A digest of the Reader signing:
Detroit Lions sign run-stuffer D.J. Reader — their 4th key defensive addition of offseason
Detroit Lions add D.J. Reader, continuing focus on defense this offseason after trading for Carlton Davis & signing Marcus Davenport, Amik Robertson.www.freep.com
I suppose this also means (a long with basically never playing) that Brodiric Martin is not ready at all.
No complaints and makes sense the later picks would be developmental at best but I did maybe expect something from MartinI suppose this also means (a long with basically never playing) that Brodiric Martin is not ready at all.
The last three picks in 2023 are all a waste so far.
At least the later two chipped in with ST duty when they were active (including playoffs, 19 G for the OL, 12 G for the WR.) Day 3 guys usually need 2-3 years to find their way or wash out, maybe we will see some progress this year. The first two drafts Holmes did quite well with his Day 3 picks and UDFA, but clearly the time/resource allocation was mostly on the first 2.5 rounds last year.
- Martin had 28 defensive snaps and never played special teams.
- Sorsdal had 253 snaps over 5 games *(3 starts) and was flat out horrible, especially in pass pro. GG talked about him and Kayode yesterday and said the fundamental issue with Coby is just developing his play strength - I imagine the staff and facilities at William &. Mary are a far cry from NFL caliber.
- Green played 116 snaps and had two targets *(1 catch for 2 yards); at least he's good in run blocking (82.6 PFF Grade.)
They crushed the first 5 picks so no real reason to complain I guess.
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Lions now have two players in the middle of their D-line who ranked in the Top 10 by @PFF against the run last year – Alim McNeill (8th) & DJ Reader (10th)
Detroit Vs Everybody
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Vikings go get Aaron Jones
Packers go get Josh Jacobs
Bears go get D’Andre Swift
Lions build a brick wall to stop them
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Lions now have two players in the middle of their D-line who ranked in the Top 10 by @PFF against the run last year – Alim McNeill (8th) & DJ Reader (10th)
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Vikings go get Aaron Jones
Packers go get Josh Jacobs
Bears go get D’Andre Swift
Lions build a brick wall to stop them
Yep, those break the bank FA signings almost never work outBroken record alert. I just cannot explain how nice it is to have a GM that appears to have a process in regards to building a team. Some may be upset because we are not breaking the bank for some guys, I am elated we are not. Home grown proven talent that we intend to try to keep around. No more idiotic winning the first day of free agency or overpaying for a square peg that goes in a round hole. We are building for now and the future at the same time. Freaking love it….
I suppose this also means (a long with basically never playing) that Brodiric Martin is not ready at all.
The last three picks in 2023 are all a waste so far.
At least the later two chipped in with ST duty when they were active (including playoffs, 19 G for the OL, 12 G for the WR.) Day 3 guys usually need 2-3 years to find their way or wash out, maybe we will see some progress this year. The first two drafts Holmes did quite well with his Day 3 picks and UDFA, but clearly the time/resource allocation was mostly on the first 2.5 rounds last year.
- Martin had 28 defensive snaps and never played special teams.
- Sorsdal had 253 snaps over 5 games *(3 starts) and was flat out horrible, especially in pass pro. GG talked about him and Kayode yesterday and said the fundamental issue with Coby is just developing his play strength - I imagine the staff and facilities at William &. Mary are a far cry from NFL caliber.
- Green played 116 snaps and had two targets *(1 catch for 2 yards); at least he's good in run blocking (82.6 PFF Grade.)
They crushed the first 5 picks so no real reason to complain I guess.
This spring is make or break for Levi, who could be their first real bust.
I'm hoping the massive upgrade at D-Line coach will help some of these young linemen develop.Josh is trending that way. Onwuzurike was pick 41 Y1, Paschal went at 46 Y2, he played 500+ snaps last year and ranked 87th (out of 121) in positional rankings.
I'm hoping the massive upgrade at D-Line coach will help some of these young linemen develop.Josh is trending that way. Onwuzurike was pick 41 Y1, Paschal went at 46 Y2, he played 500+ snaps last year and ranked 87th (out of 121) in positional rankings.
Going from Detroit/Philly OLs to Chicago's is probably not going to help him any.Lions getting a 4th rounder for Swift looking good a year later.
Started hot in Philly but faded. Now Chicago signs him for three years. Don’t think the Lions are very concerned.
Has a team ever traded a QB as young and as successful as Herbert?Wonder after the Allen trade to the Bears if the Chargers are going to blow things up. One to get under the salary cap and rebuild and as part of this for Harbaugh to trade Herbert and go after Jj McCarthy in the draft.
Zero chance.Wonder after the Allen trade to the Bears if the Chargers are going to blow things up. One to get under the salary cap and rebuild and as part of this for Harbaugh to trade Herbert and go after Jj McCarthy in the draft.
Right now they pick 5-37-69. Harbough could ask for the Mtrifecta.Wonder after the Allen trade to the Bears if the Chargers are going to blow things up. One to get under the salary cap and rebuild and as part of this for Harbaugh to trade Herbert and go after Jj McCarthy in the draft.
I suppose this also means (a long with basically never playing) that Brodiric Martin is not ready at all.
The last three picks in 2023 are all a waste so far.
At least the later two chipped in with ST duty when they were active (including playoffs, 19 G for the OL, 12 G for the WR.) Day 3 guys usually need 2-3 years to find their way or wash out, maybe we will see some progress this year. The first two drafts Holmes did quite well with his Day 3 picks and UDFA, but clearly the time/resource allocation was mostly on the first 2.5 rounds last year.
- Martin had 28 defensive snaps and never played special teams.
- Sorsdal had 253 snaps over 5 games *(3 starts) and was flat out horrible, especially in pass pro. GG talked about him and Kayode yesterday and said the fundamental issue with Coby is just developing his play strength - I imagine the staff and facilities at William &. Mary are a far cry from NFL caliber.
- Green played 116 snaps and had two targets *(1 catch for 2 yards); at least he's good in run blocking (82.6 PFF Grade.)
They crushed the first 5 picks so no real reason to complain I guess.
And he'll be making more this year than Gibbs and Monty combined.Lions getting a 4th rounder for Swift looking good a year later.
Started hot in Philly but faded. Now Chicago signs him for three years. Don’t think the Lions are very concerned.
Did not have the lions on my “need a WR” list. Huh.
Amazing how that works.And he'll be making more this year than Gibbs and Monty combined.Lions getting a 4th rounder for Swift looking good a year later.
DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
If he even sniffs that the Lions are in trouble. It means their defense is bottom 5 or they have had multiple injuries to the skill players.
2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
If he even sniffs that the Lions are in trouble. It means their defense is bottom 5 or they have had multiple injuries to the skill players.
Lions still have no idea if Williams is going to be a solid WR, explosive yes. 80 catch guy who knows? They need a good #3.
Jones just turned 25 and had upside so hopefully he will be that guy.
At this point I am just hoping Jameson becomes a consistent deep threat, I do not expect him to be a volume producer (nor does he need to be with ARSB & LaPorta). I would be a shocked if we did not draft a receiver with the available depth at the position this year. Need to keep up with the Jones’ in weapons category.2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
If he even sniffs that the Lions are in trouble. It means their defense is bottom 5 or they have had multiple injuries to the skill players.
Lions still have no idea if Williams is going to be a solid WR, explosive yes. 80 catch guy who knows? They need a good #3.
Jones just turned 25 and had upside so hopefully he will be that guy.
For sure but Reynolds had 600 yards and 5 TDs this year. I would like to see Jamo be more consistent and get those kinds of numbers plus some but there might be a WR3 role for DPJ.2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
If he even sniffs that the Lions are in trouble. It means their defense is bottom 5 or they have had multiple injuries to the skill players.
Lions still have no idea if Williams is going to be a solid WR, explosive yes. 80 catch guy who knows? They need a good #3.
Jones just turned 25 and had upside so hopefully he will be that guy.
ARSB, LaPorta and the 2 rbs will be getting most of the production.
Drafting solid players and getting the most out of them is how teams become perennial contenders.Broken record alert. I just cannot explain how nice it is to have a GM that appears to have a process in regards to building a team. Some may be upset because we are not breaking the bank for some guys, I am elated we are not. Home grown proven talent that we intend to try to keep around. No more idiotic winning the first day of free agency or overpaying for a square peg that goes in a round hole. We are building for now and the future at the same time. Freaking love it….
For sure but Reynolds had 600 yards and 5 TDs this year. I would like to see Jamo be more consistent and get those kinds of numbers plus some but there might be a WR3 role for DPJ.2 years ago he had 61-840-3TDs for the Browns. Those would be great #3 numbers here.This is what I want to see. He always gave defenses hell in the return game at Michigan.Hmmm...I prefer Josh but not for much money. I want to see DPJ play special teams or at least try. Can he still do that?DPJ signed (1 yr $2M)
Looking like they might move on from Josh Reynolds eh
Why not?
If he even sniffs that the Lions are in trouble. It means their defense is bottom 5 or they have had multiple injuries to the skill players.
Lions still have no idea if Williams is going to be a solid WR, explosive yes. 80 catch guy who knows? They need a good #3.
Jones just turned 25 and had upside so hopefully he will be that guy.
ARSB, LaPorta and the 2 rbs will be getting most of the production.
It feels like, with this, they're ready for BPA in the draft. They still have the cap room for a splash, but could mostly aim for depth (S, WR, etc) in free agency. Or possibly use some of the money on their own people.Love the Zeitler signing. OL is set and ready to roll again.