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@KadynTatman @Section344Lions It’s March. Most teams don’t roster more than 4 actual edge players on their 53 man. Guys like Bosa likely won’t sign until after the draft with a June 1 designation to not mess with comp pick formulas for 2026. They will surely take an edge in Round 1/2 and sign a vet still.

@CopelandFFWorld @Section344Lions I get what your saying but I’m gonna say right here rn to only have 3 edges on the roster rn what are we doing with guys like Bosa and Cameron on the Market because in the draft they have to go tackle first round

We don’t have the EDGE answers yet, but I don’t think you can say Brad Holmes is doing nothing at this point. Center was the biggest need IMO. They immediately addressed it w/ a clear upgrade on an affordable deal. RB2 ✅ DB Depth ✅ TE Depth ✅ Backup C/G Depth (Scruggs) ✅ OT Depth/Fringe Starter (Borom) ✅ QB2 ✅

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions Fact checked myself through ChatGPT

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions You are prematurely writing off the 2025 first rounder imo. And again, you’re debating two things. Is the issue the lack of investment (it’s not, this is what I’ve been responding to) or the lack of players to pan out (stay healthy/be good/etc). The issue is players working out

@CopelandFFWorld @Section344Lions All I’m saying is this dline has one guy maybe McNeil if he can get back to his old self and if you look at pass Super Bowl winner’s defense has always been there strong suit especially with the dline

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions He’s never resigned Paschal. He actually had a whole extra year of control through 2026 and outright released him. He did resign Levi last year and this year. Last year was a one year deal worth less than Lopez (who we didn’t mention) and this year it’s a veteran league minimum.

@CopelandFFWorld @Section344Lions I forgot about tyleik but when it comes to the dline he needs to stop re signing guys who stay healthy for one game like Levi and paschal and Davenport and really invest in someone that can help hutch I think maybe Tyleik and McNeil can be okay maybe some more depth

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions He had two of his second round pick DEs returning from injury in Paschal and Onwuzurike, resigned Davenport (as mentioned), and drafted a round 1 DT to go with McNeil and Reader. His issue is more of an overconfidence in his former picks. That’s highly invested starters & backups

@CopelandFFWorld @Section344Lions I think bad choices is bringing back Davenport for a second time or waiting till what the 6th round to draft an edge last draft who didn’t even play we currently only have 3 edges on the roster I love the offense but I feel like that’s all he cares about the defense needs more

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions I’m confused, did you not read my post? He’s put a GIANT emphasis on DL. Who of that bunch have worked out is a different discussion. He’s 100% invested in DL. If the debate is only 30% of premium investments have hit, then sure. The knock isn’t lack of priority, it’s bad choices

@CopelandFFWorld @Section344Lions Besides hutch and McNeil and reader he has done nothing for the dline and reader was awful last season he needs to put more priority on the dline in my opinion

@Quad_Corleone65 @IAmEricVincent What team has a sound foundation built from Free Agent contracts?

@IAmEricVincent This is what happens when your GM prioritizes being a scout rather than building a firm foundation and having stability with good players instead he waists money on mediocrity and banks on picks in the draft

#Lions fans got so mad at me for saying I have no faith in the team or Brad Holmes right now. Since then, the defense has massively downgraded and the team has had one of the most underwhelming free agencies…but I’m “crazy” and a “hater”🤷🏾‍♂️

@KadynTatman @Section344Lions Premium Additions Since Holmes took over in 2021: 21: Round 2&3 DL Traded for Brockers Signed Harris 22: Round 1&2 DL 24: Traded for Smith Signed Reeder Signed Davenport 25: Round 1 DL That’s A LOT. 23 is the only year they punted DL & it’s because 21-22 saw 6 priority guys.

@Section344Lions Why does it seem like we never care about the dline I feel like the o line and dline should be major priority’s before anything else

@Devoted2DET Less than two days later and we’ve added the TE3 (probably TE2), priority backup safety, and our starting nickelback. Looking into AR as possible QB3. Rounds 1 and 2 likely RT and DE2. 7 day three picks to fill DT3, bench LBs, and general depth.

@Devoted2DET I expect OT, DE2, or DB to be their “big” signing left. The other two are probably Round 1/2 picks. They then have 7 picks between rounds 4-7. That’s easily your depth 5 remaining actual holes, plus some more insurance wherever they feel is best.

#Lions Projected 53-Man w/ Holes: QB1: Jared Goff QB2: Teddy Bridgewater RB1: Jahmyr Gibbs RB2: Isiah Pacheco RB3: Vaki / Saylors WR1: Amon-Ra St. Brown WR2: Jameson Williams WR3: Isaac TeSlaa WR4: Kennedy / Lovett TE1: Sam LaPorta (?) TE2: Brock Wright LT: HOLE LG: Christian Mahogany C: Cade Mays RG: Tate Ratledge RT: Penei Sewell OL: Miles Frazier OL: Larry Borom OL: Giovanni Manu OL: Juice Scruggs OL: Michael Niese DE1: Aidan Hutchinson DE2: HOLE DE3: HOLE DE4: Ahmad Hassanein DE5: HOLE DT1: Alim McNeill DT2: Tyleik Williams DT3: HOLE DT4: Mekhi Wingo DT5: Levi Onwuzurike (?) MLB: Jack Campbell SLB: Derrick Barnes WLB: Malcolm Rodriguez LB: Trevor Nowaske LB: HOLE LB: HOLE CB1: DJ Reed CB2: Terrion Arnold CB3: Rock Ya-Sin CB4: Khalil Dorsey (?) CB5: Nick Whiteside NB1: HOLE NB2: Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (?) FS1: Kerby Joseph (?) FS2: Thomas Harper FS3: HOLE SS1: Brian Branch (?) SS2: HOLE SS3: Dan Jackson PT: Jack Fox PK: Jake Bates LS: Hogan Hatten #OnePride

@aproko_units @FieldYates Well that would be….

@FieldYates Panthers just transformed their defense in one move. Phillips + Lloyd is serious business.

The Panthers have landed who are in my opinion the best off-ball LB and the best pass rusher in the free agency class. Huge day for Carolina with Jaelen Phillips and Devin Lloyd now aboard.

@NerdBoiTakes @NoFilm_Analysis Intentionally left it off. It makes the game of comparison more fun! Appreciate the repost✊

@NoFilm_Analysis Also guess which one is which on these stats breakdowns x.com/copelandffworl…

Awful comp. That being said, Kadarius Toney is genuinely one of the greatest YAC receivers we’ll ever see in college or the NFL. Him failing out of the NFL has nothing to do with his talent. Unfortunate for us all.

@gamscout And from a usage standpoint, they are a near mirror. Usage is one pillar in a player comparison. Actual skills is another. Ceiling/Floor is another. Draft pedigree is another.

@CopelandFFWorld The couldn’t be less alike if you watch them. Two completely different types of players with very different sets of strengths and styles

Aren’t you the clown that said Jaxson Dart was easily worse than Michael Penix

@gamscout @NerdBoiTakes Near identical usage splits is eerily spot on. Box stats suggest Cooper is the more dynamic player, but did it with less volume game to game.

@gamscout @NerdBoiTakes Two Player Comps (Final College Season): Build: 6’0 204 v 6’0 193 Drops: 3 v 2 YPR: 13.6 v 14 YAC/R: 7.2 v 6.8 Missed Tackles: 27 v 20 ADOT: 9.7 v 7.7 Deep Catches: 8 v 7 Deep Yards: 277 v 266 Screens: 22 v 19 Screen Yards: 165 v 69 Slot Catches: 55 v 55 Slot Yards: 789 v 784

Magic Johnson is not a top 10 player all time.

@WillBeStonks @edward_m0nday @B13NDB @FootballGuy_Al Masterful gambit, sir! 'Twas a brilliant riposte!

@CopelandFFWorld @edward_m0nday @B13NDB @FootballGuy_Al Crying about a clown emoji is “witty” now? 😂🤦‍♂️ Birds of a feather, I suppose…

Lions LB Jack Campbell leads the NFL with 82 tackles behind the line of scrimmage or within three yards of it. That’s the third-highest total by any defensive player in any season over the last decade. Sorry to burst the bubble for folks like Will, below, who mistakenly claim “Campbell is the king of bringing down a RB, 4 yards past the LOS”