Ask Kyle: Will Dan Campbell continue to be the NFL’s most aggressive head coach?: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/ask-kyle-will-dan-campbell-continue-to-be-the-nfls-most-aggressive-head-coach.html
Denzel Mims takes an injury settlement and gets waived from the Lions I.R.: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/24/denzel-mims-injury-settlement-detroit-lions-nfl-waiver-wire/
Adrian Martinez Feels Like 'Best Version' of Himself Right Now: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/adrian-martinez-feels-like-best-version-of-himself
Brad Holmes’ decision to trade T.J. Hockenson is looking better and better: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/8/24/23844196/detroit-lions-decision-trade-tj-hockenson-looking-better-brad-holmes
Highest-graded UDFAs for all 32 NFL teams ahead of preseason Week 2 (DETROIT LIONS: T RYAN SWOBODA (74.9): Swoboda played 15 snaps at RT against Jacksonville, posting a 78.1 pass block grade while allowing zero pressures. He had a 73.5 run block grade as well.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-udfas-for-all-32-nfl-teams-in-preseason-week-2
TRADE CANDIDATES - Julian Okwara
Detroit Lions · OLB. The Lions have a number of options on the edges, both young (Aidan Hutchinson and James Houston combined for 17.5 sacks in Year 1) and old (SEE: veterans Charles Harris and the other Okwara brother, Romeo), so Julian might be the odd man out. The 2020 third-round has never quite met expectations, partially due to a spate of injuries over his first three pro campaigns, but a three-sack game in the preseason opener against the Giants certainly didn't hurt his trade value.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-roster-bubble-trey-lance-marcus-mariota-among-notable-players-who-could
2023 NFL season: Best/worst-case projections for notable offensive rookies (Gibbs - Best-case scenario: Gibbs becomes the offensive weapon the team envisioned, using his speed to make big plays. He gets 8 to 10 carries a game, splitting time with David Montgomery, and 4 to 5 chances as a receiver each week. Worst-case scenario: Gibbs’ totes are limited by the success of Montgomery and the rookie doesn't see a lot of opportunities on third down due to his issues in pass protection. He makes fewer catches than expected as quarterback Jared Goff leans on Amon-Ra St. Brown, Marvin Jones Jr. and rookie tight end Sam LaPorta to matriculate the ball down the field. Projected stats: 150 carries for 650 yards, 5 TDs; 55 receptions for 500 yards, 3 TDs.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-season-best-worst-case-projections-for-notable-offensive-rookies
2023 NFL Survivor Squad: Building 32-man roster (Offensive coordinator: Ben Johnson (Lions) (2022 (ineligible): Shane Steichen (Eagles), 2021 (ineligible): Brian Daboll (Bills), 2020 (ineligible): Greg Roman (Ravens)): Johnson was one of the hottest names on the head coaching market this offseason before eventually deciding to return to Detroit for another season as the offensive coordinator. The job he has done to take advantage of the strength of Detroit's offensive line and the skill sets of the few high-level playmakers among the team's skill-position corps has been excellent, and he has demonstrated that he knows how to put players in position to succeed.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-survivor-squad-building-a-32-man-juggernaut-with-one-pick-from-every-single-team/
One thing to watch for each team in Week 3 of preseason (Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers (Friday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m., CBS) - Lions: Chase Cota is vying for a roster spot as the fifth wide receiver, catching a touchdown pass last week. This comes after having four catches for 60 yards in Week 1 of the preseason. Detroit needs a punt returner, which may be Cota's ticket to make the roster. Panthers: Bryce Young is playing in the preseason finale, yet his offensive line remains a concern. The interior on the offensive line has yet to gel with Brady Christensen at left guard and Cade Mays or Chandler Zavala at right guard. Austin Corbett's return will help this group, but Young will continue to take huge hits if this unit doesn't improve.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/one-thing-to-watch-in-each-nfl-preseason-week-3-game-aaron-rodgers-makes-jets-debut-dolphins-qb2-battle/
The Xs and Os: Why the Lions' offense will be must-see TV in 2023: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-jared-goff-ben-johnson-greg-cosell/
The Xs and Os with Greg Cosell: The NFL's five most interesting offenses in 2023 (Detroit Lions: How OC Ben Johnson is cooking. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to offensive coordinator Ben Johnson during the first half against Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has his charges ready to roll as the 2023 season begins, with everything from a totally diverse passing attack to a highly intricate run game that throws just about everything at enemy defenses. At the heart of it all is Johnson’s route concepts and combinations, designed to give quarterback Jared Goff the favorable looks he needs. “One of the things that stands out to me about any sport that’s in a confined space — and people might not think about football in a confined space as they may think about basketball or hockey, because the confined space in football is larger,” Greg said. “So, what do you have to do in the pass game, particularly when you’re going up against zone? It also holds true against man coverage as well, but against zone, you have to create space for your receivers. That’s what you’re trying to do. Every zone has a void, so you have to figure out ways to get your receivers in those voids. “The spacing and balance of route combinations, particularly against zone, and the ways they at times overloaded zones, really gave Jared Goff a clear picture so he could play as to what he is.”): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/lamar-jackson-anthony-richardson-jaxon-smith-njigba-greg-cosell/
1 breakout rookie to watch, from Bryce Young to Anfernee Orji, for all 32 NFL teams in 2023 (Detroit Lions: RB Jahmyr Gibbs - Like the Falcons’ selection of Bijan Robinson, the Lions made a statement by drafting a tailback with a top-15 pick. Gibbs will split time in the backfield with still-somehow-underrated David Montgomery, but should have a starring role thanks to his change-of-direction capabilities and the explosion that turns those quick cuts into big gains. Importantly, he’s also been useful as a pass blocker, which should keep Jared Goff’s play-action passing game afloat as the veteran continues his mid-career resurgence in Detroit.): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/top-nfl-rookies-2023-every-team-bijan-robinson-bryce-young-jaxon-smith-njigba
Trey Lance Has Best Chance To Succeed On These 3 Teams (DETROIT LIONS - The Lions have yet to commit their long-term future to quarterback Jared Goff despite him performing admirably for the team. The Lions also drafted Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes isn’t yet convinced that Goff is capable of leading them to the promised land. The Lions scored a fifth-ranked 26.6 points per contest in 2022. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson installed a scheme that is running like a well-oiled machine. If the Lions don’t sign Goff to a multi-year extension, acquiring Lance to compete with Hooker to be Detroit’s quarterback of the future would be a wise strategy. Either one would be surrounded by playmakers like Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown.): https://thedraftnetwork.com/trey-lance-trade-vikings-dolphins-lions/
Podcast:
'Carlos & Shawn': Breaking down Jim Harbaugh, Detroit Lions and Tigers: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/08/24/michigan-football-jim-harbaugh-detroit-lions-tigers-jeff-riger/70667008007/
Video:
Training Camp: Best of mic'd up: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/training-camp-best-of-mic-d-up
WATCH - Jennifer Hammond reports from Lions practice as they begin prep for their final preseason game: https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1267987
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