Friday, May 9, 2025

Lions Links for Friday 5-9-25

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Lions see a lot of upside in first-round pick Williams:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-see-a-lot-of-upside-in-first-round-pick-williams







Isaac TeSlaa: 'I'm a Playmaker' at the End of the Day:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/isaac-teslaa-playmaker-at-end-of-day

Former Lions DL Coach Away From Patriots Due to Medical Condition:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/terell-williams-away-from-patriots-medical-condition

Lions Ahmed Hassanein Ready to 'Earn Everything':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-ahmed-hassanein-ready-earn-everything

Observations: Tyleik Williams Limited at Lions Rookie Minicamp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/observations-tyleik-williams-limited-lions-rookie-minicamp










'A big fan of this offensive line,' Lions' Tate Ratledge embracing new challenge in trenches:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-tate-ratledge-embracing-new-position

One last offseason move for every NFC team (Detroit Lions: Embrace a mercenary edge defender.  Following Aidan Hutchinson‘s season-ending injury in 2024, the Lions traded for Za'Darius Smith. The team struggled to maintain the same level of pass rush, but Smith was very productive, posting a 10.4 pass-rush productivity rating and an 18.3% pass-rush win rate while racking up 40 pressures and five sacks. Getting both Smith and Hutchinson on the field together in 2025 would boost the Lions’ pass rush substantially.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-last-offseason-move-every-nfc-team-2025

Ranking top NFL pass-catching groups: Bengals lead class; Cowboys stand out after George Pickens trade (6. Lions:  The football world will soon find out whether the Lions’ offensive success in 2024 had more to do with the pen or the personnel. While former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson deserves credit for his innovative schemes, which helped Detroit lead the league in scoring and rank second in total offense, it's much easier to dial up winners when you have a route runner (WR Amon-Ra St. Brown), a speedster (WR Jameson Williams) and a chain-mover (TE Sam LaPorta) at your disposal. In Johnson's final season in Detroit, that trio accounted for 26 of the team's 39 TD receptions, while St. Brown and Williams each posted more than 1,000 receiving yards. With Johnson now in Chicago, new offensive coordinator John Morton will have a chance to showcase his play-designing skills in 2025. Given St. Brown’s dazzling route-running ability, Williams’ big-play potential and LaPorta’s reliable hands, don't be surprised if the Lions’ dynamic aerial attack does not skip a beat with a new man calling the plays in Motown.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/ranking-top-nfl-pass-catching-groups-bengals-lead-class-cowboys-stand-out-after-george-pickens-trade

Ten teams with most difficult NFL strength of schedule, plus NFC North offseason grades (1. 2025 strength of schedule: Good luck to the Giants.  10 most difficult schedules (opponents combined record and winning percentage from 2024):  1. Giants: 166-123 (.574).  T-2. Bears: 165-124 (.571).  T-2. Lions: 165-124 (.571).  The Lions arguably have the most brutal schedule: They'll be facing 12 teams that finished with a winning record in 2024, which is the most in the NFL. They'll also be facing 11 teams that made the playoffs last year, which is tied with the Eagles for the most.  5. NFL offseason grades: NFC North teams all earn at least a 'B'.  Lions: B. "The Lions swapped cornerback Carlton Davis for D.J. Reed before signing mostly depth-chart fillers in free agency. Their draft addressed notable holes along the defensive and offensive lines while preparing for the likely loss of receiver Jameson Williams in a year or two. A steady offseason for a squad that has fully committed to its core and is coming off of the best regular season in the league from this past season."):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ten-teams-with-most-difficult-nfl-strength-of-schedule-plus-nfc-north-offseason-grades/

1st Egyptian drafted into NFL takes part in Detroit Lions minicamp:  https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/ahmed-hassanein-detroit-lions-minicamp/

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