Round 2: LB Jahlani Tavai ( Hawaii ) : Pick # 43 ( 2019 )

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Just like that, Jahlani Tavai becomes one of the Lions’ most important players

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Bills 24, Lions 20: Pre-season Game # 3 : ( 2019 )


detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/346/bills-lions-season-game-2019

There's no way getting around that the loss of Jarrad Davis for a likely substantial portion of the season is a major setback for the Lions.

The good news in addition to Davis likely returning to game action sometime this season is Jahlani Tavai is progressing well. Tavai looks like he can be an asset against the run early in the regular season. Tavai has performed better in the pre-season than I thought would be the case. The game doesn't seem to big ( figuratively speaking ) for him.

Another positive is Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been a bright spot in all 3 Lions pre-season games.

I'm not discounting the loss of Jarrad Davis. But the Lions seem better equipped to handle the loss of Davis than the loss of Frank Ragnow. This is assuming Ragnow will be out one or more regular season games.

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Lions preach patience with Jahlani Tavai, keep him away from 'wolves'

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There's no question that a collective effort at LB for the Lions will be necessary to help compensate for the loss of Jarrad Davis. Jahlani Tavai will likely be used in specific roles that will help him use his physical skills to the Lions advantage. Limiting what he will need to do from a mental standpoint as much as realistically possible.

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Lions rookie Jahlani Tavai: ‘All you can do is just adapt or die’

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Going against Kyler Murray and the 'Air Raid' Offense in the NFL Debut is quite a task for veteran LBs. Let alone a rookie LB.

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Jahlani Tavai becomes first Lions linebacker to register sack in debut since 1987

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The sack by Thomas Boyd in 1987 was during the NFL Strike. The NFL used replacement players for the 3 games that the NFL players that remained on strike didn't participate in.

I thought the game in Arizona was a pretty good start to Jahlani Tavai's NFL career with the Lions. I understand and appreciate Tavai's enthusiasm. Yet, it should be in context that tbe Lions were only able to secure a tie after leading by 18 points. T.J. Hockenson had an impactful performance, yet what stood out about his comments was the Lions didn't win the game.

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Where are all the Jahlani Tavai haters at now?

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Lions 13, Chargers 10: Game # 2 ( 2019 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/384/lions-13-chargers-game-2019

It's good to see Jahlani Tavai view the Lions team accomplishment ( win ) yesterday above individual performance.

Even with the expected return of Jarrad Davis to game action in the next 1 to 3 games, Tavai is very likely going to have one or more roles on Defense for the Lions. The Lions should have more skill and versatility at LB at that point than has been the case in any of the previous games since Matt Patricia became Lions HC in February, 2017.

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Jahlani Tavai is up for NFL rookie of the week. But what happens when Jarrad Davis returns?

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Jarrad Davis likely won't have a full load of action in his first game back. Jahlani Tavai is probably going to have plenty of Defensive snaps in that game.

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Expect more of Lions’ rookie LB Jahlani Tavai after bye week

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The good news from an injury standpoint is the Lions are currently relatively healthy at LB. Along with the Offensive Line, this is the only position unit on either side of the ball that this is the case. At this point in time, the Lions can bring along Jahlani Tavai at a pace the coaches are comfortable with.

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Why Detroit Lions rookie Jahlani Tavai already is a trusted quarterback on defense

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Bears 20, Lions 13: Game # 9 ( 2019 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/470/bears-20-lions-game-2019?page=1&scrollTo=2075

As much improvement as Jahlani Tavai has made in the last couple of games combined, I think he will make an even larger jump forward ( if he remains healthy much more often than not ) in the 2020 season.

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Jahlani Tavai’s rookie season appears to be over for Lions

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This thread relates to the following thread:

Broncos 27, Lions 17 : Game # 15 ( 2019 )


detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/541/broncos-27-lions-game-2019

This is a potential nightmarish situation for the Lions. Jahlini Tavai needs practice reps in the off-season and training camp. Not to mention, a full off-season in the Lions strength and conditioning program.