detfan782004 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I have had some mixed feelings on this whole FA this offseason over the past 12 hrs. I think I have landed on the fact this regime is very confident in their scouting and their drafting. They want to draft well, resign those players to longer deals and fill certain voids with small additions. Compared to the past that drafted poorly overall and had to try and fill voids with large contracts. I honestly prefer what they are doing now as long as they keep hitting on draft picks. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 9 minutes ago, detfan782004 said: I have had some mixed feelings on this whole FA this offseason over the past 12 hrs. I think I have landed on the fact this regime is very confident in their scouting and their drafting. They want to draft well, resign those players to longer deals and fill certain voids with small additions. Compared to the past that drafted poorly overall and had to try and fill voids with large contracts. I honestly prefer what they are doing now as long as they keep hitting on draft picks. Great observation. They also seem confident in the player development aspects. I wanted one of the bigger name DT signed even though it’s not this groups style to spend big $$$ Im impatient but have faith in Holmes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 12 minutes ago, detfan782004 said: I have had some mixed feelings on this whole FA this offseason over the past 12 hrs. I think I have landed on the fact this regime is very confident in their scouting and their drafting. They want to draft well, resign those players to longer deals and fill certain voids with small additions. Compared to the past that drafted poorly overall and had to try and fill voids with large contracts. I honestly prefer what they are doing now as long as they keep hitting on draft picks. Exactly. Fill depth holes in free agency with short term small contracts and draft talent. I’m all about this philosophy. I do expect them to address DT, G and WR still in free agency but there are still tons of players left. I like what they’ve done so far. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Exactly. Fill depth holes in free agency with short term small contracts and draft talent. I’m all about this philosophy. I do expect them to address DT, G and WR still in free agency but there are still tons of players left. I like what they’ve done so far. As I stated I’m impatient but I love what they’ve done. The big money additions are frequently disappointing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Tso Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Draft is always the first priority. That being said, we need to temper our expectations with Holmes' draft hit rate. He is batting way above average, partially because he's had more draft capital, and now that he has less capital, don't just expect 4 contributors per draft. Even good GMs are lucky to hit 50% on their draft picks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, Louis Friend said: I really like it. Based on what is being said by other folks, signing Amik Robertson could turn out to be a better signing that we think. Check out what was said by folks in Las Vegas. https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098759/detroit-lions-sign-amik-robertson-free-agency-raiders-fans-analysts-reactions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 2 hours ago, General Tso said: He's fine as a depth signing. It feels like we're Frankensteining the CB room. The CB room needed a total re-work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Reportedly, Danielle Hunter is looking for $30+ M/per. If that’s true, I’m looking at the draft and being okay with Davenport and Betts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, General Tso said: Draft is always the first priority. That being said, we need to temper our expectations with Holmes' draft hit rate. He is batting way above average, partially because he's had more draft capital, and now that he has less capital, don't just expect 4 contributors per draft. Even good GMs are lucky to hit 50% on their draft picks. The good thing about this year is that the draft is deep extremely deep in OT and CB where we have significant needs. It is a pretty good class at OG and PK also. There are some solid C prospect to be had if they really want one as well. Even if we don't move around in Rounds 1-3 we should have a shot at some pretty good players. The #73 pick from the Hockenson trade looks like a perfect spot to pick up a starting OG prospect. If they came away with Darius Robinson at 29, Max Melton at 61 and the best OL prospect available at 73 it would be a really good draft. For some reason Max Melton has been flying under the radar by the a lot of media draft sites. Max Melton was considered a potential 1st-round pick last year and he arguably had a better year in 2023. From the Combine: 5'11", 187, 32.125 arm length, 9.125" hand width, a 1.51/4.39 40, 40"vertical and 11'4" broadjump. He also has pretty good college stats. He seems like at least as good a prospect as Ennis Rakestraw. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/max-melton-1.html Edited March 12 by Just Want A Title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Dan Skipper re-signed in a 1 yr deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Danielle Hunter to Texans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Danielle Hunter to Texans Glad he isn't in our division anymore. It seems like the Texans are loading up for a Super Bowl run. Edited March 12 by Just Want A Title 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Tso Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 1 hour ago, Just Want A Title said: Glad he isn't in our division anymore. It seems like the Texans are loading up for a Super Bowl run. Yea but Greenard is in our division now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Tso Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 CJGJ signed with the Eagles for 3/33. Should help our comp pick formula. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 DJ Reader reportedly visiting the Lions. I think a deal will be signed. Sign Reader, sign a G and WR (and whatever deal they can find), then go into the draft with the intent of taking talent. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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