Detroit Lions - Team Notes

[kalinecountry]

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...ble-if-only-they-didnt-start-games-so-so-slow
Lions could be 'unstoppable' if only they didn't start games so slowly.
espn

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/10/18/16494484/detroit-lions-player-most-improved-after-bye
Which Lions player needs to improve the most after the bye?
Who would you like to see play at a higher level once the Lions return from their bye?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...-line-struggles-golden-tate-defensive-tackles
PFF Week 6 recap: The Lions offensive line was just as bad as you think.
But the Lions did get a pretty good performance from a pair of defensive linemen.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2017/10/18/will-detroit-lions-overcome-injury-bug/
Will the Detroit Lions overcome the injury bug?
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DMWI_brUIAAgJQE.jpg
Seven of Lions QB Matthew Stafford's batted passes came on Sunday.
That's more than all but one other QB all season!
PFF

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2017/week-6-dvoa-ratings
Week 6 DVOA Ratings.
FootballOutsiders

 

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http://lionswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/18/detroit-lions-sign-de-jacquies-smith-tampa-bay-buccaneers/
Lions to sign DE Jacquies Smith.
LionsWire

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...nsive-end-jacquies-smith-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Detroit Lions to sign defensive end Jacquies Smith.
The new Lions defensive end had 13.5 sacks in 2 seasons with the Buccaneers.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitlionspodcast.com/nathan-cheatham/2017/10/18/staffords-batted-passes/
Daily Lions News: Birkett Explores Stafford?s Batted Passes.
DLP

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitlionspodcast.com/kurt-carriveau/2017/10/18/aaron-rodgers-injured-lions-new-favorites/
Aaron Rodgers Injured ? Are The Lions The New Favorites?
DLP

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitlionspodcast.com/bryce-rossler/2017/10/18/lions-mesh-concepts-power-situations/
Detroit Lions? Mesh Concepts In Power Situations In 2016.
DLP

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/10/matthew_stafford_is_the_second.html#incart_river_index
Sports Illustrated: Matthew Stafford is the second-best QB in the NFL right now.
Mlive

https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/10/18/n...mmqb&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social
The NFL?s Top 21 Quarterbacks for the Rest of 2017.
SI

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/10/lions_bring_brad_kaaya_back_si.html#incart_river_index
Lions bring Brad Kaaya back, sign veteran pass rusher and offensive tackle.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/10/18/detroit-lions-brad-kaaya/777925001/
Detroit Lions claim Brad Kaaya off waivers from Carolina Panthers.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...s-bring-back-qb-kaaya-sign-linemen/106777052/
Lions bring back QB Kaaya; sign 2 linemen.
Detnews

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2017/10/18/lions-sign-free-agents-de-jacquies-smith-and-t-bryce-harris/
Lions Sign Free Agents DE Jacquies Smith And T Bryce Harris.
CBSDetroit

http://detroitsportsnation.com/detr...rterback-says-matthew-staffords-health/96882/
Lions re-sign former quarterback, bringing questions about Matthew Stafford’s health.
DSN

https://detroitjockcity.com/2017/10/18/detroit-lions-awarded-waiver-claim-qb-brad-kaaya/
Detroit Lions awarded waiver claim for QB Brad Kaaya.
DJC

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...e-Harris/e66410d5-f803-43da-84df-653b7c71016a
Lions sign free agents DE Jacquies Smith and T Bryce Harris.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...nsive-end-jacquies-smith-tampa-bay-buccaneers
Detroit Lions to sign defensive end Jacquies Smith.
The new Lions defensive end had 13.5 sacks in 2 seasons with the Buccaneers.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...-3-defensive-linemen-datone-jones-caraun-reid
Lions claim QB Brad Kaaya, sign OT Bryce Harris, cut 3 defensive linemen.
The Lions re-claimed their sixth-round draft pick, while letting go two defensive linemen.
POD

http://lionswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/18/report-lions-re-sign-qb-brad-kaaya/
Lions re-sign QB Brad Kaaya.
LionsWire
http://lionswire.usatoday.com/2017/10/18/detroit-lions-sign-de-jacquies-smith-tampa-bay-buccaneers/
Lions to sign DE Jacquies Smith.
LionsWire

https://www.fanragsports.com/report-lions-claim-qb-brad-kaaya-off-waivers/
Lions claim QB Brad Kaaya off waivers.
FRS
https://www.fanragsports.com/lions-to-sign-de-jacquies-smith/
Lions to sign DE Jacquies Smith.
FRS

A bunch of roster moves for the Detroit Lions on Wednesday:
They signed OT Bryce Harris and DE Jacquies Smith while claiming QB Brad Kaaya from Carolina. Kaaya was the team's sixth round draft pick this year. Smith comes from Tampa Bay and Harris from New Orleans.
The Lions also cut a trio of defensive linemen George Johnson, Datone Jones and Caraun Reid.
All were signed this season. Jones never played a down for Detroit. Reid played Sunday against New Orleans. Johnson got some work for a few weeks.
espn

The Lions signed quarterback Brad Kaaya, defensive end Jacquies Smith and offensive tackle Bryce Harris to the active roster.
To make room for these moves, Detroit released defensive end George Johnson and defensive tackles Caraun Reid and Datone Jones.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/10/lions_replay_10_film_thoughts_3.html#incart_river_index
Lions replay: 10 film thoughts on Detroit's 52-38 loss to the Saints.
Mlive

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...film-review-observations-vs-saints/106778046/
Lions film review: 10 observations vs. Saints.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/10/18/detroit-lions-fans-democrats/776869001/
Detroit Lions fans tend to lean Democrat, FiveThirtyEight poll says.
Freep

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-every-nfl-teams-fans-lean-politically/?ex_cid=538twitter
How Every NFL Team?s Fans Lean Politically.
FiveThirtyEight

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...-punter-locke-sam-martin-returning/775471001/
Lions' Jeff Locke punts well, but Sam Martin return could force a cut.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp.../18/lions-lowdown-nfc-north-up-air/106775092/
Webvideo Lions Lowdown: NFC North up in the air. 15 minutes.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...lcom-lions-rudock-among-backup-qbs/106769810/
NFL.com: Lions’ Rudock No. 27 among backup QBs.
Detnews

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...anking-every-nfl-teams-backup-qb-from-1-to-32
Ranking every NFL team's backup QB, from 1 to 32.
NFL.com

http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2017/10...ays-stafford-currently-second-best-qb-in-nfl/
Sports Illustrated Says Stafford Currently Second-Best QB In NFL.
CBSDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

https://detroitjockcity.com/2017/10/18/detroit-lions-stock-watch-offense-cooter-exposed/
Detroit Lions stock watch: Offense, Cooter exposed.
DJC

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LoweGa20.htm
Gary Lowe RIP.

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...ry-Lowe-/f5c3d582-609f-402e-bdd3-cba054570e58
Remembering Gary Lowe.
Lions.com

Gary Lowe didn?t achieve the level of recognition of his three teammates (Hall of Famers ? cornerbacks Dick ?Night Train? Lane and Dick LeBeau, and safety Yale Lary) in a Lions secondary known as the ?Four L?s,? but he got no shortage of accolades from teammates for the way his performance and professionalism fit the unit to a T. Lowe was highly regarded in his own right.

Lowe had 19 of his 20 career interceptions as a Lion. He had a career-high five interceptions twice ? in 1959 and 1961 ? and led the NFL in interception return yards with 130 in 1959. Lowe also had 12 career fumble recoveries.

Lowe was a star in baseball, basketball and football at Trenton High and went to Michigan State on a football scholarship. He played on Michigan State?s 1954 and ?56 Rose Bowl teams and was captain of the 1956 Senior Bowl.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...sleading/8615443c-b6ee-4a86-8f0c-cbdfdf9f0b4b
STATS PACK: Lions' scoring rank a bit misleading.
Lions.com