Flowers was the only edge in 2018 with an 80.0+ grade in all facets of the game
Matthew Stafford Jersey , per PFF." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhitePride Of Detroita Detroit Lions communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryLionsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsFiled under:Detroit Lions NotesNotes: Lions’ Trey Flowers dominating all facets of the gameNew,27commentsFlowers was the only edge in 2018 with an 80.0+ grade in all facets of the game, per PFF.EDTShareTweetShareShareNotes: Lions’ Trey Flowers dominating all facets of the gamePhoto by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesWhile the Patriots weren’t ready to spend the dough to keep him around, the Detroit Lions saw something vital in Trey Flowers—and he’s got the grades to back it up.Per Pro Football Focus, Flowers was the only edge defender last season with a grade of 80.0 higher and above in all four facets of the game, according to their system.The Lions are hoping Flowers lives up to these grades after signing him to a hefty five-year, $90 million deal. He’s steadily improved throughout his career
Da’Shawn Hand Jersey , finishing last year as one of five edge defenders to pass a 90.0 overall grade. This morning, Flowers (and Damon Harrison Sr.) also made PFF’s list of top 50 players in the NFL entering the 2019 so far. They’ve announced numbers 50-31, and Nos. 30-21 will be revealed Tuesday, Nos. 20-11 Wednesday and Nos. 10-1 on Thursday.From PFF”s Austin Gayle:Three Lions made Sports Illustrated’s Andy Benoit’s “All-Slow Team,” a team made only of players whose 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine was .05 seconds slower than the league average at their position. In an interview with Bleacher Reporter, former Lions receiver Nate Burleson defends Calvin Johnson in his situation with the Lions: “I agree with him 100 percent.”Per Good Morning Football/FoxSports.com’s Peter Schrager, former Lions GM Martin Mayhew is interviewing for the vacant GM position with the Texans after Brian Gaine was fired last week. The Lions went 41-79 during his time as GM from 2008-2015. Mayhew’s the second to interview for the gig
Tracy Walker Jersey , joining former Cleveland Browns GM Ray Farmer. Former Lions DC Gunther Cunningham, who died on May 11 at 72 years old, was one of two winners of the 2019 Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award by the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA). He was the Lions’ defensive coordinator from 2009-13 and a senior defensive assistant 2014-16 for his final years in the NFL. This For The Win writer graded the Lions 2019 offseason, saying Detroit tried and failed to follow the Patriots blueprint.Rick Wagner ranked third among right tackle in PFF’s “clutch” grade. Some insight from Mike O’Hara on rookie running back Ty Johnson, who’s been picking his teammates’ brains trying to improve. “Even talking to the offensive linemen – how the play’s going to be run, the concept. You have running backs talking to linemen, linemen talking to offensive linemen
Jarrad Davis Jersey , being cohesive as a unit.”Annnnd some photos from Michigan International Speedway as Matt Patricia served as grand marshal for the FireKeepers Casino 400 Cup Series race. Red Wings legend Darren McCarty was the honorary pace car driver. Sending all of our thoughts and prayers to the Staffords this week."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsBreaking NewsIntroducing the 2019 Detroit Lions Draft Class! 脳Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesLions notes: Kelly Stafford appears to prepare for brain surgeryNew,7commentsSending all of our thoughts and prayers to the Staffords this week. EDTShareTweetShareShareLions notes: Kelly Stafford appears to prepare for brain surgeryRaj Mehta-USA TODAY SportsTwo weeks ago, Kelly Stafford, wife of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew, announced via Instagram that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumor that requires surgery. On Tuesday, she provided a brief update, letting her followers know that she is preparing for said surgery this week (via her Instagram story):“Last time I was packing for the hospital
Teez Tabor Jersey , it was in August when sweet hunter was coming into this world,” Kelly wrote. “A different kind of packing this time with a different kind of feeling.. but one thing is certain.. I’m excited for this journey to come to an end and move on with my live!” It’s great to see her so positive about her situation, and we’re sending all of our positive vibes her way. You can do this, Kelly! We can’t wait to see you rooting on your husband from the stands again soon!Chris Burke of The Athletic has another fantastic insider piece. This time, he interviews Lions director of player personnel Kyle O’Brien to figure out how he became familiar with Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia. He also has an interesting note about how Rams passing game coordinator Shane Waldron once shared a house with O’Brien and Patricia.While Damon Harrison is away, it’s important to remember just how important he is to the team: On Tuesday, Graham Glasgow spoke with the media and talked about how proud he is for his rise from walk-on student at Michigan to NFL starter and his aspirations from here. If you want to see any of the media sessions from Tuesday
Kenny Golladay Jersey , including Glasgow, Jarrad Davis and Devon Kennard, the official Lions YouTube page has them in their entirety: Justin Rogers of the Detroit News has a breakdown of the 2019 NFL Draft cornerbacks, and which players may fit best with the Lions. Add a couple more names to the Lions’ draft visits list, including Clemson’s Clelin Ferrell: