Thursday, September 14, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Friday 9-15-23

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10 takeaways from Glenn, Johnson & Fipp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-glenn-johnson-fipp-gibbs-montgomery-paschal

Taylor Decker, Emmanuel Moseley still not practicing as Lions’ home opener looms:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/taylor-decker-emmanuel-moseley-still-not-practicing-as-lions-home-opener-looms.html

Lions haven’t forgotten the 99 points Seahawks hung on them over last 2 meetings:   https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/lions-havent-forgotten-the-99-points-seahawks-hung-on-them-over-last-2-meetings.html

Ben Johnson trying to get Lions’ high-powered offense back on track:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/ben-johnson-trying-to-get-lions-high-powered-offense-back-on-track.html


Amon-Ra St. Brown Adjusting to Double-Team Coverage:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/st-brown-adjusting-to-double-team-coverage


NFL Week 1 Free Agency Impact: A look at how each team's newcomers performed (DETROIT LIONS - It all went to plan for Detroit on opening night, and the new defensive additions certainly helped. Wide receiver Marvin Jones (35.1) dropped a pass and fumbled a red-zone opportunity away, while David Montgomery (55.4) found the end zone but was not as effective as Jahmyr Gibbs despite getting on the field for 36 more snaps. The big gains were on defense, where C.J. Gardner-Johnson (70.0) was particularly impressive.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-1-free-agency-impact-jessie-bates-jimmy-garoppolo

NFL Week 2 Analytical Quarterback Rankings: Tua Tagovailoa's electric Week 1 performance vaults him to the top of the ranking (BEST UNDER PRESSURE: JARED GOFF, DETROIT LIONS - Jared Goff posted the highest passing grade under pressure this week at 82.4. He finished seventh in EPA per play and completed almost 67% of his passes under pressure, with one big-time throw and no turnover-worthy plays.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-2-analytical-quarterback-rankings-tua-tagovailoas-electric-week-1-performance-vaults-him-to-the-top-of-the-ranking

Lions' Jared Goff hasn't thrown INT in 359 attempts, flirting with history thanks to risk-free approach:  https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-jared-goff-interception-streak-359-attempts-risk-free-approach

Ranking likelihood of top QBs rebounding in Week 2 (Geno Smith:  Smith had a 100.9 passer rating last season, fifth-best in the league, a rating higher than Burrow or Allen, so he's earned the right to be considered on a list like this one after his Week 1 effort.   He was mostly dreadful against the Rams, at home. His 4.31 yards-per-attempt average represented the first time he was under 5.00 in that efficiency metric since October 12, 2014. Smith did have his sole touchdown of the game on a pressured dropback but altogether was 4 of 10 for 24 yards when his pocket wasn't kept clean. The veteran only went 1 of 4 for 28 yards on deep throws. He never really got the offense into a rhythm.  Week 2 opponent - The Lions got after Mahomes to begin the season, crumbling the pocket on over 44% of the reigning MVP's 45 dropbacks inside Arrowhead Stadium. I know how bad the Lions were defensively in 2022. This is not the same unit -- add Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Brian Branch and Jack Campbell -- plus all those flashy rookies are now in Year 2. Do I think the Lions will ultimately field an elite-level defense this season? Probably not. But it will not be a walk in the park offensively against Detroit for the Seahawks like it was in the 48-45 fireworks show last season. Plus, Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas dinged? Yikes.  Likelihood of bouncing back: Minimal - Smith won't have 112 passing yards on Sunday, but I cannot vividly envision he and the Seahawks offense erupting in Detroit in Week 2. Not with the Lions pass rush and diverse coverage unit coupled with Seattle's injuries up front.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-likelihood-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-joe-burrow-and-other-top-qbs-rebound-in-week-2/


Hyped-up Lions host Seahawks in home opener, could give desperate fans dose of hope:  https://apnews.com/article/seahawks-lions-preview-1d163cfc01eb8ca6a92786bc7575e0bc


2024 NFL Draft:

NFL Team Needs Tracker: One upcoming free agent, one 2024 NFL Draft prospect for all 32 teams (DETROIT LIONS: CORNERBACK - Projected win total (per PFF Power Rankings): 9.7 (t-8th).  Projected draft position (per Vegas odds): 24th.  Unit grade through Week 1: 59.4 (20th).  Detroit signed veteran free agents Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley this offseason, but Moseley received just a one-year deal and did not play in Week 1 as he continues to recover from an ACL injury sustained in 2022. Unfortunately. he has reportedly suffered a setback in his return to action.  Prospect: Clemson CB Nate Wiggins - Wiggins has the height, at 6-foot-2, that Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn tended to covet when he was the defensive backs coach with the New Orleans Saints, and the Lions have worked more and more zone into their coverages after getting beat in man coverage consistently. Wiggins earned a 78.9 coverage grade in 2022 with 10 pass breakups and a completion percentage allowed of just 50.8%.  Free agent: Los Angeles Chargers CB Michael Davis - Davis had a career year in 2022, earning a 73.5 coverage grade with 12 pass breakups and a completion percentage allowed of just 52%. All three of those marks were career bests. Davis is a big, physical cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 196 pounds and will be 29 years old entering his eighth NFL season in 2024.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-team-needs-tracker-free-agents-2024-nfl-draft-prospects-2023

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