bell


Campbell: Lions have the pieces to 'mix it up with just about anybody':  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/campbell-lions-have-the-pieces-to-mix-it-up-with-just-about-anybody

Dan Campbell explains challenges Lions rookie Jameson Williams faces after missing start of camp:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/dan-campbell-explains-challenges-lions-rookie-jameson-williams-faces-after-missing-start-of-camp.html

Lions’ Charles Harris focused on proving last year’s breakout was no fluke:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-charles-harris-focused-on-proving-last-years-breakout-was-no-fluke.html







Aidan Hutchinson Tested Early at First Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/aidan-hutchinson-tested-early-training-camp

T.J. Hockenson Has 'Comfortability' with Dan Campbell, Ben Johnson:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/t-j-hockenson-has-comfortability-with-campbell-johnson

Dan Campbell Envisioned 'City Going Crazy' After Super Bowl Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-envisioned-downtown-parade






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Morning Lions Links for Thursday 7-28-22

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Hockenson in line to have big role in Ben Johnson's offense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/hockenson-in-line-to-have-big-role-in-ben-johnson-s-offense

Training camp observations: Quintez Cephus makes spectacular catch in bid to make Lions roster:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/training-camp-observations-quintez-cephus-makes-spectacular-catch-in-bid-to-make-lions-roster.html

Lions QB Jared Goff feeling more comfortable in surroundings while learning another new offense:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-qb-jared-goff-feeling-more-comfortable-in-surroundings-while-learning-another-new-offense.html



'We have the talent': Optimism brims as Lions open training camp:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/07/27/optimism-brims-detroit-lions-open-training-camp/10159857002/

Top observations from the first day of Detroit Lions training camp:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/top-observations-from-the-first-day-of-detroit-lions-training-camp/



Jared Goff Explains Why Amon-Ra St. Brown Will Be 'Big Part' of Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/jared-goff-explains-amonra-st-brown-role

Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell:  https://news.yahoo.com/lions-optimistic-going-second-season-210248619.html

Dan Campbell Giving 110 Percent at Training Camp:  https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/dan-campbell-lions-drills-video-01g904hp7rc4

Dan Campbell had fun with a reporter after his alarm went off during a press conference and everyone loved it:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-dan-campbell-press-conference-fun

One 'secret superstar' for all 32 NFL teams entering the 2022 season (DETROIT LIONS: EDGE CHARLES HARRIS - Harris had been a first-round bust over his first four seasons in the NFL. Three years in Miami saw his PFF pass-rushing grade get worse each season, and a year in Atlanta only continued that trend. But in Detroit, we saw a real impact player for the first time. Harris notched 52 pressures last season and an impressive 78.7 pass-rushing grade, the best of his career by a clear 10 grading points. Harris was a former first-round pick for a reason, and the Lions retained him for the upcoming season hoping he can repeat that performance.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-secret-superstar-all-32-nfl-teams-2022

2023 NFL Draft:

2023 NFL Draft All-Breakout Team: Justin Flowe, Anthony Richardson anticipated emergents:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-all-breakout-team-justin-flowe-anthony-richardson-anticipated-emergents/

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 7-27-22

Articles

TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 1 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-training-camp-day-1-observations-hutchinson-hockenson-goff

Campbell provides injury updates ahead of first camp practice:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/campbell-injury-updates-ahead-of-first-camp-practice-paschal-okwara-okudah

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson feels boost of new weapons, offensive coordinator ahead of Year 4:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-te-tj-hockenson-feels-boost-of-new-weapons-offensive-coordinator-ahead-of-year-4.html

Lions CB Jeff Okudah: I was probably a little more naïve than I thought:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/lions-cb-jeff-okudah-i-was-probably-a-little-more-naive-than-i-thought.html

Jeff Okudah cleared for Lions training camp; second-rounder Josh Paschal out with sports hernia:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/jeff-okudah-cleared-for-lions-training-camp-second-rounder-josh-paschal-out-with-sports-hernia.html

First day of Lions training camp: What Dan Campbell had to say:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/first-day-of-lions-training-camp-what-dan-campbell-had-to-say





Lions 2022 Season: Game-by-Game Predictions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-2022-season-game-predictions

Salary-Cap Number of 90 Lions Players under Contract:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/salary-cap-number-90-lions-players



11 biggest questions heading into 2022 Detroit Lions training camp:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/27/23279786/11-biggest-questions-detroit-lions-training-camp-2022

Podcasts:

Watch: Detroit Lions Podcast previews training camp and season expectations:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/27/detroit-lions-podcast-previews-training-camp-and-season-expectations/
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Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 7-27-22

Articles:

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Which player's comeback are you most looking forward to?:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions-with-twentyman-which-player-s-comeback-are-you-most-looking-forward

Detroit Lions training camp preview: Austin Seibert, Riley Patterson locked in kicker battle:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-austin-seibert-riley-patterson-locked-in-kicker-battle.html






Lions Roster Projection: Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez Could Shoot Up Depth Chart:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-2022-roster-projection

Detroit Lions 2022 training camp battle preview: Special teams competition:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/26/23277516/detroit-lions-2022-training-camp-battle-preview-special-teams

Detroit Lions training camp predictions: Defensive players on the roster bubble:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/26/23278737/detroit-lions-training-camp-predictions-defensive-players-roster-bubble




Can Lions DC Aaron Glenn replicate his ridiculous Year 2 turnaround from the Saints?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/26/23278832/detroit-lions-aaron-glenn-replicate-ridiculous-year-2-turnaround-saints

Top 10 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates in 2022: Jaguars, Jets duos highlight list (1. DE Adrian Hutchinson:  Few defenders from the 2022 class will come into the league as game-ready as Hutchinson. He has NFL size (6-7, 264), strength and a relentless motor that will help him find production against offensive tackles unable to keep up with his pace. Hutchinson is able to impact both the run and passing games, and has quick hands that should help him acclimate more quickly to facing OTs at the pro level. The Lions' defense has a chance to be much better this season, and that improvement could amplify Hutchinson's case for DROY if he plays well.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/top-10-nfl-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-candidates-in-2022-jaguars-jets-duos-hig

NFL players who NEED a strong training camp: Trey Lance, Michael Thomas, Daniel Jones in the spotlight (9. Jeff Okudah:  The old brass took Okudah with the No. 3 overall pick back in 2020. I didn't understand it -- honestly, I didn't think he was the third-best defensive player in the draft. Year 1 was an unmitigated disaster defined by injuries and poor play. The new regime had high hopes for Okudah's sophomore season in 2021 ... until he ruptured his Achilles in Week 1. That's a brutal injury for a quick-twitch position.  Will Okudah ever live up to his draft pedigree? I have serious doubts. But he avoided the PUP list entering training camp. And I love this Lions coaching staff. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and DBs coach Aubrey Pleasant will get the most out of whatever Okudah has to offer. But that's the question: What does he have to offer? Okudah has a lot to prove. And the Lions have a real need at the cornerback position.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-players-who-need-a-strong-training-camp-trey-lance-michael-thomas-daniel-jon

2023 NFL Draft:


Top 10 returning players at Boise State headlined by Hank Bachmeier and JL Skinner:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-returning-boise-state-football-players-2022/

Top 10 returning players at Colorado State include Cam’Ron Carter, Mohamed Kamara, and Dante Wright:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-returning-colorado-state-football-players-2022/

Top 10 TE in the 2023 NFL Draft: Cameron Latu, Jaheim Bell lead the chase behind Michael Mayer:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-te-in-the-2023-nfl-draft-cameron-latu-jaheim-bell-lead-the-chase-behind-michael-mayer/

Top 25 Big Ten 2023 NFL Draft prospects: Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba top the list:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-top-25-big-ten-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-ohio-state-cj-stroud-jaxon-smith-njigba

NFL Top 100 Players of 2022 | Pro Football Network (73. Frank Ragnow, C, Detroit Lions:  Hopefully, Frank Ragnow remains healthy in 2022, so we can discuss him among the best centers in the NFL because that’s the potential he possesses.  He has elite size and athleticism for the position, and he processes information effortlessly at the line of scrimmage. His mental prowess takes a lot of pressure off his quarterback. He began his NFL career at guard but has steadily improved his strike timing and placement since. He has also evolved his hands to keep interior defenders guessing, and he makes no qualms about finding work.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-top-100-players-2022/

Podcast:


VIDEO:

Peter Schrager's assistant coaches under 40 to watch 'GMFB':  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/peter-schrager-s-assistant-coaches-under-40-to-watch-gmfb
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 7-26-22

Articles:

5 things to watch: 2022 Detroit Lions training camp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-2022-detroit-lions-training-camp-goff-hutchinson-stbrown

Jerry Jacobs is positive he'll be off the Lions' PUP list soon:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/25/jerry-jacobs-injury-update-detroit-lions-pup-list-training-camp/

Jeff Okudah, James Mitchell among injured Lions healthy enough to start training camp:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/25/jeff-okudah-james-mitchell-deshon-elliott-detroit-lions-injury-update-training-camp-start/

Burning Question: Can Aidan Hutchinson Transform Lions' Defense?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/burning-question-can-hutchinson-transform-defense





NFL quarterback tiers: Examining Sando's rankings for 2022 (Tier 3 - Tier 3 included quarterbacks who are a legitimate starter but need a strong running game and/or defense to compete. A lower-volume drop-back passing offense suits these quarterbacks in this tier best.  At the top of the third tier — the largest of Sando's tiers — was Kirk Cousins at No. 15, followed by Jimmy Garoppolo, Ryan Tannehill, Mac Jones, Baker Mayfield, Jalen Hurts and Carson Wentz (T-20), Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence and Jameis Winston, in that order.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-quarterback-tiers-examining-mike-sandos-rankings-for-2022

Every NFL team's most underrated player heading into 2022 (Detroit Lions: LT Taylor Decker - Decker rarely gets mentioned with the top tier of offensive tackles. His play in the last two seasons indicates Decker definitely belongs in that listing. He’s allowed just three sacks in the last two seasons and does so despite almost never getting extra help from a tight end. The penalties that dogged his earlier career have diminished too, and Decker remains one of the better people-moving left tackles in the run game. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-underrated-players-2022-ezekiel-elliott-darnell-mooney/

Ranking the NFL’s worst-to-first contenders for 2022 (4. Detroit Lions:  The Lions will play hard for Dan Campbell — we know this. New pass catchers DJ Chark and Jameson Williams, plus an underrated offensive line, should give Detroit a solid floor on offense. Can Jared Goff and first-year offensive coordinator Ben Johnson elevate the unit enough to turn the Lions into a serious contender?  The Lions are probably a year away from finding their franchise quarterback and turning those playoff aspirations into realities. Detroit is an interesting dark-horse contender for a Wild Card berth, but they’d need the Packers to take a meaningful step back in order to grasp the NFC North title.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-worst-to-first-contenders-2022/

2023 NFL Draft:

2023 NFL Draft All-Sleeper Team: Dontayvion Wicks, Andre Carter lead the way:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-all-sleeper-team-dontayvion-wicks-andre-carter-lead-the-way/

Video:

SportsWorks - 7-24-22 -- Woody talking Tigers, Lions , Rocket Mortgage Classic & college football with Pat & Stoney:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1096756

Rookies to watch at training camp practices | 'Inside Training Camp Live' (Hutchinson is picked as one to watch):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/which-rookies-to-watch-at-training-camp-practices-inside-training-camp-live

Podcast:


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Monday, July 25, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Monday 7-25-22

Articles:  

Lions place 3 players on PUP, 2 on NFI ahead of training camp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-place-3-players-on-pup-2-on-nfi-ahead-training-camp-jacobs-okwara-williams

2022 training camp preview: Special teams:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2022-training-camp-preview-special-teams-fox-patterson-seibert

Detroit Lions training camp preview: Somebody is going to need to rise at linebacker:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-somebody-is-going-to-need-to-rise-at-linebacker.html



Twitter Reacts: Everyone's Saying J.T. Barrett Was Still Short:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/twitter-reacts-barrett-hired-by-lions


Lions training camp battle preview: Will there be any surprises at safety?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/24/23275107/detroit-lions-2022-training-camp-battle-preview-safety


2023 NFL Draft:

Scouting Bryce Young: Alabama quarterback similar to a young Drew Brees:  https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-bryce-young-alabama-quarterback-similar-to-a-young-drew-brees

Scouting C.J. Stroud: Ohio State prospect could be on trajectory similar to Mac Jones:  https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-c-j-stroud-ohio-state-prospect-could-be-on-trajectory-similar-to-mac-jo

Alabama QB Bryce Young draws comparison to future Hall of Famer:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2022/07/22/nfl-draft-bryce-young-drew-brees/


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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 7-24-22

Articles:

2022 training camp preview: Tight end:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2022-training-camp-preview-tight-end-hockenson-griffin-wright

Detroit Lions hire former Ohio State star QB J.T. Barrett as offensive assistant:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-hire-former-ohio-state-star-qb-jt-barrett-as-offensive-assistant.html

Detroit Lions training camp preview: Top draft pick Aidan Hutchinson leads revamped defensive line:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-top-draft-pick-aidan-hutchinson-leads-revamped-defensive-line.html

Predicting the Detroit Lions 53-man roster prior to training camp:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/predicting-the-detroit-lions-53-man-roster-prior-to-training-camp/




Detroit Lions 2022 training camp battle preview: Questions abound at cornerback:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/7/23/23273431/detroit-lions-2022-training-camp-battle-preview-cornerback



Offseason grades for all 32 NFL teams, from the Bills (A) to the Browns (F) (Detroit Lions: C+ - Key moves:  Signed DJ Chark and Mike Hughes.  Lost Trey Flowers and Jalen Reeves-Maybin.  Drafted Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams and Josh Paschal.  The Lions are building slowly, knowing full well Jared Goff is not their quarterback of the future but understanding his contract means he’s sticking around at least one more year. This is a table-setting season for Dan Campbell’s team, who’ll face a lot more pressure for growth next spring.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/2022-offseason-nfl-grades-patriots-cowboys-browns-packers

2023 NFL Draft:

Stanford’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Tanner McKee, Kyu Blu Kelly:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/stanford-2023-nfl-draft-prospects/

Podcasts:

Tim Boyle Talks 'Hard Knocks', Attending Rams' Super Bowl Win:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/podcasts/tim-boyle-podcast-attended-rams-super-bowl-win
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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 7-23-22

Articles:

2022 training camp preview: Defensive line:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2022-training-camp-preview-defensive-line-brockers-hutchinson-harris

Detroit Lions training camp preview: RB D’Andre Swift primed for breakout season:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-rb-dandre-swift-primed-for-breakout-season.html

DeShon Elliott 'has the edge' on starting safety job; Lions looking for depth:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/07/22/deshon-elliott-has-edge-starting-safety-job-lions-looking-depth/10073517002/


Interview: Lions QB Tim Boyle talks about his offseason work, playing for Dan Campbell and more:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/22/interview-lions-qb-tim-boyle-talks-about-his-offseason-work-playing-for-dan-campbell-and-more/

Lions 90-man roster by jersey number at the start of 2022 training camp:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/gallery/lions-90-man-roster-by-jersey-number-at-the-start-of-2022-training-camp/

Malcolm Rodriguez Excited to 'Get Out There and Thump Some Heads':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/malcolm-rodriguez-excited-to-thump-some-heads




2023 NFL Draft:

Scouting Will Anderson Jr.: Alabama prospect reminiscent of Von Miller:  https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-will-anderson-jr-alabama-prospect-reminiscent-of-von-miller

Scouting Jalen Carter: Georgia defensive lineman's disruptive skill set reminiscent of Quinnen Williams:  https://www.nfl.com/news/scouting-jalen-carter-georgia-defensive-lineman-s-disruptive-skill-set-reminisce

Podcast:

Dungeon of Doom podcast: What to make of the hype, plus more before camp with Pride of Detroit’s Jeremy Reisman:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/dungeon-of-doom-podcast-what-to-make-of-the-hype-plus-more-before-camp-with-pride-of-detroits-jeremy-reisman.html

Watch: The Detroit Lions Podcast training camp preview show:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/22/detroit-lions-podcast-training-camp-preview-show/


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Friday, July 22, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Friday 7-22-22

Articles:

2022 training camp preview: Offensive line:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2022-training-camp-preview-offensive-line-ragnow-sewell-decker

Detroit Lions training camp preview: The offensive line could be on the verge of something great:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-the-offensive-line-could-be-on-the-verge-of-something-great.html



Unit Positional Ratings Reveals Detroit Lions Are Overrated:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/unit-positional-ratings-reveals-lions-are-overrated




Was D'Andre Swift snubbed in Madden? It's up to him to change it.:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/was-dandre-swift-snubbed-in-madden

The Detroit Lions – plus Campbell and Swift – are the people's pick in Vegas:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/the-detroit-lions-are-the-peoples-pick-in-vegas

2023 NFL Draft:


PFF 2022 Preseason Fred Biletnikoff Award Watch List: Best WR in college football:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-preseason-fred-biletnikoff-award-watch-list-best-wr-2022

2023 NFL Draft breakout candidates at RB include John Emery Jr., Kenny McIntosh:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-breakouts-running-back/

Why 2023 should be a much better year to need a QB in the NFL draft:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2022/07/20/nfl-draft-quarterbacks-2023-cj-stroud-bryce-young-will-levis/

Video:

Twentyman in the Huddle Episode 10: Five position battles to watch during Lions training camp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-episode-10-five-position-battles-to-watch-during-lions-t




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Thursday, July 21, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 7-21-22

Articles:

2022 training camp preview: Safety:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2022-training-camp-preview-safety-walker-elliott-jospeh

Detroit Lions training camp preview: When will prized rookie WR Jameson Williams hit the field?:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-when-will-prized-rookie-wr-jameson-williams-hit-the-field.html

Judge dismisses lawsuit in case of Wisconsin’s 2019 reinstatement of Lions WR Quintez Cephus:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-in-case-of-wisconsins-2019-reinstatement-of-lions-wr-quintez-cephus.html



Rumor: Trading WR Quintez Cephus to Dallas Cowboys Explored:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/rumor-trading-cephus-to-cowboys-explored

Louis Riddick: Long-Term Lions Quarterback Answer Not on Roster:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/espn-says-jared-goff-not-the-lions-answer

2022 Stat Prediction for Jeff Okudah:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/2022-stat-prediction-for-jeff-okudah




Three questions each NFC North team must answer before 2022 season: Who will be Aaron Rodgers' go-to target? (Detroit Lions - 1. How good can this offense be? There's a reason for Lions fans to be excited heading into 2022, given the young offensive core the team is putting together. All of the main skill position players are 27 or under and none of the starting offensive linemen are over 28. That's a core Detroit has assembled for several seasons.   Jameson Williams (21), Amon-Ra St. Brown (22) and D.J. Chark (25) are a talented wide receiver trio, while T.J. Hockenson (24) is one of the top-10 tight ends in the league. D'Andre Swift (23) is an emerging back with a good compliment in Jamaal Williams (27). Quarterback Jared Goff is protected with a good offensive line that includes Taylor Decker, Jonah Jackson, Frank Ragnow, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, and Penei Sewell.   The Lions have the ability to score a lot of points, but this comes down to how Goff performs in a prove-it year as the starting quarterback in Detroit. The Lions certainly gave Goff the pieces to have a big year.   2. Will Jameson Williams be ready for the season? The Lions passing game reaches another level if a healthy Williams is on the field. Will Williams be ready in time for the start of training camp? Head coach Dan Campbell doesn't see Williams being ready for that time, which is what the Lions have prepared for.   Williams will likely start camp on the PUP list, but Detroit can pull him off that at any time. Based on the ACL injury Williams suffered in January, an expected timetable would be mid-to-late October for a return. If Williams comes back earlier, that's immensely beneficial for the Lions offense.   Detroit still has Chark and St. Brown to carry the wide receivers, also having Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond as solid WR3 and WR4 options. The Lions can afford to be patient with Williams here.  3. Can the pass rush carry the defense? The Lions are banking on Aidan Hutchinson to transform a pass rush that immensely struggled in 2021, a major reason why they drafted him No. 2 overall. Hutchinson had the second-highest pressure rate (14.2%) in the FBS since 2019, second only to Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. To measure Hutchinson's value, Michigan had a 35% pressure rate when Hutchinson was on the field (fifth in NCAA), but just 28% when he was off the field (62nd in NCAA) in 2021.  The Lions finished with just 30 sacks in 2021, third-fewest in the NFL. Detroit's 24.4% pressure rate and its 147 pressures were the second lowest in the league. This unit badly needed pass rushing help.   With Hutchinson around, the Lions have some depth on the edge with Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris. Detroit will need to get pressure on the quarterback to help a secondary with cornerback Jeff Okudah and safety DeShon Elliott coming off injuries. Safety Tracy Walker and cornerback Amani Oruwariye are reliable players on that unit, but can be even more effective with a better pass rush.   This comes down to how Hutchinson performs in year one. If he makes an immediate impact, the Lions defense will play a huge role in helping Detroit becoming the surprise team in the NFC.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/three-questions-each-nfc-north-team-must-answer-before-2022-season-any-challenge-for-aaron-rodgers-packers/

Every NFL team's most overrated player heading into 2022 (Detroit Lions - RB D'Andre Swift:  Swift is a quality running back who can definitely make special things happen with the ball in his hands. He’s proven to be one of the best receiving threats in the league at his position. But Swift’s reputation as a runner greatly exceeds what he’s actually done, especially between the tackles. While he’s a tremendous threat in space, Swift goes down on first contact too easily and lacks the decisive vision and powerful style to thrive as an every-down back. He was the least-effective runner on the team in 2021. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-news-most-overrated-players-2022-season/

17 elite wideouts heading into 2022 NFL season (Detroit Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown - The Lions showed plenty of heart despite all the losses in 2021. And a big reason for it was rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. He burst into the league with a 90-catch season for 912 yards and 5 touchdowns. This is a wideout who is headed to triple-digit receptions, possibly in 2022.):  https://thelistwire.usatoday.com/lists/17-elite-wideouts-heading-into-2022-nfl-season/

2022 NFL Training Camp Primer: Schedules/key dates and offseason roster unit rankings (DETROIT LIONS - Important Dates - Rookies report: July 23, Veterans report: July 26.   Offseason Unit Rankings: Running Back Unit 20th,, Receiving Corps 21st, Offensive Line 3rd, Defensive Line 26th, Linebacker Unit 28th, Secondary 25th):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-training-camp-primer-schedule-key-dates-roster-unit-rankings-2022

2023 NFL Draft:

PFF 2022 Preseason Heisman Trophy Watch List: Best player in college football:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-preseason-heisman-trophy-watch-list-best-player-2022

VIDEO:

Michael Brockers shares first impressions of Aidan Hutchinson:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/michael-brockers-shares-first-impressions-of-aidan-hutchinson
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 7-20-22

Articles:


Detroit Lions training camp preview: All eyes on Jared Goff heading into make-or-break year:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/07/detroit-lions-training-camp-preview-all-eyes-on-jared-goff-heading-into-make-or-break-year.html

Jashon Cornell tops the Lions weight room records for this offseason:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/19/jashon-cornell-lions-weight-room-records-strongest-players/







Ranking NFL second-year breakout candidates for 2022: 15 players who could become stars, from quarterbacks to pass-rushers (10. DI ALIM MCNEILL, DETROIT LIONS (Pick in 2021 draft: No. 72):  McNeil was another very young draft pick coming out of NC State and didn't turn 21 until a couple of weeks after he was drafted. That isn't a minor detail for the rigors of holding up to double teams in the NFL. Even so, McNeill still held his own for a 60.1 overall grade on 422 snaps as a rookie.  His inclusion comes primarily from what he put on tape in Weeks 17 and 18 last season. McNeill earned two of his three highest single-game grades of the year in those contests (75.8 and 79.5 overall) while playing 65 snaps between the two.  Despite being two years younger and drafted a round later than Levi Onwuzurike, whom Detroit selected at No. 41, McNeill considerably out-graded his defensive tackle counterpart. That means he should be getting every opportunity to break out in 2022 on a much-improved Lions defensive line.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-second-year-breakout-candidates-2022-15-players-become-stars-quarterbacks-pass-rushers

Jimmy Garoppolo landing spots: Examining Garoppolo’s fit with all 32 NFL teams (Unlikely to have interest in Garoppolo - The Bears, Lions, and Falcons could use better No. 2 QBs, but none of those teams should be wasting assets on a backup signal-caller at this stage in their rebuilds.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jimmy-garoppolo-landing-spots-49ers-qb/

2023 NFL Draft:

PFF 2022 Preseason Jim Thorpe Award Watch List: Best DB in college football:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-preseason-jim-thorpe-award-watch-list-best-db-2022

Top 10 RBs in the 2023 NFL Draft: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs reign supreme:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-10-rb-2023-nfl-draft/
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