Detroit Lions headlines: Trading Ameer Abdullah, Forgetting the 2015 draft
Will the Detroit Lions try to trade running back Ameer Abdullah during the upcoming NFL draft for more picks? We’ll discuss that and more in today’s headlines!
For the Detroit Lions, all their focus is on the upcoming NFL draft. For us, today in headlines, we turn our attention to the roster. First and foremost, whom might not be on it following the draft at the end of this month.
We’ll also look back and try to forget the 2015 draft, highlight a player the Lions are counting on to bring his game up in the offseason and connect the dots for a rookie running back in Detroit. Let’s dive in …
What Lions could get traded during the draft? Start at running back – ESPN.com
If the Lions have one player who might be considered trade bait, it’s former second round pick Ameer Abdullah. A hot name in the 2015 NFL Draft, Abdullah’s attractiveness as a prospect has certainly cooled following three seasons full of injury and inconsistency. Still, the 24-year old running back has shown flashed of potential and could thrive under the right conditions.
Plus, Abdullah is in the final year of a very team-friendly contract. If the Lions opt to draft a running back high in the upcoming draft, like many believe they will, it likely seals Ameer’s fate in the Motor City and makes him a candidate for a trade. With only six picks going into the 2018 draft, the Lions would undoubtedly love to have more draft ammunition.
Third-year review on Lions 2015 draft: Not good – The Detroit News
Speaking of the 2015 draft, the Lions do not want a repeat of that performance in two weeks. Detroit fans likely have forgotten the names Laken Tomlinson, Alex Carter and Gabe Wright. If they haven’t, they are probably trying to.
Detroit Lions: 5 players who need great offseason workouts – Detroit Free Press
Of all the players listed in the above article, I believe A’Shawn Robinson has the most to prove this offseason. The third-year defensive tackle is expected to play a pivotal role on this changing defense with veteran Haloti Ngata now in Philadelphia. This is the time for Robinson to prove himself worthy of that second round selection back in 2016.
Dream fantasy football fits for RBs in 2018 NFL Draft – NFL.com
The above story connects the dots for fantasy football lovers by connecting the Lions with LSU running back Derrius Guice. Seen by most as the second best runner in this draft class, Guice would have to be Detroit’s first round pick to make this happen.
Next: Should the Lions draft an O-Lineman in round one?
Late round gems from previous NFL drafts – Pro Football Focus
Anthony Zettel was a real find for the Lions. A sixth round pick out of Penn State in 2016, Zettel posted 6.5 sacks last season, helping fill the pass rushing void left by an injured Kerry Hyder Jr. and Ziggy Ansah.