Articles:
O’HARA: What we learned from the first week of free agency: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-what-we-learned-from-the-first-week-of-free-agency
Lions sign RB Malcolm Brown to offer sheet but Rams can match it: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-sign-rb-malcolm-brown-to-offer-sheet-but-the-rams-can-match-it.html
Detroit Lions sign WR Tommylee Lewis to free-agent deal: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/detroit-lions-sign-wr-tommylee-lewis-to-free-agent-deal.html
2 Lions players who could be candidates for contract extensions this year: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/2-lions-players-who-could-be-candidates-for-contract-extensions-this-year.html
What to make of Lions after free agency? Listen to Vegas: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/19/detroit-lions-free-agency-super-bowl-odds/3216792002/
Colin Cowherd makes NFC North picks for 2019: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Colin-Cowherd-NFC-North-picks-Lions-Bears-Vikings-Packers-130284901/
Brian Baldinger explains what makes Trey Flowers great: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-breakdown-Brian-Baldinger-Lions-130266216/
Getting to know new Lions wideout Tommylee Lewis: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Tommylee-Lewis-Lions-getting-to-know-130280032/
Contract details revealed for Oday Aboushi and Andrew Adams: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-contract-details-Oday-Aboushi-Andrew-Adams-130272586/
2019 Draft:
Lions’ Bob Quinn visits Alabama pro day with major prospects to watch: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-bob-quinn-visits-alabama-pro-day-with-major-prospects-to-watch.html
Lions GM Bob Quinn getting an up-close look at Alabama Pro Day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/19/lions-gm-bob-quinn-getting-an-up-close-look-at-alabama-pro-day/
Report: Lions 'met at length' with WR Jamal Custis at Syracuse pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/detroit-lions-prospect-meetings-nfl-draft-jamal-custis-syracuse-pro-day/
NFL Draft News: Alabama, Penn State Pro Days: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/19/2019-draft-alabama-pro-day-quinnen-williams-josh-jacobs-trace-mcsorley
Pro Day Report – Toledo: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-%E2%80%93-toledo
Pro Day Report – Louisiana Tech: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-%E2%80%93-louisiana-tech
David Montgomery: 2019 NFL Draft Film Room: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-film-room-david-montgomery
Clemson tackle Mitch Hyatt working with former Falcons great to improve fundamentals, play strength: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-clemson-tackle-mitch-hyatt-working-with-former-falcons-great-to-improve-fundamentals-play-strength
Why Kyler Murray is the top player on the PFF 2019 NFL Draft Board: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-why-kyler-murray-is-the-top-player-on-the-pff-draft-board
Meet Blake Cashman, the former walk-on who blew up the NFL Combine: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/19/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-blake-cashman-minnesota/
Heavy weight: Elijah Holyfield trying to break from dad's shadow: http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/elijah-holyfield/elijah-holyfield
Draft: NFL comparisons for top TEs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-t-j-hockenson-is-like-george-kittle-irv-smith-jr-is-like-trey-burton-and-other-te-comparisons/
Report: Cardinals brass meet with Murray: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/kyler-murray-reportedly-meets-with-cardinals-gm-steve-keim-and-coach-kliff-kingsbury-on-oklahoma-campus/
What to know about Kyler Murray: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/kyler-murray-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Daniel Jones: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/daniel-jones-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What you need to know about Drew Lock: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/drew-lock-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
What to know about Dwayne Haskins: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/dwayne-haskins-nfl-draft-profile-everything-to-know-about-pro-day-measurements-strengths-team-fits/
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 61-70: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-6170-220256807.html
Video - Prospects from Michigan schools talk draft: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/prospects-from-michigan-schools-talk-draft
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 3-19-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Free agency signings open up draft options: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-free-agency-signings-open-up-draft-options
Lions will work out CB Rashaan Melvin on Wednesday: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-will-work-out-cb-rashaan-melvin-on-wednesday.html
Despite big week in free agency, the Lions still have third-worst Super Bowl odds: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/despite-big-week-in-free-agency-the-lions-still-have-third-worst-super-bowl-odds.html
Detroit Lions host RB Spencer Ware on free-agent visit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/rb-spencer-ware-headed-to-detroit-for-free-agent-visit.html
Former Lions DT Haloti Ngata retires from atop a mountain: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/former-lions-dt-haloti-ngata-retires-from-atop-a-mountain.html
Free-agent haul leaves Lions with many draft options: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/18/detroit-lions-free-agency-nfl-draft/3201634002/
6 free agents the Lions should still have some interest in signing: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/nfl-free-agents-best-available-detroit-lions/
Lions one of free agency's most active teams: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-free-agency-total-money-spent-so-far-130247263/
State of every NFL team after free agency (The acquisition of Trey Flowers adds a much-needed piece to the Detroit defensive line, as he earned the third-highest grade among all edge players (90.4) last year. Former Pittsburgh tight end Jesse James maintained a 117.8 passer rating when targeted in 2018, which ranked third at his position. Cornerback Justin Coleman and his 15th-ranked coverage grade (77.8) should aid Detroit’s 29th-ranked coverage unit.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-state-of-every-nfl-team-after-free-agency
Five players that can break out with their new teams (JUSTIN COLEMAN, DETROIT LIONS: This move will go a long way in securing the slot cornerback position for Lions in 2019, a position that was somewhat of a weak spot last year. During the 2018 season, Nevin Lawson led the team with 389 slot coverage snaps, yet his 63.8 overall grade and his 62.5 coverage grade respectively ranked 56th and 57th among the 97 defensive players with at least 100 slot coverage snaps last year. During his time in the league, Coleman has proved to be one of the better options at the position. He’s recorded single-season coverage grades of at least 75.0 in each of the last two campaigns, while his four-year slot coverage grade of 79.1 ranks seventh among cornerbacks with at least 500 slot coverage snaps over that span. When targeted as the primary slot coverage defender during his career, Coleman has allowed 96 catches from 154 targets for 1032 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s allowed a passer rating of just 82.5, forced an incompletion on 13.0% of those targets and allowed an average of just 1.09 yards per slot coverage snap, which rank sixth, eighth and 14th among cornerbacks with at least 100 targets in that span, respectively.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-five-players-that-can-break-out-with-their-new-teams
2019 NFL Free Agency winners and losers: PFF WAR (4. Detroit Lions: The Lions spent big, but they spent big on pieces that should ultimately pay off if they perform. Trey Flowers rejoins his former defensive coordinator in Lions’ Head Coach Matt Patricia, heading over from New England where he was worth over a half a win above replacement. Flowers finished second among edge defenders in total pressures last year, the second consecutive season in which he brought in at least 77 pressures on the quarterback. To put that kind of production into perspective for Detroit fans, no Lions pass-rusher in the PFF era (2006-Present) has accumulated more than 72 pressures in a season, and only twice since 2006 has a pass-rusher recorded more than 70. Not since Ezekiel Ansah recorded 71 in 2014 and Ndamukong Suh recorded 72 in 2013 have the Lions had more than 70 pressures in a season. Justin Coleman also joined the defense to man the slot, ideally, as the slot cornerback continues to grow in importance in today’s NFL. Aside from Tracy Walker and Darius Slay, no defensive back saw coverage grades above 70.0 last season whereas Coleman has back-to-back 75.0-plus coverage grades during his two years in Seattle. His near-third of a win above replacement shows how valuable even one successful cornerback can be, and he joins Detroit at just 25 years old, with plenty of young, solid football ahead of him.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-free-agency-winners-losers-via-pff-war
2018 Lions Season Recap: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-detroit-lions-2018-season-recap
Top NFL receivers by route in 2018: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-top-nfl-receivers-by-route-in-2018
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Montez Sweat: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-montez-sweat
Lions draft prospect of the day: Alabama OL Jonah Williams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/lions-draft-prospect-of-the-day-alabama-ol-jonah-williams/
Lions check out CB Justin Layne and more at Michigan State pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/michigan-state-spartans-pro-day-justin-layne-detroit-lions/
Pro Day – Fresno State (The entire league was on hand for Fresno State pro day as the program had three players participate at the combine. Two of those players significantly improved their 40 time today. KeeSean Johnson, a favorite receiver of mine for almost two years, improved just about all his marks from his combine workout. The consensus from most was Johnson timed 4.53 seconds in the 40, though there were a number of watches that clocked him under 4.50. That’s one-tenth faster than Johnson’s time from Indianapolis. His 60-yard shuttle was an incredibly fast 10.96 seconds while his short-shuttle came in at 3.81 seconds, despite a slip. Johnson’s also touched 32.5 inches in the vertical jump, an improvement of 2.5-inches from the combine. He looked terrific in position drills, just as he did in Indianapolis, running crisp routes and catching the ball well. The Cincinnati Bengals had their assistant receiver coach on hand. He asked Johnson run specific routes used by the Bengals after position drills ended then took the wide out to dinner this evening. Last night he met at length with the Los Angeles Chargers while the Detroit Lions sent front office personal to Fresno to watch Johnson’s pro day.): http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-–-fresno-state
Redemption, return major themes at Michigan State football pro day: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2019/03/18/redemption-return-major-themes-michigan-state-football-pro-day/3201447002/
Meet Charles Omenihu, the Longhorn defender who can do it all: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-charles-omenihu-texas/
How the Houston scheme held back Ed Oliver's pass-rush production: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-how-ed-olivers-pass-rushing-was-held-back-by-houstons-scheme
Center prospect Garrett Bradbury takes pride in his run blocking, athleticism: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-center-prospect-garrett-bradbury-takes-pride-in-his-run-blocking-athleticism
Utah State’s Darwin Thompson is the underdog to bet on entering the draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-utah-states-darwin-thompson-is-the-underdog-to-bet-on-entering-the-draft
NFL comparisons for top O-linemen: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-jonah-williams-is-like-david-bakhtiari-jawaan-taylor-is-like-trent-williams-and-other-ol-comparisons/
Are the Giants Interested in Dwayne Haskins or Not and other draft notes?: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/18/dwayne-haskins-ohio-state-pro-day-new-york-giants-interest
CFB STORYLINES OF THE WEEK: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/weekly-update/cfb-storylines-week-2
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 71-80: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-7180-214559762.html
Video:
Tori's Take: First wave of free agency: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tori-s-take-first-wave-of-free-agency
TWENTYMAN: Free agency signings open up draft options: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-free-agency-signings-open-up-draft-options
Lions will work out CB Rashaan Melvin on Wednesday: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-will-work-out-cb-rashaan-melvin-on-wednesday.html
Despite big week in free agency, the Lions still have third-worst Super Bowl odds: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/despite-big-week-in-free-agency-the-lions-still-have-third-worst-super-bowl-odds.html
Detroit Lions host RB Spencer Ware on free-agent visit: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/rb-spencer-ware-headed-to-detroit-for-free-agent-visit.html
Former Lions DT Haloti Ngata retires from atop a mountain: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/former-lions-dt-haloti-ngata-retires-from-atop-a-mountain.html
Free-agent haul leaves Lions with many draft options: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/18/detroit-lions-free-agency-nfl-draft/3201634002/
6 free agents the Lions should still have some interest in signing: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/nfl-free-agents-best-available-detroit-lions/
Lions one of free agency's most active teams: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-free-agency-total-money-spent-so-far-130247263/
State of every NFL team after free agency (The acquisition of Trey Flowers adds a much-needed piece to the Detroit defensive line, as he earned the third-highest grade among all edge players (90.4) last year. Former Pittsburgh tight end Jesse James maintained a 117.8 passer rating when targeted in 2018, which ranked third at his position. Cornerback Justin Coleman and his 15th-ranked coverage grade (77.8) should aid Detroit’s 29th-ranked coverage unit.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-state-of-every-nfl-team-after-free-agency
Five players that can break out with their new teams (JUSTIN COLEMAN, DETROIT LIONS: This move will go a long way in securing the slot cornerback position for Lions in 2019, a position that was somewhat of a weak spot last year. During the 2018 season, Nevin Lawson led the team with 389 slot coverage snaps, yet his 63.8 overall grade and his 62.5 coverage grade respectively ranked 56th and 57th among the 97 defensive players with at least 100 slot coverage snaps last year. During his time in the league, Coleman has proved to be one of the better options at the position. He’s recorded single-season coverage grades of at least 75.0 in each of the last two campaigns, while his four-year slot coverage grade of 79.1 ranks seventh among cornerbacks with at least 500 slot coverage snaps over that span. When targeted as the primary slot coverage defender during his career, Coleman has allowed 96 catches from 154 targets for 1032 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions. He’s allowed a passer rating of just 82.5, forced an incompletion on 13.0% of those targets and allowed an average of just 1.09 yards per slot coverage snap, which rank sixth, eighth and 14th among cornerbacks with at least 100 targets in that span, respectively.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-five-players-that-can-break-out-with-their-new-teams
2019 NFL Free Agency winners and losers: PFF WAR (4. Detroit Lions: The Lions spent big, but they spent big on pieces that should ultimately pay off if they perform. Trey Flowers rejoins his former defensive coordinator in Lions’ Head Coach Matt Patricia, heading over from New England where he was worth over a half a win above replacement. Flowers finished second among edge defenders in total pressures last year, the second consecutive season in which he brought in at least 77 pressures on the quarterback. To put that kind of production into perspective for Detroit fans, no Lions pass-rusher in the PFF era (2006-Present) has accumulated more than 72 pressures in a season, and only twice since 2006 has a pass-rusher recorded more than 70. Not since Ezekiel Ansah recorded 71 in 2014 and Ndamukong Suh recorded 72 in 2013 have the Lions had more than 70 pressures in a season. Justin Coleman also joined the defense to man the slot, ideally, as the slot cornerback continues to grow in importance in today’s NFL. Aside from Tracy Walker and Darius Slay, no defensive back saw coverage grades above 70.0 last season whereas Coleman has back-to-back 75.0-plus coverage grades during his two years in Seattle. His near-third of a win above replacement shows how valuable even one successful cornerback can be, and he joins Detroit at just 25 years old, with plenty of young, solid football ahead of him.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-free-agency-winners-losers-via-pff-war
2018 Lions Season Recap: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-detroit-lions-2018-season-recap
Top NFL receivers by route in 2018: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-top-nfl-receivers-by-route-in-2018
2019 Draft:
Meet the Prospect: Montez Sweat: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-montez-sweat
Lions draft prospect of the day: Alabama OL Jonah Williams: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/lions-draft-prospect-of-the-day-alabama-ol-jonah-williams/
Lions check out CB Justin Layne and more at Michigan State pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/michigan-state-spartans-pro-day-justin-layne-detroit-lions/
Pro Day – Fresno State (The entire league was on hand for Fresno State pro day as the program had three players participate at the combine. Two of those players significantly improved their 40 time today. KeeSean Johnson, a favorite receiver of mine for almost two years, improved just about all his marks from his combine workout. The consensus from most was Johnson timed 4.53 seconds in the 40, though there were a number of watches that clocked him under 4.50. That’s one-tenth faster than Johnson’s time from Indianapolis. His 60-yard shuttle was an incredibly fast 10.96 seconds while his short-shuttle came in at 3.81 seconds, despite a slip. Johnson’s also touched 32.5 inches in the vertical jump, an improvement of 2.5-inches from the combine. He looked terrific in position drills, just as he did in Indianapolis, running crisp routes and catching the ball well. The Cincinnati Bengals had their assistant receiver coach on hand. He asked Johnson run specific routes used by the Bengals after position drills ended then took the wide out to dinner this evening. Last night he met at length with the Los Angeles Chargers while the Detroit Lions sent front office personal to Fresno to watch Johnson’s pro day.): http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-–-fresno-state
Redemption, return major themes at Michigan State football pro day: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2019/03/18/redemption-return-major-themes-michigan-state-football-pro-day/3201447002/
Meet Charles Omenihu, the Longhorn defender who can do it all: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/18/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-charles-omenihu-texas/
How the Houston scheme held back Ed Oliver's pass-rush production: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-how-ed-olivers-pass-rushing-was-held-back-by-houstons-scheme
Center prospect Garrett Bradbury takes pride in his run blocking, athleticism: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-center-prospect-garrett-bradbury-takes-pride-in-his-run-blocking-athleticism
Utah State’s Darwin Thompson is the underdog to bet on entering the draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-utah-states-darwin-thompson-is-the-underdog-to-bet-on-entering-the-draft
NFL comparisons for top O-linemen: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-why-jonah-williams-is-like-david-bakhtiari-jawaan-taylor-is-like-trent-williams-and-other-ol-comparisons/
Are the Giants Interested in Dwayne Haskins or Not and other draft notes?: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/18/dwayne-haskins-ohio-state-pro-day-new-york-giants-interest
CFB STORYLINES OF THE WEEK: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/weekly-update/cfb-storylines-week-2
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 71-80: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-7180-214559762.html
Video:
Tori's Take: First wave of free agency: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/tori-s-take-first-wave-of-free-agency
Monday, March 18, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Monday 3-18-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: 10 free agents that could still interest Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-10-free-agents-that-could-still-interest-lions
TWENTYMAN: 8 pro days to watch this week: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week
To understand Flowers' path to Lions, start with his heart: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/17/detroit-lions-trey-flowers/3185260002/
5 takeaways from Justin Coleman's introductory media appearance: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/5-takeaways-from-justin-colemans-introductory-media-appearances/
Lions TE drops did not improve in 2018 without Eric Ebron: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/lions-te-drops-did-not-improve-in-2018-without-eric-ebron/
Lions options open with No. 8 pick after free agency: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-2019-draft-open-with-free-agency-130190705/
Lions maintain a top 10 cap space in free agency: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-cap-space-update-free-agency-2019-130194067/
Grading the Lions first wave of big free agency moves: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-free-agency-grades-2019-130193425/
2019 Draft:
Top NFL draft prospect Montez Sweat has heart condition: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/2019-nfl-draft-montez-sweat-heart-condition-combine/
TWENTYMAN: 10 free agents that could still interest Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-10-free-agents-that-could-still-interest-lions
TWENTYMAN: 8 pro days to watch this week: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week
To understand Flowers' path to Lions, start with his heart: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/17/detroit-lions-trey-flowers/3185260002/
5 takeaways from Justin Coleman's introductory media appearance: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/5-takeaways-from-justin-colemans-introductory-media-appearances/
Lions TE drops did not improve in 2018 without Eric Ebron: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/lions-te-drops-did-not-improve-in-2018-without-eric-ebron/
Lions options open with No. 8 pick after free agency: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-2019-draft-open-with-free-agency-130190705/
Lions maintain a top 10 cap space in free agency: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-cap-space-update-free-agency-2019-130194067/
Grading the Lions first wave of big free agency moves: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-free-agency-grades-2019-130193425/
2019 Draft:
Top NFL draft prospect Montez Sweat has heart condition: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/17/2019-nfl-draft-montez-sweat-heart-condition-combine/
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 3-17-19
Articles:
Detroit Lions bring CB Marcus Cooper back on one-year deal: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/detroit-lions-bring-cb-marcus-cooper-back-on-one-year-deal.html
Why Detroit Lions DE Trey Flowers a true prize free agent: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/17/detroit-lions-trey-flowers/3185260002/
Jesse James rated good fit of free agency for Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jesse-James-Lions-free-agency-good-fit-130143417/
2019 Draft:
Chase Winovich displays versatility at U-M Pro Day: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/03/16/michigan-chase-winovich-pro-day/3180129002/
UM's Chase Winovich driven to turn NFL contract into new car for mom: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/03/15/michigans-chase-winovich-driven-to-turn-nfl-contract-into-new-car-mom/3172032002/
Wilton Speight has 'hill to climb' to NFL; no hard feelings for Michigan: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/03/16/wilton-speight-has-hill-climb-nfl-no-hard-feelings-michigan/3185352002/
Pro Day Report – Rutgers (Blessuan Austin entered the 2018 season graded as one of the top-rated cornerbacks from the senior class. His campaign was cut short on September 21 as Austin underwent a second surgery to repair an ACL he originally injured during the 2017 season. Still just 70%, Austin timed 4.67 seconds in the 40 while also touching 35.5 inches in the vertical jump and 10-feet-3 in the broad jump. He met with the New York Giants, Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers yesterday after having dinner with the Buffalo Bills the night before. Austin hopes to run for scouts the week prior to the draft when he’ll be closer to 100%.): http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-rutgers
Meet Miles Sanders, the next stud prospect in Penn State's RB legacy: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-miles-sanders-penn-state/
Video - Bob Quinn attends Michigan Pro Day: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bob-quinn-attends-michigan-pro-day
Detroit Lions bring CB Marcus Cooper back on one-year deal: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/detroit-lions-bring-cb-marcus-cooper-back-on-one-year-deal.html
Why Detroit Lions DE Trey Flowers a true prize free agent: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/17/detroit-lions-trey-flowers/3185260002/
Jesse James rated good fit of free agency for Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jesse-James-Lions-free-agency-good-fit-130143417/
2019 Draft:
Chase Winovich displays versatility at U-M Pro Day: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/03/16/michigan-chase-winovich-pro-day/3180129002/
UM's Chase Winovich driven to turn NFL contract into new car for mom: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/03/15/michigans-chase-winovich-driven-to-turn-nfl-contract-into-new-car-mom/3172032002/
Wilton Speight has 'hill to climb' to NFL; no hard feelings for Michigan: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2019/03/16/wilton-speight-has-hill-climb-nfl-no-hard-feelings-michigan/3185352002/
Pro Day Report – Rutgers (Blessuan Austin entered the 2018 season graded as one of the top-rated cornerbacks from the senior class. His campaign was cut short on September 21 as Austin underwent a second surgery to repair an ACL he originally injured during the 2017 season. Still just 70%, Austin timed 4.67 seconds in the 40 while also touching 35.5 inches in the vertical jump and 10-feet-3 in the broad jump. He met with the New York Giants, Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers yesterday after having dinner with the Buffalo Bills the night before. Austin hopes to run for scouts the week prior to the draft when he’ll be closer to 100%.): http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-–-rutgers
Meet Miles Sanders, the next stud prospect in Penn State's RB legacy: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-miles-sanders-penn-state/
Video - Bob Quinn attends Michigan Pro Day: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bob-quinn-attends-michigan-pro-day
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 3-16-19
Articles:
TWENTYMAN: Lions early players in free agency: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-lions-early-players-in-free-agency
Lions are hosting free-agent visits at receiver, running back and tight end: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-are-hosting-free-agent-visits-at-wide-receiver-and-running-back.html
Lions’ reshuffled secondary could have 3 starters from the same high school: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-reshuffled-secondary-could-have-3-starters-from-the-same-high-school.html
Joey Harrington opens up on how his Lions teams were ‘a sinking ship’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/joey-harrington-opens-up-on-how-his-lions-teams-were-a-sinking-ship.html
Flowers a 'Patricia guy' who must instill 'Patricia culture': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/15/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-trey-flowers/3169100002/
Justin Coleman: New contract is a lot to live up to: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/15/new-detroit-lions-cb-have-prove-im-worth-what-given/3167930002/
Signings prove Matt Patricia isn't scaring players away from Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/15/signings-prove-matt-patricia-isnt-scaring-players-away-detroit-lions/3167484002/
Lions' $90M man Trey Flowers now must play like one: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35290/lions-90m-man-trey-flowers-now-must-play-like-one
Secondary changes show Bob Quinn's desire for playmakers is real: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/bob-quinn-detroit-lions-secondary-playmakers/
Trey Flowers to wear No. 90 with Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-jersey-number-revealed-130123649/
Getting to know new Lions lineman Oday Aboushi: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Oday-Aboushi-Lions-getting-to-know-130117800/
Getting to know new Lions safety Andrew Adams: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Andrew-Adams-Lions-getting-to-know-130110800/
Lions may kick tires on veteran quarterback market: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-quarterback-market-AJ-McCarron-Blake-Bortles-130106127/
Andrew Adams picked off Cam Newton three times in 2018: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Andrew-Adams-Lions-safety-Cam-Newton-interceptions-130107151/
NFL Winners and Losers, free agency: New blood? Every division winner took a hit (Losers - Matt Patricia: A lot has been said over the years about the track record of Bill Belichick assistants as head coaches. The tl;dr version: It’s not good. One problem has been that old Patriots coaches seem to have a blind spot for old Patriots players .Instead of just acquiring good players, they look for the magic dust left over from knowing “The Patriot Way.” And that brings us to the 2019 Detroit Lions. The first three contracts the Lions gave out were all a bit shocking, in their own way. Receiver Danny Amendola, off a bad year with Miami, got one year and $4.5 million. Cornerback Justin Coleman, with 13 career starts, got $36 million over four years. Then defensive end Trey Flowers got a five-year, $90 million deal. His $18 million per year is tied with Odell Beckham for the fourth-highest in the NFL among all non-quarterbacks. J.J. Watt’s deal is for $16.7 million per season. And what did all of those three have in common? That’s right, they’re all former Patriots. Would Amendola have gotten a look from the Lions had he never played for the Patriots? Would Coleman, a nickel cornerback, gotten $9 million a season had he not passed through New England? Would the Lions have paid Flowers like he’s Watt had he come from the Jets, Chiefs, Chargers or wherever else? It’s a good bet the answer to all three questions is the same. Patricia isn’t the first Belichick assistant to be hypnotized by the strange allure of former New England players. He probably won’t be the last.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-winners-and-losers-free-agency-new-blood-every-division-winner-took-a-hit-144811887.html
2019 Draft:
U-M pro day: DL Gary sits, TE Gentry shines: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/15/michigan-football-pro-day-rashan-gary-nfl-draft/3177317002/
Michigan pro day offers several appealing potential Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/michigan-wolverines-pro-day-devin-bush-rashan-gary-zach-gentry/
Why Rashan Gary is not a first-round talent: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-why-rashan-gary-is-not-a-first-round-talent
Report: Lions GM Bob Quinn spotted at Michigan Pro Day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/report-lions-gm-bob-quinn-spotted-at-michigan-pro-day/
Lions draft prospect of the day: Wisconsin OG Michael Deiter: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/michael-deiter-scouting-report-detroit-lions-wisconsin-badgers/
Meet Jordan Ta'amu, the gem of the 2019 NFL draft's QB class: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-jordan-taamu-ole-miss/
Pro Day – Michigan: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-–-michigan
Pro-Day Report - Central Michigan: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-central-michigan
Troubling results at Clemson Pro Day could play big role in 2019 NFL draft: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/troubling-results-at-clemson-pro-day-could-play-big-role-in-2019-nfl-draft-oYq80PRp4kGsA0mh_Ilsug/
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 81-90: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-8190-201947912.html
2019 Quarterback Profiles: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/2019-quarterback-profiles
NFL Draft RB Rankings: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/nfl-draft-rb-rankings
Video - U-M's Rashan Gary on why he skipped Pro Day: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/03/15/michigan-football-rashan-gary-pro-day/3174159002/
Video:
Free Agency Breakdown with Dan Orlovsky: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/free-agency-breakdown-with-dan-orlovsky
Free Agency Update: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/free-agency-update
TWENTYMAN: Lions early players in free agency: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-lions-early-players-in-free-agency
Lions are hosting free-agent visits at receiver, running back and tight end: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-are-hosting-free-agent-visits-at-wide-receiver-and-running-back.html
Lions’ reshuffled secondary could have 3 starters from the same high school: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-reshuffled-secondary-could-have-3-starters-from-the-same-high-school.html
Joey Harrington opens up on how his Lions teams were ‘a sinking ship’: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/joey-harrington-opens-up-on-how-his-lions-teams-were-a-sinking-ship.html
Flowers a 'Patricia guy' who must instill 'Patricia culture': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/15/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-trey-flowers/3169100002/
Justin Coleman: New contract is a lot to live up to: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/15/new-detroit-lions-cb-have-prove-im-worth-what-given/3167930002/
Signings prove Matt Patricia isn't scaring players away from Lions: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/15/signings-prove-matt-patricia-isnt-scaring-players-away-detroit-lions/3167484002/
Lions' $90M man Trey Flowers now must play like one: http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35290/lions-90m-man-trey-flowers-now-must-play-like-one
Secondary changes show Bob Quinn's desire for playmakers is real: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/bob-quinn-detroit-lions-secondary-playmakers/
Trey Flowers to wear No. 90 with Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-jersey-number-revealed-130123649/
Getting to know new Lions lineman Oday Aboushi: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Oday-Aboushi-Lions-getting-to-know-130117800/
Getting to know new Lions safety Andrew Adams: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Andrew-Adams-Lions-getting-to-know-130110800/
Lions may kick tires on veteran quarterback market: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-quarterback-market-AJ-McCarron-Blake-Bortles-130106127/
Andrew Adams picked off Cam Newton three times in 2018: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Andrew-Adams-Lions-safety-Cam-Newton-interceptions-130107151/
NFL Winners and Losers, free agency: New blood? Every division winner took a hit (Losers - Matt Patricia: A lot has been said over the years about the track record of Bill Belichick assistants as head coaches. The tl;dr version: It’s not good. One problem has been that old Patriots coaches seem to have a blind spot for old Patriots players .Instead of just acquiring good players, they look for the magic dust left over from knowing “The Patriot Way.” And that brings us to the 2019 Detroit Lions. The first three contracts the Lions gave out were all a bit shocking, in their own way. Receiver Danny Amendola, off a bad year with Miami, got one year and $4.5 million. Cornerback Justin Coleman, with 13 career starts, got $36 million over four years. Then defensive end Trey Flowers got a five-year, $90 million deal. His $18 million per year is tied with Odell Beckham for the fourth-highest in the NFL among all non-quarterbacks. J.J. Watt’s deal is for $16.7 million per season. And what did all of those three have in common? That’s right, they’re all former Patriots. Would Amendola have gotten a look from the Lions had he never played for the Patriots? Would Coleman, a nickel cornerback, gotten $9 million a season had he not passed through New England? Would the Lions have paid Flowers like he’s Watt had he come from the Jets, Chiefs, Chargers or wherever else? It’s a good bet the answer to all three questions is the same. Patricia isn’t the first Belichick assistant to be hypnotized by the strange allure of former New England players. He probably won’t be the last.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-winners-and-losers-free-agency-new-blood-every-division-winner-took-a-hit-144811887.html
2019 Draft:
U-M pro day: DL Gary sits, TE Gentry shines: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/15/michigan-football-pro-day-rashan-gary-nfl-draft/3177317002/
Michigan pro day offers several appealing potential Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/michigan-wolverines-pro-day-devin-bush-rashan-gary-zach-gentry/
Why Rashan Gary is not a first-round talent: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-why-rashan-gary-is-not-a-first-round-talent
Report: Lions GM Bob Quinn spotted at Michigan Pro Day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/report-lions-gm-bob-quinn-spotted-at-michigan-pro-day/
Lions draft prospect of the day: Wisconsin OG Michael Deiter: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/15/michael-deiter-scouting-report-detroit-lions-wisconsin-badgers/
Meet Jordan Ta'amu, the gem of the 2019 NFL draft's QB class: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-jordan-taamu-ole-miss/
Pro Day – Michigan: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-–-michigan
Pro-Day Report - Central Michigan: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-central-michigan
Troubling results at Clemson Pro Day could play big role in 2019 NFL draft: https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/troubling-results-at-clemson-pro-day-could-play-big-role-in-2019-nfl-draft-oYq80PRp4kGsA0mh_Ilsug/
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 81-90: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-8190-201947912.html
2019 Quarterback Profiles: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/2019-quarterback-profiles
NFL Draft RB Rankings: https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/nfl-draft-rb-rankings
Video - U-M's Rashan Gary on why he skipped Pro Day: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2019/03/15/michigan-football-rashan-gary-pro-day/3174159002/
Video:
Free Agency Breakdown with Dan Orlovsky: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/free-agency-breakdown-with-dan-orlovsky
Free Agency Update: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/free-agency-update
Friday, March 15, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-15-17
Articles:
O'HARA: James hoping to further develop his talent in Detroit: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-james-hoping-to-further-develop-his-talent-in-detroit
Flowers familiar with Patricia's schemes and coaching style: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/flowers-familiar-with-patricia-s-schemes-coaching-style
Reuniting with Slay and Walker 'a dream' for Justin Coleman: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/reuniting-with-slay-and-walker-a-dream-for-justin-coleman
Matt Patricia is tough to play for. And Trey Flowers loves it.: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/matt-patricia-is-tough-to-play-for-and-trey-flowers-loves-it.html
New Lions TE Jesse James wants to raise the ceiling for everyone: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/new-lions-te-jesse-james-wants-to-raise-the-ceiling-for-everyone.html
Ultra-durable Graham Glasgow receives 13th-biggest performance bonus in NFL: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/graham-glasgow-leads-lions-in-performance-based-bonus-once-again.html
Lions sign Andrew Adams, who tormented Cam Newton last year: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/14/andrew-adams-detroit-lions/3166904002/
New Lions DE Trey Flowers: I've got 'a lot more work to do': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-trey-flowers/3165612002/
Detroit gets a bad rap. But Lions' free agents don't care: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-free-aency/3157702002/
Carlos: Lions' moves on offense hard to watch: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-free-agent-moves-offense-leave-much-desired/3157433002/
Rogers: Analyzing Lions' free-agency moves and remaining needs: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/13/analyzing-detroit-lions-free-agency-moves-and-remaining-needs/3150852002/
Bob Quinn's remarkable transformation of the Lions defensive line: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-defensive-line-breakdown/
Getting to know new Lions cornerback Justin Coleman: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Justin-Coleman-Lions-cornerback-getting-to-know-130085298/
Getting to know new Lions tight end Jesse James: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jesse-James-Lions-tight-end-getting-to-know-130062260/
Getting to know new Lions defensive end Trey Flowers: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-getting-to-know-new-signing-130060696/
Trey Flowers connected to Detroit long before joining Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Detroit-connection-Matt-Patricia-130073795/
Jesse James “glad to get away” from Steelers drama: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/14/jesse-james-glad-to-get-away-from-steelers-drama-thinks-he-can-do-more-with-lions/
Free agency winners and losers (Losers: Titans and Lions - The Titans do have Patriots ties, and when you pull back and see the haul (wide receiver Adam Humphries, left guard Rodger Saffold, edge-rusher Cameron Wake), it does fill some holes. But it's hard to think the Titans got that much better. The Lions, with Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, splurged on Flowers as well as two more former Patriots in nickel corner Justin Coleman and wide receiver Danny Amendola. They also overpaid for pedestrian former Steelers tight end Jesse James. Again, sometimes less is more.): http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-winners-losers-raiders-jets-browns-go-big-giants-steelers-flop/nc3cw0vgzlmk1bosznejnt6ma
Big-spending teams in NFL free agency often regret it: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/14/nfl-free-agency-big-spending-teams-deep-spiral-of-regret
2019 Draft:
Lions check out WR Tyre Brady and other prospects at Marshall pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/marshall-thundering-herd-pro-day-detroit-lions-tyre-brady/
NFL Draft Notes: With Most Eyes on Kyler, Clayton Thorson Shows Off His Knee (and His Kneel Down): https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/14/clayton-thorson-knee-health-pro-day-northwestern-wisconsin-linebackers-tyree-jackson
Pro-Day Report - Oklahoma (Guard Dru Samia was one of the busiest offensive linemen the prior 48 hours. He met with the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Bucs and Detroit Lions.): http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-oklahoma
Pro-Day Report - Wisconsin, New Mexico State & Oklahoma State: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-wisconsin-new-mexico-state-oklahoma-state
Pro Day Report - Tennessee: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-tennessee
Pro-Day Report - Central Michigan: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-central-michigan
Pro-Day Report – Arkansas: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-%E2%80%93-arkansas
Meet Julian Love, Notre Dame's stud CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-julian-love-notre-dame/
Blake Cashman NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/blake-cashman-nfl-draft-profile/
Miles Sanders NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/miles-sanders-nfl-draft-profile/
Erik McCoy NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/erik-mccoy-nfl-draft-profile/
NFL draft prospect Lawrence faces PED questions: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/03/14/nfl-draft-dexter-lawrence-clemson-ped/3167661002/
2019 NFL Draft: Five big questions from Kyler Murray's pro day: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022551/article/2019-nfl-draft-five-big-questions-from-kyler-murrays-pro-day
Draft: NFL comparisons for top WRs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-whos-like-juju-smith-schuster-mike-evans-and-other-wide-receiver-comparisons/
Draft: NFL comparisons for top RBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-why-justice-hill-is-like-reggie-bush-miles-sanders-is-like-sony-michel-and-more-rb-comparisons/
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 91-100: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-91100-181913337.html
Video - Best of Kyler Murray's pro day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000001022472/Best-of-Kyler-Murray-s-pro-day
Video - Best of Clemson's pro day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000001022734/Best-of-Clemson-s-pro-day
Video - Casserly breaks down Clemson's three dominant DL prospects: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000001022740/Casserly-breaks-down-Clemson-s-three-dominant-DL-prospects
Video:
Justin Coleman introductory press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/justin-coleman-introductory-press-conference
Jesse James introductory press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jesse-james-introductory-press-conference
Trey Flowers introductory press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/trey-flowers-introductory-press-conference
1 on 1 with DE Trey Flowers: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/1-on-1-with-de-trey-flowers
1 on 1 with CB Justin Coleman: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/1-on-1-with-cb-justin-coleman
1 on 1 with TE Jesse James: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/1-on-1-with-te-jesse-james
Breaking down Lions moves, debating what's next: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-free-agency/3168123002/
Lions Lowdown: Talking free agency: https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-lowdown-talking-free-agency/3167302002/
O'HARA: James hoping to further develop his talent in Detroit: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-james-hoping-to-further-develop-his-talent-in-detroit
Flowers familiar with Patricia's schemes and coaching style: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/flowers-familiar-with-patricia-s-schemes-coaching-style
Reuniting with Slay and Walker 'a dream' for Justin Coleman: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/reuniting-with-slay-and-walker-a-dream-for-justin-coleman
Matt Patricia is tough to play for. And Trey Flowers loves it.: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/matt-patricia-is-tough-to-play-for-and-trey-flowers-loves-it.html
New Lions TE Jesse James wants to raise the ceiling for everyone: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/new-lions-te-jesse-james-wants-to-raise-the-ceiling-for-everyone.html
Ultra-durable Graham Glasgow receives 13th-biggest performance bonus in NFL: https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/graham-glasgow-leads-lions-in-performance-based-bonus-once-again.html
Lions sign Andrew Adams, who tormented Cam Newton last year: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/14/andrew-adams-detroit-lions/3166904002/
New Lions DE Trey Flowers: I've got 'a lot more work to do': https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-trey-flowers/3165612002/
Detroit gets a bad rap. But Lions' free agents don't care: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-free-aency/3157702002/
Carlos: Lions' moves on offense hard to watch: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-free-agent-moves-offense-leave-much-desired/3157433002/
Rogers: Analyzing Lions' free-agency moves and remaining needs: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/13/analyzing-detroit-lions-free-agency-moves-and-remaining-needs/3150852002/
Bob Quinn's remarkable transformation of the Lions defensive line: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-defensive-line-breakdown/
Getting to know new Lions cornerback Justin Coleman: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Justin-Coleman-Lions-cornerback-getting-to-know-130085298/
Getting to know new Lions tight end Jesse James: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Jesse-James-Lions-tight-end-getting-to-know-130062260/
Getting to know new Lions defensive end Trey Flowers: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Lions-getting-to-know-new-signing-130060696/
Trey Flowers connected to Detroit long before joining Lions: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Trey-Flowers-Detroit-connection-Matt-Patricia-130073795/
Jesse James “glad to get away” from Steelers drama: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/14/jesse-james-glad-to-get-away-from-steelers-drama-thinks-he-can-do-more-with-lions/
Free agency winners and losers (Losers: Titans and Lions - The Titans do have Patriots ties, and when you pull back and see the haul (wide receiver Adam Humphries, left guard Rodger Saffold, edge-rusher Cameron Wake), it does fill some holes. But it's hard to think the Titans got that much better. The Lions, with Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, splurged on Flowers as well as two more former Patriots in nickel corner Justin Coleman and wide receiver Danny Amendola. They also overpaid for pedestrian former Steelers tight end Jesse James. Again, sometimes less is more.): http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-winners-losers-raiders-jets-browns-go-big-giants-steelers-flop/nc3cw0vgzlmk1bosznejnt6ma
Big-spending teams in NFL free agency often regret it: https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/14/nfl-free-agency-big-spending-teams-deep-spiral-of-regret
2019 Draft:
Lions check out WR Tyre Brady and other prospects at Marshall pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/marshall-thundering-herd-pro-day-detroit-lions-tyre-brady/
NFL Draft Notes: With Most Eyes on Kyler, Clayton Thorson Shows Off His Knee (and His Kneel Down): https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/03/14/clayton-thorson-knee-health-pro-day-northwestern-wisconsin-linebackers-tyree-jackson
Pro-Day Report - Oklahoma (Guard Dru Samia was one of the busiest offensive linemen the prior 48 hours. He met with the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Bucs and Detroit Lions.): http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-oklahoma
Pro-Day Report - Wisconsin, New Mexico State & Oklahoma State: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-wisconsin-new-mexico-state-oklahoma-state
Pro Day Report - Tennessee: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-tennessee
Pro-Day Report - Central Michigan: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-central-michigan
Pro-Day Report – Arkansas: http://draftanalyst.com/pro-day-report-%E2%80%93-arkansas
Meet Julian Love, Notre Dame's stud CB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-julian-love-notre-dame/
Blake Cashman NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/blake-cashman-nfl-draft-profile/
Miles Sanders NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/miles-sanders-nfl-draft-profile/
Erik McCoy NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/14/erik-mccoy-nfl-draft-profile/
NFL draft prospect Lawrence faces PED questions: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2019/03/14/nfl-draft-dexter-lawrence-clemson-ped/3167661002/
2019 NFL Draft: Five big questions from Kyler Murray's pro day: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001022551/article/2019-nfl-draft-five-big-questions-from-kyler-murrays-pro-day
Draft: NFL comparisons for top WRs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-whos-like-juju-smith-schuster-mike-evans-and-other-wide-receiver-comparisons/
Draft: NFL comparisons for top RBs: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/nfl-draft-why-justice-hill-is-like-reggie-bush-miles-sanders-is-like-sony-michel-and-more-rb-comparisons/
NFL draft: Yahoo Sports' top 2019 prospects, Nos. 91-100: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-yahoo-sports-top-2019-prospects-nos-91100-181913337.html
Video - Best of Kyler Murray's pro day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000001022472/Best-of-Kyler-Murray-s-pro-day
Video - Best of Clemson's pro day: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000001022734/Best-of-Clemson-s-pro-day
Video - Casserly breaks down Clemson's three dominant DL prospects: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000001022740/Casserly-breaks-down-Clemson-s-three-dominant-DL-prospects
Video:
Justin Coleman introductory press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/justin-coleman-introductory-press-conference
Jesse James introductory press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/jesse-james-introductory-press-conference
Trey Flowers introductory press conference: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/trey-flowers-introductory-press-conference
1 on 1 with DE Trey Flowers: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/1-on-1-with-de-trey-flowers
1 on 1 with CB Justin Coleman: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/1-on-1-with-cb-justin-coleman
1 on 1 with TE Jesse James: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/1-on-1-with-te-jesse-james
Breaking down Lions moves, debating what's next: https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-free-agency/3168123002/
Lions Lowdown: Talking free agency: https://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/detroit-lions-lowdown-talking-free-agency/3167302002/
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-14-19
Articles:
If the Lions want to trade, here are 3 possibilities to explore: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/03/36c4410fa1334/if-the-lions-want-to-trade-here-are-3-possibilities-to-explore.html
Free agency primer: Who's in, who's out and what's next for the Lions: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/03/c4806a24522620/free-agency-primer-whos-in-whos-out-and-whats-next-for-the-lions.html
Lions stay quiet (for now) as free agency opens: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/13/detroit-lions-quiet-free-agency-opens/3156968002/
Lions aren't paying Justin Coleman like slot CB: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/13/detroit-lions-justin-coleman-contract-details/3151625002/
Money matters when grading Lions in free agency: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/13/detroit-lions-free-agency-overpaying/3150785002/
Rogers: Analyzing Lions' free-agency moves and remaining needs: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/13/analyzing-detroit-lions-free-agency-moves-and-remaining-needs/3150852002/
Oday Aboushi: what the Lions are getting in the new offensive lineman: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/oday-aboushi-scouting-report-detroit-lions/
Ansah scheduled to visit Buffalo, then New Orleans: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/ansah-scheduled-to-visit-buffalo-then-new-orleans/
T.J. Lang, Lions 'ended that relationship on really, really good terms': https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/t-j-lang-lions-ended-that-relationship-on-really-really-good-terms/
5 things to know about new Lions DL Trey Flowers: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/5-things-to-know-about-new-lions-dl-trey-flowers/
Oday Aboushi was Cardinals secret superstar in 2018: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Oday-Aboushi-Cardinals-secret-superstar-2018-130017233/
Writer: Offseason work sets up for Lions vs. Browns Super Bowl: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-Browns-Super-Bowl-offseason-moves-130030981/
2019 Draft:
Lions scouts check out prospects at Wisconsin pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/wisconsin-pro-day-detroit-lions-scouting/
Trayvon Mullen NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/trayvon-mullen-nfl-draft-profile/
Vosean Joseph NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/vosean-joseph-nfl-draft-profile/
Meet Justin Layne, the ideal CB prospect for today's NFL: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-justin-layne-michigan-state/
Meet Brady Oliveira, North Dakota's gem of a RB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-brady-oliveira-north-dakota/
Kyler Murray aces pro day, still favorite to be No. 1 pick: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-kyler-murray-passes-test-at-pro-day-remains-the-favorite-to-be-no-1-overall-pick/
Kyler Murray On Not Running 40: I Think The Film Speaks For Itself: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/13/kyler-murray-on-not-running-40-i-think-the-film-speaks-for-itself/
Kyler Murray impresses with pro day performance at OU: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/03/13/nfl-draft-kyler-murray-impresses-oklahoma-pro-day-performance/3154284002/
If the Lions want to trade, here are 3 possibilities to explore: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/03/36c4410fa1334/if-the-lions-want-to-trade-here-are-3-possibilities-to-explore.html
Free agency primer: Who's in, who's out and what's next for the Lions: https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/03/c4806a24522620/free-agency-primer-whos-in-whos-out-and-whats-next-for-the-lions.html
Lions stay quiet (for now) as free agency opens: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/13/detroit-lions-quiet-free-agency-opens/3156968002/
Lions aren't paying Justin Coleman like slot CB: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/13/detroit-lions-justin-coleman-contract-details/3151625002/
Money matters when grading Lions in free agency: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/13/detroit-lions-free-agency-overpaying/3150785002/
Rogers: Analyzing Lions' free-agency moves and remaining needs: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/13/analyzing-detroit-lions-free-agency-moves-and-remaining-needs/3150852002/
Oday Aboushi: what the Lions are getting in the new offensive lineman: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/oday-aboushi-scouting-report-detroit-lions/
Ansah scheduled to visit Buffalo, then New Orleans: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/ansah-scheduled-to-visit-buffalo-then-new-orleans/
T.J. Lang, Lions 'ended that relationship on really, really good terms': https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/t-j-lang-lions-ended-that-relationship-on-really-really-good-terms/
5 things to know about new Lions DL Trey Flowers: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/5-things-to-know-about-new-lions-dl-trey-flowers/
Oday Aboushi was Cardinals secret superstar in 2018: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Oday-Aboushi-Cardinals-secret-superstar-2018-130017233/
Writer: Offseason work sets up for Lions vs. Browns Super Bowl: https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-Browns-Super-Bowl-offseason-moves-130030981/
2019 Draft:
Lions scouts check out prospects at Wisconsin pro day: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/wisconsin-pro-day-detroit-lions-scouting/
Trayvon Mullen NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/trayvon-mullen-nfl-draft-profile/
Vosean Joseph NFL draft profile: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/vosean-joseph-nfl-draft-profile/
Meet Justin Layne, the ideal CB prospect for today's NFL: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-justin-layne-michigan-state/
Meet Brady Oliveira, North Dakota's gem of a RB prospect: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/13/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-interview-brady-oliveira-north-dakota/
Kyler Murray aces pro day, still favorite to be No. 1 pick: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-kyler-murray-passes-test-at-pro-day-remains-the-favorite-to-be-no-1-overall-pick/
Kyler Murray On Not Running 40: I Think The Film Speaks For Itself: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/03/13/kyler-murray-on-not-running-40-i-think-the-film-speaks-for-itself/
Kyler Murray impresses with pro day performance at OU: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/03/13/nfl-draft-kyler-murray-impresses-oklahoma-pro-day-performance/3154284002/
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