2021 Pre-season thread

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Benson could be a contributor on special teams right away, and at 6-foot, 180 pounds, he fits Detroit’s preference for a speedy receiver who could potentially spread the field deep.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

The Lions give up 2022 5th and 7th round pick for this WR

Add in giving up a 2022 4th round pick to move up in 2021 draft in order to draft Barnes. Looking like a smart move so far

If Golladay, Marvin Jones and Agnew all stay healthy and meet the Compensation Pick criteria then we'd presumably receive 3rd, 4th and 6th round picks respectively for those 3

Keep your fingers crossed

 

[Mebert]

Detroit Lions acquire WR Trinity Benson in trade with Denver Broncos

Detroit Lions send fifth- and seventh-round picks in 2022 to the Broncos for Trinity Benson and a sixth-round pick in 2023.

www.freep.com

The Lions acquired Denver Broncos receiver Trinity Benson via trade late Monday night, a person familiar with the deal told the Free Press.

In exchange for Benson, the Lions gave up fifth- and seventh-round draft picks in 2022 and acquired a sixth-round pick in 2023, KUSA-TV in Denver reported.

I hate this, giving up a 5th for a guy who is no more proven than Kennedy?

This is a Quinn level move.

 

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I hate this, giving up a 5th for a guy who is no more proven than Kennedy?

This is a Quinn level move.

IDK about that. I get it that this player was on their PS for two years but that WR group on Denver was pretty stacked with Sutton, Jeudy, KJ Hamler, the latter two just drafted in 2020.

Holmes was the LAR Director of CFB scouting, so he must've have seen something in Benson that "he currently thinks" could be a better option going forward.

Most of us "fans" have liked what he has done so far with this draft and how we perceive those players to become good to really NFL players.

There's absolutely no guarantee that Benson was/wasn't going to make Denver's final 53. Tim Patrick was another possibility of making their final 53.

 

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We're 7th in the pecking order for players who are waived in order to waiver wire claim. Waived players are those that have less than 4 years of accrued NFL seasons - accrued season is being on an NFL 53 man roster of at least 6 games, per season. That player needn't not play or be active. He simply has to be on the 53 man roster

Perriman was released as he had 5 accrued seasons

 

[Mebert]

IDK about that. I get it that this player was on their PS for two years but that WR group on Denver was pretty stacked with Sutton, Jeudy, KJ Hamler, the latter two just drafted in 2020.

Holmes was the LAR Director of CFB scouting, so he must've have seen something in Benson that "he currently thinks" could be a better option going forward.

Most of us "fans" have liked what he has done so far with this draft and how we perceive those players to become good to really NFL players.

There's absolutely no guarantee that Benson was/wasn't going to make Denver's final 53. Tim Patrick was another possibility of making their final 53.

Tim Patrick making it in the NFL blows my mind, he was either gauranteed for a critical drop, or an untimely injury. Physical tools had always been elite though

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Tim Patrick making it in the NFL blows my mind, he was either gauranteed for a critical drop, or an untimely injury. Physical tools had always been elite though

So, he is pretty much Perriman without that top end speed ?

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

I hate this, giving up a 5th for a guy who is no more proven than Kennedy?

This is a Quinn level move.

tbh, I thought that Holmes might try a waiver claim or minimal trade possibility for the Broncos other WR, Tyrie Cleveland - not Benson.
Simply guessing on the above

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Crosby wasn't claimed off waivers, so he's on our injured/reserved list as well as Skipper

Injured Reserve​

Name	Cap Number
Tyrell Crosby	$2,254,921
Shaun Dion Hamilton	$920,000
Dan Skipper	$465,000
Joel Heath	$465,000
TOTAL	$4,104,921

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Broncos insider analysis of new WR Trinity Benson: ‘Lions got a good deal’

The new Lions receiver looks to be a project

www.prideofdetroit.com

It seems like maybe Brad Holmes got fleeced here.

Broncos Insider Benjamin Albright doesn’t seem to think that though.

“He was WR5 on a pretty stacked roster. I think the Lions got a good deal.” Albright told Pride of Detroit. “Saw him go from a really good athlete to a good football player. He was loved by his teammates. Says a lot about the guy.”

Albright mentioned that Benson’s best strength, besides being a hard worker and good teammate, was that he’s best used on deep routes. Theoretically, the 6-foot, 180 pound receiver could be to the Lions what they hoped Breshad Perriman could be. A guy who can flat out run, catch deep balls, and keep the defense honest by stretching the field vertically.

His weakness does present an issue, though. Albright says he has trouble getting off the press and setting up short routes. This, of course, puts a limit on what the Lions can do with him.

Perhaps this is just a case of the Lions, who are lined up to have a couple extra compensatory picks next year, taking a flier on a guy who can benefit from more exposure in Detroit where he’ll get a chance to see some regular season targets.

“He’ll make the roster, and work his way into playing time,” Albright said. “Probably best as a WR3/4 as a slot option.”

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

^^^^^^

That's pretty much all we currently have is WR3/4 slot option minus T. Williams
Maybe Cephus and his slow 4.7 forty sees action as Z - until he's released also

 

[Mebert]

So, he is pretty much Perriman without that top end speed ?

Only his college issues did not seem to follow into the pros

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

BUMP

includes all teams recent released/waived

NFL player cuts tracker: Team-by-team roster moves

Prior to the 2021 NFL regular season, all 32 franchises must meet three roster-cut deadlines set by the league. Around The NFL tracks all of the releases in this team-by-team rundown.

www.nfl.com

 

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Trinity Benson: What the Lions are getting in their new wide receiver

A scouting report on new Lions WR Trinity Benson from those who covered him with the Denver Broncos

lionswire.usatoday.com

 

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Top candidates for the Lions initial practice squad

The Detroit Lions can form their initial 16-man practice squad on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 4 p.m.. Up to six of the players can have more than two years of NFL experience, though the Lions could sim…

lionswire.usatoday.com

Up to six of the players can have more than two years of NFL experience,

The players the Lions already cut prior to Tuesday are generally regarded as ones the team has no real interest in bringing back to the practice squad.

BB_72: Alll RRRRiiiightttt we're interested in Lamar Jackson for our "practice squad"

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

Detroit Lions roster cut tracker: Catching up on Tuesday's roster moves

The Detroit Lions added a free agent signee and a 2019 draft pick to their list of roster cuts.

www.freep.com

Bubble players expected to make the initial 53-man roster: CB Bobby Price, LB Anthony Pittman.

 

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waived

• LB Tavante Beckett
• OT Darrin Paulo

 

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Here it is

Final 53 - temporarily

2021 Detroit Lions establish initial 53-man roster

A look at the Detroit Lions’ roster after their initial 53-man cutdown.

www.prideofdetroit.com

These guys made it
Hand
Penisini
Strong

Pittman
JRM

Price
Jacobs

Ogwebuike
Reynolds