Lions Off Season Thread

[Tonyballs2]

I've seen bad long snappers before. I don't believe they're a dime a dozen. Plus he was 210th pick. Imo, not worth sweating over.

Someone who gets it.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Like the early start......Wagner is an upgrade and Worrilow is a needed body at LB. At the very least he is an upgrade over our #4 LB and could end up being a solid starter.

#1 on my FA wish list is Desean Jackson. This offense is in dire need of some deep speed and Jackson still has it. He wouldn't come cheap....but his deal will be 2 or 3 years.

 

[LKP]

Jackson to Tampa Bay


Cornelius Lucas given restricted tender of 1.7 million. Tackle should be all set now.


RG, DE, pass rushing DT to go. Nickel CB and power RB wouldn't hurt either.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...racker-live-updates-free-agency-trades-rumors
2017 Detroit Lions offseason tracker: Live updates of free agent signings, trades, rumors.
Tracking every offseason move by the Detroit Lions.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[inkfreq]

I don't get the long snapper issue. Who cares what position the guy plays... 6th and 7th rounders rarely make the team, let alone account for any kind of production.

I'd rather have a long snapper, kicker, punter.. that a LB who won't make the team or at best is a practice squad type of guy. At least that long snapper has a chance to log some playing time.

6th and 7th round to me look like perfect time to pick up a HB, a K, a P, a LS... etc... guys who will be on the field, but won't be names at all.

 

[kalinecountry]

Recap of last hour:
1. Lions cut Levy
2. Warford to Saints
3. Reiff to Vikings
4. TJ Lang to visit with Lions

 

[LKP]

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#tab=rankings


Wouldn't mind Kendall Wright and TJ Lang. Then focus on defense in the draft.


Hightower is the dream scenario now with Levy gone.

 

[sggatecl]

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#tab=rankings


Wouldn't mind Kendall Wright and TJ Lang. Then focus on defense in the draft.


Hightower is the dream scenario now with Levy gone.

Lang and Hightower should be every Lion fan's wet dream. Hightower is probably going to get 14+ million a year. Lang maybe around 11-12 million. I wonder if Quinn would pull the trigger on both?

 

[mhughes0021]

Lang and Hightower should be every Lion fan's wet dream. Hightower is probably going to get 14+ million a year. Lang maybe around 11-12 million. I wonder if Quinn would pull the trigger on both?

I probably don't have a full understanding of the current market conditions but I wouldn't pay Hightower more than 8 to 10 million or lang six to eight million

 

[sggatecl]

I probably don't have a full understanding of the current market conditions but I wouldn't pay Hightower more than 8 to 10 million or lang six to eight million

Collins signed an extension with Cleveland that paid him 12+ million per. Top 5 guards in the NFL make 10+ million per. I generally just assume top guys available in free agency will get overpaid, rarely underpaid.

 

[LKP]

Zeitler got 12 per, most others 8-10 per now on guards. Lang is older though and had an injury.


Hightower turned down 10 per from the Pats. ILB not a big time position to be paid. He'd be worth 10 per though but probably wants 11-12.


Kevin Minter would a decent lower level ILB signing. Timmons out there too but doesn't have the coverage skills at his age anymore. But if no Hightower, go for young athletic LBs in the draft.


And they could roll with Glasgow, Laken and Dahl at guard too if they don't want to pay out big bucks. I think Lang would be worth it though.


DT/DE really got picked apart quickly. Maybe a Chris Long still. Cornelius Washington who they signed is athletic. We'll see how Spence and Washington do in our attack scheme.

 

[Tonyballs2]

Go get Hightower and Lang, Quinn!!! Let's fucking goooooooooooooooo!

 

[mhughes0021]

Collins signed an extension with Cleveland that paid him 12+ million per. Top 5 guards in the NFL make 10+ million per. I generally just assume top guys available in free agency will get overpaid, rarely underpaid.

Collins plays a rush lb role. 12 mill for an inside linebacker position is crazy talk in my opinion

 

[Tonyballs2]

Collins plays a rush lb role. 12 mill for an inside linebacker position is crazy talk in my opinion

Hightower does it all though. He's worth it IMO...

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...signing-with-packers-jared-cook-detroit-lions
Martellus Bennett signing with Packers.
The move by Green Bay opens the door to Jared Cook on the open market.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/...depth-chart-team-needs-post-free-agency-day-2
Updated 2017 Detroit Lions depth chart, team needs.
A look at the Lions? updated roster and needs.
PrideOfDetroit

 

[tigermud]

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017/3/11/14894900/detroit-lions-sign-wide-receiver-keshawn-martin

Lions sign former Spartan Keshawn Martin

Meh

 

[tigermud]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/11/darren-fells-tight-end/99054682/

Detroit Lions sign TE Darren Fells to 1-year deal

 

[wheels002]

I really like the moves we have made. I hope we can get a guard. I know we talked to TJ Lang. Quinn seems to have a plan and so far so good.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/03/11/darren-fells-tight-end/99054682/

Detroit Lions sign TE Darren Fells to 1-year deal

This signing sounds like a good move, Fells is a big man 6'7" and 280.
Should help with blocking as he was rated the 3rd best TE at blocking by PFF.