Just Want A Title Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 I saw the article below article about a hypothetical trade between the Ravens and Falcons that would send WR Miles Boykin to Atlanta. He is listed at 6'4", 220 lbs, had pretty good college stats as well as testing numbers but hasn't developed as expected in Baltimore. This could be more of a weakness on how they use their WRs. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/bleacher-report-says-ravens-propose-035920375.html Do you think the Lions should make a play for Miles Boykin? Is there a LB that help that we could find without mortgaging our future? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miblue Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Cowboys might cut/trade jaylon smith. He might be worth bringing in…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Antonio Golden-Gandy was cut by the WFT also. He is another WR with good size (6,4", 220 range). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, Just Want A Title said: Antonio Golden-Gandy was cut by the WFT also. He is another WR with good size (6,4", 220 range). I would be all for this, just to add more potential to the team. I'd rather try him than Perriman at this point. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimbaWho Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just rumors. But if these players get cut I'd look into adding them easily. They all provide upgrades imo. Vernon Butler, DT. Buffalo. Easily steps in and is a solid contributing Dlinemen. Possibly even a starter. Jaylon Smith, LB. Dallas. He's owed a huge bonus, might get cut, might get traded if Dallas will eat some cash. Could come here and start inside with our new 3-4 system. N'Keal Harry, WR. Patriots. Younger dude that hasn't had much of an oppertunitty and would get a bigger role/shot here with the Lions. Lions need a WR that can get 40-50 receptions and Harry seems like a candidate that could handle it, possibly even long-term with him just being 24. Rashaad Penny, RB. Seattle. Bit of a bust 1st rdp. But he's got some skills to work with and could contribute as a good back up RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nnivolcm Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 23 hours ago, SimbaWho said: Just rumors. But if these players get cut I'd look into adding them easily. They all provide upgrades imo. Vernon Butler, DT. Buffalo. Easily steps in and is a solid contributing Dlinemen. Possibly even a starter. Jaylon Smith, LB. Dallas. He's owed a huge bonus, might get cut, might get traded if Dallas will eat some cash. Could come here and start inside with our new 3-4 system. N'Keal Harry, WR. Patriots. Younger dude that hasn't had much of an oppertunitty and would get a bigger role/shot here with the Lions. Lions need a WR that can get 40-50 receptions and Harry seems like a candidate that could handle it, possibly even long-term with him just being 24. Rashaad Penny, RB. Seattle. Bit of a bust 1st rdp. But he's got some skills to work with and could contribute as a good back up RB. I think I'd pass on Butler. Yes he'd be an upgrade, but we have a lot of young players who have flashed potential in the middle of our Dline. We're not going anywhere this season and I'd like to see if some of them can develop into studs. If we could get Jaylon Smith that'd be great. It would be a buy low and hold onto him until we're ready to compete situation. We need so many bodies at LB getting him at a reasonable price could speed up the rebuild. If we can get Harry for a reasonable price I'd be on board. Kinda like LB we need several bodies at WR. If he works out great, if not, we're exactly where we already are. I don't think Penny would be a good signing. I think we'd be stacking our depth chart with too many RBs who struggle to remain healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 There are a core group of players that will benefit by playing. I’m in favour of bringing in depth but not if it takes away the playing time of the young core. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/08/30/detroit-lions-cut-breshad-perriman/5647122001/ Perriman has been cut. Glad we aren't letting guaranteed money get in the way of keeping youth with upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lions017 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Perriman being cut is kinda surprising. He really must not have shown anything, because I've not been impressed by Cephus at all. At least with Cephus you can see what he has, I guess. I'm just not expecting much. Being Williams, who is injury-prone, we have a collection of guys that are best suited to playing in the slot. If Williams goes down it'll get really ugly really fast, which makes it kinda hard to evaluate guys like Goff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lions017 said: Perriman being cut is kinda surprising. He really must not have shown anything, because I've not been impressed by Cephus at all. At least with Cephus you can see what he has, I guess. I'm just not expecting much. Being Williams, who is injury-prone, we have a collection of guys that are best suited to playing in the slot. If Williams goes down it'll get really ugly really fast, which makes it kinda hard to evaluate guys like Goff... I agree. Our WRs are pretty bad it seems. Raymond has been running with the 1s in practice and although he has been a PS squad guy for a couple years, he has some experience. But sounds like Perriman couldn't beat him out and doesn't offer much on special teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miblue Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Sllim Pickens said: I agree. Our WRs are pretty bad it seems. Raymond has been running with the 1s in practice and although he has been a PS squad guy for a couple years, he has some experience. But sounds like Perriman couldn't beat him out and doesn't offer much on special teams. Gotta work the phones and see if any trade opportunities present themselves while scouring the waiver wire thoroughly Edited August 30, 2021 by Miblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nnivolcm Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Anyone interested in Benardrick McKinney? Quote McKinney is coming off a 2020 season cut to four games due to shoulder surgery. The Texans made the inside linebacker a second-round choice in 2015. In six seasons in Houston, McKinney started 77 games, totaled three 100-tackle seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2018. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrry32 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 3 hours ago, Nnivolcm said: Anyone interested in Benardrick McKinney? I think he'd be better than Tavai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 15 hours ago, Miblue said: Gotta work the phones and see if any trade opportunities present themselves while scouring the waiver wire thoroughly Sounds like we just traded for Trinity Benson, WR from Denver. Never have heard of him but guess he was on their practice squad last year as an UDFA and was fighting for their last WR spot. Interesting that we gave up a couple late picks for him, seems like a lot for a PS guy fighting to be a 6th WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 9 hours ago, jrry32 said: I think he'd be better than Tavai. If they are cutting guys like Crosby, I have to think Tavai is gone too right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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