Thursday, March 2, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-2-23

Articles:

10 takeaways from Campbell & Holmes:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-campbell-holmes-swift-williams-onwuzurike

Lions starting over on quest to unlock talented, oft-injured D’Andre Swift:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-starting-over-on-quest-to-unlock-talented-oft-injured-dandre-swift.html

Lions believe they’ve changed their narrative heading into free agency:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-believe-theyve-changed-their-narrative-heading-into-free-agency.html

Lions again commit to Jared Goff while pointing to need for backup quarterback:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-again-commit-to-jared-goff-while-pointing-to-need-for-backup-quarterback.html

Lions start contract negotiations with RB Jamaal Williams, have ‘mutual interest’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-start-contract-negotiations-with-rb-jamaal-williams-have-mutual-interest.html

Lions' Penei Sewell: NFL teams 'getting a little me' if they draft my brother:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/03/01/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-penei-sewell-noah-sewell-brothers/69958647007/


How the Detroit Lions fared in the NFLPA team report cards:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/detroit-lions-player-ssruvey-results-nflpa/


Brad Holmes on Drafting Quarterback: It Has to Make Sense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-gmfb-combine-appearance

Why Marcus Mariota Makes Perfect Sense as Lions Backup:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-lions-should-sign-marcus-mariota

Interview: Amon-Ra St. Brown talks new uniforms, Tanner Engstrand, playing in Germany:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/1/23620080/exclusive-interview-amon-ra-st-brown-talks-new-uniforms-tanner-engstrand-germany

Just Say No 2.0: 4 more free agents the Detroit Lions need to avoid:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/1/23619661/2023-nfl-free-agency-detroit-lions-avoid-robert-woods-baker-mayfield-saquon-barkley


PFF receiving grades: The best wide receivers from the 2022 NFL season (3. Amon-ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (PFF Receiving Grade: 90.4):  St. Brown has quietly joined the ranks of top wide receivers in football. He dropped just four of the 110 catchable passes thrown his way in his second season in the NFL.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-receiving-grades-the-best-wide-receivers-from-the-2022-nfl-season

NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Can the Lions fix their defense? (Detroit Lions, Nos. 6 and 18 overall - Will the Lions use both of their first-round picks on defense, and which positions need the most help?  After ranking near the bottom of the league in most defensive stats for a second consecutive year, it makes sense for the Lions' front office to address that aspect immediately. Detroit's offense has proved it can thrive with quarterback Jared Goff running the show, ranking as a top-five unit, but the Lions have to strengthen the defense to build off their first winning season since 2017. They gave up more than 6 yards per play in 2022, and only two teams allowed more points (25.1 per game).  The Lions could use a defensive end and a cornerback to take the next step in their rebuild, and the first round should offer multiple options for both positions at each of their pick slots. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/story/_/id/35748715/answering-big-nfl-draft-questions-teams-top-10-picks-needs-qb-which-teams-target-defenders-receivers

2023 Combine:


2023 NFL Draft: 5 prospects whose stock shouldn't fall if they don't test well at NFL scouting combine:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-5-prospects-whose-stock-shouldnt-fall-if-they-dont-test-well-at-nfl-scouting-combine-2023

NFL combine: How elite draft prospect Bijan Robinson represents league's running back ‘conundrum’:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-combine-how-elite-draft-prospect-bijan-robinson-represents-leagues-running-back-conundrum-031900530.html

NFL combine 2023: Top snubs and why not being invited worked out for many stars past and present:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-lions-snag-anthony-richardson-early-in-first-round-colts-trade-up-to-no-1/


NFL combine 2023: Bryce Young's size, fastest player, most likely to rise and other burning questions:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-lions-snag-anthony-richardson-early-in-first-round-colts-trade-up-to-no-1/

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Raiders Prefer Anthony Richardson over Will Levis:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Raiders-Prefer-Anthony-Richardson-over-Will-Levis

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Teams Grade Broderick Jones on Day 2:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Teams-Grade-Broderick-Jones-on-Day-2

Is the NFL Scouting Combine still a useful tool for evaluating talent?:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-useful-tool/

Which prospects should boost their draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine?:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/nfl-combine-draft-stock-quentin-johnston-julius-brents/




'It Would Be Truly a Blessing:' Noah Sewell Wants to Play for Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/noah-sewell-wants-to-play-for-lions

Oregon LB Noah Sewell meets with Lions at combine, would love to play with Penei:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/oregon-lb-noah-sewell-meets-with-lions-at-combine-would-love-to-play-with-penei.html




Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton touts his 'grit factor' at the NFL Scouting Combine:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/keeanu-benton-scouting-combine-interview-lions-draft-grit/

Potential Lions Targets Myles Murphy, Tyree Wilson Tout Versatility:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/myles-murphy-tyree-wilson-tout-versatility

Iowa EDGE brings versatility and production that’s easy to love for Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/iowa-edge-brings-versatility-and-production-thats-easy-to-love-for-lions.html

Sources: TCU star wide receiver Quentin Johnston has combine meetings with Texans, Ravens, Titans, Packers, Lions:  https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2023/03/01/sources-tcu-star-wide-receiver-quentin-johnston-has-combine-meetings-with-texans-ravens-titans-packers-lions/


Nolan Smith’s Personal and Professional Stock On The Rise:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/nolan-smith-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

Lukas Van Ness Has Chip On His Shoulder, QBs In His Sights:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/lukas-van-ness-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

Adetomiwa Adebawore Deserves More Attention:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/adetomiwa-adebawore-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

All-22 from the scouting combine: Defensive linemen detail their favorite plays:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-bryan-bresee-keeanu-benton-gervon-dexter/


Jalen Carter’s Arrest Dominated the Discussion at the NFL Combine, for Better or Worse:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-carter-nfl-draft-combine-discussion-draft-stock/



Georgia Tech DL Keion White is great on the field, and better at the microphone:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/georgia-tech-dl-keion-white-scouting-combine-nfl-draft/

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Paris Johnson Could Go Top 12:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Paris-Johnson-Could-Go-Top-Dozen

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Multiple Teams Have Devon Witherspoon As Mid-First-Rounder:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Multiple-Teams-Have-Devon-Witherspoon-as-Mid-First-rounder

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Character Evaluation Hurting Cam Smith:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Character-Evaluation-Hurting-Cam-Smith

2023 NFL Draft:

Why Jalen Carter May Tumble Down Lions Draft Board:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jalen-carter-may-tumble-down-lions-draft-board

Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter stemming from crash that killed teammate, staff member:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/jalen-carter-arrest-warrant-nfl-draft-georgia-bulldogs-car-accident/

Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carter’s Draft Stock?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-deadly-january-car-accident-tank-jalen-carters-draft-stock/

2023 NFL Draft: Is Anthony Richardson the next Josh Allen?:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-anthony-richardson-josh-allen

Tennessee Offensive Lineman Jerome Carvin Is One of the Most Versatile Prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tennessee-offensive-lineman-jerome-carvin-is-one-of-the-most-versatile-prospects-in-the-2023-nfl-draft/

Boston College’s Jaiden Woodbey Is Less ‘Tweener,’ More ‘Swiss Army Knife’:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/boston-colleges-jaiden-woodbey-is-less-tweener-more-swiss-army-knife/


Can Byron Young Be A Top-50 Draft Prospect?:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/byron-young-top-50-nfl-draft-prospect/

Who Will Be LB1 In 2023 NFL Draft?:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-lb1/

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-big-board-top-25-2023/

Video:



Inside the Den 2023 Episode 1: Building a Winning Culture:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/inside-the-den-2023-episode-1-building-a-winning-culture

Lions EVP, GM Brad Holmes talks '22 season, previews offseason plans:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-evp-gm-brad-holmes-talks-22-season-previews-offseason-plans
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