Mr.TaterSalad Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Hell yes, love this move. Our run defense should be dominate next year assuming everyone stays healthy. We took a strength and made it stronger. We still need an edge rusher and someone to get after the QB with sustained pressure. But this move is a nice deal, making a strength of this team even stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Motown Bombers Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I just remember how much better the Lions defense got when they acquired Snacks. It wasn't just the run defense but the entire defense got better. Not everyone on the line needs to be an elite pass rusher. Reader will help in the pass rush by consuming blocks which will free up McNeil and the linebackers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Only $9 million guaranteed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRamage Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Hope he got that second year guaranteed, otherwise y'all know what's coming in 2025. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewsieg Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 13 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said: From the Athletic: https://theathletic.com/5318482/2024/03/14/nfl-free-agent-rankings-tracker/ (Fuller was ranked 70th best FA this offseason by the Athletic... the reason why): Fuller's speed has declined, but his anticipation and instincts help offset that. Even so, he's approaching 30 and has some knee concerns, making his market a bit murky. With Benjamin St-Juste and Emmanuel Forbes around, he doesn't seem likely to return to Washington, which will miss his leadership. — Ben Standig I was looking at expected contracts for several players yesterday and swore I saw Fuller at around 14 million per year for 2-3 years. Just went back and confirmed that was correct, but it noted only about 17 million guaranteed. He could potentially be getting close to the same in guaranteed money and still have a chance at another decent contract at age 32. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Was hoping to land Armstead too. Guess he didn’t want to play with Skipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLion Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) Reader is a big add literally and figuratively. If you look at his sack numbers you'd think "what's the big deal" but his pressure rate is on the high end for DTs and he frees up other guys with his ability to take on double teams, not to mention fortifying the run defense even further. Health is a concern but if healthy, he's a game changer for this defense. Contract is great, to state the obvious. Now, I'd like to see a receiver add (I still think Reynolds re-signs) and a guard although that'll likely be a draft add. Edited March 14 by NYLion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLion Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 36 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: This is probably my favorite move so far. He's basically a poor man's version of Snacks Harrison. He's a man eater who can draw double teams which can free up McNeil for the pass rush. He'll likely be subbed on 3rd and passing downs. Definite improvement over Benito Jones and Buggs. Better than Snacks. Higher QB pressure rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRamage Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 minutes ago, NYLion said: Now, I'd like to see a receiver add (I still think Reynolds re-signs) and a guard although that'll likely be a draft add. I'd really like to see a guard signed before the draft because I really don't think Holmes drafts for need. I suspect it plays some part in his picks, but only a small part. If there's a RB at 29 that is head and shoulders above everyone else on their board, I wouldn't be shocked at all to see Holmes draft him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongbit Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Getting Reader for 3 and half times less money than Christian Wilkins is more Brad Holmes sorcery. Great add! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 minutes ago, NYLion said: Better than Snacks. Higher QB pressure rate. He's a better pass rusher than people give him credit for. He and McNeil are going to be a force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 I think McNeil can really blossom and learn a lot with Reader at his side. I think he also by default makes the pass rush better by taking away the run and forcing teams to throw it more often. He's the ultimate space eating dude it seems. Love this signing and these are the moves I want Brad to go out and make. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL2 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 10 minutes ago, RedRamage said: I'd really like to see a guard signed before the draft because I really don't think Holmes drafts for need. I suspect it plays some part in his picks, but only a small part. If there's a RB at 29 that is head and shoulders above everyone else on their board, I wouldn't be shocked at all to see Holmes draft him. Bunch of borderline veteran starter/backup guards still out there. I imagine they will sign one of em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 more pressure to keep the pocket moving inward from the center leaves the QB less room to step up which gives your DEs a straighter, shorter path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskanTigersFan Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Motown Bombers said: What? What are those 4 or 5 games? I can think of Chicago but they also should have won against Dallas and probably Seattle. There were a bunch of games where our secondary got torched and teams would march down the field to the red zone. Luckily our Linebackers played OUT OF THEIR MINDS last year and saved the day. If Anzelone didn't have a career year last year, we lose a bunch of those games. Like I said, I'll be happy if we repeat with 12 wins. Thank the heavens we finally have a competent GM.... He's assembling another good team fixing the glaring holes. I still want them to trade back in the draft. They should keep add a Corner, DE, WR, and then a ton of depth on O-line and D-line. I really hope we get Corner, DE and WR in the first 3 rounds..... Take projects with High risk high reward the rest of the draft for the O-line and D-line. If you hit great, if not, next year you load up on those and LB and you're set. But thats just my opinion but I don't know jack @*#$()*%@. So we'll see. (I also wouldn't mind seeing them draft a kicker. I know Moody Crapped the bed this past year for SF [even though I wanted him] but drafting someone like him, I wouldn't mind. I just don't know if there's a kicker worth drafting this year in the 5th or 6th round... We need someone that can nail 50+ yards with relative consistency. This shouldn't be a pipe dream....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gehringer_2 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 minute ago, KL2 said: Bunch of borderline veteran starter/backup guards still out there. I imagine they will sign one of em I'm a fan of Jansen's concept: draft a high ceiling tackle, play him at guard until Decker is done then slot him into Sewell's RT spot as Sewell replaces Decker at LT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motown Bombers Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 There's still some good receivers available and the Lions could get good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports_Freak Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Motown Bombers said: Only $9 million guaranteed. I said earlier that if Brad builds the defense this off-season like he built the offense last year, we would ALL be happy. A few more depth pieces and this team will be stacked. Let's Go!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.TaterSalad Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 38 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said: There's still some good receivers available and the Lions could get good value. Like Josh Reynolds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlue Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Mr.TaterSalad said: I think McNeil can really blossom and learn a lot with Reader at his side. I think he also by default makes the pass rush better by taking away the run and forcing teams to throw it more often. He's the ultimate space eating dude it seems. Love this signing and these are the moves I want Brad to go out and make. Agree with this and also think he will benefit B Martin quite a bit as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLion Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, Mr.TaterSalad said: Like Josh Reynolds. I think Josh is the likely signing but Tyler Boyd would be my choice of the realistic solutions, might be bit pricey though. The receiver market is flooded with good players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr.TaterSalad Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 (edited) With Reader in, Brodric Martin potentially being elevated in year 2, and McNeil already your top DT on the roster, where does this leave Levi? Will he make the roster and if he does, is he last on the depth chart? Edited March 14 by Mr.TaterSalad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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