Lions to sign TE Jesse James

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...esse-james-increased-role-third-down-red-zone
Lions TE Jesse James looking forward to increased role in Detroit.
James is hoping to grow into a 3rd-down and red-zone threat.
POD

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03...-wants-to-raise-the-ceiling-for-everyone.html
New Lions TE Jesse James wants to raise the ceiling for everyone.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/14/jesse-james-detroit-lions/3167027002/
Jesse James thinks he can fill bigger role with Detroit Lions offense.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-james-hoping-to-further-develop-his-talent-in-detroit
James hoping to further develop his talent in Detroit.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...-lions-matt-patricia-trey-flowers/3169100002/
Matt Patricia gets his guy in Trey Flowers, and maybe Jesse James.
Freep

 

[sggatecl]

I read that Jesse James is now the 18th highest paid TE in the league. That sounds really good for a guy that is only 24 years old, graded well on in line blocking, and has really only scratched the surface catching the ball as he was not a focal point offensively in Pittsburgh.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-lions-free-agency-grades-jesse-james-profile
Lions free agent profile: Grading the Jesse James signing.
Breaking down Jesse James? NFL profile and how he fits with the Lions.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

What did you think of the Lions move to sign Jesse James to a long-term contract?
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D104jESX4AA55OO?format=jpg&name=900x900
PFF

 

[kalinecountry]

The Scouting Academy has a pretty detailed scouting report for new Detroit Lions tight end Jesse James. The part that I found most interesting was the ?scheme fit? they determined:
?A run heavy system where he can be used as an inline blocker and to beat Zone in the short to intermediate passing game.?
https://www.scoutingacademy.com/Portals/0/PDFs/Jesse James.pdf

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...ould-make-tight-end-a-factor-again-with-lions
Jesse James could make tight end a factor again with Lions.
espn

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03...esse-james-is-headed-for-a-breakout-year.html
Lions think new TE Jesse James is headed for a breakout year.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-think-jesse-james-can-help-on-third-down-in-red-zone
Lions think Jesse James can help on third down & in red zone.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/03/31/detroit-lions-matt-patricia-gushes-tight-end/
Detroit Lions: Matt Patricia gushes over his new tight end.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...film-breakdown-jesse-james-free-agent-profile
Detroit Lions film breakdown: Will Jesse James fill the Lions? void at tight end?
Detroit landed the top tight end on the market, but is he enough?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/4/18/18410956/detroit-lions-roster-depth-tight-end-2019
Next Man Up: Is Jesse James a one-man show at tight end?
A closer look at the Lions depth chart leaves serious concerns at the tight end position beyond Jesse James.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...mes-explains-two-tight-end-sets-big-advantage
Lions TE Jesse James explains why 2-TE sets are ?a huge advantage?.
If everything comes together in Year 1, the Lions may have a unique advantage on offense.
POD

 

[LKP]

Lions ran 12 personnel 15% of the time. That is going to increase big time

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/12/who-is-the-lions-most-overpaid-player/
Who is the Lions' most overpaid player?
LionsWire

Jesse James named Detroit Lions? most overpaid player.
Bleacher Report names the tight end the team?s worst value.
The Detroit Lions went on a spending spree last spring when NFL free agency opened for the 2019 season. They landed both Trey Flowers and Justin Coleman on huge deals, helping bolster their defense. One equally important signing that may have not made the same splash in the headlines was the acquisition of former Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James on a four-year deal worth $22 million.

While the deal may not have broke the bank, the $22 million does seem steep for a player who has not produced much in their career so far.

Bleacher Report?s Kristopher Knox agrees, as he mentioned James as Detroit?s most overpaid player when he listed what he believes to be the most overpaid player on each NFL roster on Tuesday.

James is set to start the season backing up Lions first-round selection T.J. Hockenson, though it is possible he sees the field a lot in two tight end sets in the upcoming year.

POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/08/jesse-james-must-bury-his-bad-first-year-in-detroit/
Jesse James must bury his bad first year in Detroit.
LionsWire

 

[tomdalton22]

From ESPN article.

Worst FA signing in the past 5 years.

Worst free-agent signing: TE Jesse James. James signed a four-year, $22.6 million deal last offseason and was almost immediately usurped by first-round pick T.J. Hockenson. James finished his first year in Detroit with 16 catches for 142 yards -- his lowest totals since his rookie season -- and had fewer targets (27) than he had receptions in any of his previous three years in Pittsburgh (39, 43, 30). He also was held without a touchdown in a season for the first time in his career. While he still has time to improve, this signing looks worse every time James doesn't see many targets.