Lions sign CB Rashaan Melvin (UFA -Raiders) to 1 yr contract

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Lions add ex-Patriots CB Rashaan Melvin to new-look secondary

Rashaan Melvin signs with Lions


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This thread is a continuation of the following thread:


Lions host CB Rashaan Melvin, ( UFA -Raiders ) for Visit


In that thread, the following I wrote should read ( correction in bold ) :

Rashaan Melvin is coming off a down season in pass coverage. His run support and tackling were much better.

In October, Melvin turns 30. The question that jumps out is whether he's in decline or was it the lack of a Raiders pass rush that substantially caused him to struggle in coverage?

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Rashaan Melvin: I feel like I cheated the fans and the franchise


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Accountability is good to see. The question becomes, will Rashaan Melvin get back on track from a coverage standpoint, in a system that he has experience in under Matt Patricia???

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Good signing. I like it; AND Rashaan Melvin’s taking responsibility for his results last season. He didn’t blame injuries, coaches, or scheme like so many players do.
I think he wants to prove something this season; and playing in Matt Patricia’s defense, again, should help him achieve that goal.


Joe

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Joe, related to what you said, I view the Rashaan Melvin signing as a calculated risk by the Lions. The Lions signed Melvin for $ 3.5 million this season. Nevin Lawson would have been on the books for as much as $5.8 million, if the Lions would have given him the $ 1.25 million roster bonus that was due in the middle of March.

As a CB, Melvin provides a higher reward for the Lions this season but with higher risk than Lawson.

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Definitely a risk involved; but I still like this signing. I know Rashaan Melvin had a disappointing season last year; but the talent is there. I really respect him for taking full responsibility for his lack of performance; and believe he will be totally committed & focused going into the season.


Joe

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Agreed, Joe.

I think Rashaan Melvin's familiarity with Matt Patricia and the Lions Defensive system is a huge part of why the decision to sign him at this contract price is a good risk/ reward decision.

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Detroit Lions tried to get new cornerback Rashaan Melvin in 2018


• Rashaan Melvin didn’t play his best football last season with the Oakland Raiders, but the belief in Detroit is that he’s much better suited for the Lions defense. Melvin played for Patricia in New England, of course, and the Lions even reached out to the Raiders about trading for him last season.



I don’t believe his addition precludes the Lions from going cornerback somewhere high in the draft (Day 2 more likely than Day 1, in my opinion), but the Lions are hopeful that Melvin will return to the form he showed with the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.

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I agree that a CB is more likely going to be drafted by the Lions in Round 2 or 3 than in Round 1.

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Rashaan Melvin thinks Lions a better fit for him than Raiders


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Barring injury, the Lions probably won't add another CB prior to training camp who is considered a viable option to start. The Lions brass likely is expecting Rashaan Melvin to be an opening day starter in September.

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Who is going to start for the Lions alongside Darius Slay?

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If Rashaan Melvin performs like the Lions are hoping he will, CB should be a strength for the Lions if injuries don't derail the unit. Especially, regarding Darius Slay.