Superduperman Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/03/detroit_lions_reportedly_sign.html Absolutely the kind of LB signing I expected. Young, good size, provides 3-4 versatility and depth. I still expect them to add two more LBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguy1609 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I Like the move, get good football players here is another lb Former Bears’ LB Christian Jones plans to sign a two-year deal with the Lions, per source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typical_Lions Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Are the Lions changing defensive schemes in the short or long term? Like the two signings regardless. Now to get a guy or two on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_Factor_40 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 10 minutes ago, Typical_Lions said: Are the Lions changing defensive schemes in the short or long term? Like the two signings regardless. Now to get a guy or two on the line. I expect the Lions to run a hybrid defense, but we don't know for sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¥€Ti Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Beau Allen is the DT I've heard associated with the lions so far. Decent Run stopping DT. In a related note Allen as said goodbye to eagles fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimbaWho Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Versatile guy I suppose. I expect him to be a 3rd down rush specialist. Not really wowed or in love with the signing... I like the other LB better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lions017 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 1 hour ago, X_Factor_40 said: I expect the Lions to run a hybrid defense, but we don't know for sure yet. Same. Patricia seems to enjoy a type of hybrid scheme that fits both the game/situation and the personnel available. It makes sense to have guys that can fit the team in many different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davisblack Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Seems like to much money to me. The Giants were pretty hard up for LB's last year and they let this guy walk. That doesn't necessarily mean much, but its not exactly a good thing either. I like his size and versatility, but It just seems like a bit of an overpay. I would be more comfortable at like 2-3 mil per. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I like this signing a lot. Good young LB with a great head on his shoulders. Both LBs we signed can play both schemes. They are also short term deals so we're not tied to them long term if it doesn't work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I am OK with this signing. Lets be honest, we only have Jarrad Davis and Jalen Reeves-Maybin as a part of our long-term plans at LB. Whitehead was solid against the run but not so great in coverage. Worrilu was barely serviceable. I could see us drafting another LB prospect in the 3rd, 4th or 5th round this year also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDOG_det Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 9 hours ago, Typical_Lions said: Are the Lions changing defensive schemes in the short or long term? Like the two signings regardless. Now to get a guy or two on the line. The scheme is changing but not in the stereotypical fashion. I would expect the coverage scheme to stay pretty much the same with basically all of the amae player backs in the secondary. The defensive front will change, but not so much so that they will need to overhaul the roster. It will function fairly similarly most of the time, it will just look different. We're going to see a lot of 3-3-5 this year, which is a great front because it can easily change into something else without needing to substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDOG_det Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 7 hours ago, davisblack said: Seems like to much money to me. The Giants were pretty hard up for LB's last year and they let this guy walk. That doesn't necessarily mean much, but its not exactly a good thing either. I like his size and versatility, but It just seems like a bit of an overpay. I would be more comfortable at like 2-3 mil per. They didn't really "let him walk". They wanted him back. Their fans wanted him back. He left because he found more money and a better opportunity elsewhere. The Giants didn't use him at the LOS as much as they should have and he was still a very effective player for them. I trust that Matt Patricia has a plan for him because it's pretty obvious how he would fit into the defense if Patricia wants to run the front of the defense like he did in New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDOG_det Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 5 hours ago, Just Want A Title said: I am OK with this signing. Lets be honest, we only have Jarrad Davis and Jalen Reeves-Maybin as a part of our long-term plans at LB. Whitehead was solid against the run but not so great in coverage. Worrilu was barely serviceable. I could see us drafting another LB prospect in the 3rd, 4th or 5th round this year also. I could see multiple LB's drafted again this year. One guy that can play on the EDGE (think Lorenzo Carter, Obgonnia Okoronkwo, Shaquem Griffin, etc) and then another for depth behind Davis that can also push Jalen Reeves-Maybin (think Josey Jewell, Oren Burks, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockcity2 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 These guys are dime a dozen.. Not the first thing I'd jump at in fa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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