Post by D6 on Mar 27, 2020 13:09:13 GMT -5
Lions continue linebacker shakeup by signing former second-round pick Reggie Ragland, also Elijah Lee
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Reggie Ragland is definitely better suited to be a run downs MLB / ILB. He's not someone who I would want matched up against a skilled receiving RB or TE in man to man coverage.
The Super Bowl winning experience Ragland brings to the table is a significant plus.
Along with pass coverage, my other concern regarding the Lions adding Ragland is he probably won't offer much on Special Teams. If Ragland isn't getting many snaps on Defense, it will be difficult to put him on Game Day rosters. ( though the increase from 46 to 48 on Game Day could be the difference in Ragland ( or someone like him ) maintaining his overall roster spot.).
Assuming the contract will be at or near the NFL Veteran Minimum, I'm comfortable with the addition of Ragland.
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Reggie Ragland is definitely better suited to be a run downs MLB / ILB. He's not someone who I would want matched up against a skilled receiving RB or TE in man to man coverage.
The Super Bowl winning experience Ragland brings to the table is a significant plus.
Along with pass coverage, my other concern regarding the Lions adding Ragland is he probably won't offer much on Special Teams. If Ragland isn't getting many snaps on Defense, it will be difficult to put him on Game Day rosters. ( though the increase from 46 to 48 on Game Day could be the difference in Ragland ( or someone like him ) maintaining his overall roster spot.).
Assuming the contract will be at or near the NFL Veteran Minimum, I'm comfortable with the addition of Ragland.