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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...en-will-matt-patricias-scheme-click-for-lions
Lions Mailbag: When will Matt Patricia's scheme click for Lions?
espn

this is a fair question and one of the bigger ones of the season. There?s no question Matt Patricia?s defensive system is complicated. It has principles of multiple defenses and for a group that ran a lot of 4-3 and nickel last year, it can be a lot to take in. I expect the Lions will improve there as the year goes on, but right now there are some issues.

With the defensive line pressure, or lack thereof, it?s a concern. Or should be. Patricia played it off as right now the Lions are more ?into evaluation? than stats. And there?s some truth to that because game-planning and true scheming aren?t taking place yet. But the Lions haven?t produced there, and if they don?t during the regular season you?ve seen what happens: Opposing quarterbacks take advantage, no matter how good Detroit?s secondary may be.

Patricia?s scheme in New England did rely at least somewhat on pressure. From 2012-17, when Patricia was New England?s defensive coordinator, the Patriots were ninth in sacks per attempt (7.1 percent). The Lions, meanwhile, were No. 23 (6.3 percent). The Pats were also fifth in sacks (250) where the Lions were No. 22 (213). New England blitzed 864 times in Patricia?s tenure (also fifth in the league over that span) and hit the quarterback 541 times. All those numbers were top 10 in the league over those six years. Patricia blitzed quarterbacks 22.1 percent of the time, too.

In other words, the man likes to bring pressure. He likes to force quarterbacks into bad decisions. So if the Lions don?t have the players to do that ? and it?s a big question at this point ? then yes, Patricia?s defense could have a lot of problems this year.
 
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https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/08/source_lions_trade_for_49ers_o.html#incart_river_index
Lions trade for 49ers OLB Eli Harold, a former third-rounder.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/08/23/detroit-lions-eli-harold-trade/1072835002/
Detroit Lions acquire OLB Eli Harold in trade with San Francisco 49ers.
Freep

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...arold-san-franicisco-niners-trade/1072788002/
Lions acquire LB Eli Harold from 49ers for 7th-round pick in 2020.
Detnews

https://detroitjockcity.com/2018/08/23/trade-acquisition-eli-harold-brings-detroit-lions-roster/
Eli Harold gives the Detroit Lions depth at Jack linebacker.
DJC

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24454296/detroit-lions-trade-eli-harold-san-francisco-49ers
LB Eli Harold, one of first three 49ers to kneel during anthem, traded to Lions.
espn

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-acquire-lb-eli-harold-via-trade-with-san-francisco-49ers
Lions acquire LB Eli Harold via trade with San Francisco 49ers.
In addition, the Lions also announced that they have waived DL JoJo Wicker.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...arold-trade-what-it-means-for-detroits-roster
Lions-49ers Eli Harold trade: What it means for Detroit’s roster.
The Harold trade could send shockwaves down the Lions’ defensive roster.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/8/23/17773546/detroit-lions-eli-harold-trade-grading-conditions
Detroit Lions Eli Harold trade: Grading the Lions’ move.
What grade do you give Bob Quinn for this move?
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...ade-san-francisco-49ers-linebacker-eli-harold
Detroit Lions trade for 49ers linebacker Eli Harold.
The Lions made a move to improve their depth along the front seven.
POD

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/08/23/detroit-lions-trade-pass-rusher-eli-harold/
Detroit Lions trade for a pass rusher in Eli Harold.
SLR

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/23/lions-trade-for-49ers-olb-eli-harold/
Lions trade for 49ers OLB Eli Harold.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/23/lions-officially-announce-harold-trade-waive-dl-wicker/
Lions officially announce Harold trade, waive DL Wicker.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/23/eli-harold-what-the-lions-are-getting-in-their-new-olb/
Eli Harold: What the Lions are getting in their new OLB.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/chucknasty/2018/08/23/detroit-lions-trade-eli-harold/
Detroit Lions Trade For 49ers Linebacker Eli Harold.
DLP
 
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https://www.profootballfocus.com/ne...ce=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cjaff

2 Detroit Lions rookies land on PFF?s preseason standout list.
A couple Lions rookies are already making an impression league-wide.
While there hasn?t been a ton of great things to say about the Detroit Lions? preseason performance thus far, the one optimistic takeaway is that general manager Bob Quinn?s 2018 draft picks have all played fairly well, with little exceptions. From first-round pick Frank Ragnow to fifth-round pick Tyrell Crosby, each have at least shown a glimpse of why the Lions made their choices last April.

Pro Football Focus added more hype to the Lions? rookie class this week. They noted the top-10 rookie performances in the preseason thus far, both on offense and defense. Two Lions players made the list, and they?re exactly who you think they are.

Ragnow and second-round pick Kerryon Johnson came in at ninth and eighth respectively.

?While some of the other linemen on this list have been handling backups, Ragnow has been holding his own running with the Lions? first team,? PFF wrote. ?He?s already had 37 pass-blocking snaps without allowing a single pressure.?

As for Johnson, PFF points to his yards after contact as a positive sign for the rookie running back. Per the site, 42 of Johnson?s 50 rushing yards have come after first contact.
 
http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-72-giants-recap-bucs-preview/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #72: Giants Recap, Bucs Preview. 55 minutes.

The Detroit Lions are at the three-quarter point of the preseason and that means it?s time for the dress rehearsal game. This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast we recap last weeks Giants game and prepare you for what you need to know heading into preseason Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This week we discuss:
Lang and DeShawn Shead have missed the whole week with injuries.

The Lions have acquired JACK LB Eli Harold in a trade with the 49ers.

The Lions have added CB Sterling Moore.

The Lions have also signed DB Marcus Cromartie.

Steve Longa is out for the year and has moved to injured reserve.

Killebrew will keep getting more chances, this time due to Longa?s injury.

The Lions have freed up some cap room after the release of Cornelius Washington.

A few more transactions.

Erik?s 5 takeaways from the Giants game.

Erik?s 53-man roster projection after Week 2 of the preseason.

Erik and Joe talk about Jeff Risdon?s 5 matchups to watch in Lions vs. Buccaneers preseason game.

Should we expect more scheme vs Bucs?

How much concern should there be on the Offensive and Defensive Lines?

Are we reconsidering touting the Lions depth this season?

Is covering TEs still an issue?

Are we going to see a lot of blitz packages?

Can Kenny Golladay end up as the #1 receiver at some point this season?

Hakeem Valles vs. Michael Roberts.

Is there a concern with A?Shawn Robinson?

Is Jamal Agnew developing at corner.

Quinn has left a lot to be desired with his work in free agency.
 
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