Lions News

[wcfwtf]

Good advice
I need something to do while sitting on the stool so it’s appropriate that I’m here😎

[jaadam4]

Wow. That’s some crazy good comments from CJGJ


Williams has made an impact on his teammates this offseason despite missing time in training camp. New addition C.J. Gardner-Johnson already believes Williams is one of the best wide receivers in the game despite having just one NFL catch to his name.

"I don't know about y'all, but he's one of the best receivers in the game right now," Gardner-Johnson said. "You got to give him his flowers, and if you don't, we'll see when he gets off what he got — God forbid what happens, but that's his situation, not talking about it. But working out with him every day, Jamo's ready. Don't worry about it. He ready."

[Nick Pappageorgio]

This DL could be shaping into something nice....

In addition to the positive news coming in about Martin, Glenn had this to say about Paschal:

“That’s one player that I’m very excited for,” Glenn said, via Justin Rogers of the Detroit News. “He really didn’t get a chance to go through an offseason program last year, and he’s been able to do that, so I think we’re starting to see the fruits of that show up. He’s a powerful, physical man and again, that’s why we drafted him in the second round. We expected those things from him, and he’s going to be a good player. He’s going to be a really good player, and I’m excited to see what he’s going to give us in the season.”

[jaadam4]

I think Paschal was over drafted last year but I love the player. If his game really comes together with his leadership the defense is going to be full of skilled / high character guys

[Nick Pappageorgio]

As long as Holmes style of overdrafting players continues to pay off.....is it really overdrafting?

[jaadam4]

As long as Holmes style of overdrafting players continues to pay off.....is it really overdrafting?

Yeah. Very true

[-Deborah-]

Observations: Goff Forces Hutchinson Error, WR Leaves with Injury
Day 9 Detroit Lions training camp observations.

• JOHN MAAKARON
• 1 HOUR AGO

Aidan Hutchinson has been impactful during the first week of Detroit Lions training camp.

An emerging EDGE rusher, the second-year defensive lineman is flying all over the field and is a disruptive force.

On Day 9, Hutchinson would have brought down running back David Montgomery with one arm during the first team period.

The team, despite having a day off prior, made a concerted effort not to go full force with the same aggressiveness, intensity, physicality on defense on Day 9.
Despite his emerging dominance, Jared Goff was able to force Hutchinson to flinch early, drawing a flag, on what would have been a fourth-down play. The crowd in attendance and the offense certainly let Hutchinson know he could not maintain his stance. After walking back in frustration, Goff walked 10 yards towards to him to probably remind him that he drew the error.

Mims plays physical, competes on special teams

Despite being a second-round draft selection, wideout Denzel Mims has been competitive when given the opportunity to showcase his skills on special teams.
Dan Campell expressed on Day 9, “I like Mims. Here’s the first thing that shows up for him, aside from the size, because he’s an imposing figure for a receiver out there at X, but man he’s physical. You get out there and press him and it shows up, like it’s different. He can fight out there, he can battle versus press. Here’s the other thing I love. He’s never been a special teams guy. We told him from day one you’ve got to do some things, We need to see if you can do some things on (special) teams.

"To his credit, for a guy who’s never really done it, I mean, he’s out here, he’s going," Campbell explained further. "Fipp and I were talking about him last night. We’re watching these clips. I’m like, 'This guy’s just competing.' Now, he’s got a long way to go. He’s raw in some things. But, I appreciate that the guy has come in and done everything he said he would. He said, ‘Coach, I’ll do whatever and I’ll give you whatever I got.’ And he’s doing it, so I respect the heck out of that. He’s somebody that I’m really, I want to see if he can take another step and there’s some things he can do for us on offense.”

Participation

Both Sam LaPorta and Penei Sewell returned to practice and did not show any residual impact of their injuries, which kept them away, affecting their play on the field.

Center Frank Ragnow was not spotted at practice on Day 9.

Defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu was not spotted during individual or team drills. According to multiple reports, the young defensive back is dealing with a knee injury.
Trinity Benson left practice prior to completion. He went down with an apparent non-contact injury during 7-on-7 work on a Goff pass that was tipped by Hutchinson.

Emmanuel Moseley is now officially on the PUP list and back in town, but he was not spotted at practice.

Situational periods

There were two separate situational periods to end practice. The first saw the team trailing, 30-28, with one timeout, starting on their own 44-yard line. Needing a play, Goff found St. Brown for a nice gain to give Patterson a shot at a 57-yard field goal.
Sudfeld, in the same situation, targeted Williams, but Saivion Smith had a solid pass breakup, resulting in a Romo field goal attempt.

The second situation saw 13 seconds remain, starting on their own 48-yard line with no timeouts, trailing 30-28.

Goff threw incomplete to Jahmyr Gibbs on first down and connected with St. Brown to setup a Patterson 61-yarder.
Sudfeld targeted James Mitchell, but Derrick Barnes broke up the pass to setup Romo for a 61-yarder.

Observations

1.) Early during individual drills, Goff launched a deep pass that was completed to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The deep pass to Jameson Williams was overthrown.

2.) Jahmyr Gibbs has been battling sure-handedness during his first training camp. The young rookie had a clear drop tossed by Nate Sudfeld during an individual period. The team tested out his deep route capabilities, as Goff attempted a pass deep to the No. 12 overall pick. The pass sailed incomplete with Jack Campbell in coverage.
3.) The kicker battle has been the most even competition seen in a while at Lions camp. During kicks of identical distances, if often appears both kickers are mirroring each other.

“It’s been good. We all know that Riley (Patterson) has a steadiness about him, said Campbell before practice. "I’ll say this about Riley, one of the things that we’ve noticed that’s really shown up from two years ago when we kind of parted ways -- he’s got a stronger leg as it pertains to kickoffs. His kickoffs are much better. He’s getting more hang-time, he’s getting more depth. He’s been pretty steady on field goals, so it’s good.

"And then Romo, as we know, he’s got a massive leg. His will always be just a little bit of working on that accuracy and control. We kind of know that," Campbell said. "It’s about competing and developing and getting a little bit better. But we like those two guys, we do.”

On Day 9, Patterson went 3-for-3 from distances ranging from 41 to 48 yards. Romo missed wide right from 44-yards out and went 2-for-3. In situational drills at the end of practice, both made from 57-yards and both missed from 61-yards out.

4.) Jameson Williams rebounded from a subpar practice and took advantage of his opportunities, during a practice with much less defensive intensity and pressure. While he did fail to secure a tougher catch from Nate Sudfeld that he had his hands on, the second-year wideout was the target of a deep bomb from Jared Goff during 7-on-7 drills, easily flying past Cam Sutton. Williams work on Day 9 was mostly with the second-team offense. Williams did start the day rough with two more drops against air.

5.) Maurice Alexander and Dylan Drummond had a solid Day 9, as they were both targeted regularly and were sure-handed.

6.) Cornerback Jerry Jacobs, who does not typically give up on a play, stripped Josh Reynolds of the football after a completion during 7-on-7 drills.

7.) Linebacker Alex Anzalone almost secured an interception on a Goff toss to Reynolds early in team periods. The veteran got his hands on the football and rued not making the play.

8.) SiriusXM radio hosts Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan were in attendance interviewing Dan Campbell, Jared Goff, as well as NFL.com columnist Jeffri Chadiha.

[Blue Lagoon58]

As long as Holmes style of overdrafting players continues to pay off.....is it really overdrafting?

Exactly. People expect every pick to perfectly thread the needle based on value and player, which is laughable. It's a downside of so many "experts" out there during draft time these days.

[Trickalicious]

As long as Holmes style of overdrafting players continues to pay off.....is it really overdrafting?

My bank said yes. Though the jet ski had a go to work attitude and fit my scheme perfectly.

[-Deborah-]

The Detroit Lions today announced Lions Loyal Memberships, commonly known as season ticket memberships, have completely sold out for the 2023 season. This is the first such sell out in Ford Field’s history.

[-Deborah-]

All aboard the bandwagon!!

[Iron Lion]

I became a Lions fan in 5th grade.

The Lions last won it when I was in 3rd grade.

I'm close to semi-retired.

As is pointed out often, the Bucs won it more recently than we have.

So while I'm excited like the rest, I need to see it CLINCHED before I can even entertain the idea.

I still remember that year when we demolished Green Bay on Thanksgiving and Reggie Bush had a big day. We were all so excited. The division was in the bag. All we had to do was not lose out, and even if we did, we just needed GB to not win out.

[jaadam4]

The Detroit Lions today announced Lions Loyal Memberships, commonly known as season ticket memberships, have completely sold out for the 2023 season. This is the first such sell out in Ford Field’s history.

Wow. That's pretty unbelievable. I hope they come out and punch KC in the nose and don't look back.

[Cody_Russell]

The kool-aid is full and hype continues to be real.
Probably the most excited I’ve ever been about an upcoming Lions season. Sports fandom in the 21st century.

I know some people say it’s up there with the 2015 season in recent memory, but we just lost Suh to free agency. That felt like a gut punch to me at the time. 2010-2011 range started to feel exciting too as the Stafford, Megatron, Suh, and more core started.

[wcfwtf]

Las time I was excited was when Lions were putin an ass whipping on Dallas in playoff game.
I thought the Cowboys looked defeated before half time.
But then a few breaks by the refs, no not that, I mean no holding calls when SuH was getting held on almost every play and of course the offense going into comatose mode which happened way to much, then reality again set in. ☹️