Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Running List of Lions Links for Tuesday 8-6-24

Articles:



Lions injury update: Dan Campbell provides status updates on several wounded Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/06/lions-injury-update-terrion-laporta-moseley-rodriguez-zeitler/

David Montgomery 2023 Film Review: Simplistic but tough running style is a joy to watch:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/06/david-montgomery-2023-film-review-simplistic-but-tough-running-style-lions/

Rakestraw: Playing against Giants Will Be 'Dream Come True':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/rakestraw-playing-against-giants-will-be-dream-come-true






Giants’ fiery young secondary not backing down as Lions test them:  https://nypost.com/2024/08/05/sports/giants-fiery-young-secondary-not-backing-down-as-lions-test-them/

NFL 2024 All-Under-25 Offensive Team: Lions lead way (WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown (24) - St. Brown used to be one of the most underrated wide receivers in the NFL, but we can't call him underrated anymore after the contract he signed this offseason. The former No. 112 overall pick had a career year in 2023 despite having to deal with some injuries. St. Brown's 119 receptions tied for second in the NFL, his 1,515 receiving yards ranked third and his 10 receiving touchdowns tied for fourth. He recorded nine 100-yard receiving games last season, and is one of just five players to record 100 receptions in each of the past two seasons.  TE: Sam LaPorta (23) - LaPorta set a rookie tight end record by catching 86 passes in his first NFL season, and turned those 86 receptions into 889 yards and 10 touchdowns -- which led all tight ends. It was undoubtedly one of the best rookie campaigns in NFL history, as Iowa continues to churn out stars at tight end. The Detroit Lions have plenty of weapons, but LaPorta quickly emerged into a trusted target of Jared Goff. RT: Penei Sewell (23) - This one was easy, as Sewell is already one of the best tackles in the entire league. In 2023, he allowed the lowest pressure rate (3.0%) among tackles, earning Sewell his first All-Pro selection and second straight Pro Bowl bid. It's why Sewell signed a four-year, $112 million extension with Detroit this offseason.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-2024-all-under-25-offensive-team-lions-lead-the-way-with-three-players/

Ranking NFC contenders: 49ers, Packers, Lions elite (Tier 1: Real-deal contenders (3) - San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions. The Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers round out the top tier of the conference since both gave the 49ers all they could handle in the postseason before both losing by a mere three points in games both led for the majority of play.   Detroit locked down three pillars from their top five scoring offense (27.1 PPG, fifth-most in the NFL) this offseason, re-signing quarterback Jared Goff (four years, $212 million), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (four years, $120 million) and right tackle Penei Sewell (four years, $112 million). Their offense became the first since the record-breaking 2013 AFC champion Denver Broncos to have four players record 10 or more touchdowns from scrimmage with running backs David Montgomery (13) and Jahmyr Gibbs (11 as a rookie), St. Brown (10) and tight end Sam LaPorta (10 as a rookie).  The Lions also invested heavily on defense in the offseason, signing defensive tackle D.J. Reader, a player 11.5% quarterback pressure rate was the third-highest in the NFL among players weighing 320 or more pounds last season (minimum 100 pass rushes), to a two-year, $22 million contract in free agency, and they sent a third-round pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to add ex-Super Bowl starting cornerback Carlton Davis. They also drafted two corners -- Alabama All-American Terrion Arnold (24th overall pick) and Missouri's Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (61st overall pick) -- in the first two rounds to enhance the secondary. They will be fierce once again in 2024.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-2024-nfc-contenders-by-tiers-49ers-packers-lions-zeroing-in-on-vince-lombardi-trophy-this-season/

Video:

Lions biggest question mark heading into '24 season? | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-biggest-question-mark-heading-into-24-season-gmfb

Reactions to Lions-Giants joint practice | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/reactions-to-lions-giants-joint-practice-gmfb

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Articles:

Camp Notes: Offense bounces back on Day 2 of joint practices:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-offense-bounces-back-on-day-2-of-joint-practices



Lions starter swings wildly on Giants star rookie in another joint practice fight:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/08/06/lions-giants-fight-practice-camp-malik-nabers-kerby-joseph/74689984007/

New NFL injured reserve rule and how it is coming into play for the Lions:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/06/new-nfl-injured-reserve-return-roster-rule-detroit-lions-cominsky-moseley/

What New York Giants Are Saying about Joint Practices with Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-new-york-giants-are-saying-joint-practices-lions


Observations: Joseph Punches Nabers, Defensive Line Steps Up:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/observations-joseph-punches-nabers-defensive-line-steps-up


Lions-Giants Training Camp Report: A Salty, Feisty and Nasty Joint Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions-giants-training-camp-report-salty-feisty-nasty-joint-practice



5 Potential Trade Offers for 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk From Surprise Teams: Lions, Jaguars, and Others Should Be in the Mix (5 Surprising Teams Who Should Make a Trade Offer for Brandon Aiyuk - Detroit Lions.  Potential Trade Offer: Detroit sends a 2025 first-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for Aiyuk.  This is a surprise because it seems unlikely San Francisco would send such a talented weapon to a top contender within its own conference. But at some point, a business decision has to be made if Aiyuk won’t sign the team’s offer.  Detroit has the third-most cap space available at the moment and is squarely entrenched in a “win-now” window, with several offensive veterans recently signed to new deals.  To get the 49ers to agree to trade Aiyuk to another NFC contender, however, Detroit would have to pay a premium.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/5-potential-trade-offers-49ers-wr-brandon-aiyuk/

Video:





Tempers flare again at Lions-Giants Practice:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1496835

Malik Nabers, Kerby Joseph trade punches in joint-practice fight:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/40749738

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