Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 3-29-23

Articles:

Campbell embracing higher expectations for Detroit Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/campbell-embracing-higher-expectations-for-detroit-lions

Lions set at starting QB, but could create competition for the backup role:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-set-at-starting-qb-but-could-create-competition-for-the-backup-role

Why adding a versatile DB like Gardner-Johnson was important to Holmes, Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/why-adding-a-versatile-db-like-gardner-johnson-was-important-to-holmes-lions


Lions optimistic about Halapoulivaati Vaitai’s recovery, newfound competition:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-optimistic-about-halapoulivaati-vaitais-recovery-newfound-competition.html

Lions out on Lamar Jackson: ‘We got a QB, and thank God we got one’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-sound-like-theyre-out-on-lamar-jackson-we-got-a-qb-and-thank-god.html

Detroit Lions to open preseason with joint practices against Giants:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/detroit-lions-to-open-preseason-with-joint-practices-against-giants.html

‘He’s a real dawg’: How the Lions pried C.J. Gardner-Johnson out of Philadelphia:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/hes-a-real-dawg-how-the-lions-pried-cj-gardner-johnson-out-of-philadelphia.html

Jeff Okudah’s future remains uncertain after Detroit Lions bolster secondary:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/jeff-okudahs-future-remains-uncertain-after-detroit-lions-bolster-secondary.html



Top takeaways from Brad Holmes' press conference at the owners' meetings:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-gm-brad-holmes-press-conference-owner-meetings-top-quotes-takeaways/

Campbell Says Lions Positioned Better to 'Swing with the Big Boys':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/campbell-says-lions-can-swing-with-big-boys

Brad Holmes Explains Lions Have More 'Flexibility' in 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/how-lions-free-agent-additions-impact-draft-strategy

'It Just Didn't Work': Jamaal Williams' Departure Explained:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-explains-jamaal-williams-departure

'He's Made For Us': Dan Campbell Backs Jared Goff:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-praises-jared-goff





Lions HC Dan Campbell praises QB Jared Goff, says team is 'capable' of winning division next season:  https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-hc-dan-campbell-praises-qb-jared-goff-says-team-is-capable-of-winning-divi

Predicting the fifth-year option decisions for every 2020 first-round draft pick (PICK NO. 3: DETROIT LIONS: CB JEFFREY OKUDAH (PFF grade, 2020-22: 50.1 (180th/213).  PFF WAR, 2020-22: -0.05 (300th).  Fifth-year option amount: $11,514,000.  PFF Prediction: Decline):  Okudah has battled injuries throughout his first three NFL seasons, including serious ligament tears, and it’s not perfectly clear where he is in the Lions' long-term plans after they signed cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley in free agency. To Okudah's credit, he logged nearly 800 snaps in 2022, but the Lions' defense also ranked 29th in expected points allowed per dropback on the season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-predicting-fifth-year-options-every-2020-first-round-draft-pick

Most pressing 2023 NFL Draft need for every NFC team (Lions: Defensive tackle - After drafting edge rushers Aidan Hutchinson, James Houston and Josh Paschal a year ago, Detroit's primary need is defensive tackle. The Lions could also stand to upgrade at linebacker and find a long-term star at the cornerback position if the opportunity presents itself. Tight end is also a need after trading T.J. Hockenson to Minnesota, but it is not a vital part of the offense.  The NFC franchise has picks Nos. 6 and 18 in the first round, so there is ample opportunity to address a few of those needs.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-draft-examining-the-most-pressing-needs-for-every-nfc-team-after-free-agency-moves/

Top 11 teams most likely to pursue Lamar Jackson (7. Detroit Lions - They like Jared Goff well enough to retain him as a veteran placeholder/mentor, and they're decently positioned to add his successor at the top of the 2023 draft. But with extra picks from their previous Matthew Stafford trade, which obviously brought Goff to town, they're also capable of exploring a big veteran splash. Imagine Dan Campbell's energy paired with Jackson's natural electricity on an ascending roster in a potentially wide-open NFC North.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-lamar-jackson-requests-trade-colts-patriots-among-11-logical-landing-spots-for-former-mvp/

Lamar Jackson Trade Request: Landing Spots Include Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and Houston Texans (The Detroit Lions Have the Means and the Need To Trade for Lamar - With the sixth overall pick in the NFL draft and some questions at the quarterback position, the Detroit Lions have the draft capital to trade for Jackson and become a dominant force for the NFC for the first time in a long time.  Already positioned as Vegas’ favorites to win the NFC North, Detroit could take their excellently built team and turn it up a level by adding Jackson. There’s an excellent offensive and defensive line already in place, a great running game, and some high-level receiving talent.  While it would force the Lions to lose out on using their first-round pick to improve their secondary, they’ve already done excellent work shoring up their weaknesses with smart free agent signings and could easily absorb missing out on some team-building capital in order to turn from contenders into favorites.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lamar-jackson-trade-request-landing-spots-include-lions-falcons-texans/

2023 NFL Draft:

Detroit Lions reportedly hosting Mississippi State CB on pre-draft visit:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/detroit-lions-reportedly-hosting-mississippi-state-cb-on-pre-draft-visit.html

As Lions schedule Jalen Carter visit, Brad Holmes explains how he navigates risks:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/as-lions-schedule-jalen-carter-visit-brad-holmes-explains-how-he-navigates-risks.html


Linebacker Lions Could Target in Each Round of 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/linebacker-lions-could-target-each-round-2023-nfl-draft


Biggest boom-or-bust prospect at every position in the 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-biggest-boom-or-bust-prospect-every-position-2023-nfl-draft

NFL Draft Landing Spots: What Teams Do Will Anderson Jr., Bijan Robinson, and Jalen Carter Fit Most Often in Mock Drafts?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-landing-spots-anderson-robinson-carter/

Pro Day News and Rumors: Drake Maye Throws for North Carolina, DeWayne McBride Sidelined at UAB, and More:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/pro-day-news-and-rumors-drake-maye-throws-for-north-carolina-dewayne-mcbride-sidelined-at-uab-and-more/

Pro Day Speed Burners: 6 Forty Times That Caught NFL Scouts Attention:  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/pro-day-speed-burners-6-forty-times-that-caught-nfl-scouts-attention

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: PFF's top 150 prospects:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-board-big-board


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