Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...-top-draft-pass-rusher-to-visit-detroit-lions
Harold Landry, a top draft pass rusher, to visit Detroit Lions.
The Lions need a pass rush, and they are hosting one of the top pass rushing prospects.
POD

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...ght-move/4c530e98-ef4b-40c5-9ba8-5a2a73d98a3e
Quinn & Patricia agree: Tagging Ansah the right move.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/video/recent-videos.html
Recent Lions Webvideos.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...ons-draft-picks-are-glad-you-were-wrong-about
Sunday open thread: Which Lions draft pick are glad you were wrong about?
Which Lions draft pick made you happy that you weren?t the Lions GM?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/04/15/detroit-lions-make-sense-dez-bryant/
Detroit Lions: Would it really make sense to sign Dez Bryant?
SLR

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pff-draft-board-top-100-players-for-the-2018-nfl-draft
PFF Draft Board: Top 100 players for the 2018 NFL Draft.

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/04/14/2018-draft-preview-interior-offensive-line/
2018 Draft Preview: Interior Offensive Line.
LionsWire

 

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http://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/...the-release-of-eric-ebron-dlp-writers-huddle/
The Release Of Eric Ebron: DLP Writers? Huddle.

 

[kalinecountry]

If you’re interested in understanding more about the specific LB roles in Bill Belichick’s defense - Mike, Will, Sam, Jack - Jerod Mayo offered up a ton of insight on the topic in this podcast.

Wanna know what Patricia is looking for in his Linebackers for the #Lions new scheme? This quick 20 minute podcast features Jerod Mayo (Patriot LB) explaining what the Patriots look for and names both teams will be looking at in the Draft.
Erik Schlitt

http://www.nbcsports.com/boston/pat...es-what-it-takes-be-linebacker-bill-belichick
Not the webvideo. Play the podcast. 28 minutes.

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/04/16/listen-jerod-mayo-explains-lb-roles-in-patriots-defense/
LISTEN: Jerod Mayo explains LB roles in Patriots defense.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-ameer-abdullah-flint-water-crisis/518484002/
Detroit Lions' Ameer Abdullah helps teens address Flint water crisis.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/04/15/should-detroit-lions-sign-stedman-bailey/
Should the Detroit Lions sign Stedman Bailey?
SLR

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/04/15/birkett-predicting-lions-6-possible-1st-round-picks/
Birkett: Predicting Lions' 6 possible 1st-round picks.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

Lions QB Matthew Stafford is 6-1 in his 7 games having a 100-yard rusher in his career (he didn't finish the game lost due to injury, D allowed 44-points).

In 2011 (Stafford's 5,000-yd w/ 41 TD season), the Lions run game averaged 4.28 ypc-- highest ypc of his career.

 

[kalinecountry]

Over the last 4 years under Jim Caldwell, the #Lions finished bottom 5 in rushing every year. (28th, 32nd, 30th, 32nd).

In the 16 total games over that span in which the Lions rushed for over 100 yards as a team, they went 12-4.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ainer-odell-beckham-ameer-abdullah/518535002/
Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah is 'definitely ready for a big year'.
Freep

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...ns-hc-matt-patricia-brings-a-special-dynamic/
Abdullah: New Lions HC Matt Patricia brings a 'special dynamic'.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-dive-deep-draft-pool-running-backs/33864199/
Lions must dive in deep draft pool for running backs.
Detnews

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/4/15/17239166/detroit-lions-podcast-mailbag-nfl-draft-2018
Detroit Lions Pride Of Detroit Ask POD: Livin? that draft life.
With draft less than two weeks away, the PODcast needs your questions.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://brianslionsblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/15/2018-draft-rb-rankings-future-lions/
2018 Draft: RB Rankings & Future Lions.
BriansLionsBlog

 

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April 16, Night Train Lane's birthday.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LaneDi00.htm

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/04/inside_the_lions_podcast_who_a.html#incart_river_index
Inside the Lions podcast: Who are Bob Quinn's first-round targets? 45 minutes.
Mlive