Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/lions_dc_teryl_austin_intervie.html#incart_river_index
Lions DC Teryl Austin interviews for Chargers' head coaching job.
Mlive

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...in-backs-teryl-austin-as-potential-head-coach
Jim Caldwell again backs Teryl Austin as potential head coach.
espn

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-talks-yet-lions-staffords-contract/96401024/
Lions yet to talk with Stafford about contract.
Detnews

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ck-draft-peppers-bills-no-10-safety/96391712/
SI mock draft: Peppers to Bills at No. 10 as safety.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-mcshays-top-32-nfl-draft-prospects/96347180/
Peppers No. 8 on McShay's Top 32 NFL draft prospects.
Detnews

http://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/03/nf...rett-mitch-trubisky?xid=socialflow_twitter_si
2017 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Where the teams that missed the playoffs should turn. Lions mock draft Linebacker.
SI

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...g-matthew-stafford-to-an-extension-a-priority
Lions have to make signing Matthew Stafford to an extension a priority.
espn

PFF: STAFFORD IS MOST IMPROVED RUNNING QB.
While Matthew Stafford's propensity for scrambling didn't change much from 2015 to 2016, Pro Football Focus takes note of how much more effective he was on the run this season.

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...-in-2017/dab71a71-19c4-4e4a-9381-999c52e565b4
Lions know run game needs to improve in 2017.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...ing-back/fc74eca1-9468-4108-b111-1c7060472e0b
Abdullah confident he can be a premier running back.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...ckle-needs-a-boost-dontari-poe-malik-mcdowell
2017 Detroit Lions offseason needs: Defensive tackle needs a boost.
With no pressure, no push, and no disruption, the Detroit Lions defensive tackle group needs a big boost this offseason.
PrideOfDetroit

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...ason-pierre-paul-charles-harris-dawuane-smoot
2017 Detroit Lions offseason needs: Defensive end is a high priority.
The offseason begins now and the Detroit Lions need help at almost every position on defense, starting with defensive end. from January 9th.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...ght-tackle-or-left-tackle-contract-free-agent
Detroit Lions 2016 roster review: Lions face huge decision with Riley Reiff.
Chief among the Lions? free agency decisions is their right tackle situation.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...ons-not-same-old-lions-bob-quinn-jim-caldwell
Golden Tate: Great foundation, complete organization reasons why ?we are not the same old Lions?.
Golden Tate sees something different happening with the Lions.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/
Detroit Lions. Overview - Results and Trends.
TeamRankings

 

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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.

Looks like the Defense needs alot. DE DT LB CB. Just doesn't seem to be feasible to do it all in one draft or even with FA added.

 

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

 

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Lions 2016 draft class had bigger impact this year than 2015 draft class.
Bob Quinn?s first draft had a big impact on the 2016 season.
#Lions draft class impact on 2016 season:

2015 draft class: 19 starts, 60 game appearances

2016 class: 37 starts, 108 game appearances

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-ranking-all-32-nfl-secondaries-this-season/
RANKING ALL 32 NFL SECONDARIES THIS SEASON.
Analyst Matt Claassen ranks all 32 NFL secondaries following the 2016 regular season.
PFFF's

 

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https://audioboom.com/posts/5481282-locked-on-lions-vol-111-jan-10-s-o-l-meets-the-cafeteria
LOCKED ON LIONS BLOG PODCAST VOLUME 111. January 10.
S.O.L. Meets the Cafeteria? 14 1/2 minutes.

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/01/rookie_review_lions_get_deep_c.html#0
Rookie review: Lions get deep contributions from draft class.
Mlive

 

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THE CASE FOR, AGAINST TERYL AUSTIN IN L.A.
Many believe this is the year the Lions' defensive coordinator finally gets a head coaching gig. But Alden Gonzalez wonders if he'd be the right fit for the Rams, given their more pressing needs for improvement on offense.

The San Diego Chargers announced they have finished their interview with Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin. He is the sixth announced candidate to interview for the Chargers post. It's the third straight year Austin has had at least one head coaching interview.

espn

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...onable-from-bob-quinns-first-year-as-lions-gm
The good, bad and questionable from Bob Quinn's first year as Lions GM.
espn

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...-step-up/69a123b2-3648-42a7-9414-5956c129496c
O'HARA: Billingsley's season ends with a step up.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/1/11/14235696/detroit-lions-biggest-surprise-in-2016-open-thread
What was the Lions? most pleasant surprise in 2016?
Which Lions player was the most pleasant surprise in 2016?
PrideOfDetroit