Sllim Pickens Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Just Want A Title said: I am still waiting one person covering the Lions to provide more than a two-sentence evaluation of Brodric Martin. If he remains healthy I suspect he will have a much bigger impact than most people are thinking right now. I wouldn't be surprised if the Lions will keep his progress quiet until real games are being played and then unleash him in certain roles like they did with James Houston. I doubt they will wait to Week 12 to do that though. If he shows it in camp, word will get out. I am guessing it will be something along the lines of Kerby/Houston in that he will make aplay here and there and could be a regular later in the year. But it also wouldn't shock me if he ends up like Derrick Barnes as a role player. As you said, there isnt a lot of info on him or detailed scouting reports so its hard to determine his impact, but I am keeping expectations low for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 59 minutes ago, Sllim Pickens said: As you said, there isnt a lot of info on him or detailed scouting reports so its hard to determine his impact, but I am keeping expectations low for now. As Lions fans, we are well trained in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Sllim Pickens said: If he shows it in camp, word will get out. I am guessing it will be something along the lines of Kerby/Houston in that he will make aplay here and there and could be a regular later in the year. But it also wouldn't shock me if he ends up like Derrick Barnes as a role player. As you said, there isnt a lot of info on him or detailed scouting reports so its hard to determine his impact, but I am keeping expectations low for now. Brad Holmes mentioned that they see a lot of upside with him and he does have major upside. However, I think this is causing people to see him as a "project". He may not be as much of a project as some folks are making him out to be. I would be surprised if he was a starter in his rookie year but he has a clear path to the #3DT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_shadows Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Just Want A Title said: Brad Holmes mentioned that they see a lot of upside with him and he does have major upside. However, I think this is causing people to see him as a "project". He may not be as much of a project as some folks are making him out to be. I would be surprised if he was a starter in his rookie year but he has a clear path to the #3DT. I mean considering it's probably our weakest position I wouldn't be at all surprised if he became the #3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 On 5/18/2023 at 7:39 PM, rob_shadows said: I mean considering it's probably our weakest position I wouldn't be at all surprised if he became the #3. I think I could join the team and compete for #3 DT right now 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Louis Friend said: I think I could join the team and compete for #3 DT right now 😂 I’m willing to bet over the last three years, we’ve done worse! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Louis Friend said: I think I could join the team and compete for #3 DT right now 😂 You guys are as bad as the beat writers. Yes, we have a void at #3DT. However, Brodric Martin will get that job because, barring any injuries, he is talented enough to win that job. If you listen to him in this interview, he has the mental make-up of the kind of player who will do well. https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/19/detroit-lions-podcast-interview-brodric-martin-rookie-minicamp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 38 minutes ago, LionArkie said: I’m willing to bet over the last three years, we’ve done worse! I guarantee I’d play more snaps than onwuzurike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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