Morning Lions Links for Saturday 4-8-23

Articles:

New cornerback Cam Sutton brings cerebral approach to Lions' secondary:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/04/07/new-cornerback-cam-sutton-brings-cerebral-approach-to-detroit-lions-secondary/70079641007/

Aidan Hutchinson: Lions 'Stargazing' Watching Jameson Williams:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-stargazing-watching-jameson-williams

The Lions are Detroit's best hope. How did we get here?:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/the-lions-are-detroits-best-hope-how-did-we-get-here

Pat Caputo: Can Dan Campbell succeed where other Lions' coaches failed:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/can-dan-campbell-succeed-where-other-lions-coaches-failed

2023 NFL offseason: Projecting performances of 12 running backs who changed teams (David Montgomery - Average salary: $6 million.  With Bears in 2022: 16 games | 201 att | 801 rush yds | 4.0 ypc | 5 rush TDs | 34 rec | 316 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 2 fumbles lost.  2023 numbers will be: BETTER.  Montgomery replaces Jamaal Williams in Detroit's backfield and should take on the lead role. It's clear at this point that the Lions trust D'Andre Swift as a complement with explosive capability rather than a player they want to hand it off to 15 times a game. Montgomery brings a slashing runner to the Lions' offense. He might not have breakaway speed but can hit the hole and turn three yards into six. With an exponentially better offensive line than he galloped behind in Chicago, Montgomery has the chance to get back to the 1,000-yard plateau. He might not match the 17 TDs Williams put up in Detroit a year ago, but he can offer more playmaking between the 20s. In addition, Montgomery offers more by way of the passing game and should see that phase of his game increase.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-offseason-projecting-performances-of-12-running-backs-who-changed-teams

2023 NFL Draft:

Meet the Prospect: Nolan Smith:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-nolan-smith-2023-nfl-draft

Drew Sanders, top linebacker prospect, reportedly has pre-draft visit with Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/drew-sanders-top-linebacker-prospect-reportedly-has-pre-draft-visit-with-lions.html

All the Detroit Lions pre-draft visits that we know about so far:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/04/all-the-detroit-lions-pre-draft-visits-that-we-know-about-so-far.html

Lions host pre-draft visit with Eastern Michigan EDGE Jose Ramirez:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/06/lions-host-pre-draft-visit-eastern-michigan-jose-ramirez/

Lions Have Pre-Draft Visit Scheduled with QB Hendon Hooker:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-have-visit-scheduled-with-hendon-hooker

Is Keeanu Benton Lions' DT of Future?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/keeanu-benton-lions-scouting-report

2023 NFL Draft: Ranking the top OL fits for the Lions:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/4/7/23669042/2023-nfl-draft-rankings-offensive-line-detroit-lions-peter-skoronski-paris-johnson-jr

NFL Draft: Hunt's top small-college players on defense:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/hunts-small-college-starting-11-defensive-prospects-to-know-at-every-position-ahead-of-the-2023-nfl-draft/

2023 NFL Draft: Buyer Beware on Drafting Tight Ends Michael Mayer, Dalton Kincaid in Round 1 (4-6-23):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-buyer-beware-on-drafting-tight-ends-michael-mayer-dalton-kincaid-in-round-1/

NFL Pro Day News and Rumors: Holton Ahlers, Hassan Hall, and Justin Marshall Headline Offensive Names To Know:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-pro-day-news-and-rumors-holton-ahlers-hassan-hall-justin-marshall-headline-offensive-names-to-know/

Elijah Higgins’ Versatility Makes Him Attractive NFL Asset:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/elijah-higgins-nfl-draft-2023-tight-end/

Keaton Mitchell NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/keaton-mitchell-nfl-draft-2023-interview/

Ranking the 17 first-round prospects in the 2023 NFL draft:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-prospects-jalen-carter-cj-stroud/

Video:

Garafolo: Hendon Hooker expected to visit Lions and Bucs next week:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/garafolo-hendon-hooker-expected-to-visit-lions-and-bucs-next-week

Garafolo: Devon Witherspoon could be the first corner taken in the draft:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/garafolo-devon-witherspoon-could-be-the-first-corner-taken-in-the-draft

Arkansas LB Drew Sanders takes us through his NFL draft preparation:  https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2023/04/07/nfl-draft-arkansas-drew-sanders-preparation/11621470002/