Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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https://www.mlive.com/sports/2018/07/usa_today_prediction_lions_hea.html#incart_river_index
USA Today prediction: Lions headed for last in NFC North.
Mlive

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...-falter-super-bowl-atlanta-falcons/794037002/
2018 NFL record projections: Will Patriots falter on road to Super Bowl LIII?
Nate 'The Shithead' Davis USAToday

USA TODAY predicts 6-10 season for Detroit Lions
Once again, USA TODAY is doubting the Lions.
While not many NFL analysts have been predicting big things for the Detroit Lions in 2018, we haven’t seen many predicting a big drop off, either. However, USA TODAY’s Nate Davis doesn’t appear to be much of a believer in Detroit. He has them finishing last in the NFC North this season with a 6-10 record. That’s also good for third-worst in the entire NFC.
Of course, if you look at the history of USA TODAY, this won’t come as a surprise. Look at what they have predicted for Detroit over the past four years:
Lions USA TODAY Projections Through the Years and (Actual Record):
2014: 4-12 (11-5), +7 wins
2015: 7-9 (7-9), even
2016: 7-9 (9-7), +2 wins
2017: 5-11 (9-7), +2 wins
2018: 6-10 (?)
POD

 

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https://detroitjockcity.com/2018/07/19/detroit-lions-immovable-object-unstoppable-force/
Detroit Lions: Immovable object or unstoppable force?
DJC

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-questions-position-with-the-most-to-prove-on-defense
Camp questions: Position with the most to prove on defense?
Lions.com

 

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Sports Illustrated has an interesting article about the increasing influence of female NFL owners, including Lions owner Martha Ford.

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/07/19/nfl-female-owners-influence-martha-firestone-ford-kim-pegula
NFL's Female Owners Are Changing the Narrative as They Continue to Gain Power, Influence.
MMQBSI

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2018/07/19/detroit-lions-constitute-successful-2018/
Detroit Lions: What would constitute a successful season in 2018?
SLR

 

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https://www.footballoutsiders.com/stat-analysis/2018/2017-play-action-defense
2017 Play-Action Defense.
FootballOutsiders

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/19/lions-week-1-mnf-broadcasting-team-announced-by-espn/
Lions' Week 1 'MNF' broadcasting team announced by ESPN.
LionsWire

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/07/19/detroit-lions-new-york-jets/802951002/
ESPN crew announced for Detroit Lions' Monday Night Football opener.
Freep

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...h-prior-lions-who-played-under-franchise-tag/
What happened with prior Lions who played under franchise tag?
LionsWire

 

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https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.s...s_training_camp_pr_30.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions training camp preview: Just how good could Matthew Stafford be?
Mlive

 

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...anthem-policy-includes-suspensions/804492002/
Thursday's NFL: League, union working on anthem resolution.
Detnews

 

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https://detroitjockcity.com/2018/07/20/five-additions-define-detroit-lions/
The five player additions that will define the Detroit Lions season.
DJC

 

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http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-68-special-guest-scott-bischoff/
Episode #68: Special Guest Scott Bischoff. With Joe Kania on vacation this week, Erik Schlitt welcomed in a special guest — Scott Bischoff. 53 minutes.
Scott works alongside Erik at Lions Wire as well as writing at Football Guys and is contributing with Matt Waldman on his Rookie Scouting Portfolio.
You can find Scott on Twitter at @Bischoff_Scott.

This week Erik and Scott discuss:

The Lions roster heading into training camp.

A’Shawn Robinson’s role and how he will impact the players around him.

Da’Shawn Hand’s versatility.

Ezekiel Ansah’s usage off the edge and inside.

What to expect from Jarrad Davis.

Who backs up Devon Kennard?

Christian Jones versatility.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin’s importance.

Why DeShawn Shead is underrated.

Tracy Walker’s potential.

How former starters Nevin Lawson and Tavon Wilson’s roles will change.

Five, six and seven defensive backs sets.

Going “big” to stop the run.

Why a starter designation isn’t as important as it used to be.

Who is Matthew Stafford’s back up?

Kerryon Johnson’s potential.

The running backs rotation.

Will they trade Ameer Abdullah?

The offensive line construction.

Frank Ragnow’s potential.

 

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https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com...p-20-impact-players-for-the-lions-in-2018-12/
Top 20 Impact Players For The Lions In 2018 ? #12.
DLP

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/20/top-4-reasons-why-the-lions-could-be-lousy-in-2018/
Top 4 reasons why the Lions could be lousy in 2018.
LionsWire

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...lions-2018-training-camp-players-most-on-line
Which Lions player has the most on the line at training camp?
Who needs a good performance at training camp more than anyone else?
POD

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/20/lions-land-at-31-on-forbes-nfl-franchise-value-list/
Lions land at 31 on Forbes NFL franchise value list.
LionsWire

https://www.forbes.com/nfl-valuations/list/
Sports Money: 2017 NFL Valuations.
Forbes.com

 

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Lions have waived TE Brandon Barnes from Reserve-Injured.
This will allow Barnes to try and catch on in another teams training camp this year.

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2018-training-camp-preview-safety
2018 training camp preview: Safety.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-questions-most-important-lion-in-2018
Camp questions: Most important Lion in 2018?
Lions.com

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...se-sales-2018-detroit-lions-legarrette-blount
1 Lions player ranked in top 50 NFL merchandise sale, and it?s not who you think.
POD