Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 8-23-23

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Offense misses St. Brown in Tuesday's scrimmage:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-offense-misses-st-brown-in-tuesday-s-scrimmage

TIM AND MIKE: August 22 practice observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/august-22-practice-observations-lions-branch-gibbs-campbell

Longshot roster addition gains invaluable insight from Lions RB coach:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/longshot-roster-addition-gains-invaluable-insight-from-lions-rb-coach.html

Observations: Lions rookie Brian Branch stars in heavy-hitting scrimmage:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/observations-lions-rookie-brian-branch-stars-in-heavy-hitting-scrimmage.html

Teddy Bridgewater, still rocking No. 50, trying to find rhythm as Lions weigh options:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/08/teddy-bridgewater-still-rocking-no-50-trying-to-find-rhythm-as-lions-weigh-options.html


Don't expect the Lions starters to play in the preseason finale vs. the Panthers:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/22/lions-vs-panthers-preseason-detroit-not-playing-starters-dan-campbell/


Nate Sudfeld Not Guaranteed Roster Spot Due to Lions Presenting New Rule:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/nate-sudfeld-not-guaranteed-roster-spot

Observations: Brian Branch Leads Lions' Defense, Running Backs 'Lethal':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brian-branch-leads-lions-defense-running-backs-lethal


Why you shouldn’t expect Lions to play starters in preseason finale vs. Panthers:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/8/22/23842048/detroit-lions-no-starters-preseason-finale-carolina-panthers

Grading all first-round picks after Week 2 of the 2023 NFL preseason (PICK 12. DETROIT LIONS: RB JAHMYR GIBBS, ALABAMA - PFF grade: 52.7, Snaps: 18.  Gibbs played 18 snaps in his team’s first preseason game and showed out as a receiver, earning a 74.9 receiving grade thanks to his one catch for 18 yards. On that play, he racked up 11 yards after the catch. Overall, it's been a quiet preseason so far for Gibbs.  PICK 18. DETROIT LIONS: LB JACK CAMPBELL, IOWA -  PFF grade: 83.5, Snaps: 57.  Playing linebacker as a rookie in the NFL is tough, but Campbell is holding his own. He’s already played 57 total snaps, recording a 73.1 run-defense grade and a 76.9 coverage grade.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-grading-all-first-round-picks-week-2-2023-nfl-preseason

2023 NFL Preseason Debrief, Week 2: Top rookies? Who's winning position battles? MVP of August?! (80.  The Detroit Lions played first-round linebacker Jack Campbell behind Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes in the first two preseason games. That's a surprise, although Campbell has looked the part on the field. Barnes appears the favorite to start.  81. Undrafted rookie cornerback Steven Gilmore has a chance to make the Lions after nabbing an interception against the Jaguars. He is the much younger (nine years) brother of former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore.  82. In other surprising Lions depth chart news, second-year pro James Houston was playing deep into the second half on a night the team rested its starters. Despite Houston racking up eight sacks in seven games as a rookie, MLive.com's Kyle Meinke believes the 2022 sixth-round find is closer to being on the roster bubble or a game-day inactive than getting meaningful snaps.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-preseason-debrief-week-2-top-rookies-who-s-winning-position-battles-mvp

Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster Projection: Previewing the Lions’ Depth Chart One Week Before Cuts:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/detroit-lions-roster-projections-nfl-preseason-week-2-2023/
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