Saturday, March 4, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 3-4-23

Articles:

2023 Combine:


Michigan’s D.J. Turner runs sub-4.3 40-yard dash at NFL combine:  https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/03/michigans-dj-turner-runs-sub-43-40-yard-dash-at-nfl-combine.html



D.J. Turner wows NFL scouts with historic 40-yard dash at Draft Combine:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/dj-turner-40-time-michigan-nfl-combine/q2piagqksprypr1kipu5scna

Jordan Addison looking to reunite with former teammate Kenny Pickett in NFL:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/jordan-addison-steelers-kenny-pickett-nfl-draft/me2bfdx78oq8z6l6bzgizwal


Ohio State WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba on why he believes he's a top-five player in 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/jaxon-smith-njigba-2023-nfl-draft-ohio-state/qjttoweydvlxsr9pghqhekya

NFL combine 40-yard dash: Michigan CB DJ Turner runs one of fastest times in event's history:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-combine-40-yard-dash-michigan-cb-dj-turner-runs-one-of-fastest-times-in-events-history/



NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Seahawks Love Bryce Young:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Seahawks-Love-Bryce-Young

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Cardinals Prefer Trade Down and Like Anderson, Wilson:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Cardinals-Prefer-Trade-Down-and-Like-Anderson,-Wilson

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Teams See Late Round 1 Possible for Jack Campbell:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Teams-See-Late-Round-1-Possible-for-Jack-Campbell

2023 NFL Combine Results - Defensive Backs:  https://walterfootball.com/combine/weighin/DB

2023 NFL Draft:

Tennessee QB highlights mid-round options if Lions go looking for backup in draft:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/tennessee-qb-highlights-mid-round-options-if-lions-go-looking-for-backup-in-draft.html

Of course the Lions should consider Florida QB Anthony Richardson in NFL draft:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/of-course-the-lions-should-consider-florida-qb-anthony-richardson-in-nfl-draft.html


Lions Could Pass on Next Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/anthony-richardson-sets-lofty-nfl-goals
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Friday, March 3, 2023

Evening Lions Links for Friday 3-3-23

Articles:

Lions could address backup QB position via free agency, draft or both:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-could-address-backup-qb-position-via-free-agency-draft-or-both

Lions are looking for ‘it’ factor in prospects. A scout opens up on their process.:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-are-looking-for-it-factor-in-prospects-a-scout-opens-up-on-their-process.html

Lions DC Aaron Glenn feels confident he left mark being himself in HC interviews:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-dc-aaron-glenn-feels-confident-he-left-mark-being-himself-in-hc-interviews.html



Scottie Montgomery: Coming to Detroit Signals 'You Made It':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/scottie-montgomery-has-ties-to-detroit


2023 NFL Free Agency matchmaking: One fit for each NFC team (Byron Murphy:  Detroit's D needs help all over, but corner remains the most pressing weakness. The Lions are wafer-thin in the secondary, even if Jeff Okudah continues to improve. They were especially torched from the slot. That's where Murphy steps in. A versatile corner, Murphy showed he can play on the outside in 2022 after thriving inside his first three seasons. A foot injury that wiped out the end of his season early could dampen Murphy's free agency value. He'd immediately upgrade Aaron Glenn's defense in Detroit -- and his presence wouldn't necessarily preclude the Lions from using an early draft pick on another young corner.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-free-agency-matchmaking-one-fit-for-each-nfc-team

2023 Combine:


5 Takeaways from Day 1 of 2023 NFL Combine:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/day-one-takeaways-2023-combine

Michigan native trying to become next Iowa defensive back to make it in NFL:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/michigan-native-trying-to-become-next-iowa-defensive-back-to-make-it-in-nfl.html

Lions meet with UNC wideout Antoine Green at the NFL Scouting Combine:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/03/lions-nfl-combine-draft-prospect-meeting-with-antoine-green-unc/


Stroud opposes Bears drafting him, defends Fields: 'That's his team':  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/stroud-opposes-bears-drafting-him-defends-fields-thats-his-team

C.J. Stroud, Will Levis, Anthony Richardson don't lack confidence at NFL combine:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/c-j-stroud-will-levis-anthony-richardson-dont-lack-confidence-at-nfl-combine

Alabama QB Bryce Young confident in abilities, downplays questions about frame:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/alabama-qb-bryce-young-confident-in-abilities-downplays-questions-about-frame

NFL combine: Stetson Bennett addresses public intoxication arrest in Dallas:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-combine-stetson-bennett-addresses-public-intoxication-arrest-in-dallas-200336773.html


Will Levis talks Combine workout: 'I’ve got a cannon, I’m going to show it off':  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/will-levis-nfl-combine-workout-cannon/twwkewxyfhnzzlzgjnsfbs4s

Anthony Richardson modeled his game on dual-threat stars: 'I started calling myself Cam Jackson':  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/anthony-richardson-nfl-cam-jackson/blsjbpzk7ihdykv9sow2mgg1


Why Illinois' Devon Witherspoon is soaring up NFL teams' draft boards:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/devon-witherspoon-mock-draft-illinois/e3g7yixrygpayahvnuiimmko

Bryce Young says his size doesn't matter in NFL: 'I know what I can do':  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/bryce-young-size-nfl/ucdtvjs54sefua71htxx9h3i

Quarterbacks take center stage at NFL combine, plus big men record blazing times in 40-yard dash:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/quarterbacks-take-center-stage-at-nfl-combine-plus-big-men-record-blazing-times-in-40-yard-dash/









2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Biggest winners from Thursday's workouts:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-scouting-combine-nfl-draft-winners-nolan-smith-calijah-kancey/


NFL Draft Prospects 2023: Day 3 Winners Include Nolan Smith, Adetomiwa Adebawore:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-combine-winners-thursday-2023/

2023 NFL Combine Risers: Byron Young, Owen Pappoe, and Lukas Van Ness Perform Well: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-combine-risers-2023-dl-lb-young-pappoe-van-ness/

NFL Combine Takeaways Day 3: Baker Mayfield, Jalen Carter, and JuJu Smith-Schuster:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-combine-takeaways-baker-mayfield-jalen-carter-and-juju-smith-schuster/


Is Anthony Richardson Really A ‘Project’ QB?:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/anthony-richardson-project-qb/

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Not Running 40-Yard Dash Isn’t A Big Deal:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/jaxon-smith-njigba-40-yard-dash-nfl-combine/

2023 NFL Draft:

Of course the Lions should consider Florida QB Anthony Richardson in NFL draft:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/of-course-the-lions-should-consider-florida-qb-anthony-richardson-in-nfl-draft.html


NFL Draft 2023: Former NFL GM makes pro comparisons for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, other top pass-catchers:  https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/bracketology-michigan-wisconsin-rutgers-slip-after-losses-as-big-ten-remains-agent-of-chaos/


Watching tape with Tyjae Spears, the most explosive back in the 2023 draft class:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-scoutinf-combine-tyjae-spears-senior-bowl/

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: How Teams Currently View the Jalen Carter Situation:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/How-Teams-Currently-View-the-Jalen-Carter-Situation

Andrew Farmer NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/andrew-farmer-nfl-draft-2023-interview/
Posted by LionsFan at 4:46 PM 0 comments

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 3-3-23

Articles:

'At peace': Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn detail head-coaching interviews, return to Lions:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/03/02/at-peace-ben-johnson-aaron-glenn-detail-head-coaching-interviews-return-to-lions/69964557007/


2023 Combine:

2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Standouts from defensive line and linebacker drills:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2023-nfl-scouting-combine-standouts-defensive-linemen-linebackers-drills

2023 NFL Scouting Combine stock up/stock down, Day 1: Nolan Smith displays electric athleticism:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-scouting-combine-stock-up-stock-down-day-1-nolan-smith-displays-electri

NFL combine 2023 results, takeaways from Day 1: Stars live up to hype as EDGE, DL and LBs complete workouts:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2023-results-takeaways-from-day-1-stars-live-up-to-hype-as-edge-dl-and-lbs-complete-workouts/live/





2023 NFL Combine Winners Day 1: Blazing-fast DTs give the Bears plenty to consider:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-combine-winners-2023-day-1-bryan-bresee-calijah-kancey

Draft prospect Will McDonald crushed it at the Combine 2 days after a reported 104-degree fever:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/03/nfl-combine-2023-will-mcdonald-104-degree-fever-broad-jump

Possible top-10 pick Tyree Wilson's wingspan is unthinkably almost longer than Giannis Antetokounmpo's:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/03/tyree-wilson-giannis-antetokounmpo-wingspan-longer-nfl-combine-2023

281-pound Calijah Kancey's lightning-quick 40-yard dash surpassed Aaron Donald's time:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/03/calijah-kancey-40-yard-dash-aaron-donald-2023-nfl-combine

2023 NFL Combine Stock Report - Linebackers:  https://walterfootball.com/combine2023stockLB.php

2023 NFL Combine Stock Report - Defensive Linemen:  https://walterfootball.com/combine2023stockDL.php

NFL Combine Takeaways: Bryce Young, Jordan Addison, and Derek Carr making waves:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-combine-takeaways-bryce-young-jordan-addison-and-derek-carr-making-waves/

Illinois CB and popular mock pick for Lions withdraws from drills at combine:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/illinois-cb-and-popular-mock-pick-for-lions-withdraws-from-drills-at-combine.html




2023 NFL Draft:


Calijah Kancey's record-setting combine athleticism is all over his game tape:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/02/2023-nfl-draft-calijah-kancey-40-yard-dash-scouting-combine/



Emmanuel Forbes Ready To Prove He Can Do It All At Any Size:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/emmanuel-forbes-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

Why Illinois' Devon Witherspoon is soaring up NFL teams' draft boards:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/devon-witherspoon-mock-draft-illinois/e3g7yixrygpayahvnuiimmko

Who is Oregon DB Christian Gonzalez? Meet the latest star in an athletic family:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/christian-gonzalez-family-father-sisters-olympics/asvvheinlhlyzc5lwq5yrzrb

How TCU's Quentin Johnston became '23 draft's top WR: His college coach sees Hall of Fame talent:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/quentin-johnston-tcu-nfl-draft-receiver/mhnax2eafnaoyp8hhezessbt


Why Anthony Richardson's size-speed combo has drawn comparisons to Cam Newton, Dak Prescott:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/anthony-richardson-40-time-height-weight-cam-newton-dak-prescott/mev9lldtzxi99aa3sm6rkjyc


Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud stats: Which QB will come off board first in '23 draft?:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/bryce-young-cj-stroud-stats-alabama-ohio-state-2023-nfl-draft/vgkflsysa2gxazgbbjr4c7zu

Why Alabama's Bryce Young isn't participating in NFL Combine drills::  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/bryce-young-nfl-combine-drills/udbe3qzzfutax5r416vp1ihf

What is a Relative Athletic Score, and how does it translate to NFL success?:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/relative-athletic-score-ras-nfl-combine/umbrdtka1gnhfij3mqem0ma6

Podcast:

Twentyman in the Huddle Episode 39: Lions prepare for offseason at NFL Combine & Ben Solak talks scheme:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-in-the-huddle-episode-39-lions-prepare-for-offseason-at-nfl-combine-be

Posted by LionsFan at 12:35 PM 0 comments

Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-3-23

Articles:

What to expect from the Lions' defense in 2023:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-to-expect-from-the-lions-defense-in-2023-glenn-hutchinson-joseph

Scottie Montgomery thrilled to be Dan Campbell’s new right-hand man in Detroit:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/scottie-montgomery-thrilled-to-be-dan-campbells-new-right-hand-man-in-detroit.html

New Lions CBs coach Dre’ Bly brings enviable ‘swagger,’ ‘aura’ to Detroit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/new-lions-cbs-coach-dre-bly-brings-enviable-swagger-aura-to-detroit.html

Ben Johnson opens up on shutting down head-coaching jobs: I want to win in Detroit:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/ben-johnson-on-shutting-down-head-coaching-jobs-i-want-to-win-in-detroit.html

Aaron Glenn watching DL, CBs closely for Lions as combine’s on-field work begins:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/aaron-glenn-watching-dl-cbs-closely-for-lions-as-combines-on-field-work-begins.html


Free agency profile: Can Shane Zylstra build off a strong finish?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/2/23622174/2023-detroit-lions-free-agency-profile-shane-zylstra-re-sign-erfa-tight-end

Lions will address backup quarterback position, but will they use a first-round pick on one?:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/02/lions-will-address-backup-quarterback-position-but-will-they-use-a-first-round-pick-on-one/

Ranking the 13 greatest quotes from the Lions’ Dan Campbell, including a line on NFL prospects ‘in pajamas’:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/lions-dan-campbell-quotes-rankings-pajamas-kneecaps-butt-cheeks

2023 Combine:

2023 NFL Combine Results - Defensive Linemen (workout numbers posted now) (3-2-23):  https://walterfootball.com/combine/weighin/DL

2023 NFL Combine Results - Linebackers (workout numbers posted now) (3-2-23):  https://walterfootball.com/combine/weighin/LB

Jalen Carter, possible Lions target, returns to combine after release from jail:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/jalen-carter-possible-lions-target-returns-to-combine-after-release-from-jail.html


Lions Meet With Top WR Prospect Quentin Johnston:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-meet-with-quentin-johnston

Dan Campbell Reveals How Many Prospects Have 'It Factor':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-impressed-at-combine

2023 NFL Draft: Predicting the NFL scouting combine's top performers:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-predicting-2023-nfl-scouting-combines-top-performers


Lions Meet With Anthony Richardson at Combine:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-meet-with-anthony-richardson

Zach Harrison Big Winner At NFL Combine Measurements:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/zach-harrison-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

Joey Porter Jr. heeds famous father's advice to become top NFL Draft prospect:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/joey-porter-jr-heeds-famous-fathers-advice-to-become-top-nfl-draft-prospect


Florida State DB Jammie Robinson meets with the Lions, checks a lot of boxes for Detroit:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/02/jammie-robinson-nfl-combine-detroit-lions-draft-prospect/

All-22 from the scouting combine: Defensive backs detail their favorite plays:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-scouting-comvine-christian-gonzalez-clark-phillips-jammie-robinson/

NFL Combine: Louisiana Tech DB Myles Brooks aims for top 5 40 Time:  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-combine-louisiana-tech-db-myles-brooks-aims-for-top-5-40-time


Safeties for Lions to Watch at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-2023-combine-preview-safeties






Michigan football's Jake Moody would love to kick for Detroit Lions: 'That would be pretty cool': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/03/02/michigan-kicker-jake-moody-worth-a-draft-pick/69962821007/

2023 NFL Scouting Combine: What We Learned during Thursday's activities in Indianapolis:  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-during-thursday-s-activities-in-indian

Georgia's Nolan Smith puts on a show at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-combine-nolan-smith-georgia-highlights-nfl-draft/

NFL combine 2023: Georgia edge rusher Nolan Smith runs faster 40-yard dash time than these All-Pro WRs:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-combine-2023-georgia-edge-rusher-runs-faster-40-yard-dash-than-saquon-barkley-outjumps-dk-metcalf/

2023 NFL Draft:

Anthony Richardson landing spots: Which NFL team is most likely to draft toolsy quarterback prospect (LOGICAL FITS: 15% chance - Detroit Lions:  Pick Nos. 6 & 18.  This team makes so much sense for Richardson on several levels. The Lions are on the road to building something special, but I'm not convinced Jared Goff is truly viewed as The Guy in Detroit for the long-term.  The Lions could take Richardson at either Pick No. 6 or 18, using the other first-rounder to fill a cornerback need. Detroit could allow the raw quarterback to marinate for a season, easing him into the NFL in a reserve role and possibly deploying him at times with a specific set of plays. (With Ben Johnson remaining in the fold as offensive coordinator, this attack certainly won't be lacking in creativity.) Then, if Goff isn't extended, he'll likely be a cost-saving cut next year, with Richardson sliding right into a starting role for an ascending NFC team.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-richardson-landing-spots-which-nfl-team-is-most-likely-to-draft-toolsy-q

The 2023 NFL Draft Safety Class Has Versatility — Which Represents Both Talent and Temptation:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-safety-class-versatility/

Jalen Carter's draft stock a topic of discussion among NFL execs:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/jalen-carter-draft-stock-a-topic-of-discussion-among-nfl-execs

Podcast:



Video:

Dan Campbell recaps Lions 2022 season, discusses outlook for draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/dan-campbell-recaps-lions-2022-season-discusses-outlook-for-draft

Offseason to-do list for the NFC North | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/offseason-to-do-list-for-the-nfc-north-gmfb
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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Late Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-2-23

Articles:

Scottie Montgomery: What the Lions are getting, in Dan Campbell's own words:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/02/scottie-montgomery-lions-coaching-staff-dan-campbell-explainss-the-hiring/

Lions Will Do 'Everything' to Ensure Jameson Williams Succeeds:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-will-do-everything-for-jameson-williams

Dan Campbell Betting Favorite for 2023 Coach of Year:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-betting-favorite-coach-of-year



Dan Campbell squashes hope of Detroit Lions making big free agency splash:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/2/23621781/dan-campbell-squashes-detroit-lions-free-agency-splash-hopes


2022 NFL season's best pass-blocking running backs: Saquon Barkley, Tony Pollard and more (5. JAMAAL WILLIAMS, DETROIT LIONS (PFF pass-blocking grade: 72.3, Pass-blocking snaps: 58, Pressures allowed: 2):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2022-nfl-season-best-pass-blocking-running-backs-saquon-barkley-tony-pollard

2022 NFL season's most productive slot receivers: CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson and more (7. AMON-RA ST. BROWN, DETROIT LIONS (Slot yards: 596, Slot receptions: 61, Slot yards per route run: 2.07):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2022-nfl-seasons-most-productive-slot-receivers-ceedee-lamb-justin-jefferson

2023 NFL free agency: Five players who should stay with current team, five who should hit open market (Five Free Agents Who Should Stay - Jamaal Williams:  Jamaal stayed within the NFC North the last time he was a free agent, leaving the Green Bay Packers for the Detroit Lions in 2021. After being with a team that won 13 games and went to the NFC title match in back-to-back seasons, Jamaal went to -- perhaps -- one of the worst situations in the NFL at that time, with Detroit coming off a five-win season and having just hired new coach Dan Campbell after cleaning house from the Matt Patricia regime. Williams stayed with the Lions through a tough 2021 season, and then they became the "it" team of the NFL.  Think about it. Seemingly only the Chiefs had a better season than the Lions last season. Detroit knocked the Packers out of the playoffs. Might have had a hand in Aaron Rodgers' future plans -- a potential retirement, or moving on from Green Bay. And now the entire world is rooting for the Lions to get to the playoffs in 2023. Plus, Williams led the NFL in rushing touchdowns with 17. I would even say Jamaal is the face of Dan Campbell's squad. Now thinking about it, he should be required to stay.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-free-agency-five-players-who-should-stay-with-current-team-five-who-sho

2023 NFL Combine:

As combine drills get under way, Lions intrigued by Clemson do-it-all linebacker:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/as-combine-drills-get-under-way-lions-intrigued-by-clemson-do-it-all-linebacker.html


2023 NFL Scouting Combine: Quotes, highlights from defensive linemen and linebackers at the podium:  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2023-nfl-scouting-combine-quotes-highlights-defensive-linemen-linebackers

Trenton Simpson Could Be An Answer To Modern NFL Offenses:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/trenton-simpson-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

2023 NFL Draft: Inside the last-minute prep for the combine's biggest names:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-scouting-combine-exos/

2023 NFL Draft:

Lions could choose to bolster DL talent with No. 6 pick in Draft:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-could-choose-to-bolster-dl-talent-with-no-6-pick-in-draft

Top draft prospect Jalen Carter leaves NFL combine to answer arrest warrants:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/top-draft-prospect-jalen-carter-leaves-nfl-combine-to-answer-arrest-warrants.html

Is Noah Sewell related to Penei Sewell? Former Oregon stars share more than just an alma mater:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/american-football/news/noah-sewell-penei-sewell-related-oregon-nfl/c8rigbz2y2gzkmaryaaymma1



USC's Tuli Tuipulotu following relatives Talanoa Hufanga, Marlon Tuipulotu to NFL:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/tuli-tuipulotu-usc-talanoa-hufanga-marlon-tuipulotu-nfl/zetucgzn5zhmrky80d5r0jqn

Two defensive linemen named Byron Young could be drafted in 2023:  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/byron-young-nfl-draft/wnqnwhudtyc60fgxpxgl4snl



Jordan McFadden NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Interview:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/jordan-mcfadden-nfl-draft-2023-interview/

Posted by LionsFan at 9:52 AM 0 comments

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-2-23

Articles:

10 takeaways from Campbell & Holmes:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-campbell-holmes-swift-williams-onwuzurike

Lions starting over on quest to unlock talented, oft-injured D’Andre Swift:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-starting-over-on-quest-to-unlock-talented-oft-injured-dandre-swift.html

Lions believe they’ve changed their narrative heading into free agency:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-believe-theyve-changed-their-narrative-heading-into-free-agency.html

Lions again commit to Jared Goff while pointing to need for backup quarterback:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-again-commit-to-jared-goff-while-pointing-to-need-for-backup-quarterback.html

Lions start contract negotiations with RB Jamaal Williams, have ‘mutual interest’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/lions-start-contract-negotiations-with-rb-jamaal-williams-have-mutual-interest.html

Lions' Penei Sewell: NFL teams 'getting a little me' if they draft my brother:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/03/01/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-penei-sewell-noah-sewell-brothers/69958647007/


How the Detroit Lions fared in the NFLPA team report cards:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/detroit-lions-player-ssruvey-results-nflpa/


Brad Holmes on Drafting Quarterback: It Has to Make Sense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/brad-holmes-gmfb-combine-appearance

Why Marcus Mariota Makes Perfect Sense as Lions Backup:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-lions-should-sign-marcus-mariota

Interview: Amon-Ra St. Brown talks new uniforms, Tanner Engstrand, playing in Germany:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/1/23620080/exclusive-interview-amon-ra-st-brown-talks-new-uniforms-tanner-engstrand-germany

Just Say No 2.0: 4 more free agents the Detroit Lions need to avoid:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/1/23619661/2023-nfl-free-agency-detroit-lions-avoid-robert-woods-baker-mayfield-saquon-barkley


PFF receiving grades: The best wide receivers from the 2022 NFL season (3. Amon-ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (PFF Receiving Grade: 90.4):  St. Brown has quietly joined the ranks of top wide receivers in football. He dropped just four of the 110 catchable passes thrown his way in his second season in the NFL.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-pff-receiving-grades-the-best-wide-receivers-from-the-2022-nfl-season

NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Can the Lions fix their defense? (Detroit Lions, Nos. 6 and 18 overall - Will the Lions use both of their first-round picks on defense, and which positions need the most help?  After ranking near the bottom of the league in most defensive stats for a second consecutive year, it makes sense for the Lions' front office to address that aspect immediately. Detroit's offense has proved it can thrive with quarterback Jared Goff running the show, ranking as a top-five unit, but the Lions have to strengthen the defense to build off their first winning season since 2017. They gave up more than 6 yards per play in 2022, and only two teams allowed more points (25.1 per game).  The Lions could use a defensive end and a cornerback to take the next step in their rebuild, and the first round should offer multiple options for both positions at each of their pick slots. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2023/story/_/id/35748715/answering-big-nfl-draft-questions-teams-top-10-picks-needs-qb-which-teams-target-defenders-receivers

2023 Combine:


2023 NFL Draft: 5 prospects whose stock shouldn't fall if they don't test well at NFL scouting combine:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-5-prospects-whose-stock-shouldnt-fall-if-they-dont-test-well-at-nfl-scouting-combine-2023

NFL combine: How elite draft prospect Bijan Robinson represents league's running back ‘conundrum’:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-combine-how-elite-draft-prospect-bijan-robinson-represents-leagues-running-back-conundrum-031900530.html

NFL combine 2023: Top snubs and why not being invited worked out for many stars past and present:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-lions-snag-anthony-richardson-early-in-first-round-colts-trade-up-to-no-1/


NFL combine 2023: Bryce Young's size, fastest player, most likely to rise and other burning questions:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-lions-snag-anthony-richardson-early-in-first-round-colts-trade-up-to-no-1/

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Raiders Prefer Anthony Richardson over Will Levis:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Raiders-Prefer-Anthony-Richardson-over-Will-Levis

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Teams Grade Broderick Jones on Day 2:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Teams-Grade-Broderick-Jones-on-Day-2

Is the NFL Scouting Combine still a useful tool for evaluating talent?:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-useful-tool/

Which prospects should boost their draft stock at the NFL Scouting Combine?:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/nfl-combine-draft-stock-quentin-johnston-julius-brents/




'It Would Be Truly a Blessing:' Noah Sewell Wants to Play for Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/noah-sewell-wants-to-play-for-lions

Oregon LB Noah Sewell meets with Lions at combine, would love to play with Penei:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/oregon-lb-noah-sewell-meets-with-lions-at-combine-would-love-to-play-with-penei.html




Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton touts his 'grit factor' at the NFL Scouting Combine:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/keeanu-benton-scouting-combine-interview-lions-draft-grit/

Potential Lions Targets Myles Murphy, Tyree Wilson Tout Versatility:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/myles-murphy-tyree-wilson-tout-versatility

Iowa EDGE brings versatility and production that’s easy to love for Lions:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/03/iowa-edge-brings-versatility-and-production-thats-easy-to-love-for-lions.html

Sources: TCU star wide receiver Quentin Johnston has combine meetings with Texans, Ravens, Titans, Packers, Lions:  https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2023/03/01/sources-tcu-star-wide-receiver-quentin-johnston-has-combine-meetings-with-texans-ravens-titans-packers-lions/


Nolan Smith’s Personal and Professional Stock On The Rise:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/nolan-smith-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

Lukas Van Ness Has Chip On His Shoulder, QBs In His Sights:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/lukas-van-ness-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

Adetomiwa Adebawore Deserves More Attention:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/adetomiwa-adebawore-nfl-combine-draft-2023/

All-22 from the scouting combine: Defensive linemen detail their favorite plays:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-bryan-bresee-keeanu-benton-gervon-dexter/


Jalen Carter’s Arrest Dominated the Discussion at the NFL Combine, for Better or Worse:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/jalen-carter-nfl-draft-combine-discussion-draft-stock/



Georgia Tech DL Keion White is great on the field, and better at the microphone:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/georgia-tech-dl-keion-white-scouting-combine-nfl-draft/

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Paris Johnson Could Go Top 12:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Paris-Johnson-Could-Go-Top-Dozen

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Multiple Teams Have Devon Witherspoon As Mid-First-Rounder:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Multiple-Teams-Have-Devon-Witherspoon-as-Mid-First-rounder

NFL Draft Combine Rumor Mill: Character Evaluation Hurting Cam Smith:  https://walterfootball.com/nflhotpress/article/Character-Evaluation-Hurting-Cam-Smith

2023 NFL Draft:

Why Jalen Carter May Tumble Down Lions Draft Board:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jalen-carter-may-tumble-down-lions-draft-board

Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter stemming from crash that killed teammate, staff member:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/jalen-carter-arrest-warrant-nfl-draft-georgia-bulldogs-car-accident/

Will Deadly January Car Accident Tank Jalen Carter’s Draft Stock?:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/will-deadly-january-car-accident-tank-jalen-carters-draft-stock/

2023 NFL Draft: Is Anthony Richardson the next Josh Allen?:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2023-nfl-draft-anthony-richardson-josh-allen

Tennessee Offensive Lineman Jerome Carvin Is One of the Most Versatile Prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/tennessee-offensive-lineman-jerome-carvin-is-one-of-the-most-versatile-prospects-in-the-2023-nfl-draft/

Boston College’s Jaiden Woodbey Is Less ‘Tweener,’ More ‘Swiss Army Knife’:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/boston-colleges-jaiden-woodbey-is-less-tweener-more-swiss-army-knife/


Can Byron Young Be A Top-50 Draft Prospect?:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/byron-young-top-50-nfl-draft-prospect/

Who Will Be LB1 In 2023 NFL Draft?:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/2023-nfl-draft-lb1/

2023 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 25 Prospects Heading Into NFL Combine Include Jalen Carter, Brian Branch, and Bijan Robinson:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-big-board-top-25-2023/

Video:



Inside the Den 2023 Episode 1: Building a Winning Culture:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/inside-the-den-2023-episode-1-building-a-winning-culture

Lions EVP, GM Brad Holmes talks '22 season, previews offseason plans:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-evp-gm-brad-holmes-talks-22-season-previews-offseason-plans
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 3-1-23

Articles:

Lions reportedly hiring longtime NFL head coach John Fox as defensive consultant:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/02/lions-reportedly-hiring-longtime-nfl-head-coach-john-fox-as-defensive-consultant.html

Detroit Lions hiring Penn State defensive line coach to same position:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/02/detroit-lions-hiring-penn-state-defensive-line-coach-to-same-position.html



John Johnson III: Should the Lions try and sign the freshly released safety?:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/28/john-johnson-release-browns-detroit-lions-interest-free-agency-brad-holmes/


Why Lions Can Be More Active, Bold During Free Agency:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-lions-can-be-more-bold-during-free-agency

Alex Anzalone says ‘there have been talks’ with Lions about re-signing:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/2/28/23619263/2023-lions-free-agency-alex-anzalone-says-been-talks-with-detroit


10 players who just missed the 2022 PFF Top 101 (Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions (2022 PFF grade: 80.7):  Hutchinson had a very good rookie season, and as the year progressed, he had a very good year for any player. From Week 11 onward, only Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett registered a higher overall PFF grade than Hutchinson, who finished his debut season with 53 total pressures and added the bonus of three interceptions. Hutchinson was better than average in all facets of play, and if the season had gone on longer, he may have catapulted himself onto the list.  C Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions (2022 PFF grade: 77.9):  At his best, Ragnow is as good as any center in the league. Even battling through injury, as was the case for most of 2022, he was still among the better players at the position. Ragnow allowed just 13 total pressures across 16 games and over 600 snaps of pass protection. Only one of those pressures was a sack or a knockdown of his quarterback, and he did this with a revolving door of guards alongside him on the interior for Detroit.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-10-players-who-just-missed-the-2022-pff-top-101

NFL cut candidates: 15 big-name veterans on shaky ground (Lions DE Romeo Okwara:  The trimming in Detroit began Thursday with the release of defensive tackle Michael Brockers, and it likely won't end there. Despite already being well under the cap, the Lions can create more space for free-agent spending by parting ways with Okwara, who has played in just nine games the last two years due to a torn Achilles. The Lions' defensive youth movement likely will continue this offseason – perhaps with a defensive end chosen with one of the team's four picks among the top 55 selections – and the team can save $7.5 million with a split.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/02/27/nfl-cut-candidates-ezekiel-elliott-dalvin-cook-joe-mixon-2023/11332756002/

Proposed landing spots for top 12 free agent RBs (RB Josh Jacobs - Proposed team: Lions.  The Raiders may tag their breakout starter, but Josh McDaniels has leaned on a committee approach before. The Lions, meanwhile, could lose 17-touchdown man Jamaal Williams to free agency, and former second-rounder D'Andre Swift has yet to stay healthy. With a decent chunk of change at their disposal, and early draft capital to address other spots, Detroit could juice up its balanced offense by spending big for Jacobs, who registers as a potential Dan Campbell favorite for his hard-nosed style.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-mock-draft-colts-buccaneers-move-up-for-qbs-bears-stockpile-picks-for-future/

2023 NFL Combine:


2023 NFL combine: Jalen Carter highlights strong DL group for Lions to ponder:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/02/2023-nfl-combine-jalen-carter-highlights-strong-dl-group-for-lions-to-ponder.html

7 things I'll be watching for the Lions at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-scouting-combine-detroit-lions-draft-what-to-watch-for/

Cornerbacks for Lions to Watch at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-2023-combine-preview-cornerbacks


2023 NFL Draft: One prospect at every position with the most to gain at the NFL Scouting Combine:  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-one-prospect-at-every-position-most-to-gain-2023-nfl-scouting-combine

Top 2023 NFL Draft Prospects To Watch at the 2023 NFL Combine Include Quentin Johnston, Kelee Ringo:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-prospects-nfl-combine-2023/


5 Questions We Need Answered At 2023 NFL Combine:  https://thedraftnetwork.com/nfl-combine-2023-questions/


Tony Pauline’s 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Preview: Jordan Addison, Cedric Tillman, Josh Downs, and More:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-scouting-combine-preview-pauline-2023/

Six sleepers to watch during the 2023 scouting combine drills:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-scouting-combine-sleepers/

2023 NFL Draft:

Late-Round Running Back Lions Should Target in 2023 NFL Draft:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/late-round-running-back-lions-should-target

2023 NFL Draft WR Prospect Rankings: Quentin Johnston leads the group:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-draft-wr-prospect-rankings-quentin-johnston-leads-the-group

Podcast:


Video:

Should the Lions stick with Jared Goff or draft a QB?:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/35754466

Chadiha: It's 'obvious' Lions must upgrade at tight end in 2023 offseason:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/chadiha-it-s-obvious-lions-must-upgrade-at-tight-end-in-2023-offseason
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