Detroit Lions 2024 Offseason Thread

[MichiganCardinal]

4 hours ago, Jimbo said:

What a complete moron.  This is what happens when you don't have a good support group around you.

Everyone was talking about the decisions Jaymo made and he did do some stupid stuff although after I heard his parents talk, it made me feel good that he had a good support system around him.  Also the things he did weren't criminal, just dumb comments and not knowing the rules fully.

I still think Jamo got a bit railroaded by stupid NFL rules. Sure, you can say he should have known them, but surveys that went out after the fact showed that most players didn’t.

You can gamble, from not in this parking lot, or this hotel, or that facility, but across the street from any of those is fine.

[Sports_Freak]

On 5/6/2024 at 5:37 PM, Sports_Freak said:

When does the NFL season schedule come out? This Thursday or next Thursday?

Looks like next Thursday...LET'S GO!!

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-schedule-release-tentatively-set-for-may-15-how-to-watch-stream-plus-what-we-know-about-the-games/

[Motor City Sonics]

You all seem to be forgetting Antoine Green.    He may surprise some people next season.    

[Jimbo]

The suspension wasn't the only thing he did that was a dumb decision.  Everything he did was harmless but it showed some immaturity.  Just saying, seeing what his parents said and the fact that we have strong character personalities on this team made me feel better about his direction.  If he turns out as a pro bowler or a very reliable WR is still to be determined. 

Now everyone loves Campbell and the direction the Lions have gone with high character players.  Although it took some time for the fans and media to get on the bandwagon. These are situations why you want a strong locker room.  Being a big bad boys fans.  Rodman needed those high character players and coaches around him to keep him in line and flourish (Isiah, Jordan, Daily, Jackson,....etc).  BTW I am not saying Jaymo is anything close to Rodman (as far as talent or a headcase), just using him as an extreme example.  I feel like I am in the twilight zone and most decisions this team has made since getting rid of Quinn and Patricia has been about as good as you could expect.  I think one of the underrated decisions was to bring on Spielman to help make these decisions.  

[1984Echoes]

10 hours ago, Motor City Sonics said:

You all seem to be forgetting Antoine Green.    He may surprise some people next season.    

Not discounting Green at all.

He's just an unknown factor at this point...

[buddha]

if green amounts to anything it will be a major victory.  

can he return kicks or work on special teams?  that might save him.

[Sports_Freak]

On 5/4/2024 at 9:21 PM, MichiganCardinal said:

Not to be ignored is that they guaranteed the UDFA WR from Illinois Isaiah Williams $100k. They clearly see something in him and he'll have a chance at the roster.

 

[buddha]

williams could be another khalif raymond, which would be great for a udfa.

[1984Echoes]

2 hours ago, Sports_Freak said:

 

Well...

He certainly knows how to follow his blockers and set up the defenders in front of his blockers for his moves...

[1984Echoes]

2 hours ago, buddha said:

williams could be another khalif raymond, which would be great for a udfa.

That would be good enough.

Probably starts out as a punt/kick returner...

[Jason_R]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/05/10/detroit-lions-dan-campbell-miss-rookie-minicamp-personal-reasons/73636035007/
MCDC to miss rookie minicamp. 😬

[Motown Bombers]

Reading between the lines and I think Goff is asking for more than the Lions want to pay. It seems like these contract discussions have been going on for a while now. 

 

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Looks like Giovanni Manu, the big boy from British Columbia, the 9th Wonder of the World, is going to be getting reps at Tackle and not Guard. 

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/5/10/24153538/detroit-lions-provide-some-positional-clarity-on-giovanni-manu-sione-vaki

[Tigeraholic1]

Goff 4 years 212M, 170M guaranteed.

Edited May 13, 2024 by Tigeraholic1

[Hongbit]

 

[ben9753]

20 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

Goff 4 years 212M, 170M guaranteed.

Not my money…

[buddha]

the devil is in the details.

[slothfacekilla]

I honestly thought he'd become the highest paid QB for a bit so this is nice 😂

[Motown Bombers]

About what I expected. I'm sure there will be a lot of haters from national media. I also think it's better to get this done before Dak and Tua which would just drive Goff's price up. 

Edited May 13, 2024 by Motown Bombers

[Motown Bombers]

In the past two seasons, Goff leads the NFL in 4th quarter and overtime QBR and passing yards. He's also best in the NFL in the red zone with an 18/0 TD/INT ratio. Remove the name and his numbers stack up to just about any QB. 

[Jason_R]

JA-RED GOFF! JA-RED GOFF! 

[Motown Bombers]

If this is how much a poor man's Matt Ryan gets, I shudder to think how much a rich man's Matt Ryan gets.

[buddha]

matt ryan was a really good qb.  if jared goff is a poor man's matt ryan, that's not a horrible thing.

that said, goff's last two years have been pretty "matt ryan"-ish.  based on that i wouldnt say goff is a "poor man's" matt ryan, he is a typical matt ryan.  now he needs to have a matt ryan 2016 season.

[Motor City Sonics]

1 hour ago, slothfacekilla said:

I honestly thought he'd become the highest paid QB for a bit so this is nice 😂

for a week until the next guy tops him

 

[Motor City Sonics]

30 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

If this is how much a poor man's Matt Ryan gets, I shudder to think how much a rich man's Matt Ryan gets.

You know what that's going to cost.   No more free NFL game on TV - in the near future.     It's coming.