Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Running List of Lions Links for Wednesday 2-28-24

Articles:

New DL coach Terrell Williams talks defensive philosophy, why he came to Detroit:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/new-dl-coach-terrell-williams-talks-defensive-philosophy-why-he-came-to-detroit

What Lions GM Brad Holmes likes about holding 29th pick in NFL draft:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/02/what-lions-gm-brad-holmes-likes-about-holding-29th-pick-in-nfl-draft.html

Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson thanks fans, shares favorite memory from ‘dream’ season:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/02/lions-aidan-hutchinson-thanks-fans-shares-favorite-memory-from-dream-season.html


A 'full-time' Jameson Williams changes the Lions offense:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/28/lions-full-time-jameson-williams-changes-offense/


2024 Detroit Lions free agent profile: Give Tyson Alualu a chance:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/28/24084605/2024-detroit-lions-free-agent-profile-tyson-alualu

Highest-graded interior defensive linemen from the 2023 NFL season: New York Giants' Dexter Lawrence comes in at No. 1 (8. ALIM MCNEILL, DETROIT LIONS: 86.  In his third year, McNeill set career-high marks in nearly every facet of his game. The Lions defensive tackle finished as one of just six interior defenders to surpass a 75.0 grade as both a pass-rusher (78.6) and run defender (76.9).):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-interior-defensive-linemen-2023-nfl-season

2024 Combine:



2024 NFL Draft: Predicting the NFL scouting combine’s top performers (Legette, Worthy, Jordan, Murphy, Robinson) (2-28-24):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-predicting-the-nfl-scouting-combines-top-performers

2024 NFL Draft: 5 prospects whose stock shouldn’t fall if they don’t test well at NFL scouting combine:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-prospects-whose-stock-shouldnt-fall-if-they-dont-test-well-at-nfl-scouting-combine

2024 NFL Scouting Combine: Who will run the fastest 40-yard dash in Indianapolis? Twenty names to know:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-scouting-combine-who-will-run-the-fastest-40-yard-dash-in-indianapolis-twenty-names-to-know

2024 NFL Draft:



NFL Hot Press: Teams Don’t See Ladd McConkey in First Round:  https://walterfootball.com/nfl-hot-press-teams-dont-see-ladd-mcconkey-in-first-round.php

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Articles:


Two EDGE prospects that could interest Lions at Combine:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/two-edge-prospects-that-could-interest-lions-at-combine-robinson



Holmes: 'Pretty Fortunate' to Have Michigan in Lions' Backyard:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-holmes-trusts-michigan-pipeline

6 Takeaways From Brad Holmes' NFL Combine Press Conference:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/takeaways-brad-holmes-combine-press-conference




Why Lions prefer cautious approach to free agency: "You pay top dollar for your own guys":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-value-their-open-players-over-free-agents


2024 Combine:

Darius Robinson sees 'huge opportunity' to play for the Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/02/28/darius-robinson-detroit-lions-combine-podium-interview/

5 Running Backs Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/running-backs-lions-watch-nfl-combine


2024 NFL Draft:

WMU star DE Marshawn Kneeland channels Aidan Hutchinson on quest to climb NFL draft boards:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/02/wmu-star-dl-channels-aidan-hutchinson-on-quest-to-climb-nfl-draft-boards.html

Washington EDGE Bralen Trice checks a ton of boxes as all-around fit for Detroit Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/02/washington-edge-checks-a-ton-of-boxes-as-all-around-fit-for-detroit-lions.html

2024 NFL draft: Which kickers can compete with Michael Badgley in Detroit?:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-nfl-draft-which-kickers-can-compete-with-michael-badgley-in-detroit/

2024 NFL Draft: Best-case scenarios for all 32 NFL teams (DETROIT LIONS - Goal: Add talent to the coverage unit.  Ideal first pick: CB Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama  The conversation around the Lions after their playoff loss centered on coaching and fourth-down decisions, but their coverage unit is not yet good enough to win a Super Bowl. They finished the year 30th in PFF coverage grade. Brian Branch was a hit in last year’s draft, but Jack Campbell’s coverage prowess at Iowa didn’t translate to the NFL game in his first season.  Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry would be a good option for Aaron Glenn’s man-heavy defense, as long as he puts up a sufficient NFL Combine performance.  Improved defensive line depth would also help Detroit’s cause. A rugged interior player like Florida State’s Braden Fiske, who dominated the Senior Bowl, would take some pressure off Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill to perform against extra protection.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-best-case-scenarios-all-32-nfl-teams

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Articles:

As salary cap explodes, the Lions don’t plan to change free agency approach:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/02/as-salary-cap-explodes-the-lions-dont-plan-to-change-free-agency-approach.html

All Lions: 'Bat Signal' Out for Campbell to Speak to Red Wings:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/bat-signal-out-campbell-speak-to-red-wings


The First Read: 10 takeaways from 2024 NFL Scouting Combine's media availabilities (10. Ben Johnson gave the Lions a huge gift: Most people would've bet on Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson being one of the head coaches addressing the media this week, given how coveted he's been after his success in Detroit. Instead, he decided to stick with the Lions for another year, which makes them a championship contender once again. "I don't know the whole interview process and all that, but I know this: His whole focus was on helping us win," said Lions head coach Dan Campbell. "It wasn't about preparing for interviews. So I guess you just never know how they're going to play out, you know? I know this -- he's more than capable of being a head coach. He's qualified. By the way people have hired in this league before, he's more than qualified. But here's what I love about Ben: Ben's not going to do anything he doesn't really want to do or that he doesn't feel like he's ready for. I'm glad we got him back. He's one of us."):  https://www.nfl.com/news/the-first-read-10-takeaways-from-2024-nfl-scouting-combine-s-media-availabilities

L’Jarius Sneed Landing Spots After Given Permission To Seek a Trade by Chiefs (Lions Shore Up Key Need With Sneed.  Detroit had its most successful season in more than three decades this past year but could use some reinforcements at cornerback to build on that performance in 2024. It’s a position the Lions could certainly address in the draft, but they may have the salary cap space and potential assets to take on Sneed as a sure-fire improvement in the cornerbacks room.  If Detroit is serious about going all-in on its current window of contending for a Super Bowl, dealing for Sneed could certainly help its chances in 2024.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ljarius-sneed-landing-spots-trade-nfl-2024/

Six teams to submit proposal to push back NFL trade deadline from Week 8 to Week 10 (One of the 6 teams is the Lions):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/six-teams-to-submit-proposal-to-push-back-nfl-trade-deadline-from-week-8-to-week-10/

Three NFL Head Coaches Received A+ Grade in NFLPA Survey:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/three-nfl-head-coaches-received-a-plus-grade-in-nflpa-survey


2024 Combine:

'It's a Pretty Good Feeling': Jonah Elliss Proud to Be Lions Fan:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jonah-elliss-proud-to-be-lions-fan



T’Vondre Sweat leads group of NFL’s big-guy prospects hoping to prove they’re worth the weight:  https://apnews.com/article/texas-nfl-combine-tvondre-sweat-0ca3661e757bb4dcc3c1202184714552


2024 Scouting Combine: The most underrated players at this year's event:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2024-scouting-combine-j-j-mccarthy-marshawn-kneeland-underrated/

Byron Murphy brings a 'can't be stopped, won't be stopped' mentality:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2024/02/28/byron-murphy-texas-longhorns-2024-nfl-scouting-combine-interview/

Video - Best of 2024 Combine media sessions: Linebackers:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/best-of-2024-combine-media-sessions-linebackers

Video - Best of 2024 Combine media sessions: Defensive Line:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/best-of-2024-combine-media-sessions-defensive-line

2024 NFL Draft:

Joel Klatt's top-five pass-catchers in the 2024 NFL Draft:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/joel-klatt-top-5-pass-catchers-in-2024-nfl-draft

Florida State DE Jared Verse takes unheralded path to top tier of NFL Draft:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/florida-state-de-jared-verse-takes-unheralded-path-to-top-tier-of-nfl-draft

NFL Hot Press: Football Character Could Remove Leonard Taylor:  https://walterfootball.com/nfl-hot-press-football-character-could-remove-leonard-taylor.php

NFL Hot Press: Teams Could Move up for Edge Rushers:  https://walterfootball.com/nfl-hot-press-teams-could-move-up-for-edge-rushers.php

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