Thursday, September 8, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 9-8-22

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Week 1 opponent: What the Eagles are saying:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-1-opponent-what-the-eagles-are-saying-sirianni-slay-hutchinson

Detroit Lions prepare for tough task of dual-threat Eagles QB Jalen Hurts in Week 1:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/detroit-lions-prepare-for-tough-task-of-dual-threat-eagles-qb-jalen-hurts-in-week-1.html

Frank Ragnow limited by groin injury at Lions practice; Tommy Kraemer out:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/frank-ragnow-limited-by-hamstring-injury-at-lions-practice-tommy-kraemer-out.html

Ex-Lions CB Darius Slay a ‘phenomenal’ leader, and now an Eagles captain:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/darius-slay-a-phenomenal-leader-and-now-an-eagles-captain.html


Dan Campbell: Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow are candidates to play right guard in Lions opener:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/09/dan-campbell-penei-sewell-frank-ragnow-are-candidates-to-play-right-guard-against-eagles.html


Penei Sewell Will Have Same Confident Mindset Wherever He Plays:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/penei-sewell-has-same-confident-mindset



Floor & ceiling for every team: 8 projected to win 10+ (Detroit Lions - Wins:  6.9, Ceiling: 7.1, Floor: 4.7, FanDuel over/under: 6.5.  My models project a strong Defensive Rookie of the Year case for the Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson, who earns seven-plus sacks in 53.6 percent of simulations. Fun side note: The past three DROY winners came from the Big Ten (Micah Parsons, Penn State; Chase Young, Ohio State; Nick Bosa, Ohio State).):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2022-nfc-win-total-projections-packers-buccaneers-rams-continue-reign-eagles-tak

Ranking all 32 QB1s entering Week 1: Bills' Allen third (21. Jared Goff (2021 stats: 14 games | 67.2 pct | 3,245 pass yds | 6.6 ypa | 19 pass TD | 8 INT | 87 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 9 fumbles):  I’m not pairing Wentz and Goff together for giggles. I suspect Goff has a chance to rise toward the middle of the pack if his camp and preseason work are indications of tomorrow. He sits inside an offense that plays to his strengths. Detroit’s punishing line will lower the number of scenarios where Goff is freaked out by pressure. A talented ground game will bring balance, while Goff does just enough with Amon-Ra St. Brown, T.J. Hockenson and (eventually) first-round wideout Jameson Williams. Goff’s best play last season came late. Over his final five starts, he completed nearly 70 percent of his throws and posted an 11:2 TD-to-INT ratio. Let that sweet wine keep flowing, Dan Campbell.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-qb-index-week-1-ranking-all-32-starters-entering-2022-season

QB Power Rankings: Mahomes, Brady top Week 1 list (27.  Jared Goff DETROIT LIONS QB:  Behind a sturdy line, he can deliver tight spirals in tight spaces, teasing top-15 efficiency. But he's only ever teased elite production when the rest of his offense is firing on all cylinders, too often folding in the face of pressure.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2022-nfl-qb-power-rankings-patrick-mahomes-tom-brady-headline-1-32-list-ahead-of-week-1/

NFL 2022 season predictions from USA TODAY Sports: Super Bowl 57, playoffs, MVP and other awards (4 out of 7 analysts pick Hutchinson to win defensive rookie of the year):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2022/09/07/nfl-2022-season-picks-super-bowl-57-mvp-usa-today/8004350001/

The biggest question for every NFL team in the 2022 season (Detroit Lions: How far can you go with Jared Goff?  In their efforts to “Restore the Roar” after missing the playoffs every year since 2016, the Lions are investing in highly quotable butt-kicking head coach Dan Campbell, his array of former players as assistant coaches, a surprisingly good offensive line, a defense that is coming back together after former head coach Matt Patricia picked it apart, and the efforts of quarterback Jared Goff.  The last item there comes with a severe qualifier we all know. Goff, both with the Lions and in his time with the Rams, has been a scheme-dependent quarterback with a low ceiling, and he must adhere to the playbook, or things tend to veer out of control. The things that made him a plus-level quarterback under Sean McVay, like play-action and pre-snap motion? He’s regressed with them (and with most everything else) over the last few seasons. In 2021, he completed 67.2% of his passes for 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions.  Not to say that Goff is hopeless — occasionally, he’ll uncork one like this banger of a throw to receiver Josh Reynolds in Week 15. Touch, timing, velocity — this 39-yard touchdown pass has it all.  But there are still too many times when Goff anticipates safety movement, guesses wrong, and gives gifts to the opponent. Here’s one such example against the Broncos in Week 14.  When the Lions got Goff in the Matthew Stafford trade, they also inherited Goff’s over-inflated contract. 2023 marks the first year of that contract which allows the team to release Goff with a negligible financial penalty. So, it’s not extreme to say that Goff is playing for his contract — and perhaps his NFL career as a starting quarterback — in 2022.):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-season-russell-wilson-matthew-stafford-patrick-mahomes/

Kaye’s Take: Predictions For 2022 NFL Division Winners, Super Bowl, And End-Of-Year Awards (Defensive Rookie of the Year: Aidan Hutchinson, DE, Detroit Lions:  Again, this one is kind of difficult. Hutchinson looks the part, and if he can rack up 8-10 sacks on the season, he will run away with this award. That’s easier said than done, though.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/kayes-take-crystal-ball-predicts-2022-nfl-division-winners-super-bowl-and-end-of-year-awards/

2022 Hard Knocks Episode 5 Recap: Roster Cuts And Eminem Highlight Season Finale:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2022-hard-knocks-episode-5-recap-roster-cuts-and-eminem-highlight-season-finale/

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2023 NFL Draft:

Five takeaways from Week 1 of college football:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-five-takeaways-week-1-2022

Scouting Notebook: Breakout 2023 NFL Draft prospects from college football Week 1 and more:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-scouting-notebook-breakout-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-week-1

2023 Big Board Risers And Sliders: Zay Flowers, Brant Kuithe Impress In Week 1:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-big-board-risers-sliders-week-1/

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