The Detroit Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.
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I like this move! Even though he’s unproven at DC, he’s always stood out to me as an authentic guy with good leadership traits. If MCDC thinks he’s ready then I trust that he is
LA Rams vs Detroit Lions.
Ford Field
8:20pm
TV: NBC and Peacock
Stafford is back for more abuse. The revamped defense gets a test right off the bat. Especially with Puka Nucua AND Cooper Kupp heathy and ready to play.
I haven't been active here for camp and the pre-season. My Wife passed away in early July, and it has been hard. I'll get back to it at the start of the regular season. I haven't abandoned the community.
Hey all, with camp just a few weeks away I'd like to reach out to you and see what you would like to see. After all, this is YOUR forum much more than it is mine.
Anything you'd like to see from me? Any kind of content you'd like to do or take over? Anything I'm doing that annoys the hell out of you?
Generally I've been trying to do an opponent preview on Monday/Tuesday, game thread, and post game thread. And yeah, I've missed occasionally. Sorry.
The Lions signed big-footed UFL kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract.
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Bates signed a 2 year deal with the Lions after visiting the Packers and Commanders. Bates gained attention in the UFL while on the Michigan Panthers, where he kicked game winning, 64 yard and 62 yard field goals. He was 17 of 22 (77%) for the Panthers, including 7 of 7 from 40-49 yards and 6 of 10 with 50+ yards.
Interesting they gave him a two year deal instead of a one year prove it deal. Maybe they anticipate him winning the job?
Lions sign Goff to a 4 year, $212M extension, with $170M guaranteed. The $53M AAV makes Goff the 2nd highest paid player in the NFL, behind Joe Burrow. For now.
Round 1: Thursday, 8pm ET
Rounds 2 & 3: Friday, 7pm ET
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, Noon ET
Lions Picks (overall):
Round 1 (24) Terrion Arnold CB Alabama
Round 2 (61) Ennis Rakestraw Jr. CB Missouri
Round 4 (126) Giovanni Manu, OT British Columbia
Round 4 (132) Sione Vaki S/RB, UTAH
Round 6 (189) Mekhi Wingo, DL LSU
Round 6 (210) Christian Mahogany, G Boston College
Tell me your thoughts!
What do you think the Lions will do in Rounds 1 & 2?
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The 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit is almost upon us. Here is the breakdown:
Round 1: Thursday, 8pm ET
Rounds 2 & 3: Friday, 7pm ET
Rounds 4-7: Saturday, Noon ET
The link above lists all the events going on, and those events are free admission. Lot of cool stuff going on.
However, the pavilion where the picks are announced is a by ticket only admission, and all tickets are sold out.
How to watch:
NFL Network (now a free channel in Plex)
ABC
ESPN
If you are going, please share picks with us. Have fun! In Brad we trust.
Reader and Alim McNeill have a chance to be one of the better 1-2 interior combos in the league.
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Reader is the best run stuffing nose tackles in the league. Should help us in all phases of defense by swallowing up and pushing around those interior linemen.