Friday, March 8, 2024

Running List of Lions Links for Friday 3-8-24

Articles:


Lions free agency preview: Detroit could fill DL, pass rush needs before draft:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/03/lions-free-agency-preview-detroit-could-fill-dl-pass-rush-needs-before-draft.html

Jared Goff's next Lions contract will rank him inside NFL's top 10 highest-paid QBs:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/08/detroit-lions-jared-goff-contract-nfl-quarterbacks-highest-paid/72879892007/




Biggest free-agent bargains of the 2023 NFL season (OG GRAHAM GLASGOW, DETROIT LIONS – ONE YEAR, $2.7M WITH $2.5M GUARANTEED - Coming off a few down years in Denver, the Lions brought back their 2016 third-round pick on a one-year deal that proved invaluable to their NFC Championship Game appearance run. With his 82.1 PFF run-blocking grade, Glasgow and right tackle Penei Sewell established themselves as one of the more formidable run-blocking duos in the league and helped pave the way for David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, who combined 28 rushing touchdowns.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-biggest-free-agent-bargains-of-the-2023-nfl-season

2024 NFL Draft: Worst-case scenarios for all 32 NFL teams (DETROIT LIONS - Worst-case scenario: Not adding enough defensive talent:  The Lions went to the NFC championship game in 2023 despite having just four defensive players who played 200 or more snaps and earned a PFF grade of 70.0 or better.  With four picks in the top 100, the Lions have the opportunity to leave this draft with an influx of new talent on the defensive side of the ball. Doing anything else would be a mistake.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2024-nfl-draft-worst-case-scenarios-all-32-nfl-teams

Sorting all 32 NFL teams by offseason expectations (Contenders sitting pretty - Lions:  The Lions banged on the door of the Super Bowl in 2023, and now they've got more than $45 million in cap space without an abundance of must-have free agents set to walk. Sure, they pick late in the first round of the draft, but there's enough financial wiggle room here for a serious upgrade or two at key spots like pass rusher or cornerback.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-free-agency-sorting-all-32-teams-by-chances-of-winning-offseason-via-draft-signings-trades/

2024 NFL Draft:

Lions draft prospect of the day: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/07/lions-draft-prospect-ennis-rakestraw-scouting-report/



Top CBs in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Terrion Arnold, Quinyon Mitchell, and Others:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-cbs-nfl-draft-2024/

Top DTs in the 2024 NFL Draft: Ranking Johnny Newton, T’Vondre Sweat, and Others:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-dts-nfl-draft-2024/

NFL Pro Days notes from Purdue & Northwestern: RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. in the spotlight, QB Ben Bryant shows off arm talent:  https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-nfl-pro-days-notes-purdue-northwestern-rb-tyrone-tracy-jr-spotlight-qb-ben-bryant-shows-arm-talent

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Articles:


Detroit Lions shut out of compensatory draft picks, 49ers lead way with 5:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/03/detroit-lions-shut-out-of-compensatory-draft-picks-49ers-lead-way-with-5.html



Lions make a strong showing on the PFF Top-101 players list for 2023:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/detroit-lions-players-make-pff-top-2023-grade-list/


Scott Mitchell Implies Barry Sanders Hurt Lions' Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/scott-mitchell-critical-of-barry-sanders

Lions Rumor: Brad Holmes Could Deal for First-Round Cornerback:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rumor-lions-could-trade-for-greg-newsome


NFC free agency needs: Giants must prioritize offensive playmakers; 3 teams with big QB questions (Detroit Lions - 2023 record: 12-5 · 1st in NFC North.  Needs: DB, IOL, Edge.  Cap space: $46,722,221.  Detroit's needs are clear: upgrade the pass defense, address the interior of the offensive line and try to find a pass rusher to pair with ace Aidan Hutchinson. The secondary -- which has already seen Tracy Walker released this offseason -- struggled to defend the middle of the field, allowing the most yards (2,636) and yards per attempt (8.8) on targets between the numbers. On the interior, Jonah Jackson, Graham Glasgow and depth option Halapoulivaati Vaitai are all headed for the market. Jackson and Glasgow especially will need to be retained or replaced, should the Lions want to maintain their rushing success (they ranked fourth in yards per carry on rushes between the tackles last season, with a mark of 4.4). The David Montgomery-Jahmyr Gibbs duo surely benefited from the two guards' power in the run game, whether they were pulling to the outside or plowing straight ahead.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfc-free-agency-needs-giants-must-prioritize-offensive-playmakers-3-teams-with-big-qb-questions

2024 Draft:

Ranking Kickers Lions Could Target in 2024 NFL Draft (McNutty, Little, Mevis, Karty, Reichard) (3-8-24):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ranking-kickers-lions-could-target-2024-draft


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