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Lions Improved Pass Rush

May 19, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Lions Improved Pass Rush

The Lions had a good 2017 draft but many of the “experts” noted their lack of additions along the defensive line until Round 6. GM Bob Quinn was high on the Lions defensive line and noted it as a perceived 2017 strength before the draft. The Lions lacked consistent pressure and only had 26 sacks […]

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Regression to the Mean

May 17, 2017May 17, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on Regression to the Mean

The 2017 season win total predictions have come out and the Lions have been given an over and under of 8 wins through most betting establishments and national writers. Many use the term “regression to the mean” and mention Detroit’s wins in close games to somehow discount them for 2017 and justify less losses despite […]

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2017 Remaining NFC North Needs

May 5, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on 2017 Remaining NFC North Needs

The draft and free agency are over and the NFC North teams addressed most of their needs. There are some remaining and some future needs that may arise in 2018 due to expiring contracts. Let’s take a look at the weak areas remaining for each NFC North team. Green Bay RB The Packers added three […]

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2017 NFL Draft: Day 2 and 3 Part 2

May 1, 2017Russ ThomasLeave a Comment on 2017 NFL Draft: Day 2 and 3 Part 2

The Day 2 and Day 3 Draft Recap continues with the Packers and Lions. Let’s take a look at how great their drafts were. Green Bay: Thompson traded out of Round 1 and added pick 33 and a 4th round pick (108). Green Bay started day 2 getting much needed cornerback help. Round 2 Pick […]

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