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Post by D6 on Mar 9, 2019 23:43:28 GMT -5
NFL free agency: Detroit Lions in market for Matthew Stafford's backup
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Nick Foles will very likely get a starting opportunity, with Jacksonville the clear favorite to land his services. Hence, I'm going to take Foles out of the equation at least for a few days.
Of the other QBs listed in the article that are expected to hit the open market, Teddy Bridgewater is the one I prefer if the contract terms make sense for the Lions.
Tyler Taylor would be my top choice as a change of pace type of QB.
It's realistically possible the Lions won't sign a veteran QB until at least seeing what transpires in the draft. Which is fine on this end.
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Post by D6 on Mar 12, 2019 2:06:19 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 13, 2019 19:37:34 GMT -5
The Jaguars release Blake Bortles
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Because of the $ 6.5 million Blake Bortles has guaranteed for 2019, working out a contract with him for a much lower salary seems like a realistic possibility. With the Kyle O'Brien-Jacksonville connection, I think the Lions will have at least some interest in Bortles.
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Post by D6 on Mar 18, 2019 1:11:02 GMT -5
Dolphins sign Ryan Fitzpatrick
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Ryan Fitzpatrick is like a roller coaster. His inconsistency is what's consistent. I'm glad the Lions didn't sign him.
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Post by D6 on Mar 18, 2019 2:03:27 GMT -5
Titans release Blaine Gabbert
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Under no circumstance should the Lions sign Blaine Gabbert. The Titans regular season finale loss at home to the Colts, with a Wildcard playoff spot at stake for both teams, by itself is enough of a reason not to consider Gabbert as an option to sign.
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Post by D6 on Mar 19, 2019 1:24:11 GMT -5
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Post by D6 on Mar 21, 2019 0:49:15 GMT -5
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Post by papajoe on Mar 21, 2019 15:16:42 GMT -5
I agree. I’m very curious to see who ends up being the #2 QB option this season. I haven’t seen/heard/read much, if anything, in regard the important position.
Joe
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Post by D6 on Mar 21, 2019 22:27:18 GMT -5
Joe, based on what we both mentioned, I think there's a good chance the Lions will draft a QB by the end of the 4th Round of next month's draft.
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Post by papajoe on Mar 22, 2019 8:49:48 GMT -5
David - I think they’ll draft one too, maybe by the fourth round as you suggested. However, I don’t know if I want a mid to late round draft choice entering the season as the Lions #2 QB.
Joe
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Post by D6 on Mar 22, 2019 10:58:06 GMT -5
Joe, this is a major reason why it wouldn't be surprising to me if the Lions draft a QB in Round 2 or Round 3.
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Post by papajoe on Mar 22, 2019 13:58:17 GMT -5
It would surprise, but not shock, me if the Lions drafted a quarterback THAT early. There are more pressing needs elsewhere; but Bob Quinn has made a “surprise” pick, or two, in all of his drafts. IF the value is there; I'm not opposed to it.
Joe
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Post by D6 on Mar 22, 2019 16:13:01 GMT -5
Joe, one possibility that comes to mind is a QB the Lions draft is used on some packages/ plays that fit a more athletic skill set. Much like the Saints do with QB Taysom Hill. Especially, now that Darrell Bevell is the Lions Offensive Coordinator.
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Post by papajoe on Mar 23, 2019 6:19:36 GMT -5
It IS a possibility; but I hope not. I’m not a fan of that tactic/strategy.
Joe
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Post by D6 on Mar 23, 2019 19:48:56 GMT -5
Joe, at the very least I hope this type of strategy isn't something the Lions use multiple times in a given game. I definitely don't want the Lions to use a draft pick on a QB in the top 3 Rounds largely to use him in packages multiple plays per game. Yet, with no indication of the Lions having interest in signing a vested veteran FA QB, it wouldn't surprise me if the Lions have a specific type of skill set that the team will look for in the draft.
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