Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Lions Links for Wednesday Evening 6-5-24

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Robertson's competitiveness makes him a good fit for Lions' defense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/robertson-s-competitiveness-makes-him-a-good-fit-for-lions-defense



Healthy Detroit Lions DL Levi Onwuzurike adds weight, reaps praise from Dan Campbell:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/06/05/healthy-detroit-lions-dl-levi-onwuzurike-adds-weight-reaps-praise-from-dan-campbell/



Ranking the NFL's top 32 tight ends after the 2024 NFL draft (5. Detroit Lions):  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/ranking-nfl-top-32-tight-ends-after-2024-draft-laporta/

Lions minicamp notebook for June 5: Hooker, Jamo, Manu and more:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-minicamp-notebook-for-june-5-hooker-jamo-manu-and-more/

Q&A: Sione Vaki Shares Goals, Progress Made During Spring:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/sione-vaki-shares-goals-progress-made



Stroud: Stafford Could Have Had More Rings Than Rodgers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/stroud-stafford-could-have-more-rings-than-rodgers

After Injury Setback, Lions Want Antoine Green to 'Go Compete':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-want-antoine-green-to-go-compete




Mathieu Betts’ versatility gives him a real shot at making Lions’ 53-man roster:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/6/5/24171909/mathieu-betts-versatility-gives-shot-making-detroit-lions-53-man-roster

NFL minicamp 2024 live updates: teams begin mandatory camps (Detroit Lions - CB Khalil Dorsey suffered a lower leg injury and was evaluated after practice. Dorsey was productive during Wednesday's session, with a pick-six play off backup QB Hendon Hooker before going down with the injury. Coach Dan Campbell says he wants to identify who is going to be reliable in the secondary.  "The talent level, the competitiveness, the versatility," Campbell said. "Honestly, we have no idea who our starting lineup's going to be right now, and it's exciting. It's so good. There's no telling who's going to be outside corners, who's going to be our nickel, who's going to be our safeties. This thing is wide open across the board." -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40283313/nfl-minicamp-live-updates-2024-wednesday-news-notes-depth-charts

Alex Anzalone sees and feels more possibilities for Aaron Glenn's defense:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-alex-anzalone-already-feels-change-on-defense



10 best quarterback-wide receiver duos ahead of the 2024 NFL season (JARED GOFF TO AMON-RA ST. BROWN - The Detroit Lions just paid Jared Goff big money after seeing what he could do within their offense with Ben Johnson calling plays and the likes of Amon-Ra St. Brown catching passes from him. Only CeeDee Lamb saw more targets or caught more passes than St. Brown did last season, including the playoff run, and Goff threw just three interceptions when targeting his favorite receiver.  St. Brown spent 43.6% of his snaps out wide in 2023, a new career high for a player who has been primarily a slot weapon in the NFL. Overall, passes targeting him generated a 115.9 passer rating last season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-10-best-quarterback-wide-receiver-duos-2024-nfl-season

PFF Guard Rankings: Top 32 ahead of the 2024 NFL season (27. GRAHAM GLASGOW, DETROIT LIONS:  Glasgow returned to the Lions in 2023 after three seasons with the Denver Broncos and slotted in at right guard. The veteran earned a 75.1 PFF overall grade in 16 games, the eighth highest among all guards in 2023, while his 82.1 run-blocking grade ranked fifth.  He was rewarded with a three-year, $20 million contract to return to the Lions in the offseason and will resume his role as the starting right guard on one of the best offensive lines in the NFL.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-guard-rankings-top-32-2024-nfl-season

Recent NFL contract extensions: Examining new deals for Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey and more (QB JARED GOFF, DETROIT LIONS - Extension: Four years, $212 million ($113.6 million guaranteed).  Goff’s extension made him the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL on a per-year basis, turning a player who was an afterthought in the trade that sent Matthew Stafford into one of the league’s highest earners.  Goff has delivered for the Lions since arriving in that trade, ranking sixth in PFF passing grade (85.2) last season.  WR AMON-RA ST. BROWN, DETROIT LIONS - Extension: Four years, $120 million ($34.6 million guaranteed).  St. Brown’s 91.3 PFF receiving grade in 2023 was topped by only Tyreek Hill and Brandon Aiyuk, with the 2021 fourth-round draft pick continuing his climb into the elite tier of the position.  The former USC standout has improved his production every year since arriving in the NFL, with his yards per route run average going from 1.74 in 2021 to 2.40 in 2022 to 2.59 last season.  T PENEI SEWELL, DETROIT LIONS - Extension: Four years, $112 million, $43 million guaranteed.  The seventh overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, Sewell went from a 69.4 PFF pass-blocking grade as a rookie in 2021 to 74.2 in 2022 to 79.2 last year.  He has also developed into arguably the best run-blocking tackle in football, with his 95.1 PFF run-blocking grade leading all tackles in 2023.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-recent-contract-extensions-justin-jefferson-christian-mccaffrey

Why the Slide?: Ennis Rakestraw, CB, Missouri:  https://walterfootball.com/ws2024erakestraw.php

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WATCH - Jennifer Hammond reports from Allen Park where the Lions kicked off day 1 of mand loopatory minicamp:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1466018

Dales: Starting spots are 'wide open' for Lions at cornerback right now | 'The Insiders':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/dales-starting-spots-are-wide-open-for-lions-at-cornerback-right-now-the-insiders
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