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https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/christopher/2019/03/19/detroit-lions-podcast-ft-tony-ortiz/
The Detroit Lions Podcast Episode 202 ? Detroit Lions Free Agency Files ft. Tony Ortiz. 89 minutes.

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case continue to their drive to $10K for St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital. We also discuss Free Agency, bring an angle on Matthew Stafford that you haven?t heard anywhere else, talk about needs for the NFL Draft, and bring on Tony Ortiz, a longtime multi-talented Lions specialist straight off the radio in Detroit.

Detroit Lions Podcast Back On The Attack
We begin the show talking about new Lions pickup Tommy Lee Lewis. After Chris makes the obligatory Pamela Anderson joke we take a look at what he might bring to the team and where he may be lacking. Also, the Malcolm Brown offer breaks while we are recording and we hit that one a little later in the show.

From there Chris brings up a thought process on Matthew Stafford that you haven?t heard anywhere else. It?s an interesting take on how he might be thinking about his career, where his head is at, and what might weigh on his thinking when contract time comes around. Don?t freak out, but it?s another set of data that certainly will weigh in on his decision-making process. This is another time where we think beyond the standard fare on the Detroit Lions Podcast.

Of course we discuss our drive to 10K for St. Jude. Please be sure to tell anyone you know about this effort and take part if you haven?t.

Next we go into draft mode and discuss the concept of ?trading down? and what it would take. We also break down why we might, how we might, and what it might cost based upon different scenarios.

Addressing The Lions Biggest Need
It was then time to talk about the CB2 position. It?s the talk of the town and the most glaring need for the team at this point. The Detroit Lions Podcast discusses who is available, what they might mean to the team, and how this could wind up playing out for the Lions.

We are then pleased to bring Tony Ortiz onto the show. He is an amazing guest that brings some really fresh thinking to how the Lions might be positioning the team and how they may position the players they?ve picked up and where the Lions may be focusing in the draft. Tony is a welcome addition to the Detroit Lions Podcast.

Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions.
 
Trey Flowers named ?most significant upgrade? in free agency.
One publication thinks Detroit has made the most significant free agent signing.

Oh, you thought we were done hyping the Trey Flowers addition in free agency? Heck no, it?s only been a week.

The latest NFL analyst to hype up the Detroit Lions? biggest free agency signing is Ian Wharton of Bleacher Report. Wharton listed the top 10 ?most significant upgrades? in free agency, and the move to add Flowers came in at No. 1 on the list.

?He?s replacing the old and broken-down Ezekiel Ansah, who had just four sacks in limited action last year,? Wharton wrote. ?Flowers has produced 21 over the last three seasons, but he?s constantly been in the backfield as a sack-opportunity creator for his teammates.?

As Wharton notes, Flowers? pass rush is only part of his appeal. He?s also an excellent run defender, and considering just how good the Lions were at stopping the run towards the end of last season after Detroit added Damon Harrison Sr., Flowers could make this defense near impossible to run against.

(Though ignore the part where he suggested Kerry Hyder may benefit from his presence. I don?t think Flowers? play in Detroit will affect Hyder, who is with the Cowboys now).
POD
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/22/18277349/detroit-lions-re-sign-ot-andrew-donnal
Detroit Lions re-sign OT Andrew Donnal.
The Lions are bringing back some 'offensive line depth' from 2018.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/22/lions-re-sign-ol-andrew-donnal/
Lions re-sign OL Andrew Donnal.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-ol-andrew-donnal
Lions re-sign OL Andrew Donnal.
Lions.com

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/detroit-lions-sign-offensive-tackle-andrew-donnal.html
Detroit Lions sign offensive tackle Andrew Donnal.
Mlive
 
Can the Lions find someone to replace the void left last year by Golden Tate and his ridiculous after-the-catch ability?
WR Golden Tate broke 20+ tackles after the catch every year since 2012, leading to an incredible 6.4 yards after catch per reception for his CAREER. The #Lions will have trouble finding another WR that can do that after the catch.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2Q_jzqWoAAZA40.jpg
PFF
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/22/18278087/detroit-lions-sign-cornerback-rashaan-melvin
Detroit Lions sign cornerback Rashaan Melvin.
The Lions have added another cornerback in free agency, and he could be the starter opposite Darius Slay.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/22/lions-sign-cb-rashaan-melvin-to-a-1-year-deal/
Lions sign CB Rashaan Melvin to a 1-year deal.
LioneWire

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2019/03/lions-to-sign-cb-rashaan-melvin
Lions To Sign Rashaan Melvin.
ProFootballRumors

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...dd-secondary-depth-sign-cb-melvin/3252252002/
Lions add secondary depth, sign CB Rashaan Melvin.
Detnews

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03/lions-add-cb-rashaan-melvin-to-new-look-secondary.html
Lions add ex-Patriots CB Rashaan Melvin to new-look secondary.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/2019/03/22/rashaan-melvin-detroit-lions/3252270002/
Detroit Lions land more CB help, agree to terms with Rashaan Melvin.
Freep

The Lions might have found another option to start at corner as they have signed Rashaan Melvin to a one-year deal according to Adam Schefter. Melvin, who was with Oakland last year, played with New England in 2015.
espn

Rashaan Melvin has had an up-n-down few years (IND/OAK)
2018: 604 snaps
Overall- 60.5
Run D- 73.0
Coverage- 56.3
Tackle- 76.9

2017: 552 snaps
Overall- 77.9
Run D- 77.9
Coverage- 75.9
Tackle- 89.9

2016: 655 snaps
Overall- 65.5
Run D- 68.8
Coverage- 63.6
Tackle- 54.1#OnePride
PFF

Lions signed CB Rashaan Melvin to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
An outside corner with size, Melvin was miscast in Oakland's Cover-2 last year. He made just seven starts and wasn't effective for the 59 percent of snaps he was on the field. Melvin is a better fit in Detroit's multiple scheme — he played under Matt Patricia with the Patriots in 2015. With Nevin Lawson gone, this gives the Lions a veteran fallback opposite Darius Slay.
Rotoworld
 
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Free agent Al Woods visited the Lions.
Woods had a scaled back role last year after being a 16-game starter for the Colts in 2017. He graded above average as a run stopper at PFF over 375 snaps. The Lions are expected to keep the same scheme under new DC Paul Pasqualoni, but a nose tackle like Woods would allow them to stay multiple.
Rotoworld
 
http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-102-a-mixed-mailbag/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #102: A Mixed Mailbag. 52 minutes.

Free agency has slowed down a bit, but the Lions have still been busy making moves. This week Erik and Joe spend the show digging into a deep mailbag and discuss topics including free agency additions, contract restructuring, retirements, the roster as a whole and, of course, the draft.

CB Rashaan Melvin has been brought into the fold.

Slot WR/returner Tommylee Lewis feels the best way to escape a tragic football event is by joining the Lions.

Ex-VT QB TE Logan Thomas joins Jesse James to bolster the TE position.

CB Marcus Cooper is back.

So is OL Andrew Donnal.

Tavon Wilson take a pay cut to stick around.

The Lions lose out on RB Malcolm Brown as the Rams match the offer sheet.

T.J. Lang to retire.

Haloti Ngata retires, from a mountaintop.

Upcoming important Lions dates.

The Lions have the most remaining salary cap space of all NFC North teams.

A discussion on how the new offseason acquisitions fit in the Lions schemes.

Will certain remaining players have their roles change?

The Lions are winners according to PFFs free agency WAR ratings.

An update on the Lions current needs.

Bob Quinn found himself travelling around at top schools pro days, including Michigan, Michigan State, Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky.

Is it better to trade up or trade down?

Also a bunch of various other listener questions? adding a corner and guard via the draft, what traits to look for and names to watch
 
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