Joique Bell cut, signs with + gets cut by bears, re-signs with Lions

[boogerlovejoy]

5 drops @ 70 targets....blah. His drops are way overblown. I seen a kid who at least stepped up his game and improved on his rookie year. We need this kid more than ever now if CJ walks.

And you will get Cook cheap if they plan on doing that. A combo of Cook and Ebron could be interesting. Only problem with that is that they don't block very well. Can't see it, but they need to replace that big body somehow.

I don't think Ebron's drops are overblown. Drops are a very subjective stat. Those 5 drops means that he drops about 8% of balls that are easy catches. That's too high. It does not account for balls he "should" catch.

I'll say this.....in 2 full seasons I've seen Ebron make one "good" catch (a ball he made a good play on) and drop a number of easy passes and a large number of 50/50 balls. He makes about the same amount of plays a normal reserve TE would make. Which to say, isn't many.

His hands are a BIG issue, IMO.

He did improve last year, no doubt. He still has to get a LOT better. Quickly.

 

[coel73]

There has to be some hand-eye coordination guru out there that can make a great pass catcher out of anybody................right?

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/27/chicago-bears-joique-bell/91175736/
Chicago Bears sign former Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell.
freep

 

[tigermud]

Yeah just in time for him to run all over the Lions Sunday. Oh you know it will happen.

 

[atxlion82]

Yeah just in time for him to run all over the Lions Sunday. Oh you know it will happen.

Was tempted to play him on DraftKings, but he has not shown up yet.

Just the Lions luck he will put up 100 yards and 2 TD's

 

[kdp1980]

Guy was basically worthless for the Lions the last year or so, and I don't even think he'll start for the Bears.

 

[tomdalton22]

Was tempted to play him on DraftKings, but he has not shown up yet.

Just the Lions luck he will put up 100 yards and 2 TD's

Don't waste your money on him. He won't even play. Howard will start and get 20-25 touches and is only $3700. He is the play.

 

[tonyballs]

Bell isn't going to do shit lol. He's there for one reason....to pick his brain. Maybe he sticks around because of injuries to the Bears RB corp, but he's not touching the ball much if any.

 

[atxlion82]

Looks like we just signed Bell again

 

[dubbsco]

You are kidding me.

 

[kdp1980]

Intel on the Bears

 

[kdp1980]

If Washington is out, I'd like to see Zenner get 12-15 carries

 

[kdp1980]

Also signed CB Asa Jackson, and Armonty Bryant placed on IR, neat
http://m.detroitlions.com/s/30846/384?itemUri=107952033/71501210156158272823131634

 

[kalinecountry]

Also signed CB Asa Jackson, and Armonty Bryant placed on IR, neat
http://m.detroitlions.com/s/30846/384?itemUri=107952033/71501210156158272823131634

Didn't Armonty just get back? Must be hanging out with Levy.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Intel on the Bears

While I know you're right......we shouldn't need intel to beat the fuckin Bears in Detroit.

Bell does fit what we like to do, though. Tough runner that catches the ball well out of the backfield.

 

[kdp1980]

While I know you're right......we shouldn't need intel to beat the fuckin Bears in Detroit.

Bell does fit what we like to do, though. Tough runner that catches the ball well out of the backfield.

Worst case scenario Bell plays second fiddle to Zenner if Washington is out. Washington is a go, Joique is gone Friday, imo

 

[cmlfactor]

I'm glad Bell is back personally. Always liked his running style. Iffy in the pass game but can pick up some blitzes so Matt doesn't get killed.

 

[tonyballs]

Washington was limited at practice on Wednesday and Riddick sat out. Damn. I don't like it. We might see a healthy dose of Zenner come Sunday. This Bell signing could be big for at least 1 week anyways....

 

[biggunsbob]

It would be great to see Bell have a great game. I would love it if he scored.

 

[kdp1980]

Washington was limited at practice on Wednesday and Riddick sat out. Damn. I don't like it. We might see a healthy dose of Zenner come Sunday. This Bell signing could be big for at least 1 week anyways....

I'm excited to see a healthy dose of Zenner, am I crazy?