Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Lions Links for Tuesday 7-22-25

Articles:

Camp Notes: Williams a more polished route runner heading into Year 4:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-williams-a-more-polished-route-runner-heading-into-year-4


TWENTYMAN: Davenport impressing early in Lions training camp:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-davenport-impressing-early-in-lions-training-camp






Lions Believe Injured DT Could Return Sooner Than Expected:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-believe-alim-mcneill-could-return-sooner-than-expected

Why Jameson Williams Can Shine Brighter With John Morton:   https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-jameson-williams-can-shine-brighter-with-john-morton

Observations: Tensions Rise in Chippy Practice, Offense Struggles:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/observations-tensions-rise-chippy-practice-offense-struggles


Analyst Believes Lions Alex Anzalone is Holding In Due to Contract:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/analyst-believes-lions-alex-anzalone-holding-in-contract

Lions Provide Updates on Vaki, Lopez, Previously Injured Players:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-provide-updates-vaki-lopez-previously-injured-players

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson Believes There's 'Another Level' to Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-aidan-hutchinson-has-another-level

What Germany Trip Meant to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Craig Reynolds:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-germany-trip-meant-amon-ra-st-brown-craig-reynolds





Breakout Pt. II for Jameson Williams? "Coach Johnny Mo lets me run more routes":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-jameson-williams-in-line-for-bigger-role

Jared Goff excited by offensive twists under John Morton: "Stuff I've never done before":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-john-morton-bringing-new-ideas-to-jared-goff

Detroit Lions training camp opens with stars speaking on health, hopes, Super Bowl dreams:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2025/07/22/detroit-lions-training-camp-opens-with-stars-speaking-on-health-hopes-super-bowl-dreams/


What we're hearing and seeing at Lions training camp: Campbell stops intense practice:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45704222/2025-nfl-training-camp-detroit-lions-updates-buzz-intel-position-battles

NFL training camp is here! Biggest storylines, roster projections and previews for all 32 teams (Detroit Lions:  Biggest storyline: Have the Lions missed their Super Bowl window? Entering the 2024 season, Detroit was viewed by many as arguably the best team in the league -- but the hype train has slowed heading into 2025. Though the roster remains mostly the same, the team underwent a major change to the coaching staff with the loss of OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn.  During the 2024 regular season, the Lions finished with a franchise-best 15 wins but fell short in their playoff opener to the Commanders leaving many to question whether the Lions botched their Super Bowl chances. But head coach Dan Campbell said he likes his team's chances just as much as anyone else and believes that the championship window is "absolutely" still open now that players have even more experience together. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45763255/2025-nfl-training-camp-preview-storylines-53-man-roster-projections

Detroit Lions 2025 training camp preview: Can new coordinators deliver same results?:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45757407/detroit-lions-2025-training-camp-preview-jared-goff

Highest-graded running backs by run concept (Inside Zone (min. 25 att) - 1. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions (88.6).  Gibbs tallied only 38 inside-zone carries (26th) in 2024, but he ranked 11th in yards gained (267) and had the fourth-lowest stuff rate (7.9%). He rushed for 16 first downs and five touchdowns, generating a league best 42.1% first-down-plus-touchdown rate. He recorded nine rushes of 10-plus yards (tied for third most) and led the position in missed tackles forced (20) and yards gained after contact per attempt (3.9).  The second-year phenom gained 92 rushing yards on 22 inside-zone rushes in his rookie season, earning an 81.2 PFF rushing grade on those plays. He has recorded the fourth-fewest inside-zone carries over the past two seasons (60) but leads all running backs with a 90.6 inside-zone PFF rushing grade over that span.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-running-backs-run-concept

2025 NFL training camp position battles: Picks to win 10 notable competitions across the league (Detroit Lions - CENTER:  Tate Ratledge vs. Graham Glasgow.  Replacing a perennial Pro Bowler like the recently retired Frank Ragnow is no easy task. Trying to do so with a rookie is even trickier. Ratledge played guard -- not center -- at Georgia, yet the Lions are tossing him into the fire following Ragnow's departure. The rookie has taken early reps at the pivot during camp and gotten positive comments from coach Dan Campbell. Glasgow, meanwhile, struggled at left guard last season while battling through injuries and hasn't played center full time since the end of 2022. However, he'd offer experience at the crucial position for a young interior. I suspect the Lions will give Ratledge every chance to win the starting center job during camp and the preseason while keeping Glasgow at right guard, a position in which he’s more comfortable. That could come with some growing pains in front of Jared Goff as the Lions break in a new scheme under coordinator John Morton.  THE PICK: Ratledge. It's obviously not ideal for Detroit to be in this spot at center, but letting the rookie grow on the job could be the best move for the long-term effectiveness of the Lions' O-line.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-training-camp-position-battles-picks-to-win-10-notable-competitions-across-the-league




Video:






Lions Camp Day 3 - Things get chippy!:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1678666


Talking Lions camp with Detroit News writer Nolan Bianchi and Brad Galli:  https://www.wxyz.com/sports/talking-lions-training-camp-with-brad-galli-and-detroit-news-writer-nolan-bianchi


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