Breaking news! Lions expected to sign Marvin Jones day 1 FA

[brewer229]

Wow looks like Sanu is getting over 7 million per from Atlanta.

 

[zoombabyzoom]

Wow looks like Sanu is getting over 7 million per from Atlanta.

Yuck

 

[tonyballs]

Wow looks like Sanu is getting over 7 million per from Atlanta.

And people want to complain about Jones' contract??? Lol. Free agency has been retarded so far.....wow.

 

[Cliff]

Well he's not megatron. But neither is anyone else.

 

[atxlion82]

And people want to complain about Jones' contract??? Lol. Free agency has been retarded so far.....wow.

The money thrown around has been crazy. Especially for one year wonders. I could see some vets wanting to renegotiate

 

[cheeno]

Walter gives the Lions a D Millen grade according to KC's note.

WalterFootball 2016 NFL Free Agent Signing Grades.

Lions re-sign DT Haloti Ngata (2 years, $12M; $6M guaranteed): C+ Grade
Detroit's acquisition of Haloti Ngata was seen as a huge move by the Lions last offseason, but as usual, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome had the last laugh. Newsome sold the Lions a bit of a lemon, as Ngata wasn't anywhere near the player who dominated the line of scrimmage for Baltimore years ago. Ngata was still solid at stopping the run, but at 32, his pass-rushing skills have eroded.

The Lions have lost some veterans this offseason, so I can understand why they wouldn't want to see another depart. I'm fine with Detroit keeping Ngata, though the team is overpaying a bit for him. Brandon Mebane is a comparable player in terms of talent level, and he's getting slightly more overall and a bit less guaranteed on three years instead of two.


Lions sign WR Marvin Jones (5 years, $40M; $17M guaranteed): MILLEN "D" Grade
I'm giving the Lions a Millen for this, but unlike other Millen grades, this isn't an "F." I'm giving this a "D," but I just couldn't resist slapping the Lions with a Millen for spending major resources on an underwhelming wide receiver. That's the very origin of the Millen grade.

In all seriousness, this is a ton of money for a player who is nothing more than a No. 2 receiver. The Lions are paying Marvin Jones like a top wideout, but he's not one. He has never eclipsed 65 catches or more than 816 receiving yards in a single season. He also had A.J. Green drawing attention away from him. Teams will be able to focus more on him now, which will limit his production.

This signing reminds me a lot of the Eagles bringing in Byron Maxwell last spring. Maxwell, also a No. 2 on his former team, was given a ton of money because the Eagles were desperate at corner, and he happened to be the best player at the position available. That's exactly the case with Jones, as the free-agent receiver market is very weak. The Lions are overreacting to the Calvin Johnson retirement, and panicking in any market never ends well.

 

[tbone413]

Ehh, I personally don't think they overpaid much for Jones. Is he a legit #1? no, but he's def. a top #2 WR and I would not be surprised to see him set career highs in both catches and yards this season...I like that signing more than most apparently.

Call me crazy, but I also don't mind the Ngata signing...he didn't break the bank and he's still got "something left in the tank" even though it's def not as full as it used to be.

I think there have been some crazy Ass signings so far by many teams, but I don't think the lions are one of them...perhaps I'm just a slappy

 

[Mitchrapp]

Ehh, I personally don't think they overpaid much for Jones. Is he a legit #1? no, but he's def. a top #2 WR and I would not be surprised to see him set career highs in both catches and yards this season...I like that signing more than most apparently.

Call me crazy, but I also don't mind the Ngata signing...he didn't break the bank and he's still got "something left in the tank" even though it's def not as full as it used to be.

I think there have been some crazy Ass signings so far by many teams, but I don't think the lions are one of them...perhaps I'm just a slappy

They do make a point on him getting more attention .. Tate will draw some away but not as much Green did. Tate isn't a one either. So we have 2 two's.

 

[atxlion82]

Jones was the top option in a weak class. We may have overpaid but we will not know for sure until he hits the field.

 

[atxlion82]

The exodus from Cleveland continues. Special teams standout Johnson Bademosi is the fifth Browns free agent to leave for another team. He signed a two-year deal with the Lions.
Can never have too much special teams talent.

 

[Mitchrapp]

The exodus from Cleveland continues. Special teams standout Johnson Bademosi is the fifth Browns free agent to leave for another team. He signed a two-year deal with the Lions.
Can never have too much special teams talent.

Personally I rather have a 'better team' special teams talent..

 

[newton83]

Personally I rather have a 'better team' special teams talent..

The guy has been at it need the top of the league in special teams tackles the past few years. He's a good pickup regardless of what team he came from.

 

[kmd47]

Haters gon hate hate hate even with a new regime before they can get their foot in the door? Not shocking ONE BIT.

 

[kmd47]

O and good signing... special teams aces are always good to have on your team.