Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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The Lions, as expected, brought back special teams standout Charles Washington, who was an exclusive rights free agent. Washington is one of the team's top gunners.
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/4/13/18309349/safety-charles-washington-detroit-lions-erfa
Safety Charles Washington signs ERFA tender with Detroit Lions.
The safety will return to the Lions next season.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...-has-signed-his-erfa-contract-with-the-lions/
Charles Washington has signed his ERFA contract with the Lions.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/4/13/18309100/nfl-draft-prospect-wrong-whiffed-bad-scouting
Which NFL Draft prospect did you get completely wrong?
Time to make a confession.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/04/13/detroit-lions-draft-profile-devin-bush/
Detroit Lions 2019 draft profile: Linebacker Devin Bush.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/04/13/detroit-lions-dwayne-haskins-past-giants/
Detroit Lions could benefit if Dwayne Haskins gets past Giants.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/13/2019-nfl-draft-qib-qualifiers-edge-rushers/
2019 NFL Draft QIB qualifiers: EDGE rushers.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://pridepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-22-dave-birkett-interview-and-live-mock-draft-1555196638/
The Pride Podcast Episode 22 - Dave Birkett interview and live mock draft. 66 minutes.

The Pride Podcast makes a 3 separate 4 round mock draft live on the air!
Also, we sit down with the man, the myth, the legend Dave Birkett the Beat Writer for the Detroit Lions. You don't want to miss what he has to say about the offseason so far and the upcoming draft prospects. All new on episode 22 of the Pride Podcast!

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-s-2019-draft-preview-defensive-tackles
2019 DRAFT PREVIEW: Defensive tackles.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/4/14/18310103/nfl-draft-best-prediction-history
What was your best NFL Draft prediction?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/04/14/detroit-lions-searching-matthew-staffords-backup/
Detroit Lions: Searching for Matthew Stafford?s backup.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...ions-should-shouldnt-take-in-the-first-round/
A player the Lions should draft at No. 8 and another they need to avoid.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Lions-trade-down-targets-NFL-Draft-131134708/
Players the Detroit Lions could target in draft trade down.
Lions 24/7

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-105-qib-defense/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #105: QIB Defense. 54 minutes.

Last week Erik and Joe discussed Erik?s QIB system when it comes to the offensive prospects in this year?s draft. In this episode, they move to the defensive side of the ball.

QB Tom Savage is the newest Lion.
Savage becomes the de-facto #2 QB.

ERFA S Charles Washington signs his tender.

Could the Lions really be looking to trade out of the No. 8 spot?

On to the QIBs, starting with qualifiers on the defensive line.
The team will likely make waves on defensive line even though it is a salary cap bargain in 2019.

The Lions had a top-30 visit with DL hybrid L.J. Collier.

QIB qualifiers EDGE.

How Josh Allen could fall to the Lions at pick No. 8.

The Lions had a top-30 visit with DE Brian Burns.

Lions Wire?s Jeff Risdon has some thoughts on the Lions draft plans, he also thinks Montez Sweat could be the pick at No. 8.

QIB qualifiers LB.

QIB qualifiers CB.

More Top-30 visits with CB, including, Joejuan Williams, Jamel Dean, Lonnie Johnson, and Isaiah Wharton.
CB David Long met with the Lions at their local workout day.

QIB qualifiers S.

Thanks to Austin Simmons, Tjma 4321567, Josie Dawn, Josh 505 and Morgan Annie for the 5-star reviews!

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/5-things-to-watch-offseason-training-program
5 things to watch: Offseason training program.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...t-lions-predictions-most-improved-player-2019
Which Lions player will improve the most in 2019?
Who is due for a breakout season?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/04/14/detroit-lions-tight-end-best-player-available/
Detroit Lions: What if tight end is the best player available?
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019...ntez-sweat-brian-burns-ed-oliver-d-k-metcalf/
2019 NFL mock draft: You make the pick, Detroit Lions at No. 8.
DraftWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-room-upgrade-wide-receiver-corps/3466079002/
Lions 2019 draft preview: Team has room to upgrade wide receiver corps.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ew-searching-darius-slay-sidekick/3472756002/
Lions 2019 draft preview: Detroit searches for Darius Slay's long-term sidekick.
Detnews

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...es-2019-teams-up-down-first-round/3470328002/
Eight NFL teams most likely to trade up, down in first round of draft.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/15/detroit-lions-minicamp-schedule/3466821002/
Detroit Lions offseason program: Prayers for Kelly Stafford, other storylines.
Freep