Detroit Lions headlines: Tagging Ansah? Schedule strength
Is franchise tagging Ezekiel Ansah the Detroit Lions’ best option this offseason? And who might replace Ziggy if he’s not re-signed? That and more in today’s headlines!
The NFL offseason has really kicked off now with teams starting to franchise tag players. The Detroit Lions have a major decision to make in this area when it comes to defensive end Ezekiel Ansah.
And how tough is the Lions’ upcoming schedule of opponents? According to the numbers, very tough. We’ll cover those topics and more in today’s headlines!
The Detroit Lions should use the franchise tag on Ezekiel Ansah – Mlive.com
Here’s what it seems to come down to. Ansah isn’t healthy or consistent enough to deserve a multi-year contract in Detroit. Yet, the Lions can not afford to lose him due to a severe lack of other options. The pricey franchise tag appears to be the solution.
What if Detroit Lions don’t tag Ziggy Ansah? 5 candidates to replace him – Detroit Free Press
Well, if the Lions decide not to re-sign Ansah or franchise tag him, they better truly believe they can get adequate pass rush from Kerry Hyder Jr. and Anthony Zettel. Because the free agency class is starting to look thin. Here are five names that will not knock your socks off.
2018 NFL strength of schedule: Texans have it easiest, Packers face roughest ride – CBS Sports
Here’s more good news for Lions’ fans. Not only will Detroit be breaking in a brand new head coach, but they’ll do so facing the second toughest schedule in the entire NFL, according to the above article. What’s next? Ameer Abdullah is named the Lions’ starting running back???
How scouting trips as Patriots will benefit Bob Quinn, Matt Patricia with Lions – ESPN.com
Long walks on the beach, going out to eat, watching movies, travel … these two love birds have so much in common. Seriously, the relationship between Quinn and Patricia seems a little overblown at this point. No one knows how their previous ties will translate onto the field for Detroit, but the two men certainly seem to agree on how a team should be run.
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Lions add Brian Picucci as offensive quality control coach – Pro Football Talk
Just when you think all the Detroit Lions coaching additions are done, they hire someone else. This time it’s Brian Picucci as offensive quality control coach. And here’s a shocker for Matt Patricia’s staff. Picucci is an alum of Syracuse.