Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-7-22

Articles:


PFF has an interesting ranking and projection for Dan Campbell as a head coach:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/06/pff-nfl-head-coach-ranking-and-projection-for-dan-campbell-detroit-lions/

Kerby Joseph: What the draft experts said about the Lions safety before the draft:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/kerby-joseph-scouting-reports-2022-nfl-draft-lions-illinois-safety/

Peter King: Aidan Hutchinson Is 'Symbol of Progress' for Detroit Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/aidan-hutchinson-is-symbol-of-lions-progress

Will Detroit Lions Have Running Back Rush for Over 1,000-Yards?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/polls/will-lions-running-back-rush-for-over-one-thousand-yards



Lions WR DJ Chark recounts road to rehab: ‘Smile on my face thru it all’:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/6/23156129/detroit-lions-dj-chark-recounts-road-rehab-broken-ankle-smile-on-my-face

2022 NFL Head Coach Rankings: Bill Belichick, John Harbaugh and Andy Reid lead the way (23. DAN CAMPBELL, DETROIT LIONS (8.1 – 8.9 RECORD WITH AVERAGE ROSTER) Offensive Rank: 23/26 (-8 points scored a season).    Defensive Rank: 22/26 (+10 points scored a season).  While Campbell is just one season into his head coaching tenure with a roster lacking talent, it is difficult to have an optimistic view of his performance. It is worth noting that quarterback Jared Goff underperforming relative to his contract may be depressing Campbell's offensive results.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-head-coach-rankings-2022-bill-belichick-andy-reid-john-harbaugh

Sleeper NFC rookies who could shine (Detroit Lions - EDGE Joshua Paschal.  Drafted: No. 46, second round.  Impressive stat to know: 15 tackles for loss at Kentucky in 2021.  I could've gone with linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, but I love Paschal's presence on Detroit's roster as the other edge rusher picked outside of Aidan Hutchinson, who's going to attract all the eyeballs and offensive game plans during his rookie season.   Paschal brings it too at nearly 6-3 and a well-built 268 pounds with a 38-inch vertical that illustrates how powerful and explosive his lower half is. On film, he plays with reckless abandon and has enough pass-rush moves to attack with a diverse arsenal. Paschal should see the field often on a Lions defense experiencing massive renovations and will make a mess of the opponent's backfield relatively often. Like Hutchinson, he's a three-down defensive end and he's comfortable winning on the interior.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-mandatory-minicamp-2022-nfc-rookies-picked-after-day-1-of-draft-who-could-earn-key-roles/

Top 25 NFL players under 25 going into 2022 include Lamar Jackson, Chase Young, and others (T.J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions:  Playing in Detroit can be a tough draw from a publicity standpoint. After all, the Lions are the only team without a prime-time matchup this year. But Hockenson, 24, has been able to stand out as a Pro Bowl playmaker anyway.  Hockenson has made a Pro Bowl (2020) and produced 160 catches for 1,673 yards and 12 touchdowns through three seasons. He was the Lions’ only viable playmaker last season.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/top-25-nfl-players-under-25-going-into-2022/

2023 NFL Draft:

Virginia Tech’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects include Grant Wells and Dorian Strong:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-virginia-tech-draft-prospects/

Virginia’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects include Dontayvion Wicks and Keytaon Thompson:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-virginia-draft-prospects/


Video:

SportsWorks - 6-5-22 -- Woody talking Tigers, Lions NBA & NHL with Wojo & Burchie:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1078110
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Monday, June 6, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-6-22

Articles:


Charles Harris eager to make more plays in 2022 after a strong 1st year in Detroit:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/05/lions-charles-harris-otas-success-story-build-on-strong-2021-stats/



Where Detroit Lions Stand with Salary Cap Post-June 1:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/updated-2022-lions-salary-cap-post-june

Roundtable: What Should Ben Johnson Steal from Sean McVay?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/what-should-ben-johnson-steal-from-sean-mcvay

Frank Ragnow Poised For Bounce-Back 2022 Season:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/frank-ragnow-detroit-lions-2022/

2023 NFL Draft:

Maryland’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by WRs Rakim Jarrett, Dontay Demus:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/marylands-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-wrs-rakim-jarrett-dontay-demus/


Podcast:

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-5-22

Articles:

Johnson wants to help Goff have 'best season of his career':  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/johnson-wants-to-help-goff-have-best-season-of-his-career


Why T.J. Hockenson May Never Become 'Showcase' of Lions' Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/evaluating-tj-hockenson-role-lions-offense

Lions Fans Drinking Kool-Aid After NFL Analyst Predicted Nine Wins:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/onepride-plus/fans-react-to-2022nine-win-nfl-prediction


10 Lions Players to Watch during Minicamp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-players-to-watch-during-minicamp

Campbell: Tight ends like T.J. Hockenson ‘aren’t always easy to find’:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/4/23154270/dan-campbell-tj-hockenson-tight-end-not-east-find-detroit-lions

2023 NFL Draft:

Indiana’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Connor Bazelak, Jaylin Williams:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/indianas-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-connor-bazelak-jaylin-williams/

Iowa’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Sam LaPorta, Jack Campbell:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/iowas-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-sam-laporta-jack-campbell/


VIDEO:

Golden Tate's expectations for Lions' 2022 win total:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/golden-tate-s-expectations-for-lions-2022-win-total


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Saturday, June 4, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-4-22

Articles:

O'HARA: After a successful prove-it year, Harris is ready to prove it again:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-after-a-successful-prove-it-year-harris-is-ready-to-prove-it-again

Detroit Lions teaching D’Andre Swift the difference between hurt, injured:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/detroit-lions-teaching-dandre-swift-the-difference-between-hurt-injured.html

Lions OC Ben Johnson: It’ll be a challenge to integrate WR Jameson Williams into offense:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/lions-oc-ben-johnson-itll-be-a-challenge-to-integrate-wr-jameson-williams-into-offense.html

Dan Campbell offers up some wild criteria for OC Ben Johnson to call plays:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/03/detroit-lions-offensive-play-caller-ben-johnson-dan-campbell-quote/

Safeties coach Brian Duker breaks down 'perfect fit' Lions newcomer DeShon Elliott:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/03/safeties-coach-brian-duker-breaks-down-perfect-fit-lions-newcomer-deshon-elliott/

D'Andre Swift had the worst rushing average between the tackles of any RB in 2021:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/03/lions-dandre-swift-yards-per-carry-up-the-middle-last-run-left/


Ben Johnson Feels 'Ready' to Call Offensive Plays for Detroit Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ben-johnson-ready-to-call-offensive-plays

Julian Okwara: 'Last Year Definitely Wasn't Up to Par':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/julian-okwara-last-year-definitely-wasnt-up-to-par

Michael Brockers on Aidan Hutchinson: 'Has a Lot of Juice to Him':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brockers-gives-early-impression-of-hutchinson


Detroit Lions OTA stock report: 10 standouts from Thursday’s practice:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/3/23152635/detroit-lions-ota-stock-report-10-standouts-thursday-practice

Why the Detroit Lions should expect Kerby Joseph to contribute by Year 2:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/3/23152936/why-detroit-lions-should-expect-kerby-joseph-contribute-year-2



Jeff Okudah is back, with an assist from John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/john-wall-boogie-cousins-helped-jeff-okudah-get-healthy

2023 NFL Draft:

Arkansas’ 2023 NFL Draft prospects headlined by Jalen Catalon and Ricky Stromberg:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/arkansas-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-headlined-by-jalen-catalon-ricky-stromberg/

Alabama’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects headlined by Will Anderson Jr.:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/alabamas-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-headlined-by-will-anderson-jr/


VIDEO:


Which new-look team are you most interested to see in 2022? | 'NFL Total Access':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/which-new-look-team-are-you-most-interested-to-see-in-2022-nfl-total-access




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Friday, June 3, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-3-22

Articles:

TIM AND MIKE: OTA Week 2 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-ota-week-2-observations-goff-stbrown-chark

OC Ben Johnson watched film with Jared Goff while putting together new Lions playbook:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/oc-ben-johnson-watched-film-with-jared-goff-while-putting-together-new-lions-playbook.html

Detroit Lions rave about rookie WR Jameson Williams’ tenacity: ‘The guy loves football’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/detroit-lions-rave-about-rookie-wr-jameson-williams-tenacity-the-guy-loves-football.html

Lions’ Jeff Okudah trying to stay optimistic through difficult rehab from Achilles injury:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/lions-jeff-okudah-trying-to-stay-optimistic-through-difficult-rehab-from-achilles-injury.html

Lions notes: Offensive play-caller not likely to be decided until shortly before season:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2022/06/02/detroit-lions-notes-offensive-play-caller-not-decided-yet/7489227001/


Inside Allen Park: DJ Chark Is That Fast, Josh Paschal Did Not Participate:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/ota-five-takeaways-2022

Ben Johnson Aiming for Jared Goff to Have Best Season of His Career:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/lions-wants-goff-have-best-season-nfl-career

Duce Staley Challenges D'Andre Swift:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/duce-staley-challenges-dandre-swift

Lions Confident Jeff Okudah 'Will Be Ready' for Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-confident-okudah-ready-for-training-camp

Why Jeff Okudah Is Not Playing Safety Any Time Soon:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jeff-okudah-is-not-playing-safety

3 Things Josh Reynolds Can Improve Upon in 2022:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/3-things-josh-reynolds-can-improve-upon

2022 Stat Prediction for Jared Goff:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/2022-stat-prediction-for-jared-goff

10 things to watch during 2022 Detroit Lions OTAs: Week 2 edition:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/2/23150901/detroit-lions-otas-week-2-10-things-to-watch



2023 NFL Draft:


2023 NFL Draft breakout candidates at iOL include O’Cyrus Torrence, Olusegun Oluwatimi:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-breakout-candidates-at-iol-include-ocyrus-torrence-olusegun-oluwatimi/

Penn State’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by Parker Washington and Joey Porter Jr.:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/penn-states-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-parker-washington-joey-porter-jr/

Illinois’ 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by brothers Chase Brown, Sydney Brown:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/illinois-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-brothers-chase-brown-sydney-brown/

Video:

Twentyman in the Huddle Episode 4: Safeties coach Brian Duker on what to expect from Lions defense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-episode-4-safeties-coach-brian-duker-on-what-to-expect-f









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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-2-22

Articles:

Lions offseason questions: Under-the-radar player to watch:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-offseason-questions-under-radar-player-to-watch-elliott-wright-reynolds

Lions OT Penei Sewell ‘significantly stronger’ heading into Year 2:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/lions-ot-penei-sewell-significantly-stronger-heading-into-year-2.html

Lions LB Derrick Barnes savors lessons from Alex Anzalone, Jarrad Davis ahead of Year 2:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/06/lions-lb-derrick-barnes-savors-lessons-from-alex-anzalone-jarrad-davis-ahead-of-year-2.html






What the Detroit Lions Are Getting in DL John Cominsky:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/what-lions-are-getting-in-john-cominsky





Breaking down Detroit Lions biggest storylines from Week 1 of OTAs:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/6/1/23149705/breaking-down-detroit-lions-storylines-week-1-otas


2023 NFL Draft:


Missouri’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects headlined by Kris Abrams-Draine:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/missouris-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-headlined-by-kris-abrams-draine/

Vanderbilt’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by RB Re’Mahn Davis:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/vanderbilts-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-rb-remahn-davis/


VIDEO:

Talanoa Hufanga and Penei Sewell detail Polynesian football legacy:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/talanoa-hufanga-and-penei-sewell-detail-polynesian-football-legacy
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-1-22

Articles:

Detroit Lions release K Aldrick Rosas, claim DE John Cominsky via Atlanta Falcons:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2022/05/detroit-lions-release-k-aldrick-rosas-claim-de-john-cominsky-via-atlanta-falcons.html

Lions 'triplets' ranking falls into the bottom 10 across the league:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/31/lions-triplets-ranking-falls-into-the-bottom-10-across-the-league/


What to Expect from Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/what-to-expect-from-oc-ben-johnson-2022




Treash: 2022 NFL tight end rankings and tiers (TIER 3: THE BEST OF THE REST - 9. T.J. HOCKENSON, DETROIT LIONS:  Hockenson was one of the most reliable tight ends in the NFL before a hand injury ended his season prematurely. The 2019 top-10 pick possesses high-end ball skills that helped him record the second-lowest drop rate among qualifying tight ends (1.6%, tied) and lead the group in contested catch rate (78.6%). Hockenson has been great in working the middle of the field from an inline position over the past couple of years: He owns the fifth-best receiving grade in the NFL from an inline position. Hockenson’s blocking, however, is a work in progress. He'll be looking to improve on his 45.1 run-blocking grade from 2021.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-tight-end-rankings-tiers-2022

2023 NFL Draft:

Ohio State’s 2023 NFL Draft prospects led by C.J. Stroud, Jaxon Smith-Njigba:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ohio-states-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-led-by-c-j-stroud-jaxon-smith-njigba/

Rutgers’ 2023 NFL Draft prospects highlighted by safeties Avery Young and Christian Izien:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/rutgers-2023-nfl-draft-prospects-avery-young-christian-izien/

2023 NFL Draft sleepers at EDGE include Andre Carter II, Isaiah McGuire:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-sleepers-at-edge-include-andre-carter-ii-isaiah-mcguire/
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