I Don’t Think We Realize What The Detroit Lions Just Did.. | NFL News (Carlton Davis, DJ Reader)

[@Helpfulchase]

No mention of Amik Robertson coming to the lions from the raiders. I’m excited to see what he can do too he wanted to be a lion baaaad

[@chrisbarr959]

he's only 5'8 but he has hops like Spud Webb

[@JoshPiland]

He can play, his tape is fun.

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

I wonder where he’s gonna play most. He played both slot CB and outside CB in Vegas. Lions could use the help outside but if he plays slot that lets Branch move back to safety. Lots of options with Amik.

[@Ilikedogs9000]

@@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson he swapped to outside last year and really took a step up I believe. Don’t we also have Brian branch playing slot sometimes?

[@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson]

@@Ilikedogs9000 yeah, Branch mostly played slot last year. But with CJ and Walker gone, he might be needed at safety more often.

[@sosmooth13]

We might be have to rename this division to the Wild Wild North

[@johnlawson1167]

Under the radar signing by the lions is DPOTY for the CFL edge rusher Mathieu Betts.

[@michaelmaas5544]

It’s the CFL

[@T-bone9]

@@michaelmaas5544 so, you can find some gems there sometimes

[@southviewarab]

@@michaelmaas5544Cameron Wake, Joe Theisman, Warren Moon, Brandon Browner, all CFL guys who did their thing in the NFL, I’m not saying Mathieus is going to be anyone like I mentioned but this stigma that the CFL has no talent is absurd

[@johnlawson1167]

to be fair there is a point to be made that Mathieu Betts might be the oldest player to ever go from CFL to NFL. not saying he can't do it and I'm still very excited however his age is a factor. If I got to hear about the Chiefs signing a rugby player I think it's more than fair to bring up the Lions signing the best CFL player at a position of need.

[@sethforesi307]

@@southviewarablmao Fr people forget why the cfl exists

[@imhereforagoodtime]

Lions are in good shape with super talented young players like Hutchinson, Sewell, and LaPorta. As a Saints fan, they kicked our butts last season and we haven't really gotten any better and it sucks because our defense is getting old.

[@milesallen5590]

Louis Reddik had us going to the NFC Championship game before the season.

[@barnesk80]

If we can get another DE that can help on the end pass rush we are good!

[@johnboehmer6683]

Yes. I really didn't like the Davenport signing. The likeliness that he stays healthy half the season is very small, that he can get back to that one good season with 9 sacks even smaller. Houston is a great rotational piece off the other edge, but we need another good end that can contribute a sack every 3 or 4 games to go along with him. Davenport ain't him, he's a reserve that we way overpaid for.

[@simplytheboss8922]

Great video! Go MF Lions!! Long time Lions fan for 36yrs now. Can't think of anything else to add to that except were are we thin if there are injuries? Backup QB any good ? Where are we deepest? What a great season we had! Been waiting for a lifetime for this. 😂 Way to cover such a great season. 👍

[@johnboehmer6683]

Where are we deepest? Right where you said, QB! I really think Hooker is a very good QB. If he adapts well to the NFL game, he will actually be great. And Goff REALLY showed us a lot in the playoffs last year. We can all rest assured that he is that QB that can win us a Superbowl, based on those 2 great, 1 very good playoff games.

[@WesSmith-gh1qf]

I'm excited to see us play this year the defense especially upfront significantly changed, I'd like to do a little more in cornerback even though they addressed it as well as wide receiver, we were three points away. Couple bad Suzanne couple bad calls from a Super Bowl appearance so I think we are a completely different team this year.

[@MrPresidentSwole]

The team improved but the schedule this year is a tough one. I can see 9 wins being the floor with 12 being the ceiling. I still see the Lions making it to the playoffs

[@LavaDesert]

Some good points, but we cannot be done as Injuries is a vital and often forgotten factor in professional team sports. We need a solid above average replacement on the Defensive Line. Hi priority is also drafting a potentially Elite WR at the 2 spot as Jamo is still a question mark, he needs 4 catches per game This season, plus this adds vital depth if the number one or two guy goes down. Thirdly, we need depth that can compete for a spot on the Offensive Line.

[@johnboehmer6683]

Well, we're not done - the draft is Holmes specialty! He should get us another 2 game changers (not 3 or 4 like in the past years with these lower picks), we'll be good. As far as your D line replacement, I really doubt we get anyone else until the 5th round. Between Levi, Paschal, and Martin, surely one of them will emerge to be a rock solid backup/rotational piece. Paschal is that already, actually, if he can stay healthy.. At WR, I think we probably do go with the best receiver available in the second or third round, though I don't see the need. Raymond has legit speed, and has managed 500 plus yards every year for us in the 4 slot. I wouldn't call Williams a question mark anymore either. Not elite, but he'll be very good, a bit better still than the solid play he gave us in the final 6 or 7 games. He grew up a lot last year I think. No one needs 2 elites. And then of course there's Laporta... I fully agree with the need for another starter-caliber guard or tackle, our reserves are junk. I don't really see Sorsdal getting much better, we need help there. Either use our number one on the oline, or another quality DE. No way we can ride with just Davenport/Houston.

[@robertfarmer6316]

NFC north will be much improved

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

Except for the Vikings.

[@craiglubanski7468]

And the Lions will be the Kings of the North for years to come!

[@johnboehmer6683]

Yes. With reasonable health, Bears and Packers will both get double-digit wins, it's gonna be tough.

[@jmommy881]

I don't even know if Houston will make the roster, they wanted him to work on coverage. I hope that he does work hard on what they want him to get better at, and not what he did in 8 games is going to be 3nough

[@LavaDesert]

It is relative, if he can give you 20 sacks a year, being he not playing the CB position, I would make the sacrifice in the backfield.

[@jesselondon2442]

I say get chop robinson with his 4.4 speed to go opposite of hutch and then trade up to get keon coleman as our 3rd receiver out there and we will almost guarantee ourselves a superbowl ring😮

[@Ilikedogs9000]

that would be crazy cool

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

Only thing guaranteed in life are death and taxes. All it takes is a couple of season ending injuries to key players and it can alter the course of our season. Chop is an interesting pick. Has great speed but the production doesn't translate. Wonder why that may be?

[@Ilikedogs9000]

@@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny he has a high ceiling especially with the people that will surround him on the D line

[@dominicfrabotta565]

@@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny With his athleticism, I believe if he's surrounded with Hutch, DJ Reader, And Alim, he will be able to make plays. He's fast, strong, not very technical, If he falls to us at 29, and holmes picks him. Im not gunna argue. Brad Holmes has proved every one wrong, 3 seasons in a row. If he takes a damn kicker at 29, im not gunna flinch, I lied I'd be like yo, what he know that I don't. That kicker is now some how a CB/Edge, and he converted him I don't fucking know.

[@poppynlilys_dad774]

Hard pass...

[@BLD1332]

I think that the defense got a considerable amount of health but the lack of a jumpball receiver was my concern last year and remain this year. If Jamo is the only true deep threat, then it's going to be harder to get him open than it would be if they had a guy that was like 6'3 and could go up and get the ball

[@jaybrick8973]

I think Holmes will draft a wr

[@DemonEdge82]

Unless you’re talking an elite receiver that can be a top 3 receiver on the offense then getting a “jump ball guy” isn’t a good strategy because you’re telling everyone in the stadium why you’re bringing him in. Also, Lions can’t afford taking a WR high with bigger needs being CB and DE. Wouldn’t mind a WR I’m the draft because we need a slot guy but I wouldn’t put a premium on jump balls.

[@mrbamfo5000]

You missed A. Robertson.

[@Ilikedogs9000]

fr bro he is slept on already lmao

[@JoshPiland]

Yup, arguably the Lions’ best FA signing.

[@easyox77]

No, he missed Betts.

[@JoshPiland]

@@easyox77 I hope Betts makes the team and an impact. He has a great opportunity with Romeo’s and Charles’ absence. 🏈🧢🦁

[@markfein462]

Romeo and Charles were absent last season@@JoshPiland

[@wgp43]

The Lions have really improved and have a great coach. However they play in a division that is improving this off-season and may be harder to overlook.

[@kenpoirot7628]

I do think our defense was a little bad last year. I'm glad it's getting better. I don't want to rush the Detroit Tigers season. This just gives me excited to see them next season. # one pride. Detroit VS everybody.

[@Andy-cj7bu]

I think Amik Robertson might end up being the biggest pickup. His tape is fun to watch, dude is a dawg!! Plus he can play slot which allows Branch to move to safety and play "centerfield" out there. Underrated pickup in my opinion

[@johnboehmer6683]

His number is and his tape are both very impressive. And he stays healthy, love that pickup too.

[@ronaldscottgoosen6699]

Thanks for the update on the Detroit Lions. I am sitting in my desk chair looking out at Detroit's skyline watching a sports clip by someone in Florida! Now this is the fun part of technology. Will you have any Lions coverage on Draft Day? If so, I'll take a look and compare to the NFL Network and ESPN. Nice job

[@nemesisbreakz]

Kerby Joseph injury hurts us a bit, but we're adaptable, and I trust Brad Holmes.

[@michaellittle3292]

I like how you presented your content, you have a new follower #GOLIONS

[@travisbrown4169]

Well said brother

[@coldsoldier313]

LFG!!!!! 🦁

[@JerryDoe-ds3un]

Rumors are lions have been in heavy talks with Denver for PS2. If they get PS2 that defense is top 10 with a top 5 offense

[@FLYNNER.]

RUMORS

[@solomo3456]

That’s not true Lmao

[@Mentorman63]

LOINS LOINS LOINS!!! Always root for your Loins.

[@stlegion-px1wo]

They have Marcus Davenport Aiden Hutchinson dj reader on the pass rush they pick up one more edge rusher opposite Hutchinson they will be unstoppable next year with amik Robinson and Carlton Davidson picked up as veteran cornerbacks their secondary is pretty solid especially with how stacked they are at safety they still have Emmanuel Moseley filling in as cb3 they should be fine at corner good linebacker core on the second level lions should be able to draft whom they want with Josh Reynolds’s being traded to Denver I think Detroit drafts a wideout at 29 with luck there will still be Xavier zeggete if not him then I expect them to draft either devontez walker or keon Coleman with Ladd or Roman Wilson as dark horse picks . Otherwise they go edge rusher first round or then corner in the second round to place behind Carlton Davis on the depth chart . If Brock wright gets picked up by the 49ers in free agency then they might go tight end . I can only imagine they go offensive lineman later in the draft

[@mrbamfo5000]

If you've watched Holmes the last 3 drafts, you know Brad us going to take the BPA on their board, regardless of position. So picking at 29, nobody including Brad know who's going to be the top guy left on their board when they pick. But whoever that winds up being, be sure that's whose card is going in.

[@Jayman21890]

Hey what about that dude the signed from the CFL bates?!

[@Jayman21890]

The dude had like 18 sacks

[@dominicfrabotta565]

I think they go Edge/DT/hybrid at 29. I think WR is picked in 3rd, and CB in 2nd., then in later rounds, I wouldn't be surprised if they take 1-2 guards/tackles.

[@ayewhaddupdoe]

@@Jayman21890 I'd be surprised if he made the 53. Who knows though, he could end up being a good depth piece.

[@izzyrockz4fun355]

Man this stuff gets me wanting it to be August right now !! 😂 🦁 ONE PRIDE LETS GOOO

[@kikflip9872]

Det!! Baby!!

[@DennyT71]

I think you have it close. I hope the Bears can ruin some of your plans though. Detroit is a team to be reconned with. There's no denying that.

[@michaeltalo7253]

I wasn't sure about you guys getting rid of fielder that son of a gun pissed me off having to chase him around with a quarterback spy is a pain in the ass but he's off to the Steelers thank God

[@mrbamfo5000]

​@@michaeltalo7253 Same I was hoping they'd make the mistake of trading him. They have no way of knowing if this kid they're supposed to be drafting can play. History is full of bad #1 overall QBs. Wasn't Fields #1 overall?

[@demariomac7200]

Here's to a competitive NFC North next year. Love a good nail biter in the division but definitely no goood for my anxiety 😂.

[@jmommy881]

I really hope that the Bears draft Caleb, I will leave it at that. I'm a Lions fan.

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

​@@mrbamfo5000I think Fields was picked #13 overall in the 2021 draft.

[@RedWing88]

Jameson Williams would be further along in his development if he didn’t have knee surgery. He was hurt in his first season. Then he was suspended for a few games. I believe this year will be his break out year.

[@prayermadepatna8439]

🦁 Liooonsss 🦁

[@mamayl8592]

I think with the additions, the defense will be a bit better. The run defense was elite, but I think they were weak against the pass. Some of that was a lack of finishing on the pass rush and some was their stop the run first focus. If the Lions can add contributors at edge, safety, and outside corner they could be tough. I think adding depth at safety should be easy as there are many good ones unsigned, so they can value shop. Edge and corner likely will be addressed in the draft.

[@mrbamfo5000]

Reader should add to the sack total, even if he isn't making them. He can get push on the inside and soak up double teams. The push doesn't allow the QB to step into throws and moves him off his spot. And he'll hold the middle so mobile QBs shouldn't be able to run up the middle for 1st downs un- touched on man coverage routes.

[@dominicfrabotta565]

@@mrbamfo5000 Alim, and DJ, will get a lot of push up the middle. Not to mention, DJ was really good at helping against QB scrambles, and collapsing pockets. This should really help Hutch, and his other side out.

[@Jayman21890]

What?! We gonna have pretty good defense…!

[@mamayl8592]

@Jayman21890 We'll see. I'm cautiously optimistic. We were second in the league in rush defense, and we should be able to stay top 5. As it stands now, our pass rush is better, but not elite. Same with the secondary. Improved but not elite. That said if we can go from 27th in passing yard to league average, which is possible, we'd flirt with top 10 overall. Saying they're a bit better wasn't a knock. Just saying they won't be shutdown.

[@Jayman21890]

@@mamayl8592 that’s your opinion but iffy and Carlton with branch! Kerby! We have good players coming Carlton is elite and branch is really good too

[@angelleherron]

i love detroit lions

[@Brunzy1970]

I knew in my heart the refs were going to cost us this game! Wasn't in the NFL's agenda!

[@ChrisCarmody-co9nn]

Defense wins championships if r defense shut down 49ers in second half we wood have been there

[@vitospizza4847]

So the ravens made it in 2023??

[@DemonEdge82]

@@vitospizza4847his point is valid tho.

[@hattershouse710]

Trade up for Latu and it's a wrap.

[@ChrisCarmody-co9nn]

Don't know who u r but I believe you're right that's r guy.

[@markpajot9691]

What they did was sign 2 injury prone players, if Reader stays healthy it'll be great, keep in mind that his last full season was 4yrs ago

[@Checkafool]

Go Lions

[@richmuller4036]

Everyone sleeping on the Michael Badgley re-sign, we still need a legit kicker.

[@jaybrick8973]

Lions have best roster in the nfl an considering how good holmes is at drafting lions are going to be scary if everyone can stay healthy

[@Gofast49442]

I agree

[@whyualwayslion3807]

Buddy jack had the second mosr tackles on the team an made the all rookie team

[@nemesisbreakz]

We will return to the NFC championship.

[@dennyonsurez]

If you like undersized nickel corners who INE week excels at msn the next at zone but never at the same time amok Roberson is your guy

[@natemathewson5200]

Mellyfahnoo 🙌

[@grizzly6072]

The Lions just lost Josh Reynolds meaning Jameson Williams will finally be a starter

[@MKeel9633]

DPJ is WR3 not WR4

[@toekneecovarrubias6185]

His name is an Egyptian god, n our teams favorite player. Say it right.... (Ah men Rah) St. Brown

[@BBBYpsi]

Let Crosby come play for lions he said he would like to

[@RickC-sc5ki]

*IF he wasn't with the Raiders. He doesn't want to leave LV.

[@15kentertainmentcmbpropert77]

Yall don't know everybody in Detroit know😂😂😂😂 Lions get ur tickets for New Orleans

[@jmajikjames7361]

DET will go 11-6 yet, they gotta beat DALL--SF--GB--PHI--TB to make it @ 11-6.😮😢😮

[@devindurham3121]

This cornball had me til he said jack campbell didn’t have a good season… are you serious

[@SAJL12820]

This video has a lot of words without really saying anything.

[@steviker8413]

Did you enjoy the video?

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

It's going to be fun year. Hopefully my Bears will ruin a few teams plans

[@mrbamfo5000]

Just not ours, if you don't mind. It'd even be nice to get a sweep of the Bears and Vikings. Vikings should have kept Cousins. I think we probably split w/GB. Do the Bears play SF? Ruin their plans. Sweep GB that'd be fun wouldn't it?

[@Ilikedogs9000]

i hope caleb williams is a bust

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

You won't sweep the Bears. You didn't last year you won't this year. Your window is closing and your QB just isn't that good @@mrbamfo5000

[@lewisgriffin9684]

And they already traded Jared Goff away

[@toddfreeman8132]

It’s not close packers better than you think Campbell blew it to much ego

[@LuckyBelafonte]

#BrandNewLions

[@SeanP7195]

I wished we got Keenan Allen though.

[@T-bone9]

he prob just cost too much for Holmes

[@ChrisCarmody-co9nn]

Screw the bears

[@DennyT71]

You say screw the Bears. I'm a Bears fan. I have to tell you it's good to see the Lions be relevant again after so many years. The Bears haven't been relevant either. It's Green Bay that you should be focused on.

[@Justicecustomlures]

I would still get another rb both were dinged up last year

[@Nicknack1223]

The lions are going to win the Super Bowl

[@lifeaintbadshorts]

haha

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

My dream mock Johnny newton dt Kiran amegadjie ot Jonah Ellis edge Kamal hadden cb David White jr wr Mason pline te

[@WolverineIncognito]

Big problem: Campbell can’t manage a game. He will continue to cost Detroit.

[@T-bone9]

no he won't, he is still young and he will learn

[@markfein462]

Campbell outreached McVay in the wildcard game. go back and watch the game. Campbell is a great coach.

[@craiglubanski7468]

B.S. Campbell's the main reason we are/were there in the first place. Don't change a f'n thing. Stay true! I see you're a Wolverine fan. Maybe you should just worry about their coach, or lack thereof.

[@johnboehmer6683]

Campbell's bold, gambling nature is what it is. You win some, you lose some. Nobody complains when we convert those 4th downs. We don't win the KC game without that ridiculous fake punt from our own 20-yard line he called that we converted. To that point, we looked overwhelmed, unable to move the ball. after that fake punt, we drove right down the field for a TD, and got our mojo back. He's only about a C+ head coach with in-game decisions. But in preparation and motivation, A+. And he deserves plenty of credit for that awesome coaching staff we have also. He undoubtedly has plenty to do with why Johnson came back 2 years in a row when we had no business keeping him.

[@brianturner1951]

THIS is OLD NEWS !!!