Lions 2021 off-season FA. Something for nothing or nothing at all ?

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10 post-draft free agents the Detroit Lions should consider signing

The Lions have four spots open on their roster and these players could give it an upgrade

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Duke Johnson, RB​

Trey Burton, TE​

Trai Turner, RG​

Melvin Ingram, EDGE​

Brian Poole, NB​

Nickell Robey-Coleman, NB​

D.J. Hayden, NB​

Malik Hooker, FS​

Tre Boston, FS/SS​

Kenny Vaccaro, SS​

 

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Duke Johnson............ maybe

Trey Burton.................. NO

Trai Turner.................... Maybe, if they trade Vaitai to Denver or any team and pay 1/3 of his 2021 base because it'd be worth it to see him gone

Melvin Ingram............. NO

Brian Poole................... Maybe, Injured his knee last year

Nickell Roby-Coleman............ Maybe, Robey-Coleman had a difficult year in Philadelphia last season, but the three years prior, he registered PFF grades of 74.5, 79.8, and 80.5 playing under Aubrey Pleasant (Lions defensive backs coach) on the Rams roster.

D. J. Hayden................. An easy NO

Malik Hooker............... Maybe, Young but Always injured. Hooker has never played an entire NFL season (missing 14 games in 2020, three in 2019, two in 2018, and nine in 2017)

Tre Boston..................... Maybe, Boston’s best year as a professional was in 2017 while playing as a free safety for Lynn in LA. His PFF grade that season was 80.6, and he’s only had one season below 73.9—last season in Carolina, where he received a 53.8 grade from PFF playing in a strong safety role

Kenny Vaccaro............. Emphatic NO, he's always been questionable as a coverage safety and the poor angles and missed tackles and, and, and

 

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5 players negatively impacted by the Detroit Lions 2021 draft

Which players could see a reduced role due to the incoming rookies?

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Taivai is a no brainer. should've released him yesterday or the day before the day before

Hand is a questionable as Brockers, N. Williams, Onwuzurike, McNeil all could make him a possible waiver release or limited action. Injuries

Penisini seems an odd choice because if McNeil gets injured then what. Atkins is the probable guy out

Crosby being limited is a definite but long term being on the team is highly doubtful

Stenberg didn't get a sniff of a rep on the O-Line last year even with all the injuries. He's not Holmes pick and Fraley is back as OL Coach so, he either steps up and learns to be even decent at pass-pro - blocking in general - or he's probably gone

 

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Dan Campbell: Lions wanted talented and athletic football players, not great athletes who play football

“We really wanted to focus on football players that have talent, not talented athletes that maybe can develop into football players”

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In his interview this week on Sirius XM NFL Radio’s “Moving the Chains” program, Campbell laid out the Lions vision for what they wanted in players.

“We felt like it was important to really, really identify these guys that we felt like can change or create a culture around here that embodies who we are and what we’re about.”

Campbell continued with some clarity,

“Find football players that really believe in the way we believe and are cut from the same cloth. We felt that was important. We really wanted to focus on football players that have talent, not talented athletes that maybe can develop into football players. We wanted to kind of stay away from that.”

 

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TWENTYMAN: 5 takeaways from 2021 NFL Draft

Tim Twentyman gives his 5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions' 2021 NFL Draft.

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1. Detroit got big and nasty upfront on both sides of the ball

2. Lions trust Jared Goff

3. Versatility was a key component to this draft

4. Detroit's offensive line has a chance to be really good

5. We saw the passionate side of Holmes

 

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NFL Free Agents Lions Could Target Post-Draft

The Detroit Lions currently have three remaining roster positions open.

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KJ Wright

Sheldon Richardson

The Golden Tate

Malik Hooker

 

[Mebert]

NFL Free Agents Lions Could Target Post-Draft

The Detroit Lions currently have three remaining roster positions open.

www.si.com

KJ Wright

Sheldon Richardson

The Golden Tate

Malik Hooker

Golden Tate would be interesting, can he help St. Brown become the best version of himself without cutting into his targets though?

 

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At least we didn't draft one

Report: Detroit Lions sign former XFL long snapper Scott Daly

#LONGSNAPPERWATCH2021 IS ON.

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Don Mulbach will be back for his age 47 season.

 

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we ARE

Report: Detroit Lions to sign TE Darren Fells

The Lions quickly find a replacement for Josh Hill by bringing back Darren Fells

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Less than 24 hours after it was reported that tight end Josh Hill would be retiring, the Detroit Lions flew in Darren Fells for a visit and per Dave Birkett of the Free Press, they have signed him to a new contract. Fells, who spent 2017 with the Lions, should immediately settle into a TE2 role in 2021.

This sucks. KJ gone and now all we have is 1 TE. We need to grab another RB+TE for sure. None of those guys should be playing in the NFL.

 

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Duke Johnson............ maybe

Trey Burton.................. NO

Trai Turner.................... Maybe, if they trade Vaitai to Denver or any team and pay 1/3 of his 2021 base because it'd be worth it to see him gone

Melvin Ingram............. NO

Brian Poole................... Maybe, Injured his knee last year

Nickell Roby-Coleman............ Maybe, Robey-Coleman had a difficult year in Philadelphia last season, but the three years prior, he registered PFF grades of 74.5, 79.8, and 80.5 playing under Aubrey Pleasant (Lions defensive backs coach) on the Rams roster.

D. J. Hayden................. An easy NO

Malik Hooker............... Maybe, Young but Always injured. Hooker has never played an entire NFL season (missing 14 games in 2020, three in 2019, two in 2018, and nine in 2017)

Tre Boston..................... Maybe, Boston’s best year as a professional was in 2017 while playing as a free safety for Lynn in LA. His PFF grade that season was 80.6, and he’s only had one season below 73.9—last season in Carolina, where he received a 53.8 grade from PFF playing in a strong safety role

Kenny Vaccaro............. Emphatic NO, he's always been questionable as a coverage safety and the poor angles and missed tackles and, and, and

I would take Duke and either Hooker or Boston. Thats it though.

 

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This sucks. KJ gone and now all we have is 1 TE. We need to grab another RB+TE for sure. None of those guys should be playing in the NFL.

Fells can do what Hill would have.

I would rather have Jamal Williams then KJ. I don't think the Lions need a RB at all right now.

 

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5 players negatively impacted by the Detroit Lions 2021 draft

Which players could see a reduced role due to the incoming rookies?

www.prideofdetroit.com

Taivai is a no brainer. should've released him yesterday or the day before the day before

Hand is a questionable as Brockers, N. Williams, Onwuzurike, McNeil all could make him a possible waiver release or limited action. Injuries

Penisini seems an odd choice because if McNeil gets injured then what. Atkins is the probable guy out

Crosby being limited is a definite but long term being on the team is highly doubtful

Stenberg didn't get a sniff of a rep on the O-Line last year even with all the injuries. He's not Holmes pick and Fraley is back as OL Coach so, he either steps up and learns to be even decent at pass-pro - blocking in general - or he's probably gone

Tavai should have been released right after Derrick Barnes name was called. They should have had Goodell announce it at the podium.

 

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NFL Free Agents Lions Could Target Post-Draft

The Detroit Lions currently have three remaining roster positions open.

www.si.com

KJ Wright

Sheldon Richardson

The Golden Tate

Malik Hooker

Richardson would probably spell the end for a lot of guys. It would be expensive but we could cut most of the other guys who are on the bubble. I would be happy to see Nick Williams leave.

 

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Fells can do what Hill would have.

I would rather have Jamal Williams then KJ. I don't think the Lions need a RB at all right now.

They both suck. Even Hock is just a 1 dimensional TE. A good one but there is no doubt what he is doing on most plays.

As far as RB we are down to 2. JW was a critical piece but you cant get by with just 2 decent RBs these days. Duke Johnson would make a great compliment to both our RBs.

 

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BOOM

Report: Detroit Lions make Frank Ragnow highest-paid center with 4-year extension

The Lions’ offensive line foundation is set for the future.

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^^^^^^^^^^

Smart Move, Holmes

 

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This sucks. KJ gone and now all we have is 1 TE. We need to grab another RB+TE for sure. None of those guys should be playing in the NFL.

The only part of KJ being released I dislike is that he is one helluva blocker in pass-pro. Outside of that one very good trait, I'm not too concerned.

RB are dime a dozen but having one that can efficiently pass-block AND be dynamic as a runner is a little more difficult to come by.

Patience here is required as we'll see some more being released as the off-season progresses

 

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Richardson would probably spell the end for a lot of guys. It would be expensive but we could cut most of the other guys who are on the bubble. I would be happy to see Nick Williams leave.

Richardson's best position is as a 3-tech so, it'll depend on how often they'll be utilizing a 3-tech. I would think they're looking at more versatility for the price he'll come in at.

I could easily see Hand, Brockers, Onwuzurike, Williams and McNeil with one of these playing at either a 4i and another at 5-tech with say Flowers, Onwuzurike, Strong at 3-tech with outside edge rushers (slide a name in there - Okwara - Okwara - Harris - Flowers - Barnes - Bryant).

So many possibilities

 

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They both suck. Even Hock is just a 1 dimensional TE. A good one but there is no doubt what he is doing on most plays.

As far as RB we are down to 2. JW was a critical piece but you cant get by with just 2 decent RBs these days. Duke Johnson would make a great compliment to both our RBs.

The Old School TE - Charlie Sanders type - is long gone but I do agree with you on your statement of 1-dimensional TE.

 

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Fells can do what Hill would have.

I would rather have Jamal Williams then KJ. I don't think the Lions need a RB at all right now.

JW is "My Favorite off-season FA add" and it ain't even close. I'm expecting big play coming from him this upcoming season.