Sunday, May 7, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-7-23

Articles:

Did Lions Do Enough to Address WR, DL in 2023 NFL Draft?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/did-lions-do-enough-to-address-holes-2023-draft

Lions Winning Playoff Game Listed as Bold 2023 NFL Prediction:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-winning-playoff-game-bold-2023-prediction


Pros and Cons of Lions Signing QB Nick Foles:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/pros-cons-lions-signing-nick-foles





Five draft picks that took me by surprise (Five draft picks that took me by surprise - Jack Campbell:  Despite off-ball linebackers being devalued on many draft boards, the Lions elected to take an old-school thumper in the first round. In a vacuum, I personally believe Campbell's athleticism, instincts and production definitely merited Day 1 consideration. But Detroit's recent recommitment to Alex Anzalone -- re-signing the veteran 'backer to a three-year, $18.75 million deal in March -- made the selection a bit of a head-scratcher when pondering how the Lions will feature a pair of green-dot Mike linebackers on the field at the same time. Not to mention, Detroit uncovered a sixth-round gem at linebacker in last year's draft. What is Malcolm Rodriguez's role going forward?):   https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-indianapolis-colts-assembled-the-freakiest-class-five-picks-that-

2023 XFL Awards: Jordan Ta'amu wins Offensive POY (Special Teams Player of the Year: WR Darrius Shepherd, St. Louis Battlehawks - Shepherd led the XFL with 907 kick return yards, and had a long of 80 yards. He averaged 24.5 yards per return, which ranked No. 2 in the league among players who returned at least 10 kicks. Shepherd wasn't just a successful special teams player, as he caught 48 passes for 519 yards and six touchdowns as well.   Shepherd went undrafted in 2019 out of North Dakota State, but spent some time with the Green Bay Packers, Chiefs, Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers and Broncos. In 14 NFL games from 2019-20, he returned 20 kicks for 374 yards (18.7 yards per return).):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/xfl-awards-2023-defenders-jordan-taamu-wins-offensive-player-of-the-year-reggie-barlow-coach-of-the-year/

Favorite Picks From Each Round of the 2023 NFL Draft (Round 2 - Brian Branch, DB, Detroit Lions:  Whatever you think of the Lions’ first round, they made up for it with Brian Branch. Branch can be an elite nickel with his press-man footwork, physical edge, fluidity, and ball skills, and he has projected versatility across the secondary alongside C.J. Gardner-Johnson.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/favorite-picks-from-each-round-2023-nfl-draft/

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