Monday, May 13, 2024

Lions Links for Monday Evening 5-13-24

Articles:






Lions Fans Have Mixed Reaction to Jared Goff's Contract Extension:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-fans-mixed-reaction-jared-goff-contract-extension


Brad Holmes Explains Timing for Sewell, St. Brown Extensions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-explains-st-brown-sewell-extensions

Bold NFL Predictions Have Lions Winning Super Bowl:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/bold-nfl-predictions-lions-win-super-bowl



Why Jared Goff is getting $53 million a year and what it means for the Lions:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39969386/jared-goff-detroit-lions-contract-extension

The most targeted receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft class: Malachi Corley, Marvin Harrison Jr. lead the way (4. ISAIAH WILLIAMS, ILLINOIS: 30.2% - UDFA signed with Detroit Lions.  Williams recorded his first 1,000-yard season in 2023, gaining separation on 83.5% of his routes. He saw 305 targets and put up 2,323 receiving yards over the past three seasons, and no other Illinois receiver saw over 200 targets in that span.  Williams went undrafted, so despite his playmaking potential, targets might be hard to come by in Detroit. The Lions have an elite receiving threat at every level of the offense, though they still need options behind Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs.  Jameson Williams has had a rocky start to his career but still has promise, while Josh Reynolds left in free agency. Kalif Raymond (489 yards) is currently slotted as Reynolds' replacement, leaving a potential opening for Williams.  There are concerns over the Illinois product's size (5-foot-9, 180 pounds), speed (he ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash) and hands. He dropped 16 passes over the past three seasons (6.9% drop rate) and muffed three punts across 27 return attempts. If he can ease those concerns over the summer, he has a good shot of securing a spot on the roster.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-most-targeted-receivers-in-the-2024-nfl-draft-class-malachi-corley-marvin-harrison-jr

Strongest, weakest position groups after free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft (OFFENSIVE LINE
Strongest: Detroit Lions - The Lions take the top spot despite the Philadelphia Eagles having had a stranglehold on that ranking for years before Jason Kelce retired this offseason. Center Frank Ragnow and right tackle Penei Sewell are the top-ranked players at their respective positions, while Graham Glasgow and Taylor Decker also place top 10 at their positions. This is an extremely stout unit that now boasts Kevin Zeitler, whose 71.6 PFF grade in 2023 ranked 15th among guards.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-strongest-weakest-position-groups-free-agency-2024-nfl-draft

Most underrated player on all 32 NFL teams: Paulson Adebo, Trey Smith and more (DETROIT LIONS: DI ALIM MCNEILL - McNeill might have been one of the most improved players of the 2023 season. The former third-round pick went from earning a 69.8 PFF overall grade in his second season to an 86.9 mark in 2023, which ranked seventh among interior defenders. He was one of just six players at the position to earn 75.0-plus run-defense and pass-rush grades last season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-most-underrated-player-all-32-nfl-teams-paulson-adebo-trey-smith

Jared Goff went from unwanted Rams quarterback to Lions' $212 million man:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/05/jared-goff-contract-extension-lions-rams-matthew-stafford-trade


Predicting NFL's top rookie at each position: Jayden Daniels over Caleb Williams? (Cornerback: Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions (first round, No. 24 overall, CB2) - Given that only five teams allowed more passing touchdowns than the Lions' 28 a year ago, cornerback was a clear need and one made even larger with the team releasing embattled starter Cam Sutton. Those facts — not to mention Arnold's talent — led Detroit general manager Brad Holmes to aggressively trade up for the former Alabama star, shipping a third-round pick to Dallas to move up five spots and nab him.  Gifted in coverage and playing with a Rat Terrier's tenacity, Arnold is an excellent fit in Dan Campbell's defense. The same goes for second-round pick Ennis Rakestraw and trade addition Carlton Davis, the trio turning a once-soft Lions secondary into a legitimate strength.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/predicting-nfls-top-rookie-at-each-position-jayden-daniels-over-caleb-williams

Jared Goff Just Made Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa a Happy (and Probably Richer) Man:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jared-goff-contract-extension-miami-dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-nfl-2024/

What Jared Goff’s $53 Million Contract Means for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jared-goff-contract-dak-prescott-cowboys-lions-2024/

Video:







Watch: Lions rookie minicamp report via the Detroit Lions Podcast:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/12/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp-video-report-dlp/

Why Dan Orlovsky is pumped about Jared Goff's deal:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/40140459
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