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I am still not 100% that he is ok yet.

I’m thinking they are going to have a hard time staying under. Thank you for these numbers.

I think we have some financial constraints that are going to keep us from being buyers so we don’t lose out on draft picks. Getting Verlander, which hopefully can be a starter moves Flaherty or Monterro to the pen and that’ll help. Also Melton and Jobe being able to help out of the pen or as starters late this year will help with quality arms. With that said we are a couple arm injuries that will inevitably happen from disaster right now on the pitching side.

Just announced in the stadium 10:50 start.

Shooting fireworks off here and I can confirm it’s wet.

Like the position don't love the player at 17 as I would've taken Freeling for the althetic upside. With that said the experience of Miller is probably the safer pick.

Have hurt ourselves twice on the basepaths both on our only decent chances to score.

Their new OC is a heavy lean on the usage and production. Laporta health could be a bigger deal to the organization the they are letting on and the may not want to commit to a second contract. Keep the TE position on rookie contract to help afford other contract extensions.

It’s funny you mention TE as that’s one position along with LB if they fell in love with a player I could justify taking in the 1st or second. Do I want that, no as I would like to see them go OT and then DE in rounds 1 and 2. However I only want that if an elite talent on their board doesn’t fall to them otherwise take the talent as long as you can justify it as a fit on the team. QB, RB and WR are the only ones I would be upset about no matter the player in the first couple rounds.

Yeah I’ve had all sorts of problems with it for last few days.

As much as it is a bad look I don’t see an issue with clawing that money back. In the corporate world if you sign on with a company with a signing bonus many times it would be owed back if you don’t fulfill the contract. Now could exceptions be made sure but where and how do you draw that line.

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It might be an early season thing that they don't trust their eyes yet but I would rather them be wrong on something close then let the challenges go unused all game.

Did Hinch threaten our players if they use a challenge incorrectly they're benched?

I'd rather he didn't even though he could. Save all the early season innings we can when there a decent lead. Plus get more people into some action on the season

Gets him as many bats as possible against a RHP before they start throwing lefties at him. Atleast that’s the only thing I can think of for the reason.

I got sent an email about it about being an early sign up offer and there would be communication about that to follow. I have not see the second email yet and didn’t expect it until at least the payment processed.

You could argue that and I wouldn’t do disagree. However I think an average pass rusher who goes after QBs in obvious pass situations is more effective than the pass rusher only who has to play the run and pass at the same time. It’s why 3rd down pash rushing roles exist in the NFL, if they were so effective why wouldn’t they play every down?

There’s lots of ways for an offense to neutralize a pass rush. Even the best DEs only get home 10-15 times a season with double or triple that in additional pressures. It’s always much easier to schematically prepare for the pass when teams are in 2nd and 3rd and long then short yardage to go. Teams are going to pass no matter what let’s atleast force them to not be able to consistently use play action and need longer developing routes.

The Lions have made it a priority to stop the run and make teams more one dimensional against us. They have stated that this is their preferred defensive philosophy multiple times. Would they like both yes that’s why they have Hutchinson but if having to choose one or the other for the same cost they wilL take the run stopper every time. Not that it matters what I think but I agree with them. A run stopper is going to have more consistent impact than someone who only is good at getting to the QB.

Maybe he will, maybe not. There is never an issue with trying to develop a young backup.

Agreed. I’d be looking at this draft for mid to late round draft pick for just that purpose this year for the Lions. Goff is rarely injured and doesn’t play at all in the preseason. Perfect situation for someone to come into get a limit practice and camp reps while learning from someone who has to be elite n decision making to make up for his athletic limitations. I doubt the Vikings are willing to trade McCarthy yet and if they did they would want a high pick back still.

McCarthy is an underdeveloped but extremely talented QB. Has a lot of tools that play at this level an a good mental makeup. I would take him in a heartbeat to learn behind Goff. That’s the type of situation he needed and what the Vikings thought they were doing but then Darnold had a great year and he was hurt all year stunting development. They should have franchised tag or signed Darnold.

Luckily Goff is only 31 and his brand of QB ages a lot better than someone who relies on more athletic abilities. Goff also has been extremely healthy in his career so if that continues there is no reason he won’t be able to play as an above average level or better for this whole contract. The key is not being forced into extending him again because we don’t have any succession plan.

I believe the organization looks for good locker room guy and someone last who’s very good at the game plan part of the position. I also think Bridgewater did a good job as a mentor to Hooker could be an indicator that the Lions would like to use a mid to late round on a QB lottery ticket and see if it hits. There are some intriguing toolsy QBs out there this year that could be had late and see what happens.