Terrorizing the wideouts: Terrion Arnold CB, Lions FIrst Rounder

[edindetroit]

[El Axe]

What I love is that she crushed the reading of the pick. That was borderline professionally done

[whatever_gong82]

[whatever_gong82]

[Forsh]

I really like every single thing that's come out about Arnold the person. Seems like an incredible fit. The 4.5 40 isn't ideal you think a bit about deep routes ... but his 3 cone was elite elite and his 10 yard was great. He seems a bit grabby but hopefully that won't be a problem. The run support stuff sounds incredible. It sounds like he's very similar to Witherspoon, really.

The only thing that kind of gets me is that every team went at him and nobody threw at Kool-Aid ... even after Arnold started getting a great reputation. That's a bit odd

[El Axe]

I really like every single thing that's come out about Arnold the person. Seems like an incredible fit. The 4.5 40 isn't ideal you think a bit about deep routes ... but his 3 cone was elite elite and his 10 yard was great. He seems a bit grabby but hopefully that won't be a problem. The run support stuff sounds incredible. It sounds like he's very similar to Witherspoon, really.

The only thing that kind of gets me is that every team went at him and nobody threw at Kool-Aid ... even after Arnold started getting a great reputation. That's a bit odd

We're on the same page. I have the same exact concern throughout the process.

It's possible that Arnold got the bulk of the #1 receiver assignments -- and since both of them would likely completely smother the #2, it forced the opponents to go to their #1 as the only possibility of success.

edit: reading more about Arnold, it sounds like it wasn't until partly into last season that opponents started recognizing his talent. At that point McKinstry was already known to be outstanding, so it makes sense that opponents didn't adjust away from him even if he was doing great.

[ghandi]

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It always felt like Slay grabbed and held alot, but seemed to get away with it....Im guessing the good corners the refs let that go? There is probably a window though where you have to earn that respect...probably wont happen game 1.

[wcfwtf]

Nick Saban had high praise for him.
I think a lot has to do with the mental make up of a corner. Have to be mentally tough and not dwell on previous negative plays

[Cody_Russell]

Best Lions rookie introductory press conference that I can remember… maybe since Suh?… or maybe Sewell had a great one.

Thinking to myself if buying a black Arnold jersey is now worth it. Tough call after just getting a new blue Hutch jersey. Arnold has me sold. Going above and beyond to root for his success.

[jaadam4]

Love this kid

[Dan V]

A little story here...
Back in 1981 I met Jeff my roommate at college. He was a short kinda ugly little dude but he had such CONFIDENCE. He had game and could get dates with women that blew my mind.

Just the way Arnold looks at the guys he talks to, his swagger, I am immediately reminded of Jeff.

Jeff rubbed off on me in a great way. I got the nerve to ask my future wife out and 34 years and 3 grown up kids ( now excellent young men) later, it is amazing how a cocky confident kid from Alabama takes me back to Jeff.

I love this kid. I know he will succeed . He has the "IT" factor. He doesn't care what people think. Right is right and hard work it where it is at.

Nice pick Lions. St Brown was my favorite lion. My oldest son says he reminds him of me.

Arnold reminds me of Jeff and Jeff is a major success.

[Sanders Fan]

I agree. He's going to be an A+ in that locker room.

[edindetroit]

[BJK]

Interesting little nugget here. Looks like the Lions were initially getting in position to trade up in the 1st to grab a different player (named in the article), but when Arnold continued to hang around, they pivoted:

https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/04/30/2024-nfl-draft-lions-listen-nick-saban-favorite-player

[jaadam4]

Interesting little nugget here. Looks like the Lions were initially getting in position to trade up in the 1st to grab a different player (named in the article), but when Arnold continued to hang around, they pivoted:

https://www.si.com/nfl/2024/04/30/20...avorite-player

Man am I glad they didn’t trade up for Robinson. I’d have not loved that draft. Not at all