Saturday, April 22, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 4-22-23

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: What Williams' suspension means for wide receiver position:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-what-williams-suspension-means-for-wide-receiver-position


Jameson Williams among 4 Detroit Lions suspended for sports betting; 2 to be cut:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/jameson-williams-among-4-detroit-lions-suspended-for-sports-betting-2-to-be-cut.html




Jameson Williams' agent releases a statement on his 6-game suspension:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/21/jameson-williams-agent-releases-statement-gambling-6-game-suspension/

Jameson Williams to lose $6.877M in guaranteed salary due to suspension:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/21/lions-jameson-williams-suspension-salary-gambling/

Twitter Reacts to Jameson Williams' Suspension: 'Dumb' Mistake:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/twitter-reacts-jameson-williams-suspension

No Excuses, Jameson Williams Puts Major Dent in Lions' 2023 Plans:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jameson-williams-puts-major-dent-lions-plans

Lions 2023 Draft Clues After Brad Holmes' Media Session:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-2023-draft-clues

Brad Holmes Did Not Actively Shop CB Jeff Okudah:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-did-not-shop-jeff-okudah

Lions GM Brad Holmes says 2023 draft is more unpredictable than previous years:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/4/21/23692630/detroit-lions-gm-brad-holmes-2023-nfl-draft-more-unpredictable

Valenti Show: Jamo's career 'off to as bad of a start as it could be':  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/valenti-show-reacting-to-jameson-williams-suspension


2023 NFL Draft: Seven takeaways from Daniel Jeremiah's conference call (6. Lions following Chiefs' model? Jeremiah was asked about how the Chiefs used a slew of draft picks last year to find pieces that contributed to a Super Bowl run and whether he thought there might be a team that fits that mold this year. He mentioned the Lions.  "I'm intrigued to see what happens with the Detroit Lions because they are right on the cusp. They're a really good team. We saw (they were) within a whisker of making the playoffs last year and now when you look where they're picking, they have four of the top 55 picks. They've got another one there at 81.  Detroit enters the 2023 NFL Draft with nine selections, including two in the first round (Nos. 6 and 18) and two in the second (Nos. 48 and 55). Following two strong drafts under GM Brad Holmes and the Lions' strong finish to last season, could Detroit stock up again in this draft and become true contenders? Jeremiah believes in what Holmes has done so far -- and what he could do next week.  "Brad Holmes, I give him a lot of credit," Jeremiah said. "He took a lot of grief after the (Matthew) Stafford trade and they went on and won the Super Bowl with the Rams, but he knew the timing and he nailed it because they weren't ready to win yet and he was still able to get a quality quarterback in return and load up with all these assets. And now they're in great shape. I don't know that there's many teams you'd rather be than them right now with where they are as an organization and the assets they have to go ahead and take that next step.  "As for players Detroit might target, assuming they keep their first four picks, Jeremiah mentioned Illinois CB Devon Witherspoon, Texas RB Bijan Robinson, Miami CB Tyrique Stevenson and Michigan TE Luke Schoonmaker.  Witherspoon is, Jeremiah said, "one of my favorite players. He's plug and play. I think he'll fit with their culture and the grittiness they've installed in that organization." And as for Robinson, Jeremiah said: "You passed him once. If he's there the second time, it's almost like 'This is a gift. I can't turn this away.' That would just be fun to watch him run behind that offensive line."):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-seven-takeaways-from-daniel-jeremiah-s-conference-call


Explaining NFL's gambling rules that led to Jameson Williams, 4 others being suspended:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-betting-rules-gambling-jameson-williams-suspended/efijr29hzrhep4vaauhljfhp

The Lions' offense won't be derailed by gambling suspensions -- they've got the draft picks to survive it:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/04/lions-gambling-suspensions-jameson-williams-2023-nfl-draft

2023 NFL Draft:


NFL draft QB preview: Goff entrenched as starter, but Lions have decisions to make:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/04/21/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-qbs-2023-jared-goff/70136628007/


What Are Daiyan Henley’s 4 Best NFL Team Fits? (DETROIT LIONS- The Lions re-signed Alex Anzalone this offseason, but Anzalone has always been more productive when coming downhill as opposed to being assigned coverage duties. Malcolm Rodriguez enjoyed a surprisingly effective rookie season, but opposing quarterbacks enjoyed a passer rating of 109.3 when targeting Rodriguez in coverage. Dan Campbell’s defense could use a coverage-only linebacker.  Depth behind Anzalone and Rodriguez is non-existent. Neither player has earned trust in coverage assignments via sub-package looks. Henley’s explosive skill set would complement what Detroit’s current starters bring to the table.):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/daiyan-henley-nfl-draft-raiders-texans-lions-ravens/


From Heisman Front-Runner to a Potential Day 3 Pick, Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker Is the 2023 NFL Draft’s Biggest Wild Card:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/from-heisman-front-runner-to-a-potential-day-3-pick-tennessee-qb-hendon-hooker-is-the-2023-nfl-drafts-biggest-wild-card/

Hendon Hooker Comps to Bryce Petty, but His Ceiling Looks More Like Current Geno Smith:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/hendon-hooker-comps-to-bryce-petty-but-his-ceiling-looks-more-like-current-geno-smith/


2023 NFL Draft: Minnesota LB Mariano Sori-Marin embraces film study, teamwork and the physical nature of the game:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-minnesota-lb-mariano-sori-marin-embraces-the-physical-nature-of-the-game

2023 NFL Draft: All-Pros, Pro Bowlers and overachievers in this class:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-all-pros-pro-bowlers-and-overachievers-in-this-class

2023 NFL Draft: What Does the Defensive Tackle Class Look Like Behind Jalen Carter?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/defensive-tackle-class-jalen-carter-2023/

2023 NFL Draft Rankings: Sam Monson's top 10 edge defenders, including Will Anderson, Nolan Smith and Tyree Wilson:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-rankings-sam-monsons-top-x-edge-defenders-will-anderson-nolan-smith-and-tyree-wilson


2023 NFL Draft: Pro execs, scouts, coaches rank and evaluate the QB class:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-pro-execs-scouts-coaches-rank-and-evaluate-the-qb-class


Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle Episode 45: Daniel Jeremiah, Connor Rogers & Kerby Joseph preview NFL Draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-episode-45-daniel-jeremiah-connor-rogers-kerby-joseph-pr

Instant reactions to suspension of Jameson Williams, 3 other Lions players for gambling:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/4/21/23692910/jameson-williams-suspension-gambling-detroit-lions-4-players-reactions-podcast



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