Articles:
Week 1 opponent: What the Cardinals are saying: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-1-opponent-what-the-cardinals-are-saying
Trey Flowers among 5 listed as limited on Lions’ first practice report: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/trey-flowers-among-5-listed-as-limited-on-lions-first-practice-report.html
Kliff Kingsbury: Lions QB Chad Kanoff knows ‘pretty much everything’ about Arizona’s offense: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/kliff-kingsbury-lions-qb-chad-kanoff-knows-pretty-much-everything-about-arizonas-offense.html
RB J.D. McKissic feels at home in Lions offense amidst sudden move across country: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/rb-jd-mckissic-feels-at-home-in-lions-offense-amidst-sudden-move-across-country.html
Buffalo Bills only team worth less than Detroit Lions in Forbes’ annual rankings: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/buffalo-bills-only-team-worth-less-than-detroit-lions-in-forbes-annual-rankings.html
Lions' offense needs big year from Stafford, O-line to click: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/04/detroit-lions-offense-preview/2201033001/
Scouting the Lions' offense: Here's what we're expecting in 2019: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/04/detroit-lions-2019-matthew-stafford/2196025001/
Lions' C.J. Anderson may have future as a coach, itching to call plays: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/04/detroit-lions-cj-anderson-calling-plays/2204316001/
Cardinals want Kyler Murray to 'cut it loose' against Lions: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/04/detroit-lions-nfl-opener-cardinals-kyler-murray/2212667001/
Experience, personnel upgrades have Lions' defense primed to make big leap: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/04/experience-personnel-upgrades-have-detroit-lions-defense-primed-make-big-leap/2196192001/
Five key questions for the Lions' defense in 2019: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/04/five-key-questions-detroit-lions-defense-2019/2133905001/
Pat Caputo - Quinn, Patricia, Stafford need to produce or move on: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---quinn-patricia-stafford-need-to-produce/article_2b4b6ac0-cec2-11e9-9e0b-67ccad54516a.html
Lions add QB Chad Kanoff, WR Marvin Hall to practice squad: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/04/lions-add-qb-chad-kanoff-wr-marvin-hall-to-practice-squad/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Lions Week 1 depth chart vs. what we're seeing on the field: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/04/lions-week-1-depth-chart-vs-what-were-seeing-on-the-field/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Season Previews and Predictions:
NFC NORTH: 2019 season preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-2019-season-preview
Video:
McKissic on joining Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/mckissic-on-joining-lions
Lions at Cardinals preview | Week 1: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lions-at-cardinals-preview-week-1
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 9-4-19
Articles:
Frank Ragnow returns to Lions practice; Davis, Hand still out: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-frank-ragnow-opener/2199298001/
Lions want to keep rookie Jahlani Tavai away from 'the wolves': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-jahlani-tavai-rookie/2203781001/
The secret to success for one Lions rookie? Pancakes: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-rookie-pancakes/2203332001/
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'I respect the hell out of Andrew' Luck: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/2204746001/
Detroit Lions 5 things: Matthew Stafford on the season opener, the new offense: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-5-things-matthew-stafford-on-the-season-opener-the-new-offense/
3 QBs among the Lions free agent workouts on Tuesday: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/lions-free-agent-workouts-tyree-jackson-taylor-heinicke/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Matthew Stafford embraces his veteran leadership role with the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/04/matthew-stafford-embraces-his-veteran-leadership-role-with-the-lions/
Lions vs. Cardinals: Who, what you need to know for Week 1: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/lions-vs-cardinals-who-what-you-need-to-know-for-week-1
PFF predicts breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams (Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow, center - Lining up at guard last year, Ragnow fell victim to some of the best interior pass-rushers in the league, tanking his grades to the point where his year could ultimately be judged as a disappointment. But his move back to center could spell big things for the sophomore offensive lineman after he dominated the position during his time in college to the tune of an 81.6 pass-blocking grade and a 94.4 run-blocking grade — dwarfing his mark from the right guard spot.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-predicts-breakout-candidates-for-all-32-nfl-teams
Christian Kirk expected to return punts: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/03/christian-kirk-expected-to-return-punts/
Articles from Opposing Teams Media:
Once Patriots Compatriots, Kliff Kingsbury And Matt Patricia Meet Again: https://www.azcardinals.com/news/once-patriots-compatriots-kliff-kingsbury-and-matt-patricia-meet-again
Cardinals Use Practice Squad To Add Third QB Kyle Sloter: https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-use-practice-squad-to-add-third-qb-kyle-sloter
No Offense, But Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury Still Aren't Revealing Much: https://www.azcardinals.com/news/no-offense-but-cardinals-kliff-kingsbury-still-aren-t-revealing-much
Lions coach Patricia, Cardinals’ Kingsbury blindly feel each other out: https://arizonasports.com/story/2065889/lions-matt-patricia-cardinals-kliff-kingsbury-feel-each-other-out/
Season Previews and Predictions:
NFC win-total projections: Bears are third-highest: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001046271/article/nfc-wintotal-projections-eagles-on-top-packers-ceiling-high
Video - Game Theory: Lions' 2019 record projection: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001046190/Game-Theory-Lions-2019-record-projection
2020 Draft:
Jacob Eason looked right at home in first action with Washington: https://www.pff.com/news/college-jacob-eason-looked-right-at-home-in-first-action-with-washington
QB KLASSROOM: OREGON QB JUSTIN HERBERT: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/qb-klassroom/qb-klassroom-oregon-qb-justin-herbert
PFF College Football Heisman Watch after Week 1: https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-football-heisman-watch-week-1
College Football Week 1: 2020 NFL Draft PFF Scouting Notes: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-college-football-week-1-2020-nfl-draft-pff-scouting-notes
Week 1 2020 NFL Draft Stock: http://walterfootball.com/draft2020stock_01.php
NFL Draft: Big Ten top prospects stock report – Week 1: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-big-ten-top-prospects-stock-report-week-1/
Lions UDFA Kevin Strong celebrates roster bid with cancer-stricken father: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/lions-udfa-kevin-strong-celebrates-roster-bid-with-cancer-stricken-father.html
NOTEBOOK: Stafford preparing for 11th NFL season: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-stafford-preparing-for-11th-nfl-season
O'HARA: Rebuild of TE position gives Lions what they were looking for: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-rebuild-of-te-position-giving-lions-what-they-were-looking-for-hockenson
Frank Ragnow returns to Lions practice; Davis, Hand still out: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-frank-ragnow-opener/2199298001/
Lions want to keep rookie Jahlani Tavai away from 'the wolves': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-jahlani-tavai-rookie/2203781001/
The secret to success for one Lions rookie? Pancakes: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-rookie-pancakes/2203332001/
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford: 'I respect the hell out of Andrew' Luck: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/2204746001/
Detroit Lions 5 things: Matthew Stafford on the season opener, the new offense: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-5-things-matthew-stafford-on-the-season-opener-the-new-offense/
3 QBs among the Lions free agent workouts on Tuesday: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/lions-free-agent-workouts-tyree-jackson-taylor-heinicke/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Matthew Stafford embraces his veteran leadership role with the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/04/matthew-stafford-embraces-his-veteran-leadership-role-with-the-lions/
Lions vs. Cardinals: Who, what you need to know for Week 1: https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/lions-vs-cardinals-who-what-you-need-to-know-for-week-1
PFF predicts breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams (Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow, center - Lining up at guard last year, Ragnow fell victim to some of the best interior pass-rushers in the league, tanking his grades to the point where his year could ultimately be judged as a disappointment. But his move back to center could spell big things for the sophomore offensive lineman after he dominated the position during his time in college to the tune of an 81.6 pass-blocking grade and a 94.4 run-blocking grade — dwarfing his mark from the right guard spot.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-predicts-breakout-candidates-for-all-32-nfl-teams
Christian Kirk expected to return punts: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/09/03/christian-kirk-expected-to-return-punts/
Articles from Opposing Teams Media:
Once Patriots Compatriots, Kliff Kingsbury And Matt Patricia Meet Again: https://www.azcardinals.com/news/once-patriots-compatriots-kliff-kingsbury-and-matt-patricia-meet-again
Cardinals Use Practice Squad To Add Third QB Kyle Sloter: https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-use-practice-squad-to-add-third-qb-kyle-sloter
No Offense, But Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury Still Aren't Revealing Much: https://www.azcardinals.com/news/no-offense-but-cardinals-kliff-kingsbury-still-aren-t-revealing-much
Lions coach Patricia, Cardinals’ Kingsbury blindly feel each other out: https://arizonasports.com/story/2065889/lions-matt-patricia-cardinals-kliff-kingsbury-feel-each-other-out/
Season Previews and Predictions:
NFC win-total projections: Bears are third-highest: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001046271/article/nfc-wintotal-projections-eagles-on-top-packers-ceiling-high
Video - Game Theory: Lions' 2019 record projection: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000001046190/Game-Theory-Lions-2019-record-projection
2020 Draft:
Jacob Eason looked right at home in first action with Washington: https://www.pff.com/news/college-jacob-eason-looked-right-at-home-in-first-action-with-washington
QB KLASSROOM: OREGON QB JUSTIN HERBERT: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/qb-klassroom/qb-klassroom-oregon-qb-justin-herbert
PFF College Football Heisman Watch after Week 1: https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-football-heisman-watch-week-1
College Football Week 1: 2020 NFL Draft PFF Scouting Notes: https://www.pff.com/news/draft-college-football-week-1-2020-nfl-draft-pff-scouting-notes
Week 1 2020 NFL Draft Stock: http://walterfootball.com/draft2020stock_01.php
NFL Draft: Big Ten top prospects stock report – Week 1: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-big-ten-top-prospects-stock-report-week-1/
Video:
Stafford on preparing for season opener: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/stafford-on-preparing-for-season-opener
Players ready to get regular season rolling: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/players-ready-to-get-regular-season-rolling
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 9-3-19
Articles:
O'HARA: Rebuild of TE position gives Lions what they were looking for: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-rebuild-of-te-position-giving-lions-what-they-were-looking-for-hockenson
Frank Ragnow returns to Lions practice; 3 key defensive players limited: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/frank-ragnow-returns-to-lions-practice-3-key-defensive-players-limited.html
Detroit Lions release first depth chart of regular season: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-release-first-depth-chart-of-regular-season.html
Detroit Lions OL Joe Dahl’s versatility has ‘dramatically’ helped up front: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-ol-joe-dahls-versatility-has-dramatically-helped-up-front.html
In preparing for Cardinals’ Air Raid, Lions DC Paul Pasqualoni reaches deep into past: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/in-preparing-for-cardinals-air-raid-lions-dc-paul-pasqualoni-reaches-deep-into-past.html
Lions using 1999 Music City Bowl to prepare for Kyler Murray. Here's how: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-schedule-arizona-cardinals/2190865001/
Lions will start the season 0-11, ESPN simulation says: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/2019-detroit-lions-espn-projection/2195895001/
Lions' Hockenson aces preseason, but big challenges await in Arizona: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-t-j-hockenson-aces-preseason-but-big-challenges-await-arizona/2196584001/
The News' 2019 NFL preview: NFC North story lines to watch: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/09/03/detroit-news-2019-nfl-preview-nfc-north-story-lines-watch/2203096001/
New Lions players get their jersey numbers, others change it up: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/new-lions-players-get-their-jersey-numbers-others-change-it-up/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Calvin Johnson tabbed as Draft Wire's best-ever prospect: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/calvin-johnson-tabbed-as-draft-wires-best-ever-prospect/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Lions announce they have released WR Andy Jones from reserve/injured: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/lions-announce-they-have-released-wr-andy-jones-from-reserve-injured/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Lions starting offensive line on track to play together in Week 1: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/lions-starting-offensive-line-on-track-to-play-together-in-week-1/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Video:
Patricia on preparation for Arizona: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-preparation-for-arizona-x8026
Lions should be better in 2019, but by how much? We discuss: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-2019-season-preview/2200870001/
O'HARA: Rebuild of TE position gives Lions what they were looking for: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-rebuild-of-te-position-giving-lions-what-they-were-looking-for-hockenson
Frank Ragnow returns to Lions practice; 3 key defensive players limited: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/frank-ragnow-returns-to-lions-practice-3-key-defensive-players-limited.html
Detroit Lions release first depth chart of regular season: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-release-first-depth-chart-of-regular-season.html
Detroit Lions OL Joe Dahl’s versatility has ‘dramatically’ helped up front: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-ol-joe-dahls-versatility-has-dramatically-helped-up-front.html
In preparing for Cardinals’ Air Raid, Lions DC Paul Pasqualoni reaches deep into past: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/in-preparing-for-cardinals-air-raid-lions-dc-paul-pasqualoni-reaches-deep-into-past.html
Lions using 1999 Music City Bowl to prepare for Kyler Murray. Here's how: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-schedule-arizona-cardinals/2190865001/
Lions will start the season 0-11, ESPN simulation says: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/2019-detroit-lions-espn-projection/2195895001/
Lions' Hockenson aces preseason, but big challenges await in Arizona: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-t-j-hockenson-aces-preseason-but-big-challenges-await-arizona/2196584001/
The News' 2019 NFL preview: NFC North story lines to watch: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/09/03/detroit-news-2019-nfl-preview-nfc-north-story-lines-watch/2203096001/
New Lions players get their jersey numbers, others change it up: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/new-lions-players-get-their-jersey-numbers-others-change-it-up/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Calvin Johnson tabbed as Draft Wire's best-ever prospect: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/calvin-johnson-tabbed-as-draft-wires-best-ever-prospect/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Lions announce they have released WR Andy Jones from reserve/injured: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/lions-announce-they-have-released-wr-andy-jones-from-reserve-injured/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Lions starting offensive line on track to play together in Week 1: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/lions-starting-offensive-line-on-track-to-play-together-in-week-1/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Video:
Patricia on preparation for Arizona: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-preparation-for-arizona-x8026
Lions should be better in 2019, but by how much? We discuss: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-2019-season-preview/2200870001/
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-3-19
Articles:
J.D. McKissic adds explosiveness, versatility to Lions’ backfield: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/jd-mckissic-adds-explosiveness-versatility-to-lions-backfield.html
Lions offensive line coach: UDFA Beau Benzschawel isn’t ‘anywhere close to his ceiling’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/lions-offensive-line-coach-udfa-beau-benzschawel-isnt-anywhere-close-to-his-ceiling.html
The Lions have been eyeing David Blough since hometown workout: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/the-lions-have-been-eyeing-david-blough-since-campus-visit-to-purdue.html
Detroit Lions score 8 of oddsmakers' least likely Super Bowl 54 matchups: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/09/24ede164316658/detroit-lions-score-8-of-oddsmakers-least-likely-super-bowl-54-matchups.html
Lions OL coach: 'I like the direction we're heading'; who's starting at LG?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-offensive-line-left-guard/2192337001/
Patricia: Josh Johnson handled the pressure to win backup QB job: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-josh-johnson-matt-patricia/2192135001/
Lions using every resource to prep for Cardinals' mysterious offense: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-using-every-resource-prep-arizona-cardinals-mysterious-offense/2191302001/
Lions add 'explosive player' in versatile running back J.D. McKissic: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-add-explosive-player-running-back-j-d-mckissic/2191294001/
Niyo: Lions' staff, 'D' speaking same language in Year 2 under Matt Patricia: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2019/09/02/niyo-detroit-lions-staff-defense-speaking-same-language-year-2-under-matt-patricia/2190953001/
Lions add LB Jason Cabinda to practice squad, release TE Austin Traylor: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/lions-add-lb-jason-cabinda-to-practice-squad-release-te-austin-traylor/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Detroit Lions coordinator Paul Pasqualoni: Defense more comfortable, but Cardinals will provide challenges: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-coordinator-paul-pasqualoni-defense-more-comfortable-but-cardinals-will-provide-challenges/
Lions seeking better start after messing up 2018 opener: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-seeking-better-start-after-messing-up-2018-opener-090219
PFF Rankings: All 32 NFL offensive line rankings after the 2019 NFL preseason (14. DETROIT LIONS: All eyes were on 2018 first-round pick Frank Ragnow and his switch to center this preseason, and he didn’t disappoint. On 49 snaps he earned a 75.9 pass-blocking grade and an 82.1 run-blocking grade.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-rankings-all-32-offensive-lines-after-the-2019-nfl-preseason
Season Previews and Predictions:
Detroit Lions 2019 season preview Lions' success hinges on new offense: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27439987/detroit-lions-2019-season-preview-lions-success-hinges-new-offense
2019 forecast: Records, bold picks for all 32 (Lions are picked to finish 4th in the North with a 7-9 record): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-season-bold-predictions-final-record-for-all-32-teams-and-playoff-picks/
2020 Draft:
College Football Week 1: Highlighting top running back performances: https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-1-highlighting-top-running-back-performances
College Football Week 1: Highlighting the top offensive lines: https://www.pff.com/news/college-college-football-week-1-highlighting-top-offensive-lines
NFL draft winners and losers: Jacob Eason, other quarterbacks with new teams shine: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-jacob-eason-other-quarterbacks-with-new-teams-shine-164717433.html
NFL Draft: Risers and Sliders | College Football Week 1: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-risers-sliders-cfb-week-1/
2020 NFL draft: Stock report on top prospects after Week 1: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/2020-nfl-draft-stock-report-jalen-hurts-justin-herbert-jerry-jeudy/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Miscellaneous:
Practice squad signees for all 32 NFL teams: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/gallery/practice-squad-signees-for-all-32-nfl-teams/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Video:
Patricia on finalizing initial roster: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-finalizing-initial-roster
Pasqualoni on preparing to face Cardinals: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pasqualoni-on-preparing-to-face-cardinals
Golden on linebacker development: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/golden-on-linebacker-development-x2032
Davidson on OL versatility: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davidson-on-ol-versatility
White on TE preseason development: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/white-on-te-s-preseason-development
Bevell on implementing new offensive system: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bevell-on-offensive-stuff
Pieces coming together for Lions as Week 1 begins: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pieces-coming-together-for-lions-as-week-1-begins
J.D. McKissic adds explosiveness, versatility to Lions’ backfield: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/jd-mckissic-adds-explosiveness-versatility-to-lions-backfield.html
Lions offensive line coach: UDFA Beau Benzschawel isn’t ‘anywhere close to his ceiling’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/lions-offensive-line-coach-udfa-beau-benzschawel-isnt-anywhere-close-to-his-ceiling.html
The Lions have been eyeing David Blough since hometown workout: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/the-lions-have-been-eyeing-david-blough-since-campus-visit-to-purdue.html
Detroit Lions score 8 of oddsmakers' least likely Super Bowl 54 matchups: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/09/24ede164316658/detroit-lions-score-8-of-oddsmakers-least-likely-super-bowl-54-matchups.html
Lions OL coach: 'I like the direction we're heading'; who's starting at LG?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-offensive-line-left-guard/2192337001/
Patricia: Josh Johnson handled the pressure to win backup QB job: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-josh-johnson-matt-patricia/2192135001/
Lions using every resource to prep for Cardinals' mysterious offense: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-using-every-resource-prep-arizona-cardinals-mysterious-offense/2191302001/
Lions add 'explosive player' in versatile running back J.D. McKissic: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-add-explosive-player-running-back-j-d-mckissic/2191294001/
Niyo: Lions' staff, 'D' speaking same language in Year 2 under Matt Patricia: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2019/09/02/niyo-detroit-lions-staff-defense-speaking-same-language-year-2-under-matt-patricia/2190953001/
Lions add LB Jason Cabinda to practice squad, release TE Austin Traylor: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/lions-add-lb-jason-cabinda-to-practice-squad-release-te-austin-traylor/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Detroit Lions coordinator Paul Pasqualoni: Defense more comfortable, but Cardinals will provide challenges: https://lionslowdown.com/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-coordinator-paul-pasqualoni-defense-more-comfortable-but-cardinals-will-provide-challenges/
Lions seeking better start after messing up 2018 opener: https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-seeking-better-start-after-messing-up-2018-opener-090219
PFF Rankings: All 32 NFL offensive line rankings after the 2019 NFL preseason (14. DETROIT LIONS: All eyes were on 2018 first-round pick Frank Ragnow and his switch to center this preseason, and he didn’t disappoint. On 49 snaps he earned a 75.9 pass-blocking grade and an 82.1 run-blocking grade.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-rankings-all-32-offensive-lines-after-the-2019-nfl-preseason
Season Previews and Predictions:
Detroit Lions 2019 season preview Lions' success hinges on new offense: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27439987/detroit-lions-2019-season-preview-lions-success-hinges-new-offense
2019 forecast: Records, bold picks for all 32 (Lions are picked to finish 4th in the North with a 7-9 record): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-season-bold-predictions-final-record-for-all-32-teams-and-playoff-picks/
2020 Draft:
College Football Week 1: Highlighting top running back performances: https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-1-highlighting-top-running-back-performances
College Football Week 1: Highlighting the top offensive lines: https://www.pff.com/news/college-college-football-week-1-highlighting-top-offensive-lines
NFL draft winners and losers: Jacob Eason, other quarterbacks with new teams shine: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-jacob-eason-other-quarterbacks-with-new-teams-shine-164717433.html
NFL Draft: Risers and Sliders | College Football Week 1: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-risers-sliders-cfb-week-1/
2020 NFL draft: Stock report on top prospects after Week 1: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/2020-nfl-draft-stock-report-jalen-hurts-justin-herbert-jerry-jeudy/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Miscellaneous:
Practice squad signees for all 32 NFL teams: https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/gallery/practice-squad-signees-for-all-32-nfl-teams/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
Video:
Patricia on finalizing initial roster: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-finalizing-initial-roster
Pasqualoni on preparing to face Cardinals: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pasqualoni-on-preparing-to-face-cardinals
Golden on linebacker development: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/golden-on-linebacker-development-x2032
Davidson on OL versatility: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davidson-on-ol-versatility
White on TE preseason development: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/white-on-te-s-preseason-development
Bevell on implementing new offensive system: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bevell-on-offensive-stuff
Pieces coming together for Lions as Week 1 begins: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pieces-coming-together-for-lions-as-week-1-begins
Monday, September 2, 2019
Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 9-2-19
Articles:
KEY QUESTIONS: What does Patricia like about the 53-man roster?: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-what-does-patricia-like-about-the-53-man-roster
10 takeaways from Bevell & Pasqualoni: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-bevell-pasqualoni-hockenson-johnson
Detroit Lions place fourth-round pick Austin Bryant on IR, re-sign Logan Thomas: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-place-fourth-round-pick-austin-bryant-on-ir-re-sign-logan-thomas.html
Lions RB coach: Rookie Ty Johnson 'explosively fast’: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-ty-johnson-speed-maturity/2191643001/
NFC North: Why the Bears should win the division: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/why-chicago-bears-favorites-win-2019-nfc-north/2169278001/
Lions' interior line questions unanswered heading into opener: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-interior-line-questions-unanswered-heading-into-opener/2191561001/
Lions won't put an 'undue pressure' on rookie Jahlani Tavai: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-wont-put-undue-pressure-rookie-jahlani-tavai/2191299001/
Explaining why the Lions released and re-signed Logan Thomas: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/explaining-why-the-lions-released-and-re-signed-logan-thomas/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Bob Quinn admits he might not be done making roster moves yet: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/bob-quinn-admits-he-might-not-be-done-making-roster-moves-yet/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Season Previews:
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: 2019 season preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-monday-countdown-2019-season-preview-stafford-hockenson-harrison
Detroit Lions game-by-game predictions for 2019: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-game-game-predictions-2019/2191898001/
Video:
Lions' coach explains why they picked up QB Blough, RB McKissic: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-roster-moves/2191055001/
KEY QUESTIONS: What does Patricia like about the 53-man roster?: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-what-does-patricia-like-about-the-53-man-roster
10 takeaways from Bevell & Pasqualoni: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-bevell-pasqualoni-hockenson-johnson
Detroit Lions place fourth-round pick Austin Bryant on IR, re-sign Logan Thomas: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-place-fourth-round-pick-austin-bryant-on-ir-re-sign-logan-thomas.html
Lions RB coach: Rookie Ty Johnson 'explosively fast’: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-ty-johnson-speed-maturity/2191643001/
NFC North: Why the Bears should win the division: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/why-chicago-bears-favorites-win-2019-nfc-north/2169278001/
Lions' interior line questions unanswered heading into opener: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-interior-line-questions-unanswered-heading-into-opener/2191561001/
Lions won't put an 'undue pressure' on rookie Jahlani Tavai: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-wont-put-undue-pressure-rookie-jahlani-tavai/2191299001/
Explaining why the Lions released and re-signed Logan Thomas: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/explaining-why-the-lions-released-and-re-signed-logan-thomas/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Bob Quinn admits he might not be done making roster moves yet: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/bob-quinn-admits-he-might-not-be-done-making-roster-moves-yet/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Season Previews:
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: 2019 season preview: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-monday-countdown-2019-season-preview-stafford-hockenson-harrison
Detroit Lions game-by-game predictions for 2019: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-game-game-predictions-2019/2191898001/
Video:
Lions' coach explains why they picked up QB Blough, RB McKissic: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-roster-moves/2191055001/
Morning Lions Links for Monday 9-2-19
Articles:
Detroit Lions sign 10 players to practice squad: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/practice-squad-detroit-lions-reportedly-sign-lb-jason-cabinda.html
Detroit Lions claim RB J.D. McKissic off waivers from Seahawks: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-claim-ex-seahawks-rb-jd-mckissic.html
Report: Detroit Lions to work out former Buffalo QB Tyree Jackson: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/report-detroit-lions-to-work-out-qbs-kyle-sloter-michigan-native-tyree-jackson.html
Detroit Lions release TE Logan Thomas to make room for waiver claim: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-release-te-logan-thomas-to-make-room-for-rb-claimed-off-waivers.html
Lions add 10 to practice squad, but are more moves ahead?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/01/detroit-lions-practice-squad-roster-moves/2188369001/
7 players the Lions could add off waivers - including another QB: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/01/detroit-lions-roster-cuts/2186151001/
J.D. McKissic: what the Lions are getting in their new RB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/01/j-d-mckissic-scouting-report-detroit-lions-seahawks/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
2020 Draft:
College Football Week 1 Eckrich Team of the Week: https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-college-football-week-1-eckrich-team-of-the-week
Top prospects shine as Alabama rolls Duke: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/tua-tagovailoa-jerry-jeudy-alabama-duke-nfl-draft/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
BOOMS AND BUSTS: WEEK ONE: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/weekend-recap/booms-and-busts-week-one
Oregon and Justin Herbert flash before fading against Auburn: https://mavensports.io/nfldraftscout/news/oregon-and-justin-herbert-flash-before-fading-against-auburn-lQg0qRTfvUSGtZnirEJOnQ/
Detroit Lions sign 10 players to practice squad: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/practice-squad-detroit-lions-reportedly-sign-lb-jason-cabinda.html
Detroit Lions claim RB J.D. McKissic off waivers from Seahawks: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-claim-ex-seahawks-rb-jd-mckissic.html
Report: Detroit Lions to work out former Buffalo QB Tyree Jackson: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/report-detroit-lions-to-work-out-qbs-kyle-sloter-michigan-native-tyree-jackson.html
Detroit Lions release TE Logan Thomas to make room for waiver claim: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-release-te-logan-thomas-to-make-room-for-rb-claimed-off-waivers.html
Lions add 10 to practice squad, but are more moves ahead?: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/01/detroit-lions-practice-squad-roster-moves/2188369001/
7 players the Lions could add off waivers - including another QB: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/01/detroit-lions-roster-cuts/2186151001/
J.D. McKissic: what the Lions are getting in their new RB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/01/j-d-mckissic-scouting-report-detroit-lions-seahawks/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
2020 Draft:
College Football Week 1 Eckrich Team of the Week: https://www.pff.com/news/college-pff-college-football-week-1-eckrich-team-of-the-week
Top prospects shine as Alabama rolls Duke: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/tua-tagovailoa-jerry-jeudy-alabama-duke-nfl-draft/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
BOOMS AND BUSTS: WEEK ONE: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/weekend-recap/booms-and-busts-week-one
Oregon and Justin Herbert flash before fading against Auburn: https://mavensports.io/nfldraftscout/news/oregon-and-justin-herbert-flash-before-fading-against-auburn-lQg0qRTfvUSGtZnirEJOnQ/
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 9-1-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Breaking down the 53-man roster: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-breaking-down-the-53-man-roster-x7639
Live tracker: Lions cut 2 draft picks, including TE Isaac Nauta: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/live-tracker-detroit-lions-have-24-cuts-left.html
Lions finalize 53-man roster: QBs Josh Johnson, David Blough both in: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-finalize-53-man-roster-qbs-josh-johnson-david-blough-both-in.html
Some thoughts on the Detroit Lions' initial 53-man roster: https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/08/7586b729bf8952/some-thoughts-on-the-detroit-lions-initial-53man-roster.html
Lions safety Tracy Walker announces number change heading into regular season: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-safety-tracy-walker-announces-number-change-heading-into-regular-season.html
Detroit Lions 53-man roster: Thoughts and musings on cut day: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/detroit-lions-roster-cuts/2182204001/
Lions' O-line not as awful as it looked in preseason: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/why-detroit-lions-offensive-line-isnt-horrible/2162926001/
Lions waive a pair of 2019 seventh-round draft picks: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/detroit-lions-2019-draft-picks-isaac-nauta-p-j-johnson-cut/2179943001/
Josh Johnson earns backup QB job as Lions set roster: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/lions-initial-53-man-roster-includes-three-qbs-and-johnson-as-the-backup/2181202001/
5 biggest surprises from Lions cutdown day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/5-biggest-surprises-from-lions-cutdown-day/
Jadeveon Clowney trade wasn't in the cards for the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/jadeveon-clowney-trade-wasnt-in-the-cards-for-the-lions/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
PFF's NFL Team of the Week: 2019 NFL Preseason Week 4 (CB JAMAR SUMMERS, DETROIT LIONS (90.0 Overall Grade, 36 Defensive Snaps): Summers capped off his second preseason with a big performance for the Lions against the Cleveland Browns. On the field for 20 coverage snaps, he didn’t allow a single reception and came away with an interception himself, finishing the game having allowed an NFL passer rating of 0.0 on throws into his coverage.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pffs-nfl-team-of-the-week-2019-nfl-preseason-week-4
Teez Tabor shows why the Combine matters: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/31/teez-tabor-shows-why-the-combine-matters/
2020 Draft:
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor lives up to hype vs. USF: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/08/30/nfl-draft-jonathan-taylor-wisconsin-usf-college-football/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Video:
Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps Lions the first day of Lions cuts: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/watch-erik-schlitt-recaps-lions-the-first-day-of-lions-cuts/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
TWENTYMAN: Breaking down the 53-man roster: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-breaking-down-the-53-man-roster-x7639
Live tracker: Lions cut 2 draft picks, including TE Isaac Nauta: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/live-tracker-detroit-lions-have-24-cuts-left.html
Lions finalize 53-man roster: QBs Josh Johnson, David Blough both in: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-finalize-53-man-roster-qbs-josh-johnson-david-blough-both-in.html
Some thoughts on the Detroit Lions' initial 53-man roster: https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-2019/08/7586b729bf8952/some-thoughts-on-the-detroit-lions-initial-53man-roster.html
Lions safety Tracy Walker announces number change heading into regular season: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-safety-tracy-walker-announces-number-change-heading-into-regular-season.html
Detroit Lions 53-man roster: Thoughts and musings on cut day: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/detroit-lions-roster-cuts/2182204001/
Lions' O-line not as awful as it looked in preseason: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/why-detroit-lions-offensive-line-isnt-horrible/2162926001/
Lions waive a pair of 2019 seventh-round draft picks: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/detroit-lions-2019-draft-picks-isaac-nauta-p-j-johnson-cut/2179943001/
Josh Johnson earns backup QB job as Lions set roster: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/08/31/lions-initial-53-man-roster-includes-three-qbs-and-johnson-as-the-backup/2181202001/
5 biggest surprises from Lions cutdown day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/5-biggest-surprises-from-lions-cutdown-day/
Jadeveon Clowney trade wasn't in the cards for the Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/jadeveon-clowney-trade-wasnt-in-the-cards-for-the-lions/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
PFF's NFL Team of the Week: 2019 NFL Preseason Week 4 (CB JAMAR SUMMERS, DETROIT LIONS (90.0 Overall Grade, 36 Defensive Snaps): Summers capped off his second preseason with a big performance for the Lions against the Cleveland Browns. On the field for 20 coverage snaps, he didn’t allow a single reception and came away with an interception himself, finishing the game having allowed an NFL passer rating of 0.0 on throws into his coverage.): https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pffs-nfl-team-of-the-week-2019-nfl-preseason-week-4
Teez Tabor shows why the Combine matters: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/31/teez-tabor-shows-why-the-combine-matters/
2020 Draft:
Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor lives up to hype vs. USF: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/08/30/nfl-draft-jonathan-taylor-wisconsin-usf-college-football/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero
Video:
Watch: Erik Schlitt recaps Lions the first day of Lions cuts: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/31/watch-erik-schlitt-recaps-lions-the-first-day-of-lions-cuts/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news
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