D'Andre Swift quotes/ info: 2022 season

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D'Andre Swift looking yoked up in Lions OTAs
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This new thread is a continuation of the following thread:

D'Andre Swift quotes/ info: 2021 season

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1085/dandre-swift-quotes-info-season


The question that comes to mind is if 'DeAndre Swift has added a few pounds or more, will it adversely affect his speed and quickness?

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D'Andre Swift had the worst rushing average between the tackles of any RB in 2021
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D'Andre Swift was 3 full yards behind Melvin Gordon on the Rushing Up the Middle List, who was 2nd overall in that category. It's understandable why a focal point with Swift is the increase in bulk and strength.

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Lions will monitor RB D’Andre Swift’s usage through camp: ‘We’ve got to be smart with him’

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Finding the optimal balance (or close) of how much to use D'Andre Swift in practice (especially with pads) and in games, is one of the keys to the outcome of the Lions 2022 season. If Swift can remain relatively healthy much more often than not this season, the Lions Offense and Defense should benefit greatly.

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Lions RB coach Duce Staley loves D'Andre Swift's ambitious season goals

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The coach-player relationship between Duce Staley and D'Andre Swift looks like an excellent fit for the Lions.

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D'Andre Swift tabbed as most overhyped fantasy football RB

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The OT game that D'Andre Swift carried the ball 33 times was the tie in Pittsburgh.

The added bulk strength that Swift added in the off-season remains an x-factor regarding Swift for the 2022 season. Swift only played on 1 drive in the pre-season. This was against the Falcons, on a long scoring TD drive, which was completed by an impressive TD run by Swift.

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D'Andre Swift 'not at all' worried about his injured ankle

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The interview by Dave Birkett was on Wednesday (yesterday) afternoon.

Today, D'Andre Swift didn't practice for the 2nd straight day.

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D'Andre Swift's career day earns him the top PFF grade for all RBs

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Eagles 38, Lions 35 : Game # 1 ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1539/eagles-38-lions-game-2022


There are plenty of positives with D'Andre Swift's performance. The two play sequence in the 2nd QTR that ended up with the Eagles Interception Return for a TD are plays Swift needs to learn from.

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Lions’ D’Andre Swift dealing with lingering ankle pain: ‘But he’ll fight through it

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 36, Commanders 27: Game # 2 ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1547/lions-36-commanders-game-2022?page=1&scrollTo=7470

Great job by D'Andre Swift fighting through pain caused by the ankle injury he's dealing with. The two impact long gains Swift had against the Commanders, including the 22 yard receiving TD on 3rd Down in the 3rd QTR, easily could have been the difference in the outcome of the game.

For the Lions to upset the Vikings on the road, the Lions probably will need at least a couple of long gains from D'Andre Swift.

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D'Andre Swift expected to miss some time with a shoulder injury
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This thread relates to the following thread:

Vikings 28, Lions 24: Game # 3 ( 2022)

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1551/vikings-28-lions-game-2022

If the shoulder injury D'Andre Swift suffered is a 2 to 4 week recovery, the injury could be a blessing in disguise. This would give Swift time for his ankle injury to heal or improve substantially. The shoulder injury might have occurred because Swift was trying to compensate for the ankle injury. The Lions need for Swift to get back to a relatively healthy state.

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Duce Staley doesn't want D'Andre Swift to worry about getting hurt

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Barry Sanders and before him, Walter Payton were exceptions, not the norm regarding RBs that were durable much more often than not. With the overwhelming majority of RBs that are starters, injuries are going to cause them to miss one or more games at least in half their NFL seasons. Usually, more often.

While DeAndre Swift probably has had more injury issues than most starting NFL RBs, it's not to the point (at least yet) where his career is even close to being derailed.

Though there are some situations in which it would be better for D'Andre Swift not to absorb contact at the end of the play, for the most part, I agree with Duce Staley's approach. When a player is thinking of avoiding injuries, it could easily increase the chances of an injury.

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D'Andre Swift says he is 'definitely going in the right direction' to play vs. Cowboys
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I think it's more likely than not D'Andre Swift will play in this game. Whether Swift is able to play deep into the 4th QTR, how effective he will be, and the size of his workload, are even more difficult questions to accurately predict. The Lions need Swift to be impactful against a high-quality Cowboys Defense.

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If not playing D'Andre Swift at Dallas ends up making the difference for Swift being relatively healthy moving forward this season, it's best he doesn't play in this game.

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Duce Staley wants D'Andre Swift's 'pissed off' energy on the field

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 15, Packers 9: Game # 8 ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1599/lions-15-packers-game-2022


If D'Andre Swift has a big game today, Duce Staley should be one step closer to becoming an NFL Head Coach.

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Still not quite right
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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 40, Jaguars 14: Game # 12 ( 2022 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/1623/lions-40-jaguars-game-2022

The good news under the circumstance of the ankle injury D'Andre Swift continues to deal with is he practiced in Full on Thursday and Friday and doesn't have an Injury Designation for the upcoming game against the Vikings.

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D'Andre Swift and the Lions approaching an awkward crossroads

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Regardless how the Lions process with D'Andre Swift beyond the 2022 season, the Lions likely will address RB in the top 4 Rounds of the 2023 Draft. With drafting a RB, as early as Round 2, a very realistic possibility.