Detroit Lions - Team Notes

[kalinecountry]

Detroit not projected to receive any compensatory picks in 2017 draft.
The Lions won?t likely have any extra picks in the 2017 NFL Draft.
According to OverTheCap.com, the Detroit Lions aren?t likely to earn any compensatory draft picks in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Compensatory picks are calculated based on lost free agents from the previous year.

http://overthecap.com/projecting-2017-compensatory-draft-picks/
Projecting The 2017 Compensatory Draft Picks.
OverTheCap

 

[kalinecountry]

Tahir Whitehead was the NFL's second-worst linebacker, per PFF,
and Devin Taylor was the second-worst edge defender.
Both started 16 games.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://sidelionreport.com/2017/01/09/good-bad-ugly-2016-season-review/
The good, the bad, and the ugly: The 2016 season in review.
SideLionReport

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.fanragsports.com/nfl/lions-need-major-defensive-overhaul-compete-2017/
Lions need major defensive overhaul to compete again in 2017.
FRS

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/clutch-encounters/2017/clutch-encounters-wild-card
Clutch Encounters: Wild Card.
FootballOutsiders

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Tahir Whitehead was the NFL's second-worst linebacker, per PFF,
and Devin Taylor was the second-worst edge defender.
Both started 16 games.

Yep. Whitehead is a 4th LB.......we were playing him as our #1 guy. We need two starting caliber LB's this offseason. If the zit is your 4th LB.....you're doing well........but as a #1?

No.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/detroit_lions_sign_former_pack.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions sign former Packers WR Jared Abbrederis.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/09/detroit-lions-sign-jared-abbrederis/96363632/
Detroit Lions signing receiver Jared Abbrederis.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...mong-9-lions-sign-futures-contracts/96368008/
WR Abbrederis among 9 Lions sign to futures contracts.
Detnews

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...yers-including-ex-packers-wr-jared-abbrederis
Lions sign nine players, including ex-Packers WR Jared Abbrederis.
espn

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/1/9/14216434/jared-abbrederis-signs-with-the-detroit-lions
Jared Abbrederis announces he has signed with the Detroit Lions.
The Lions have added a wide receiver to their roster.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

https://audioboom.com/posts/5476870...on-t-hate-me-but-2016-was-a-successful-season
LOCKED ON LIONS BLOG PODCAST VOLUME 110. January 9. 19 1/2 minutes.
Don't Hate Me. But 2016 was a SUCCESSFUL SEASON.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/without_rb_upgrades_lions_faci.html#incart_river_index
Without RB upgrades, Lions facing more quick playoff exits -- or worse.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...ons-fixing-running-game-jeff-seidel/96370976/
Detroit Lions' top priority should be fixing running game.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...-lions-outlook-jamie-samuelsen-blog/96377932/
Looking for bright spots to dreary end of Detroit Lions' season.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ions-must-use-draft-toughen-defense/96380000/
Lions' defense needs some tough love.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...2016-season-golden-tate-butt-flip-open-thread
What was your favorite game of the 2016 season?
Let?s try to remember the 2016 for its better moments.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

http://sidelionreport.com/2017/01/10/detroit-lions-5-biggest-needs-going-into-2017/
Detroit Lions: 4 Biggest Needs Going Into 2017.
SideLionReport

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/larry_warford_loves_the_lions.html#incart_river_index
Larry Warford loves Detroit Lions but prepared to hit free agency.
Mlive

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...emains-grounded-open-market-beckons/96399928/
Lions' Warford remains grounded as open market beckons.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/tahir_whitehead_enjoys_career-.html#incart_river_index
Tahir Whitehead enjoys career-high tackles, leaves Lions with decision to make.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/lions_jake_rudock_makes_seriou.html#incart_river_index
Lions QB Jake Rudock makes strides during rookie year.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/10/detroit-lions-teryl-austin/96384942/
Detroit Lions pull for 'deserving' Austin to land head coaching job.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/10/detroit-lions-offseason-needs/96390670/
Jim Caldwell says late skid won't carry over to 2017 Detroit Lions.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/01/10/marvin-jones-free-agent-bust/96402192/
Lions WR Marvin Jones: 'I didn't have a good season'.
Freep