Friday, September 1, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 9-2-23

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Goff, Lions looking to start the season strong:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-goff-lions-looking-to-start-the-season-strong


New-look Lions LB rotation draws daunting task of TE Travis Kelce to open season:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/new-look-lions-lb-rotation-draws-daunting-task-of-te-travis-kelce-to-open-season.html

Lions’ Dan Campbell emphasizes importance of creating turnovers versus Chiefs:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/lions-dan-campbell-emphasizes-importance-of-creating-turnovers-versus-chiefs.html

Emmanuel Moseley back at practice but Lions still not sure when CB will debut:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/emmanuel-moseley-back-at-practice-but-lions-still-not-sure-when-cb-will-debut.html

Jameson Williams can’t see Lions doctors as he begins serving suspension:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/09/jameson-williams-begins-serving-suspension-cant-even-see-lions-doctors.html





Jared Goff Addresses Lions' Big-Play Concerns:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/goff-lions-offense-more-explosive

Lions Have 'Playmakers' to Limit Chiefs' Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-have-playmakers-to-limit-chiefs

Lions Hoping Jameson Williams Will Have Impact after Suspension:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-hoping-jameson-williams-will-have-impact-after-suspension


Brad Holmes says Lions are built to win NFC North: "We're not scared of expectations":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/brad-holmes-detroit-lions-are-built-to-win-nfc-north

2023 NFL MVP odds, picks: Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert best bets, plus more award picks (Defensive Rookie of the Year best bets - Brinson: Jack Campbell (+1200). The toughest award to figure out, so I'll take the first-round tackling machine on a Lions team that's expected to be good for the second time in the last 500 years. Campbell's a Dan Campbell type of guy.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-mvp-odds-picks-patrick-mahomes-and-justin-herbert-best-bets-plus-more-award-picks/

NFL All-Breakout team: Why Jordan Love, James Cook, Jahan Dotson are primed for huge 2023 seasonsv(LB Jack Campbell, Lions - Campbell was one of the biggest defensive stars of the NFL preseason. The Lions' first-round pick racked up 14 tackles in limited action and showcased his sharp instincts as a downhill playmaker.  But Campbell wasn't just good in run support. He was also rock-solid in coverage, allowing a 58.3 passer rating over 41 coverage snaps. As such, he appears to have the makings of a true, three-down linebacker.  The Lions have long been looking for a do-it-all linebacker and Campbell seems poised to provide them with that. At a minimum, Campbell will help to tie together a young Lions defense that improved greatly as the 2022 NFL season progressed. But if all goes well for him, Campbell should be among the favorites to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-all-breakout-team-jordan-love-james-cook-jahan-dotson/3212f8e440124ce520fa88f8

The definitive 2023 NFL quarterback tier rankings (that will be tossed upside down by Week 4) (Tier 3: Approaching the circle of trust - 11. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions:  Goff found a system that works for him in Detroit and rebuild himself into a franchise quarterback, which could merely be a brilliant ploy to devastate Lions fans once again.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-quarterback-rankings-2023-tiers-patrick-mahomes-josh-allen-joe-burrow

USA TODAY Sports' 2023 NFL predictions: Who makes playoffs, wins Super Bowl 58, MVP and more? (6 pick the Lions to win the NFC North.  1 picks the Lions to be the 3rd wild card.  1 picks Gibbs to be offensive rookie of the year.  1 picks Dan Campbell for head coach of the year):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl-picks/2023/09/01/nfl-awards-predictions-picks-2023-super-bowl-mvp-playoffs-rookies/70731657007/

Mike Evans Landing Spots: Trade Destinations for Buccaneers WR Include Jets, Lions, and Bills (Detroit Lions:  While the Detroit Lions posted one of the NFL’s most efficient offenses in 2022, they will rely on a bevy of young players next season.  Amon-Ra St. Brown remains Detroit’s WR1, but rookies Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta might profile as the club’s next-best options in the passing attack. With Jameson Williams suspended for the first six games of the season, the Lions’ other pass catchers are Josh Reynolds, Marvin Jones Jr., and Kalif Raymond.  Detroit never seriously considered adding a free agent like DeAndre Hopkins this offseason. They made a half-hearted attempt to add WR depth by trading for ex-Jets wideout Denzel Mims in July, but he only lasted on the roster for a month.  Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson probably could have been a head coach this offseason had he wanted to be, but this might be his final season in Detroit. If the Lions want to make the most of Johnson’s outstanding work, they could fill out his unit by adding a dominant force like Evans.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mike-evans-landing-spots-trade-destinations-buccaneers-2023/

Best Landing Spots for the Newest NFL Free Agents, Including Robbie Chosen and Bradley Roby (Robbie Chosen, WR | Detroit Lions:  Chosen has had an interesting few years, name changes aside. After forcing his way out of Carolina, Chosen struggled to produce with the Cardinals over the back half of the 2022 campaign. He signed with the Dolphins in April but couldn’t make Miami’s 53-man roster.  Chosen posted a 95-1,096-3 line for the Panthers as recently as 2020. He’s averaged at least 14 yards per reception in five of his seven NFL seasons and still profiles as a deep threat. Chosen could join Kalif Raymond as a speed demon in Detroit, helping the Lions make do until Jameson Williams returns from his six-game suspension.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/best-landing-spots-for-the-newest-nfl-free-agents-including-robbie-chosen-and-bradley-roby/


Travis Kelce pleads for Chris Jones to end holdout: 'You’re really scaring me':  https://sports.yahoo.com/travis-kelce-pleads-for-chris-jones-to-end-holdout-youre-really-scaring-me-150525718.html

2024 NFL Draft:

College Football Week 1: 2024 NFL Draft prospects to watch, including Drake Maye, Spencer Rattler and Joe Milton III:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-college-football-week-1-2024-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-drake-maye-spencer-rattler-joe-milton


Who will be best QB in NFC North this season? | 'GMFB' (One picks Goff):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/who-will-be-best-qb-in-nfc-north-this-season-gmfb

Which NFC North team has the best story? | 'GMFB' (2 pick the Lions):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/which-nfc-north-team-has-the-best-story-gmfb

Who needs to make best first impression in Week 1? | 'GMFB' (The Lions are picked):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/who-needs-to-make-best-first-impression-in-week-1-gmfb

Team with the most excited fans heading into Week 1? | 'GMFB' (The Lions are picked):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/team-with-the-most-excited-fans-heading-into-week-1-gmfb

Team that isn't being talked about enough heading into Week 1? | 'GMFB' (The Lions are picked):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/team-that-isn-t-being-talked-about-enough-heading-into-week-1-gmfb
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