Romeo Okwara quotes/ info: 2020 season

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Lions sign DE Romeo Okwara ( RFA ) to a 2 year contract

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Saints 35, Lions 29 : Game # 4 ( 2020 )

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The most recent two games have been the best Romeo Okwara has looked as a pass rusher in a long time. A much needed contribution for a Lions Defense that needs a much more consistent and effective pass rush.

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Lions’ improved pass rush led by Romeo Okwara, a top-20 pass rusher this season

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Lions 23, Falcons 22: Game # 6 ( 2020 )

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Romeo Okwara recovered the ball in Jacksonville on the late 2nd QTR play in which Trey Flowers had a strip sack on QB Gardner Minshew II. Romeo Okwara didn't have a forced fumble or sack in that game.

Overall, Romeo Okwara has had his best 4 game stretch with the Lions. The Lions overall pass rush was better in Jacksonville than in Atlanta.

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Will Detroit extend RO ?
Interesting question ... he's been improving but the Lions shouldn't get overexcited and overpay him either imho.
Having his younger brother in the same team is also a nice incentive for him to stay.

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Romeo Okwara hasn’t seen new contract offer despite leading Detroit’s improved pass rush

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Lions 30, WFT 27: Game # 9 ( 2020 )

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Frenchy, I hope the Lions are able to re-sign Romeo Okwara at a price that reflects he's much improved. But not as a someone who is amongst the best pass rushers in the NFL. Okwara has not been double teamed that much when the Lions ended up rushing 4 or more defenders. By contrast, edge rusher Khalil Mack and interior D-Lineman Aaron Donald get double teamed very often. .

If Okwara continues to play at least at the overall level he's played at from the Cardinals on, I would be comfortable with a 3 year / $ 30 million contract that the Lions can move on from after 2 years.

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I guess these delayed re-signings are closely linked to who will be the coach next year ?

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That's likely a factor.

An additional factor is the likely major NFL salary cap reduction in 2021, because of the COVID-19 ramifications on NFL Revenue in the 2020 season.

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Lions DE Romeo Okwara continues to make himself some serious money

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Lions 34, Bears 30: Game # 12 ( 2020 )

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If the Lions have a GM in place who truly understands value, as it relates to the NFL salary cap, it will come down to whether Romeo Okwara prioritizes remaining in Detroit with his brother Julian, compared to Romeo accepting a somewhat higher valued contract from another team.