Thursday, June 26, 2025

Lions Links for Thursday 6-26-25

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Detroit Lions Bennie Blades headlines All-Grit Team safeties:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-all-grit-team-safeties-2025

Retired Offensive Linemen React to Fiery Penei Sewell Debate:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/retired-offensive-linemen-react-fiery-penei-sewell-debate

Pros and Cons of Lions Signing Released Browns Defensive End:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/pros-cons-lions-signing-released-browns-defensive-end

Todd Haley Shares Wild Practice Fight Story Featuring Lions Coach:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/todd-haley-shares-dan-campbell-practice-fight-story





2026 NFL Draft: Denzel Boston is the next NFL WR from the Washington pipeline (5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (86.6) - St. Brown placed third in PFF receiving grade against zone coverage in 2023):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-denzel-boston-washington-wide-receiver-pipeline

6 offensive linemen positioned to break out in 2025 (G Christian Mahogany, Detroit Lions
Mahogany has gone from a 2024 sixth-round pick to a potentially crucial part of Detroit’s championship hopes in the blink of an eye. Granted, it’s debatable whether he should’ve gone that late, given that he was ranked 106th on the final 2024 PFF Big Board, so Mahogany may just prove that he is one of the biggest steals of last year’s class.  He certainly impressed in short work last season. Mahogany appeared in five games, including two starts, and earned an elite 91.5 PFF overall grade. He made one start at each guard spot. The first came against Chicago at left guard, and he posted an excellent 82.5 PFF pass-blocking grade. He started at right guard during the Lions’ playoff game against Washington and recorded an elite 92.2 PFF overall grade.  Detroit is still figuring out the alignment of its interior unit with Graham Glasgow and Tate Ratledge both being candidates to play center. Mahogany’s familiarity at both guard spots is a major asset. The production of those three players could decide the fate of the Lions’ season, but the team should have faith in what Mahogany has put on tape.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-offensive-linemen-break-out-2025

Every NFL team's potential breakout player in 2025 (Detroit Lions: OG Christian Mahogany - Mahogany missed most of his rookie season after a bout with mono, but he impressed in a late-season trial by fire. The big 6th-rounder from Boston College is going to start in his second season in Detroit, though it’s unclear if it will be at left or right guard. Mahogany’s “dirtbag” style of gritty physicality, high football IQ, and solid range as a run blocker should fit very well into the Lions’ complex blocking schemes. It’s hard to quantify an interior offensive lineman being a breakout player, but Mahogany has what it takes to keep the high-powered Lions offense rolling at full speed. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2025/06/26/nfl-breakout-candidates-2025-caleb-williams-bryce-young/84367577007/

NFL Insider Predicts Lions Will Use Familiar Approach to Lock Up Aidan Hutchinson On Long-Term Contract:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-insider-predicts-lions-lock-up-aidan-hutchinson-long-term-contract/

Biggest Question Mark for All 32 NFL Teams Entering the 2025 Season (Detroit Lions: Interior Offensive Line - Kevin Zeitler predictably left the Detroit Lions this offseason, leaving an opening at right guard. What was less predictable was the late retirement of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow.  Graham Glasgow stays in Detroit’s starting lineup along the interior, though he was the weak link of the line last year. Entering the fray are guard Christian Mahogany and center Tate Ratledge: two talented prospects coming out of college, but both head into 2025 unproven as NFL starters.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/biggest-question-mark-32-nfl-teams-2025/

2025 NFL Offensive Play-Caller Rankings: Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay Are Still the Standard (28. John Morton, Detroit Lions: With Johnson’s departure to Chicago, the Lions are turning to John Morton, who was last an offensive coordinator in 2017 with the New York Jets. He was recently a part of the Lions’ coaching staff in 2022 as a senior offensive assistant.  Morton has some pretty big shoes to fill, as Johnson led Detroit to the No. 1 offense in 2024, finishing with 6.2 yards per play and 3.02 points per drive.  With Goff under center, Detroit boasts an explosive group of skill players, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta. The offensive line isn’t as strong as it’s been in years past, but Morton has a strong foundation to work with. Yet, he’ll have to prove that he can maximize the talent at his disposal.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2025-nfl-offensive-play-caller-rankings/

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Isaiah's Top 5 TE's in 2025 | 'GMFB' (Sam LaPorta is 5th):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/isaiah-s-top-5-te-s-in-2025-gmfb
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