Lions reach 3 yr deal with QB Chase Daniel ( UFA-Bears )

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Lions bring in Chase Daniel to back up Matthew Stafford

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This thread relates to the following threads:

NFL Free Agency Preview: Quarterbacks ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/603/free-agency-preview-quarterbacks-2020


Lions Free Agency Preview and Results: ( 2020 )

detroit-lions-forum.proboards.com/thread/599/lions-free-agency-preview-results


It's good to see the Lions address the team's # 2 QB situation in a meaningful way.

My take on Chase Daniel is he can be a bridge in the process of the Lions developing a QB with better physical skills. Daniel has noticeable limitations from a physical sense. Yet, from an experience/ exposure, mental, and overall intangible standpoints, Daniel is amongst the best options for being an NFL # 2 QB.

Once more information is available about the structure of the contract Chase Daniel is expected to sign with the Lions, it will be easier to assess the signing from a salary cap standpoint. Clearly though, Lions 0-8 record in 2019 without Matthew Stafford on the field is at least a partial reflection of why the Lions couldn't go with only bottom dollar QB options behind Stafford again.

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Veteran QB Chase Daniel reportedly signs with Detroit Lions on three-year, $13.05 million deal

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Even though Chase Daniel will need to learn the Lions Offensive System, he should make the transition more quickly and smoothly than most QBs from other teams would. If this is indeed the case, it becomes even more significant in a year that team off-season activities will be limited at best.

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New Lions QB Chase Daniel remembers: 'I really like playing at Ford Field'

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Ford Field fits the skills of Chase Daniel better than Soldier Field and other stadiums with severe elements. Daniel made a good career decision to sign with the Lions.

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Chase Daniel will make Detroit Lions' locker room 'better.' Just ask his college coach

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It's evident that the Lions are paying Chase Daniel for much more than just his playing skills.

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Matthew Stafford glad to have Chase Daniel with Lions

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Since the Lions moved on from Dan Orlovsky for the 2nd time, the only long time veteran QB the Lions have had as a backup to Matthew Stafford was Matt Cassel ( 2018 season ). IMHO, Chase Daniel is a better option than Matt Cassel was.

It's good to see that Matthew Stafford and Chase Daniel have known each other for a long time and have had communication over the years. With both looking forward to being teammates. I think both know what their respective roles are, which is a plus for the Lions.

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Chase Daniel ready to lead Lions if needed after 'craziest week' of career

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The difference between this week and the usual week during the season for Chase Daniel is this week he took the vast majority of the practice snaps. He's usually on the other end.