Lions Off Season Thread

[kalinecountry]

Another now-former Lions defensive lineman has found a new home.
Tyrunn Walker, who had been with the club the last two years, has signed with the Rams according to Adam Schefter. Walker started a chunk of games this year for Detroit but did not have the big season many anticipated.
Once the Lions signed Akeem Spence in free agency, it became pretty clear the Lions were moving on from Walker.
Off the field, Walker is very involved in helping his hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana.
espn

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...ions-free-agent-tyrunn-walker-signs-with-rams
Former Lions DT Tyrunn Walker signs with Rams.
After suffering a devastating leg injury, Tyrunn Walker was never able to rebound in Detroit.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

The NFLPA has the Lions back up to $7.3 million in cap space. Their previous reports had Detroit at just $3 million in space.
https://www.nflpa.com/public-salary-cap-report
Public Salary Cap .
NFLPA

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitsportsnation.com/detr...le/matthew-stafford-contract-extension/92017/
Bob Quinn: Matthew Stafford contract extension not happening anytime soon.
DSN

 

[kalinecountry]

Worried about resigning Ziggy & Stafford in 2018? #Lions are projected to have ~$95 mil in open cap next offseason- most in #NFL.

 

[Tonyballs2]

Worried about resigning Ziggy & Stafford in 2018? #Lions are projected to have ~$95 mil in open cap next offseason- most in #NFL.

Time to buy a Super Bowl!!

 

[LKP]

Worried about resigning Ziggy & Stafford in 2018? #Lions are projected to have ~$95 mil in open cap next offseason- most in #NFL.

They have a ton of space. They'll get Stafford done this offseason. That way they can tag Ansah no problem if they can't agree to a value.

Ansah is 28. He's older despite being drafted in 2013. Plus a down year. That being said, top pass rushers get paid big money. Ansah will get 13-15 per at least. Maybe 11-12 per based on age, injury/production in 2016.

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/average/defensive-end/

 

[kalinecountry]

http://sidelionreport.com/2017/03/31/numbers-breaking-2016-detroit-lions-offense/
By the Numbers: Breaking Down the 2016 Detroit Lions Offense.
SideLionReport

New Site for Everyone to Use.

https://www.sharpfootballstats.com/home.html
SharpFootballStats

 

[Mitchrapp]

I wonder how long "not happening anytime soon." means. This is his last year under contract, some guys hate working on contracts during the season.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/04/lions_set_dates_for_offseason.html#incart_river_index
Lions set dates for offseason program, OTAs.
Mlive

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...eason-program-dates-set-minicamp-ends-june-15
Lions' offseason program dates set; minicamp ends June 15.
espn

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Time to buy a Super Bowl!!

But can Quinn get the FA to come to Detroit......not an easy sell. We put up 10 or more wins in 2017 and we just might be able to buy a 2018 Super Bowl!

 

[kdp1980]

Got one of the best guards and tackles to come to Detroit, not a bad start

 

[Mitchrapp]

But can Quinn get the FA to come to Detroit......not an easy sell. We put up 10 or more wins in 2017 and we just might be able to buy a 2018 Super Bowl!

1 playoff win in 60 years and we're thinking SB?

 

[boogerlovejoy]

1 playoff win in 60 years and we're thinking SB?

Not this year......NEXT year.....so 2019 Super Bowl.

My bad.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Not this year......NEXT year.....so 2019 Super Bowl.

My bad.

I was more thinking, maybe we should win a playoff game first. Or at least wait until Tom Brady retires.. :nod:

:cheers:

 

[Tonyballs2]

1 playoff win in 60 years and we're thinking SB?

Every team should be thinking Super Bowl. No matter how shit of a team you are. It might not be realistic, but you have to think it...

 

[Mitchrapp]

Every team should be thinking Super Bowl. No matter how shit of a team you are. It might not be realistic, but you have to think it...

I just want a playoff win.. Me=

But I get ya.

 

[tigermud]

Mitch will be pleasantly surprised to hear that I am optimistic for the Lions future. I think they are going to finally win that first playoff game since 1992 in Jan of 2018

 

[LKP]

They need a home playoff game. Tough to win on the road every year. 94, 95,97,99,2011,2014,2016. All road games

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...mo-alie-cox-would-be-intriguing-fit-for-lions
VCU basketball convert Mo Alie-Cox would be intriguing fit for Lions.
espn

 

[dubbsco]

Well, I don't feel one iota of sadness for them for not earning a home playoff game last season. It was in their lap.