Detroit Lions: Can the greatest show on turf come to Motown?

Detroit Lions: tight ends and receivers

At the start of the season, the Lions had a trio of receivers that were among the best in the NFL. Golden Tate, Kenny Golladay, and Marvin Jones, Jr. all have a lot of skill and each brought something to the table.

The Lions chose to trade Tate because he was not interested in the offers to stay and he had good value to a franchise that was in need of a playmaker to help them “make a run.” The Philadelphia Eagles pulled the trigger and sent a 3rd Round pick to rent Tate for the balance of the season, knowing he is a free agent afterward.

The LA Rams have had injuries to their receivers, losing second-year Cooper Kupp for more than half a season. He, Robert Woods, and Brandin Cooks are all 6-2 or shorter, are quick, and can be used on screens, sweeps, and are all good blockers for their size. All are similar in height and weight, too, as all three are between 189-206 pounds.

Brandin Cooks was acquired via trade from the New England Patriots this past offseason. The others were drafted by the Rams.

At tight end, Tyler Higbee and Gerald Everett are more blockers than anything else but can offer some versatility as receivers or runners, usually more like a fullback. Higbee is the traditional tight end (6-6, 255), while Everett has H-back/ fullback size (6-3, 240).