Thursday, August 17, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Friday 8-18-23

Lions Training Camp Articles:


Observations: Competition heating up as Lions try to sort out receiver situation:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/observations-wrs-chase-cota-dylan-drummond-have-shot-at-lions-53-man-roster.html


Lions joint practice notebook: News and notes from Day 2 vs. Jaguars:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-jaguars-joint-practice-notebook-observations-from-day-2/

Observations: Campbell Sparks Tension, Gardner-Johnson Shines:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/observations-campbell-sparks-tension-gardner-johnson-shines

Look: Jared Goff Launches Deep Bomb to Josh Reynolds:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jared-goff-launches-deep-bomb-to-josh-reynolds


Lions, Jaguars joint practice Day 2 observations: Defense shines in situational drill:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/8/17/23836160/lions-jaguars-joint-practice-day-2-observations-defense-shines-situational-drill

Other Lions Articles:

Jacksonville Jaguars locker room feels the void left by Marvin Jones’ leadership:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/jacksonville-jaguars-locker-room-feels-the-void-left-by-marvin-jones-leadership.html

Graham Glasgow’s versatility showing up as Lions sort out offensive line:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/graham-glasgows-versatility-showing-up-as-lions-sort-out-offensive-line.html

Jameson Williams Likely Out for Preseason:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-injury-updates-williams-st-brown


One thing to watch in each game of preseason Week 2 (Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (Sat., 1 p.m. ET, NFLN) - Jaguars: Not only do the Jaguars have an explosive running back in Travis Etienne, they found a counter back in Tank Bigsby. The rookie had nine carries for 54 yards in the preseason opener, including a 34-yard run in the second quarter. He's the short-yardage back in Jacksonville's offense.  Lions: Brian Branch is having a strong training camp, and has gotten praise from Dan Campbell for how well he's communicating with his teammates and learning the defense. The Lions can play Branch in the nickel and have significant depth at safety. Branch will get a strong look this preseason.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/one-thing-to-watch-in-each-game-of-preseason-week-2-bucs-qb-battle-surprising-chiefs-wr-take-center-stage/

2023 NFL win totals for NFC South and NFC North (Detroit Lions - Over 9.5 (-125)/Under 9.5 (-110).  SportsLine Projection Model: 9.1 wins.  It is freaking wild for the Detroit Lions to be preseason division favorites in the NFC North and maybe the third (?) best team in the NFC. Then you look at the roster ... and it makes total sense. You could make a galaxy brain argument the Lions have -- if you count the quarterback position -- as good a roster as the 49ers. Jared Goff on the Niners and they're the second favorite to win the Super Bowl behind Kansas City. Detroit has a top-five offensive line, Goff is playing great football, Amon-Ra St.-Brown is the biggest superstar your friends don't realize is a superstar, and the Lions rejiggered their running game to feature a very nice combo of veteran David Montgomery and rookie Jahmyr Gibbs.  Say what you want about using first-round picks on a running back (Gibbs) and a linebacker (Jack Campbell) in terms of analytical value, but both guys are going to be impact players for Detroit in 2023. So will cornerback Brian Branch, who's been flying around during the preseason and might allow Detroit to shift Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to safety, where he really thrived for Philadelphia's defense last year.  The only reason to fade this Lions team is Detroit's history of being terrible. SportsLine's projection model sees the Lions going under as well, winning 9.1 games in the simulations (and making the playoffs 62% of the time while winning the division 44% of the time). How the Lions bounce back at home against Atlanta and Seattle, regardless of what happens in Kansas City, might determine which way this one goes.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-win-totals-for-nfc-south-and-nfc-north-panthers-and-falcons-on-the-rise-packers-look-sneaky/


Amon-Ra St. Brown Name Meaning: What Does the Lions WR’s ‘Sun God’ Name Really Mean?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/amon-ra-st-brown-name-meaning-lions/

NFL Defense Rankings (Updated 2023): Who Has the Best Defense in the League? (19. Detroit Lions - Emmanuel Moseley’s injury setback hurts the Lions’ standing heading into the season. Not having (arguably) their top outside cornerback available for Week 1 will be a tough pill to swallow. However, Jerry Jacobs has played significant snaps in each of his first two NFL seasons.  The Lions might have a saving grace, however. They’ve acquired quite a bit of talent and depth on the defensive line since the arrival of GM Brad Holmes and HC Dan Campbell. If they can find some high-quality production from their top unit while maintaining quality depth, they could survive until Moseley returns.  From a talent perspective, the Lions could be a few places higher on the list, but we need to see how all the new pieces fit into the puzzle first.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-defense-rankings/

Jaguars Media:

Competitive Edge Drives Day Two of Jaguars-Lions Joint Practice | Campservations: Day 17:  https://www.jaguars.com/news/competitive-edge-drives-day-two-of-jaguars-lions-joint-practice

Trevor Lawrence Reflects on "Fiery" Joint Practices With Lions | Camp Snapshot, Day 17:  https://www.jaguars.com/news/trevor-lawrence-reflects-on-fiery-joint-practices-with-lions

Former Lions Star Return Specialist Jamal Agnew Reflects on Transition and Triumph with Jaguars:  


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