Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...f-upside/a56e4269-b6dc-4b86-9229-c6b9c37f7f76
Quinn: Golladay has a tremendous amount of upside.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...er-new-detroit-lions-head-coach-matt-patricia
Webvideo Bill Belichick gushes over new Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia.
Belichick opened up to the NFL Network crew about his former co-worker on Monday.
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...sers-from-the-2018-nfl-combine-defensive-ends
2018 NFL Combine results: 3 Winners, 3 Losers from the defensive ends.
The Lions need a pass rusher, so we?ve looked at who helped and who hurt their stock at the Combine.
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...ansah-clean-out-procedure-knee-offseason-2018
Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah had offseason procedure on knee.
Ansah underwent yet another medical procedure this offseason.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/05/report-lions-edge-ezekiel-ansah-had-knee-procedure/
Lions EDGE Ezekiel Ansah had knee procedure.
LionsWire

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...n-green-poised-for-bigger-role-or-none-at-all
2017 Detroit Lions roster review: Is Tion Green poised for a bigger role or none at all?
With the mess that was the Lions run game, a bright spot for some was undrafted rookie Tion Green. But was it good enough to secure 2018?
POD

 

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Detroit Lions receivers ranked 2nd in 2 key stats from 2017.
Detroit Lions receivers had a heck of a year in 2017.
Pro Football Focus ranked all NFL teams by the amount of yards after the catch from their wide receivers. Thanks in large part to Golden Tate, who led all receivers in YAC last year, the Lions finished second.

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In related news, the Lions receivers also ranked second in the league in broken tackles, trailing the Dolphins by just two.

 

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...help-but-free-agency-unlikely-cure/111108162/
Lions need pass rush help but free agency unlikely cure.
Detnews

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2018/03/05/looking-back-detroit-lions-scouting-combine/
Looking back on how these Detroit Lions fared at the Scouting Combine.
SLR

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2017-top-game-grade-by-an-edge-adrian-clayborn
Edge Adrian Clayborn pass-rushes his way to the best performance by an edge defender in 2017.
PFF

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-a-closer-look-at-the-2018-edge-defender-free-agent-market
A closer look at the 2018 edge defender free agent market.
PFF

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/05/nfl-combine-studs-duds-defensive-backs/
NFL Combine Studs & Duds: Defensive backs.
LionsWire

 

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http://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/...-overview-running-backs-cause-headaches-2017/
2017 Season Position Overview: Running Backs Cause Headaches In 2017.
DLP

 

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https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/PPY3090013530?selected=LKN2871668317
LOCKED ON DETROIT LIONS PODCAST VOLUME 356. MARCH 5. 20 minutes.
Why not Shaq Griffin to the #Lions? Dery discusses. Plus, Belichick Hoodie on Matty P.

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...ew-stafford-at-quarterback-in-2018-and-beyond
Detroit Lions have stability with Matthew Stafford at quarterback.
espn

 

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http://www.profootballweekly.com/2018/03/06/nfl-sets-2018-salary-cap-at-177-2-million/aujptoq/
NFL sets 2018 salary cap at $177.2 million.
Franchise tag and transition tag numbers also announced.
PFW

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/03/2018-nfl-salary-cap-set-at-177-2mm
2018 NFL Salary Cap Set At $177.2MM
ProFootballRumors

https://detroitjockcity.com/2018/03/05/nfl-sets-2018-salary-cap/
NFL sets 2018 salary cap at $177.2 million.
DJC

 

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From the NFL memo, here are the official franchise and transition tag numbers for the 2018 season.
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Although most mock drafts have the Lions selecting a RB or DE with their first-round draft pick, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com says the team could target an OLB like Virginia Tech?s Tremaine Edmunds to boost its pass rush.
Rothstein says the Lions could indeed target a RB with its first draft choice, but it?s a deep class for RBs, and the better value might be found on Day 2.

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/03/05/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah/397694002/
Ezekiel Ansah's official franchise tag number is $17.143 million -- or $1,071,437.50 per game this year.
Freep

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/05/ezekiel-ansahs-2018-franchise-tag-salary-17-143-million/
Ezekiel Ansah's 2018 franchise-tag salary: $17.143 million.
LionsWire

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2018/03/05/detroit-lions-gift-guide-matt-stafford/
Detroit Lions Gift Guide: 10 must-have Matt Stafford items.
SLR

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/03/detroit_lions_will_have_1772_m.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions will have $177.2 million to spend on player salaries in 2018.
Mlive