Articles:
Pat Caputo - Lions have made significant progress: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---lions-have-made-significant-progress/article_949f3158-588b-11e9-a1cf-5b5227a216f0.html
Resetting Lions top five NFL Draft needs: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-top-draft-needs-after-free-agency-130943350/
2019 Draft:
Lions draft prospect of the day: LSU CB Greedy Williams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/06/lsu-cb-greedy-williams-scouting-report-detroit-lions/
Lions host Washington safety Taylor Rapp on official visit: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/06/taylor-rapp-predraft-visit-detroit-lions/
Michigan safety Tyree Kinnel visits with the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/06/michigan-safety-tyree-kinnel-visits-with-the-lions/
Meet Sione Takitaki, BYU's gem of an LB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/06/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-sione-takitaki-byu/
Meet Brandon Fanaika, Stanford's next stud OL prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/06/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-brandon-fanaika-stanford/
What to know about Hakeem Butler: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/hakeem-butler-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about N'Keal Harry: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nkeal-harry-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Kelvin Harmon: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/kelvin-harmon-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Marquise Brown: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/marquise-brown-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about A.J. Brown: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/a-j-brown-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Garrett Bradbury: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/garrett-bradbury-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 20: Washington State OT Andre Dillard: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-20-washington-state-ot-andre-dillard-153155724.html
TYREE JACKSON AND QUARTERBACK ACCURACY: http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/tyree-jackson
2019 NFL Draft Sleepers: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2019-nfl-draft-sleepers
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 4-6-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: What addition of C.J. Anderson means for Detroit's backfield: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-what-addition-of-c-j-anderson-means-for-detroit-s-backfield
Lions expected to be one game better following free agency’s main wave: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-expected-to-be-one-game-better-following-free-agencys-main-wave.html
Matt Patricia didn’t like 6-10. But he wouldn’t have liked 10-6 either.: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/matt-patricia-didnt-like-6-10-but-he-wouldnt-have-liked-10-6-either.html
Why C.J. Anderson fits Lions: Look at 2015: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/05/detroit-lions-rb-cj-anderson/3378603002/
C.J. Anderson brings the Lions solid statistics: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-statistics-yards-per-carry-130916170/
C.J. Anderson already has family ties to Detroit: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Detroit-family-connection-130907834/
Bob Quinn explains how Lions picked up Romeo Okwara: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Romeo-Okwara-Lions-signing-Bob-Quinn-explanation-130899497/
Ranking All 32 NFL Teams’ Running Back Situations, Best to Worst (19. Detroit Lions, $7.8 / $166.2 million (Kerryon Johnson, C.J. Anderson, Zach Zenner, Mark Thompson, Theo Riddick, Kerwynn Williams): The addition of Anderson gives the Lions a Patriots-like cornucopia in their backfield along with Riddick and Zenner. Situationally, this should be one of the harder backfields to account for in the league if new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell can get them into open space.): https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/05/running-back-situations-ranked-best-worst-all-32-teams
Which Teams Could Surprise and Draft a Quarterback? (Detroit Lions - One scout posed the question—can the team really win it all with Matthew Stafford? The Lions haven’t won a playoff game since 1991, and while the roster is weak in many areas, it’s natural to question how much falls on Stafford. But also consider that the team wasn’t willing to trade Stafford to the Dolphins before last season for a first-round pick and more. Detroit’s roster has a lot of holes, and the Lions could pull in a decent haul of picks for their No. 8 pick if they put out some feelers to trade back—watch for them to trade down with a team desperate to get into the top ten.): https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/05/nfl-draft-2019-quarterbacks-surprise-teams
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Marquise Brown: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-marquise-brown
Lions receive Greedy Williams, Chase Winovich in NFL.com’s analytical mock draft: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-receive-greedy-williams-chase-winovich-in-nflcoms-analytical-mock-draft.html
Lions check out QB Gardner Minshew, OT Andre Dillard at Washington State pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/washington-state-cougars-pro-day-garnder-minshew-andrew-dillard-detroit-lions/
Several high-profile prospects attending Lions local workouts Friday: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/several-high-profile-prospects-attending-lions-local-workouts-today/
Meet Dawson Knox, the fast-rising TE who could crash the 1st round: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-dawson-knox-ole-miss/
Meet Juston Christian, the best-kept secret of the 2019 WR class: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-juston-christian-marist/
Former NFL executive: Kyler Murray is 3rd-best QB in 2019 NFL draft: https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/former-dolphins-executive-mike-tannenbaum-murray-is-3rd-best-2019-qb/
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 20: Washington State OT Andre Dillard: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-20-washington-state-ot-andre-dillard-153155724.html
Jaguars, Seahawks, Bills among Rashan Gary’s visits: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/05/jaguars-seahawks-bills-among-rashan-garys-visits/
Ranking the top-five offensive tackles in the 2019 NFL Draft by pass-blocking efficiency: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-offensive-tackles-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-pass-blocking-efficiency
Ranking the top-five offensive tackles in the 2019 NFL Draft by run-blocking grade: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-offensive-tackles-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-run-blocking-grade
NFL DRAFT GUARD RANKINGS: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/nfl-draft-guard-rankings
TWENTYMAN: What addition of C.J. Anderson means for Detroit's backfield: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-what-addition-of-c-j-anderson-means-for-detroit-s-backfield
Lions expected to be one game better following free agency’s main wave: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-expected-to-be-one-game-better-following-free-agencys-main-wave.html
Matt Patricia didn’t like 6-10. But he wouldn’t have liked 10-6 either.: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/matt-patricia-didnt-like-6-10-but-he-wouldnt-have-liked-10-6-either.html
Why C.J. Anderson fits Lions: Look at 2015: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/05/detroit-lions-rb-cj-anderson/3378603002/
C.J. Anderson brings the Lions solid statistics: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-statistics-yards-per-carry-130916170/
C.J. Anderson already has family ties to Detroit: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Detroit-family-connection-130907834/
Bob Quinn explains how Lions picked up Romeo Okwara: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Romeo-Okwara-Lions-signing-Bob-Quinn-explanation-130899497/
Ranking All 32 NFL Teams’ Running Back Situations, Best to Worst (19. Detroit Lions, $7.8 / $166.2 million (Kerryon Johnson, C.J. Anderson, Zach Zenner, Mark Thompson, Theo Riddick, Kerwynn Williams): The addition of Anderson gives the Lions a Patriots-like cornucopia in their backfield along with Riddick and Zenner. Situationally, this should be one of the harder backfields to account for in the league if new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell can get them into open space.): https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/05/running-back-situations-ranked-best-worst-all-32-teams
Which Teams Could Surprise and Draft a Quarterback? (Detroit Lions - One scout posed the question—can the team really win it all with Matthew Stafford? The Lions haven’t won a playoff game since 1991, and while the roster is weak in many areas, it’s natural to question how much falls on Stafford. But also consider that the team wasn’t willing to trade Stafford to the Dolphins before last season for a first-round pick and more. Detroit’s roster has a lot of holes, and the Lions could pull in a decent haul of picks for their No. 8 pick if they put out some feelers to trade back—watch for them to trade down with a team desperate to get into the top ten.): https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/05/nfl-draft-2019-quarterbacks-surprise-teams
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Marquise Brown: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-marquise-brown
Lions receive Greedy Williams, Chase Winovich in NFL.com’s analytical mock draft: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-receive-greedy-williams-chase-winovich-in-nflcoms-analytical-mock-draft.html
Lions check out QB Gardner Minshew, OT Andre Dillard at Washington State pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/washington-state-cougars-pro-day-garnder-minshew-andrew-dillard-detroit-lions/
Several high-profile prospects attending Lions local workouts Friday: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/several-high-profile-prospects-attending-lions-local-workouts-today/
Meet Dawson Knox, the fast-rising TE who could crash the 1st round: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-dawson-knox-ole-miss/
Meet Juston Christian, the best-kept secret of the 2019 WR class: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/05/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-juston-christian-marist/
Former NFL executive: Kyler Murray is 3rd-best QB in 2019 NFL draft: https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/former-dolphins-executive-mike-tannenbaum-murray-is-3rd-best-2019-qb/
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 20: Washington State OT Andre Dillard: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-20-washington-state-ot-andre-dillard-153155724.html
Jaguars, Seahawks, Bills among Rashan Gary’s visits: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/05/jaguars-seahawks-bills-among-rashan-garys-visits/
Ranking the top-five offensive tackles in the 2019 NFL Draft by pass-blocking efficiency: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-offensive-tackles-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-pass-blocking-efficiency
Ranking the top-five offensive tackles in the 2019 NFL Draft by run-blocking grade: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-offensive-tackles-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-run-blocking-grade
NFL DRAFT GUARD RANKINGS: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/nfl-draft-guard-rankings
Friday, April 5, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Friday 4-5-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Why all phases of free agency are important: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-why-all-phases-of-free-agency-are-important
Davis continuing to improve as he gains experience: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/davis-continuing-to-improve-as-he-gains-experience
Trey Flowers named an instant impact NFL free agent: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-instant-impact-free-agent-130878637/
Why the Lions are 'open for business' in trading the No. 8 pick: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/lions-should-trade-draft
2019 Draft:
Detroit Lions 2019 NFL Draft prospect: Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-arizona-state-wr-nkeal-harry.html
Lions make campus visit to vet 6-foot-7 Buffalo QB Tyree Jackson: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-make-campus-visit-to-vet-6-foot-7-buffalo-qb-tyree-jackson.html
U-M's Edwards will work out for Lions as WR; list of others working out: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/04/michigan-football-berkley-edwards-nfl-draft/3366092002/
Washington S Rapp makes pre-draft trip to Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/04/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-visits/3362362002/
David Beedle's draft diary: Waiting for a chance: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/04/david-beedle-draft-diary-waiting-team-give-me-chance/3358651002/
Detroit should be able to land playmaker at No. 8: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35346/detroit-lions-should-be-able-to-land-playmaker-at-no-8
Texas A&M DT Kingsley Keke makes an official visit with the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/kingsley-keke-official-visit-detroit-lions/
Lions draft prospect of the day: San Jose State TE Josh Oliver: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/san-jose-state-te-josh-oliver-scouting-report-detroit-lions/
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: Wide receivers: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-wide-receivers/
Meet Sean Bunting, Central Michigan's fast-rising CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-sean-bunting-central-michigan/
Don't sleep on Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown, a first-round player: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-dont-sleep-on-ole-miss-wr-a-j-brown-a-first-round-player
Film preparation, technique driving Texas A&M center Erik McCoy's success: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-film-preparation-technique-driving-texas-am-center-erik-mccoys-success
Maryland S Darnell Savage may be the NFL's next Bob Sanders: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-maryland-s-darnell-savage-may-be-the-nfls-next-bob-sanders
Ranking the top-five cornerbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft by forced incompletion percentage: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-cornerbacks-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-forced-incompletion-percentage
What to know about Andre Dillard: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/andre-dillard-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Cody Ford: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/cody-ford-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Christian Wilkins: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/christian-wilkins-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Byron Murphy: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/byron-murphy-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Greedy Williams: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/greedy-williams-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
FSU’s Brian Burns Has Studied Up and Bulked Up to Prep for the Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/04/brian-burns-nfl-draft-2019-florida-state
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 21: Iowa TE Noah Fant: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-21-iowa-te-noah-fant-191803368.html
Draft: Buyer beware prospects: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-buyer-beware-on-dwayne-haskins-rashan-gary-and-these-other-top-prospects/
Five Under The Radar Prospects: Offense: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/five-under-the-radar-prospects-offense-X6mOze-xfESkTjMUL8BPog/
Stars and sleepers alike raise the temperature at WSU, Idaho Pro Days: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/stars-and-sleepers-alike-raise-the-temperature-at-wsu-idaho-pro-days-b1d1XQ0pgECINztZZ_n17A/
Pro-Day Report – Stanford: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-stanford
Pro-Day Report - Boise State: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-boise-state
Weakest spots on NFC offensive depth charts heading into the 2019 NFL Draft (Detroit Lions - Right guard - RG: Kenny Wiggins, Oday Aboushi - The release and subsequent retirement of T.J. Lang leaves the Lions with a glaring hole that, admittedly, they played with for most of 2018. Nevertheless, this Detroit brass has signaled for some time that they want to be a run-based attack. Continuing to fortify an offensive line whose sum has too often been weaker than its parts. Possible solutions: The Lions will almost certainly make a move to address their hideous defense with the eighth overall pick. Edge rushers will be plentiful in the top-10 and they’ll be looking for a longterm running mate for Trey Flowers. After the first round, the Lions should supplement what will certainly be more defensive selections with investments in the offensive line.): https://sports.yahoo.com/weakest-spots-on-nfc-offensive-depth-charts-heading-into-the-2019-nfl-draft-220339890.html
NFL DRAFT CENTER RANKINGS: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/nfl-draft-center-rankings
TWENTYMAN: Why all phases of free agency are important: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-why-all-phases-of-free-agency-are-important
Davis continuing to improve as he gains experience: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/davis-continuing-to-improve-as-he-gains-experience
Trey Flowers named an instant impact NFL free agent: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-instant-impact-free-agent-130878637/
Why the Lions are 'open for business' in trading the No. 8 pick: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/lions-should-trade-draft
2019 Draft:
Detroit Lions 2019 NFL Draft prospect: Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-arizona-state-wr-nkeal-harry.html
Lions make campus visit to vet 6-foot-7 Buffalo QB Tyree Jackson: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-make-campus-visit-to-vet-6-foot-7-buffalo-qb-tyree-jackson.html
U-M's Edwards will work out for Lions as WR; list of others working out: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/04/michigan-football-berkley-edwards-nfl-draft/3366092002/
Washington S Rapp makes pre-draft trip to Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/04/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-visits/3362362002/
David Beedle's draft diary: Waiting for a chance: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/04/david-beedle-draft-diary-waiting-team-give-me-chance/3358651002/
Detroit should be able to land playmaker at No. 8: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35346/detroit-lions-should-be-able-to-land-playmaker-at-no-8
Texas A&M DT Kingsley Keke makes an official visit with the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/kingsley-keke-official-visit-detroit-lions/
Lions draft prospect of the day: San Jose State TE Josh Oliver: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/san-jose-state-te-josh-oliver-scouting-report-detroit-lions/
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: Wide receivers: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-wide-receivers/
Meet Sean Bunting, Central Michigan's fast-rising CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/04/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-sean-bunting-central-michigan/
Don't sleep on Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown, a first-round player: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-dont-sleep-on-ole-miss-wr-a-j-brown-a-first-round-player
Film preparation, technique driving Texas A&M center Erik McCoy's success: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-film-preparation-technique-driving-texas-am-center-erik-mccoys-success
Maryland S Darnell Savage may be the NFL's next Bob Sanders: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-maryland-s-darnell-savage-may-be-the-nfls-next-bob-sanders
Ranking the top-five cornerbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft by forced incompletion percentage: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-cornerbacks-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-forced-incompletion-percentage
What to know about Andre Dillard: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/andre-dillard-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Cody Ford: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/cody-ford-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Christian Wilkins: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/christian-wilkins-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Byron Murphy: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/byron-murphy-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Greedy Williams: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/greedy-williams-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
FSU’s Brian Burns Has Studied Up and Bulked Up to Prep for the Draft: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/04/brian-burns-nfl-draft-2019-florida-state
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 21: Iowa TE Noah Fant: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-21-iowa-te-noah-fant-191803368.html
Draft: Buyer beware prospects: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-buyer-beware-on-dwayne-haskins-rashan-gary-and-these-other-top-prospects/
Five Under The Radar Prospects: Offense: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/five-under-the-radar-prospects-offense-X6mOze-xfESkTjMUL8BPog/
Stars and sleepers alike raise the temperature at WSU, Idaho Pro Days: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/stars-and-sleepers-alike-raise-the-temperature-at-wsu-idaho-pro-days-b1d1XQ0pgECINztZZ_n17A/
Pro-Day Report – Stanford: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-stanford
Pro-Day Report - Boise State: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-boise-state
Weakest spots on NFC offensive depth charts heading into the 2019 NFL Draft (Detroit Lions - Right guard - RG: Kenny Wiggins, Oday Aboushi - The release and subsequent retirement of T.J. Lang leaves the Lions with a glaring hole that, admittedly, they played with for most of 2018. Nevertheless, this Detroit brass has signaled for some time that they want to be a run-based attack. Continuing to fortify an offensive line whose sum has too often been weaker than its parts. Possible solutions: The Lions will almost certainly make a move to address their hideous defense with the eighth overall pick. Edge rushers will be plentiful in the top-10 and they’ll be looking for a longterm running mate for Trey Flowers. After the first round, the Lions should supplement what will certainly be more defensive selections with investments in the offensive line.): https://sports.yahoo.com/weakest-spots-on-nfc-offensive-depth-charts-heading-into-the-2019-nfl-draft-220339890.html
NFL DRAFT CENTER RANKINGS: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/nfl-draft-center-rankings
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 4-4-19
Articles:
NFC NORTH: Offseason updates for each team: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-offseason-updates-for-each-team
Lions GM Bob Quinn on trading back in the draft: ‘I’m open for business’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-gm-bob-quinn-on-trading-back-im-open-for-business.html
The Lions are pretty excited about under-the-radar signing Logan Thomas: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/the-lions-are-pretty-excited-about-under-the-radar-signing-logan-thomas.html
Devon Kennard is studying top pass rushers this offseason: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/devon-kennard-is-studying-top-pass-rushers-this-offseason.html
Kelly Stafford, wife of Lions QB Matthew Stafford, to undergo surgery for brain tumor: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/matthew-staffords-wife-to-undergo-surgery-for-brain-tumor.html
Sports world rallies behind Kelly Stafford, as wife of Lions QB faces surgery: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/04/39894131643899/sports-world-rallies-behind-kelly-stafford-as-wife-of-lions-qb-faces-surgery.html
The facts about Kelly Stafford's brain tumor: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/04/03/kelly-stafford-acoustic-neuroma-brain-tumor-matt/3352238002/
Analyst: Trey Flowers makes Lions defensive personnel perfect: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-defensive-personnel-fit-perfect-130836555/
Lions pledge their support to Matthew Stafford's family: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-statement-Kelly-Stafford-surgery-130855286/
Reimagining the 2016 draft (Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama - The Lions took Reed's 'Bama teammate, A'Shawn Robinson, in the second round in 2016, but they don't wait to address that need this time around. We'll give them Reed, who showed off impressive rush talent last season. Actual pick: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001025215/article/2016-nfl-draft-doover-dak-prescott-goes-no-15-to-browns
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Byron Murphy: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-byron-murphy
Montez Sweat or T.J. Hockenson? ESPN analysts split on Lions’ picks in 2-round mock draft: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-split-on-lions-picks-in-2-round-mock-draft.html
Lions draft: A wide receiver for every round: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/lions-draft-a-wide-receiver-for-every-round/
Report: Lions visit QB Tyree Jackson at Buffalo: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/report-lions-visit-qb-tyree-jackson-at-buffalo/
Lions reportedly visit Tyree Jackson at Buffalo: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Tyree-Jackson-Lions-visit-Buffalo-130851013/
Meet Derrick Baity, Kentucky's play-making CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-derrick-baity-kentucky/
Meet Mike Edwards, Kentucky's complete safety prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-mike-edwards-kentucky/
2019 NFL draft: Nick Bosa is a steal at any pick after No. 1: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/2019-nfl-draft-nick-bosa-ohio-state-steal/
Hard lessons from his father set Devin Bush Jr. on path to NFL: http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/devin-bush/devin-bush
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 23: Clemson DT Christian Wilkins: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-23-clemson-dt-christian-wilkins-172328216.html
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 22: Oklahoma OL Cody Ford: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-22-oklahoma-ol-cody-ford-202431960.html
Pro-Day Report - Washington State: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-washington-state
Ranking the top-five interior offensive linemen in the 2019 NFL Draft by run-blocking grade: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-interior-offensive-linemen-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-run-blocking-grade
Draft: NFL comparisons for top DBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-greedy-williams-is-like-stephon-gilmore-deandre-baker-is-like-tredavious-white-and-other/
NFL Draft 2019: Biggest risers, fallers: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/pick-six-podcast-heres-a-look-at-the-2019-nfl-drafts-most-likely-risers-and-fallers/
DJ's top 50 prospects: Ed Oliver, Kyler Murray rise: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001025221/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-40
NFC NORTH: Offseason updates for each team: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-offseason-updates-for-each-team
Lions GM Bob Quinn on trading back in the draft: ‘I’m open for business’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/lions-gm-bob-quinn-on-trading-back-im-open-for-business.html
The Lions are pretty excited about under-the-radar signing Logan Thomas: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/the-lions-are-pretty-excited-about-under-the-radar-signing-logan-thomas.html
Devon Kennard is studying top pass rushers this offseason: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/devon-kennard-is-studying-top-pass-rushers-this-offseason.html
Kelly Stafford, wife of Lions QB Matthew Stafford, to undergo surgery for brain tumor: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/matthew-staffords-wife-to-undergo-surgery-for-brain-tumor.html
Sports world rallies behind Kelly Stafford, as wife of Lions QB faces surgery: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/04/39894131643899/sports-world-rallies-behind-kelly-stafford-as-wife-of-lions-qb-faces-surgery.html
The facts about Kelly Stafford's brain tumor: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/04/03/kelly-stafford-acoustic-neuroma-brain-tumor-matt/3352238002/
Analyst: Trey Flowers makes Lions defensive personnel perfect: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-defensive-personnel-fit-perfect-130836555/
Lions pledge their support to Matthew Stafford's family: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-statement-Kelly-Stafford-surgery-130855286/
Reimagining the 2016 draft (Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama - The Lions took Reed's 'Bama teammate, A'Shawn Robinson, in the second round in 2016, but they don't wait to address that need this time around. We'll give them Reed, who showed off impressive rush talent last season. Actual pick: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001025215/article/2016-nfl-draft-doover-dak-prescott-goes-no-15-to-browns
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Byron Murphy: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-byron-murphy
Montez Sweat or T.J. Hockenson? ESPN analysts split on Lions’ picks in 2-round mock draft: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-split-on-lions-picks-in-2-round-mock-draft.html
Lions draft: A wide receiver for every round: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/lions-draft-a-wide-receiver-for-every-round/
Report: Lions visit QB Tyree Jackson at Buffalo: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/report-lions-visit-qb-tyree-jackson-at-buffalo/
Lions reportedly visit Tyree Jackson at Buffalo: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Tyree-Jackson-Lions-visit-Buffalo-130851013/
Meet Derrick Baity, Kentucky's play-making CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-derrick-baity-kentucky/
Meet Mike Edwards, Kentucky's complete safety prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-mike-edwards-kentucky/
2019 NFL draft: Nick Bosa is a steal at any pick after No. 1: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/03/2019-nfl-draft-nick-bosa-ohio-state-steal/
Hard lessons from his father set Devin Bush Jr. on path to NFL: http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/devin-bush/devin-bush
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 23: Clemson DT Christian Wilkins: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-23-clemson-dt-christian-wilkins-172328216.html
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 22: Oklahoma OL Cody Ford: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-22-oklahoma-ol-cody-ford-202431960.html
Pro-Day Report - Washington State: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-washington-state
Ranking the top-five interior offensive linemen in the 2019 NFL Draft by run-blocking grade: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-interior-offensive-linemen-in-the-2019-nfl-draft-by-run-blocking-grade
Draft: NFL comparisons for top DBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-greedy-williams-is-like-stephon-gilmore-deandre-baker-is-like-tredavious-white-and-other/
NFL Draft 2019: Biggest risers, fallers: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/pick-six-podcast-heres-a-look-at-the-2019-nfl-drafts-most-likely-risers-and-fallers/
DJ's top 50 prospects: Ed Oliver, Kyler Murray rise: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001025221/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-40
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 4-3-19
Articles:
What are Lions looking for in a potential draft pick?: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-are-lions-looking-for-in-a-potential-draft-pick
The Lions are in the market for a new director of pro scouting: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/the-lions-are-in-the-market-for-a-new-director-of-pro-scouting.html
C.J. Anderson: What the Lions are getting in their new RB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/c-j-anderson-detroit-lions-scouting-report/
New Lions RB C.J. Anderson already hyped to play his old teams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/lions-rb-c-j-anderson-broncos-raiders/
C.J. Anderson promises Lions he'll be in better shape: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-promise-better-shape-130801210/
Getting to know new Lions running back C.J. Anderson: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-running-back-getting-to-know-130797853/
Lions 2016 NFL Draft re-graded a B by CBS Sports: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-2016-NFL-Draft-regrade-130814771/
Grading the Lions big free agency moves: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-free-agency-grades-2019-130193425/
ALL-OVERRATED NFL DRAFT TEAM: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/stock-stock-down/all-overrated-nfl-draft-team
2019 Draft:
Detroit Lions 2019 NFL Draft prospect: Mississippi WR D.K. Metcalf: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-mississippi-wr-dk-metcalf.html
D.K. Metcalf draws comparisons to Terrell Owens, Demaryius Thomas: https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/ravens-compared-ole-miss-wr-d-k-metcalf-to-terrell-owens-demaryius-thomas/
Detroit Lions to host star EDGE Josh Allen on pre-draft visit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-to-host-star-edge-josh-allen-on-pre-draft-visit.html
Lions in NFL draft: 15 prospects for 1st, 2nd rounds: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/02/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-prospects/3342218002/
Lions will work out Washington TE Drew Sample: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/lions-will-work-out-washington-te-drew-sample/
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: Tight ends: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-tight-ends/
Iowa has the two best tight ends in the 2019 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-iowas-tight-ends-are-the-best-in-the-2019-nfl-draft
Justin Layne eager to prove he's a 'lockdown corner' in the NFL: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-justin-layne-eager-to-prove-hes-a-lockdown-corner-in-the-nfl
PFF interviews Notre Dame standout linebacker Drue Tranquill in South Bend: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-interviews-notre-dame-standout-linebacker-drue-tranquill-in-south-bend
Ranking the top-five draft-eligible running backs in yards after contact per attempt: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-draft-eligible-running-backs-in-yards-after-contact-per-attempt
Meet JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford's monster of a WR prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-jj-arcega-whiteside-stanford/
Meet Montre Hartage, Northwestern's stud CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-montre-hartage-northwestern/
What to know about Devin Bush: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/devin-bush-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Devin White: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/devin-white-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 24: Alabama RB Josh Jacobs: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-24-alabama-rb-josh-jacobs-171118737.html
The MMQB's QB Expert Panel Analyzes Dwayne Haskins: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/02/film-room-scouting-report-dwayne-haskins-ohio-state
NFL Draft Hot Press: Teams Down on Hakeem Butler: http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Teams-Grade-Hakeem-Butler-on-Day-2
Draft: NFL comparisons for top LBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-devin-white-is-like-myles-jack-devin-bush-is-like-jaylon-smith-and-other-lb-comparisons/
What are Lions looking for in a potential draft pick?: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-are-lions-looking-for-in-a-potential-draft-pick
The Lions are in the market for a new director of pro scouting: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/the-lions-are-in-the-market-for-a-new-director-of-pro-scouting.html
C.J. Anderson: What the Lions are getting in their new RB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/c-j-anderson-detroit-lions-scouting-report/
New Lions RB C.J. Anderson already hyped to play his old teams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/lions-rb-c-j-anderson-broncos-raiders/
C.J. Anderson promises Lions he'll be in better shape: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-promise-better-shape-130801210/
Getting to know new Lions running back C.J. Anderson: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-running-back-getting-to-know-130797853/
Lions 2016 NFL Draft re-graded a B by CBS Sports: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-2016-NFL-Draft-regrade-130814771/
Grading the Lions big free agency moves: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-free-agency-grades-2019-130193425/
ALL-OVERRATED NFL DRAFT TEAM: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/stock-stock-down/all-overrated-nfl-draft-team
2019 Draft:
Detroit Lions 2019 NFL Draft prospect: Mississippi WR D.K. Metcalf: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-mississippi-wr-dk-metcalf.html
D.K. Metcalf draws comparisons to Terrell Owens, Demaryius Thomas: https://ravenswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/ravens-compared-ole-miss-wr-d-k-metcalf-to-terrell-owens-demaryius-thomas/
Detroit Lions to host star EDGE Josh Allen on pre-draft visit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-to-host-star-edge-josh-allen-on-pre-draft-visit.html
Lions in NFL draft: 15 prospects for 1st, 2nd rounds: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/02/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-prospects/3342218002/
Lions will work out Washington TE Drew Sample: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/lions-will-work-out-washington-te-drew-sample/
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: Tight ends: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-tight-ends/
Iowa has the two best tight ends in the 2019 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-iowas-tight-ends-are-the-best-in-the-2019-nfl-draft
Justin Layne eager to prove he's a 'lockdown corner' in the NFL: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-justin-layne-eager-to-prove-hes-a-lockdown-corner-in-the-nfl
PFF interviews Notre Dame standout linebacker Drue Tranquill in South Bend: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-interviews-notre-dame-standout-linebacker-drue-tranquill-in-south-bend
Ranking the top-five draft-eligible running backs in yards after contact per attempt: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-ranking-the-top-five-draft-eligible-running-backs-in-yards-after-contact-per-attempt
Meet JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford's monster of a WR prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-jj-arcega-whiteside-stanford/
Meet Montre Hartage, Northwestern's stud CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/02/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-montre-hartage-northwestern/
What to know about Devin Bush: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/devin-bush-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Devin White: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/devin-white-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 24: Alabama RB Josh Jacobs: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-24-alabama-rb-josh-jacobs-171118737.html
The MMQB's QB Expert Panel Analyzes Dwayne Haskins: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/02/film-room-scouting-report-dwayne-haskins-ohio-state
NFL Draft Hot Press: Teams Down on Hakeem Butler: http://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Teams-Grade-Hakeem-Butler-on-Day-2
Draft: NFL comparisons for top LBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-devin-white-is-like-myles-jack-devin-bush-is-like-jaylon-smith-and-other-lb-comparisons/
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 4-2-19
Articles:
Lions impressed by Johnson, but won't overwork him: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-impressed-by-johnson-but-won-t-overwork-him
Detroit Lions reportedly sign RB C.J. Anderson: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-reportedly-sign-rb-cj-anderson.html
Detroit Lions set offseason workout dates, will report April 15: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-set-offseason-workout-dates-will-report-april-15.html
Meet new Lions RB C.J. Anderson: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/02/lions-c-j-anderson/3338132002/
5 needs Lions must fill in this month's NFL draft: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/01/detroit-lions-5-biggest-needs-nfl-draft/3331500002/
Smokescreens and case studies, Lions gearing up for NFL Draft: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/01/smokescreens-and-case-studies-lions-gearing-up-nfl-draft/3336068002/
Lions FA acquisitions allows them to go BPA in draft: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/lions-fa-acquisitions-allows-them-to-go-bpa-in-draft/
C.J. Anderson ready to have fun with Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-signing-comments-130786850/
Kenny Golladay given love by Nate Burleson: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Kenny-Golladay-Lions-Nate-Burleson-love-130773067/
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Brian Burns: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-brian-burns
Detroit Lions to host Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger on draft visit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-to-host-texas-am-te-jace-sternberger-on-draft-visit.html
Detroit Lions 2019 NFL draft prospect: Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-iowa-state-wr-hakeem-butler.html
What to know about Quinnen Williams: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/quinnen-williams-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Ed Oliver: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/ed-oliver-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
Best 2019 NFL Draft player fits for each team in the NFC North: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-best-2019-nfl-draft-fits-nfc-north
Safety John Abram takes pride in his physicality, coverage ability: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-safety-john-abram-takes-pride-in-his-physicality-coverage-ability
Drew Lock has gotten better every year, but he still may not warrant a first-round pick: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-drew-lock-has-improved-each-year-may-not-warrant-first-round-pick
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 25: Notre Dame DL Jerry Tillery: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-25-notre-dame-dl-jerry-tillery-204313133.html
PFF sits down with 2019 NFL Draft prospect and Notre Dame alumnus Jerry Tillery: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-sits-down-with-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-and-notre-dame-alumnus-jerry-tillery
Meet Darwin Thompson, the gem of the 2019 NFL draft's RB class: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-darwin-thompson-utah-state/
Jachai Polite’s Draft Season Woes Continue: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/01/jachai-polite-draft-stock-round-1-combine-pro-day
Nick Bosa’s Pre-Draft Tour Continues, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry Are Teammates Once Again and other draft notes: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/01/nick-bosa-nfl-draft-odell-beckham-jarvis-landry-browns
Pro-Day Report – Washington: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-washington
Washington’s ‘big three’ generate record NFL crowd and impactful Pro Day results: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/washington-s-big-three-generate-record-nfl-crowd-and-impactful-pro-day-results-8xk8U5qE70eg5fFFEEtSIQ/
Dream draft trades for Day 1 (Falcons trade No. 14 overall (Round 1) to Lions for No. 8 (Round 1): The Falcons reportedly interviewed defensive tackles Dexter Lawrence, Ed Oliver and Christian Wilkins at the NFL Scouting Combine. General manager Thomas Dimitroff is not shy about moving up in the draft to get the player he wants (see: Julio Jones). Adding a playmaker next to franchised starter Grady Jarrett gives him a great duo in 2019 and beyond -- or maybe an insurance policy if Jarrett leaves as a free agent next year. Dimitroff will likely have to give up a 2020 second- or third-round pick and one or both of their mid-round free-agent compensatory selections in this year's draft (which are now tradable). The Lions met their primary need by signing Trey Flowers via free agency and could still pick up another defensive end to replace Kerry Hyder with the 14th pick (or a corner, safety or tight end) if they so desire.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001024913/article/2019-nfl-draft-eight-trades-that-teams-should-make-on-day-1
PFF's Top-50 Big Board for the 2019 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pffs-top-50-big-board-for-the-2019-nfl-draft
Draft: NFL comparisons for top DLs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-ed-oliver-is-like-john-randle-jeffery-simmons-is-like-ndamukong-suh-and-other-dl-comparisons/
Three 2019 NFL Draft Prospects Causing Conflicting Emotions: https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3144/Three-2019-NFL-Draft-Prospects-Causing-Conflicting-Emotions
ALL-UNDERRATED NFL DRAFT TEAM: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/stock-stock-down/all-underrated-nfl-draft-team
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: Running Backs: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-running-backs/
Video:
Lions' 2019 draft war room: Projecting Detroit's selections: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001024980/Lions-2019-draft-war-room-Projecting-Detroit-s-selections
Lions impressed by Johnson, but won't overwork him: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-impressed-by-johnson-but-won-t-overwork-him
Detroit Lions reportedly sign RB C.J. Anderson: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-reportedly-sign-rb-cj-anderson.html
Detroit Lions set offseason workout dates, will report April 15: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-set-offseason-workout-dates-will-report-april-15.html
Meet new Lions RB C.J. Anderson: https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/02/lions-c-j-anderson/3338132002/
5 needs Lions must fill in this month's NFL draft: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/01/detroit-lions-5-biggest-needs-nfl-draft/3331500002/
Smokescreens and case studies, Lions gearing up for NFL Draft: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/01/smokescreens-and-case-studies-lions-gearing-up-nfl-draft/3336068002/
Lions FA acquisitions allows them to go BPA in draft: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/lions-fa-acquisitions-allows-them-to-go-bpa-in-draft/
C.J. Anderson ready to have fun with Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/CJ-Anderson-Lions-signing-comments-130786850/
Kenny Golladay given love by Nate Burleson: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Kenny-Golladay-Lions-Nate-Burleson-love-130773067/
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Brian Burns: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-brian-burns
Detroit Lions to host Texas A&M TE Jace Sternberger on draft visit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-to-host-texas-am-te-jace-sternberger-on-draft-visit.html
Detroit Lions 2019 NFL draft prospect: Iowa State WR Hakeem Butler: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-iowa-state-wr-hakeem-butler.html
What to know about Quinnen Williams: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/quinnen-williams-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Ed Oliver: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/ed-oliver-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
Best 2019 NFL Draft player fits for each team in the NFC North: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-best-2019-nfl-draft-fits-nfc-north
Safety John Abram takes pride in his physicality, coverage ability: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-safety-john-abram-takes-pride-in-his-physicality-coverage-ability
Drew Lock has gotten better every year, but he still may not warrant a first-round pick: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-drew-lock-has-improved-each-year-may-not-warrant-first-round-pick
Yahoo Sports' top 2019 NFL draft prospects, No. 25: Notre Dame DL Jerry Tillery: https://sports.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-top-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-no-25-notre-dame-dl-jerry-tillery-204313133.html
PFF sits down with 2019 NFL Draft prospect and Notre Dame alumnus Jerry Tillery: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-sits-down-with-2019-nfl-draft-prospect-and-notre-dame-alumnus-jerry-tillery
Meet Darwin Thompson, the gem of the 2019 NFL draft's RB class: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-darwin-thompson-utah-state/
Jachai Polite’s Draft Season Woes Continue: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/01/jachai-polite-draft-stock-round-1-combine-pro-day
Nick Bosa’s Pre-Draft Tour Continues, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry Are Teammates Once Again and other draft notes: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/01/nick-bosa-nfl-draft-odell-beckham-jarvis-landry-browns
Pro-Day Report – Washington: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-washington
Washington’s ‘big three’ generate record NFL crowd and impactful Pro Day results: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/washington-s-big-three-generate-record-nfl-crowd-and-impactful-pro-day-results-8xk8U5qE70eg5fFFEEtSIQ/
Dream draft trades for Day 1 (Falcons trade No. 14 overall (Round 1) to Lions for No. 8 (Round 1): The Falcons reportedly interviewed defensive tackles Dexter Lawrence, Ed Oliver and Christian Wilkins at the NFL Scouting Combine. General manager Thomas Dimitroff is not shy about moving up in the draft to get the player he wants (see: Julio Jones). Adding a playmaker next to franchised starter Grady Jarrett gives him a great duo in 2019 and beyond -- or maybe an insurance policy if Jarrett leaves as a free agent next year. Dimitroff will likely have to give up a 2020 second- or third-round pick and one or both of their mid-round free-agent compensatory selections in this year's draft (which are now tradable). The Lions met their primary need by signing Trey Flowers via free agency and could still pick up another defensive end to replace Kerry Hyder with the 14th pick (or a corner, safety or tight end) if they so desire.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001024913/article/2019-nfl-draft-eight-trades-that-teams-should-make-on-day-1
PFF's Top-50 Big Board for the 2019 NFL Draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pffs-top-50-big-board-for-the-2019-nfl-draft
Draft: NFL comparisons for top DLs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-ed-oliver-is-like-john-randle-jeffery-simmons-is-like-ndamukong-suh-and-other-dl-comparisons/
Three 2019 NFL Draft Prospects Causing Conflicting Emotions: https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3144/Three-2019-NFL-Draft-Prospects-Causing-Conflicting-Emotions
ALL-UNDERRATED NFL DRAFT TEAM: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/stock-stock-down/all-underrated-nfl-draft-team
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: Running Backs: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/01/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-running-backs/
Video:
Lions' 2019 draft war room: Projecting Detroit's selections: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001024980/Lions-2019-draft-war-room-Projecting-Detroit-s-selections
Monday, April 1, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Monday 4-1-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: 4 pro days to watch this week: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-4-pro-days-to-watch-this-week-x0068
Lions have options at right guard: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-have-options-at-right-guard
How many wins for Detroit Lions in 2019? Vegas oddsmakers offer prediction: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/how-many-wins-for-detroit-lions-in-2019-vegas-oddsmakers-offer-prediction
2019 Draft:
Lions draft prospect of the day: Central Michigan CB Sean Bunting: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/31/sean-bunting-scouting-report-detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft/
TWENTYMAN: 4 pro days to watch this week: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-4-pro-days-to-watch-this-week-x0068
Lions have options at right guard: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-have-options-at-right-guard
How many wins for Detroit Lions in 2019? Vegas oddsmakers offer prediction: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/how-many-wins-for-detroit-lions-in-2019-vegas-oddsmakers-offer-prediction
2019 Draft:
Lions draft prospect of the day: Central Michigan CB Sean Bunting: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/31/sean-bunting-scouting-report-detroit-lions-2019-nfl-draft/
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