Lions acquire QB David Blough from Browns -swap of 7ths

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Detroit Lions acquire QB David Blough in trade with Cleveland Browns

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The Lions apparently gave up very little, if anything for David Blough. But by trading for Blough, everything points to Blough being on the Lions 53 man roster when the team returns to practice in the coming days.

This trade is surprising. It would be even more so if the Lions plan on only carrying 2 QBs on the 53 man roster this season. With the inexperienced Blough being Matthew Stafford's backup.

I think the Lions will go with 3 QBs. The Zach Zenner trade might have been part of the plan to make room for a developmental QB on the 53 man roster if the opportunity presented itself.

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Lions keep 3 QBs: Josh Johnson, David Blough win backup jobs behind Matthew Stafford

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This new thread relates to the following threads:


Lions reach the 53 roster limit after cutdown

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/360/lions-reach-roster-limit-cutdown


Browns 20, Lions 16: Pre-season Game # 4 : ( 2019 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/355/browns-lions-season-game-2019


I don't believe that the trade for David Blough indicates the Lions brass has concern regarding Matthew Stafford's health. Blough is a long way from being ready to help the Lions win.

The trade likely occurred because Bob Quinn is of the opinion that David Blough has at least a pretty good chance of being a viable # 2 QB beyond this season. By trading for Blough, it indicates to him that the Lions see potential in the former Purdue QB. If the Lions decide to release Blough and he isn't claimed off waivers ( likely result ), there's a good chance Blough will want to sign a P.S. contract with the Lions.

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The Lions have been eyeing David Blough since campus visit to Purdue

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David Blough is light years from being a version of Drew Brees. But the two Purdue products have some similarities in addition to playing College Football with Purdue. Both are under 6-1". Both displayed good accuracy, intelligence, and pocket presence in college. Both have strong intangibles.

Time will tell if the Lions keep David Blough on the 53 man roster all season. The combination of the progress Blough is making, the risk of exposing Blough to waivers, and the need for a roster spot in a given time span, all will likely factor in how the Lions proceed with Blough.

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Detroit Lions QB David Blough to start vs. Chicago Bears


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The Bears Defense is challenging enough for veteran QBs to go up against, let alone a rookie QB who has never played in an NFL regular season game. With not many practice reps with starters. But this is the hand the Lions are dealt. It's not an impossible situation.

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Lions QB David Blough looks to bounce back in Denver after ‘stomach-turning’ pick-six
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This thread relates to the following thread:

Bucs 38, Lions 17 : Game # 14 ( 2019 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/529/bucs-38-lions-game-2019

At this point in time, I don't feel that David Blough is a viable solution as the Lions # 2 QB in 2020 and beyond.

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Saints fan offers to hook up Lions QB David Blough with new truck if he beats Green Bay

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Matt Bowers has a better chance winning a Power Ball lottery than the Lions beating the Packers this coming Sunday, barring an unexpected development at the QB position for one or both teams.

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Lions’ David Blough amused by Saints fan who wants to buy him a truck

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David Blough has much more to play for than a free truck.