Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Running List of Lions Links for Wednesday 2-21-24

Articles:

The Lions named as the best free agency fit for only 1 player by ESPN:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/21/kendall-fuller-free-agent-fit-lions-projections/


Lions positional stock report: Risers, fallers on the OL in 2023:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/21/24078291/lions-positional-stock-report-offensive-line-2023

Highest-graded running backs from the 2023 NFL season: Rookie De'Von Achane paces the group (12. DAVID MONTGOMERY, DETROIT LIONS: 79.6
Part of the Lions' dynamic duo at running back, Montgomery racked up 13 rushing touchdowns in the regular season — tied for the third most at the position. Despite sharing the backfield with rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery still ranked seventh in the league with 54 missed tackles forced on 258 carries.  20. JAHMYR GIBBS, DETROIT LIONS: 76.3
The 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs impressed as a rookie and finished the year with a 5.2 yards per carry average, tied for the second-best mark in the league. He created big plays often, including 33 rushing attempts that went for 10-plus yards — the third most at the position.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-running-backs-2023-nfl-season

Ranking all 32 NFL coaching staffs for 2024 season (Cream of the crop.  Detroit Lions - Head coach: Dan Campbell | Offensive coordinator: Ben Johnson | Defensive coordinator: Aaron Glenn.  The Lions are going to run it back yet again with Campbell, Johnson and Glenn. Detroit lived up to the hype in 2023 by matching a franchise-high 12 regular-season wins, and the Lions came one good half of football away from playing in the Super Bowl. Johnson and Glenn were both regarded as two of the more popular candidates on the coaching carousel, but ultimately, both are back in Detroit for 2024. Glenn's defense wasn't one of the best units statistically, but NFL players ranked him the No. 1 defensive coordinator on the second annual NFLPA Team Report Card project.  With Campbell in charge and consistency across the board at coordinator, the Lions without a doubt have one of the best coaching staffs in the NFL.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-every-2024-nfl-coaching-staff-chiefs-lions-among-best-cowboys-jets-face-questions-for-new-season/

2024 NFL Draft:

Lions 2024 NFL Draft report: Jacob Cowing, Wide Receiver, Arizona:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-2024-nfl-draft-scouting-report-jacob-cowing/

Lions 2024 NFL Draft report: Bralen Trice, EDGE, Washington:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-2024-nfl-draft-report-bralen-trice-edge-washington/



NFL Draft Rumors: Missouri CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Earning Rave Reviews Ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-rumors-missouri-ennis-rakestraw-jr-rave-reviews-2024-nfl-draft/

2024 NFL draft: 20 prospects currently with a 1st-round grade:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-draft-caleb-williams-drake-maye-jayden-daniels/

2024 Combine:


4 Linebackers Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine (2-21-24):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/linebackers-lions-watch-nfl-combine


NFL Combine 2024: 5 WRs Who Can Raise NFL Draft Stock:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/02/21/nfl-combine-2024-wr-draft

NFL Combine 2024: 5 QBs Who Can Raise NFL Draft Stock:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/02/21/nfl-combine-2024-qb-draft

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Articles:






2024 NFL offseason: All 32 teams' WR situations ahead of free agency, draft (Detroit Lions - Top WRs under contract for 2024: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Kalif Raymond, Antoine Green, Tre'Quan Smith (reserve/futures).  Key free agents: Josh Reynolds (UFA), Donovan Peoples-Jones (UFA).  The Lions should use a chunk of their cap space to lock down St. Brown long-term. The former fourth-round pick is set to earn a base salary of just $1.055 million in 2024. Detroit should probably boost that by about $24 million to get ARSB more in line with other WRs of his production ilk. The Lions should want to bring back Reynolds, who, despite a forgettable NFC Championship Game, is a vital member of the offense. As was the case last season, Williams remains a wild card. If he becomes an every-drive threat, Detroit's offense will be exponentially more dynamic. If he remains a twice-a-game player who struggles with routine catches, the passing attack will be capped (particularly if the Lions don't retain or replace Reynolds).):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-offseason-all-32-teams-wr-situations-ahead-of-free-agency-draft

2024 NFL free agency primer for all 32 teams (Detroit Lions - Unrestricted free agents: C.J. Gardner-Johnson (S), Emmanuel Moseley (CB), Halapoulivaati Vaitai (RG), Charles Harris (EDGE), Teddy Bridgewater (QB), Josh Reynolds (WR), Graham Glasgow (RG), Will Harris (S), Romeo Okwara (EDGE), Jalen Reeves-Maybin (LB), Nate Sudfeld (QB), Matt Nelson (LT), Jonah Jackson (LG), Tyson Alualu (IDL), Jake McQuaide (LS), Michael Badgley (K), Anthony Firkser (TE), Kindle Vildor (CB), Dan Skipper (LT), Donovan Peoples-Jones (WR).  Projected cap space: $44,843,386.  Team needs: CB, OG, DT, EDGE, WR.  The Lions will have to revamp the secondary once again this offseason. Will C.J. Gardner-Johnson be a part of the equation? They also have Jonah Jackson and Graham Glasgow as free agents. Will one, or both, be back on one of the best offensive lines in football?):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-free-agency-primer-projected-free-agents-top-needs-cap-space-for-all-32-teams-this-offseason/

2024 Combine:


NFL combine primer: Position-by-position summaries, players to watch ahead of big week in Indianapolis:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-combine-primer-jj-mccarthy-caleb-williams-drake-maye-players-to-watch-indianapolis-015657583.html

2024 NFL Draft:


2024 NFL Draft Risers: J.J. McCarthy, Darius Robinson, Braden Fiske:  https://www.fantasypros.com/2024/02/2024-nfl-draft-risers-j-j-mccarthy-darius-robinson-braden-fiske/

Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison headline RJ Young's top 10 NFL Draft prospects:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/caleb-williams-marvin-harrison-headline-rj-youngs-top-10-nfl-draft-prospects

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