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2024 Detroit Lions: Getting ready for the draft in Motown. (14 Viewers)
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Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Jeff RisdonVerified account @JeffRisdon 18h18 hours ago
All the Lions media here in the interview room is crowded in front of Harold Landry. That is not a coincidence
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Boston College DE/OLB Harold Landry: “Nobody in this draft class has a first step like mine and a bend like I do.”
All the Lions media here in the interview room is crowded in front of Harold Landry. That is not a coincidence
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Boston College DE/OLB Harold Landry: “Nobody in this draft class has a first step like mine and a bend like I do.”
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Snorkelson
Footballguy
Interview room missing rbs, possibly a sign they hit the fa market?
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Seems like the Pats way is to bring in a bunch of cheap young or retread RBs and one always seems to work out for them. Wonder if that will be how the Lions handle the RBs now.
Snorkelson
Footballguy
Lots of guys that could fit 2 down banger back available in free agency. Crowell, Martin, Anderson/Murray assuming they indeed get released, hyde perhaps. I want a rookie like freeman or penny.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Settle did not do well at the combine- knowing that I likely would have taken a different DT. The Lions 2nd round curse continues even in our mock?
The other 2 pickslook great
Also I got DE/DT Jalyn Holmes from tOSU in the 4th. Real big long body with the skills to play a few spots on the line.
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Snorkelson
Footballguy
I’d rather address a need and take a guy in rd 2-3. Chubb, penny, freeman, in the fa market i might be happy with Crowell but balk at some of the other options. Whichever way we go, even if we sign a fa, let’s just take a rb in a stacked class anyway, right? We passed up a lot of good backs last year in a deep class, let’s not make the same mistake. Perhaps we can move Abdullah for a 5th or something- I think a change would do him some good. Then you have riddick with his role, and make the other job up for grabs. Sign gore for a year. Sign another fa. Draft a guy. Let them all battle it out. Honestly, having gore in the mix would push everyone, because you know he wants one more year.matuski said:
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Do not spend an early pick on a rb. The defensice front 7 is awful. They need starters and better depth at dline and lb
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Once you get past the obvious #1RB, there really is a pretty solid group that should still be mostly there in the 2nd or 3rd round.
The other 2 of 3 picks in the first 2 days should be front 7 on defense as you said.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
I think they are keeping ameer and theo and going to sign a blount or stewart type. Then spend maybe a 3rd/4th rounder on a rb.
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Mike RennerVerified account @PFF_Mike 17h17 hours agoBracie Smathers said:
The list of 250+ pound D-Linemen drafted in R1 with sub 6.9 3-cones at combine since 2000:
- DeMarcus Ware
- JJ Watt
- David Pollack
- Melvin Ingram
- Joey Bosa
- TJ Watt
- (Soon to be) Harold Landry
The Captain
Footballguy
Hoping for Chubb in round 2. Don’t think he’ll be there though. Defense in round one.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah, I am worried that the 2nd tier of RBs are all going to go before Detroit is up in the 2nd round. I really would prefer to wait untill the 3rd for a RB but now I am not sure Freeman will make it there.
Snorkelson
Footballguy
Ebron on the block. Who have we done business with lately that has an opening for #2 te that may need a starter as soon as next year?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Hankmoody
Footballguy
Snorkelson
Footballguy
Washington would be intriguing as well, but I was referring to NE. Maybe Jacksonville? I’m fine with him for another year in Detroit as well to be honest.
Snorkelson
Footballguy
Keep him during his contract year and let someone else pay him after. If we ship him off for a 6th or something I think we are better off keeping him. Who replaces him, fells? Roberts? If we get a 4th, sure take it and I’m fine moving on, but I’d like to see him be just a little more productive and help the team this year.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I like the idea of trading down in this draft and acquiring more picks. There does seem like some defensive talent being traded for later picks...wish the Lions would have jumped in the mix for Michael Bennett (unless he is really a PITA in the locker room). It would be nice to land some DLINE in FA to give us some flexibility on draft day.
TartanLion
Footballguy
some interesting bits on combine/draft from the latest Detroit Lions podcast ....
Lions had dinner with Crowell’s agents in Indy
They really like Guice and Michel in particular but are unlikely to draft either in the 1st. If Michel somehow dropped to the 2nd expect us to take him.
Ebron is part of the whole trade talks involving him, as he wants out of Detroit. Thin skinned, sensitive guy that has had enough of fan criticism
Could look at Frank Ragnow in draft
Caldwell is reason Prince was kept around. Whole OL room hated him. Was described as ‘worse than a middle school coach’ by a player. Was main reason Warford wanted out.
We want flexible safeties on our team and may look at them in middle rounds. Quite a few names were mentioned.
Cameron Kelly is someone we’ve met and have a rapport with - he’s a CB/Safety hybrid
Whitehead won’t be back apparently. Team is looking to Killibrew and Maybin to step up. Some cheaper FA linebackers will most likely come in. Marquis Flowers could maybe come in.
90% chance our first pick is front 7 on the D. Obviously. Landry, Davenport, Payne, Bryan are players we really like. Bryan may drop to round 2
Wouldn’t be shocked if took a safety in day 2 if one fell nicely.
Lions had dinner with Crowell’s agents in Indy
They really like Guice and Michel in particular but are unlikely to draft either in the 1st. If Michel somehow dropped to the 2nd expect us to take him.
Ebron is part of the whole trade talks involving him, as he wants out of Detroit. Thin skinned, sensitive guy that has had enough of fan criticism
Could look at Frank Ragnow in draft
Caldwell is reason Prince was kept around. Whole OL room hated him. Was described as ‘worse than a middle school coach’ by a player. Was main reason Warford wanted out.
We want flexible safeties on our team and may look at them in middle rounds. Quite a few names were mentioned.
Cameron Kelly is someone we’ve met and have a rapport with - he’s a CB/Safety hybrid
Whitehead won’t be back apparently. Team is looking to Killibrew and Maybin to step up. Some cheaper FA linebackers will most likely come in. Marquis Flowers could maybe come in.
90% chance our first pick is front 7 on the D. Obviously. Landry, Davenport, Payne, Bryan are players we really like. Bryan may drop to round 2
Wouldn’t be shocked if took a safety in day 2 if one fell nicely.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Here me out here guys.....if hes cut...bring back SUH.....discuss
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WagesOfZin
Footballguy
i'm down. as long as the contract isn't absurd like the one he signed in miami.
ffweasel
Weasel Power
Was talking with a friend about this earlier. I guess I could live with it if he performs well. It all depends on the money. Don’t overpay him.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
thing is he don't seem like the type to go for a ring and take a discount say for the Pats or Eagles. He is all about the money. With the Landry move though maybe Miami don't need to cut him now.ffweasel said:
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I know it is not our style but it would be fun to see Earl Thomas in the secondary (apparently Seattle listening to offers).
matuski
Footballguy
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Snorkelson
Footballguy
Do you guys think we make a splash free agent signing? Honey badger or one of the top cb? Or will we sign cheap vets? I’d be fine with Crowell, I want shiny new but he’s a solid young back that is underrated in the passing game and would give us the power element we need. I hope we add a starter to the oline somehow. Or at least upgrade the swing tackle.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
For the decent price, I would welcome Mathieu. He's had some really great seasons and some mediocre ones. He didn't grade out very well last year. I also don't think it would be a bad idea to cheaply sign a pair of backs like Crowell and Burkhead and using the backfield like the Eagles or Patriots have been. In the draft, I think we need to heavily invest on D in nearly every round.
Also there are reports of Sherman coming to Detroit. I would not mind. Based on his metrics, Sherman was still a top level NFL corner last year. Assuming his medical looks good of course.
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Snorkelson
Footballguy
I agree, Sherman opposite slay, and why not nickel up honey badger, secondary was a strength and you make it better. Draft dline lb oline and let’s roll
Snorkelson
Footballguy
I’d welcome sub back too but I think he’ll still command a large salary- Cleveland would make sense. A line of Garrett suh Chubb would be pretty daunting. I’d rather use that money elsewhere.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Yeah I think Suh will be too pricey to bring back. Eric Reid might be a nice value at safety since there is speculation he's going to lose money due to his political views and kneeing. By all account he is a good young safety that can play either spot.
WagesOfZin
Footballguy
interested in shead and butler at CB. poe at DT as well.
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Honestly they are probably similar players. I don't think either is much of blocker.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I believe you are right. I would have to imagine that Burton has more reliable hands although Enron had a pretty good stretch last year without drop problems.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Part of me thinks Burton might be pretty overrated. Was that Eagles offense just really well ran and he was schemed open a lot? Maybe. We are talking about a TE with 4 years in the NFL, 5 games started and only 629 career yards. I know Ebron has been frustrating due to the drops and being way overdrafted. But Ebron is 1.5 years younger and has over 2000 career yards.
Snorkelson
Footballguy
I hope Murray and Stewart leave without deals, that’s not what we need. If we need a fa let’s get Crowell. If we sign a grizzly vet I’d rather have frank gore.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Those are good points. I certainly would not want the Lion's to blow a lot of funds on him but they may have to in order to sign him if the interest is there from other teams. TE is not a huge need for this team and Michael Roberts played well enough to be a #2 in this offense. If they sign Burton and get someone to trade for Ebron I am fine with it as long as the contract was reasonable.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I don't mind Murray if it is essentially a one year deal and he is healthy and we back it up with a promising rookie. I would love Crowell as I always loved him as a runner and feel like he still has upside.
Snorkelson
Footballguy
If that’s how it goes I’m on board- but we need to get some fresh legs back there. There are so many talented backs again this year, I’d hate to pass on all of them because we signed Murray or Stewart.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Stupid non-news hype but report of Patricia wants to get his own version of Gronk and it won't be Ebron.
So stupid. One, it's the non news story of the year that Ebron isn't the next Gronk. Also, what team wouldn't want a HoF player at any position? What will we hear next, Jon Gruden is looking for a Joe Thomas or Hue Jackson would like the next Drew Brees?
So stupid. One, it's the non news story of the year that Ebron isn't the next Gronk. Also, what team wouldn't want a HoF player at any position? What will we hear next, Jon Gruden is looking for a Joe Thomas or Hue Jackson would like the next Drew Brees?
WagesOfZin
Footballguy
didn't see any blurbs about wilkerson. that'd be sweet, but i have a feeling his price, like suh's, will be prohibitive.swabs said:
WagesOfZin
Footballguy
still waiting to see if david irving gets tendered at the 2nd round level. he's totally worth a 2nd IMO.
