SideLion Report Mar 17, 2023
3 credible free agent backup quarterbacks the Detroit Lions could sign
The free agent market for backup quarterbacks has gotten thin very quickly, and here are three the Detroit Lions can still sign. Right after the season and at the NFL Combine, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes acknowledged his failure to have a competent backup to Jared Goff while also citing the priority he would […] 3 credible free agent backup quarterbacks the Detroit Lions could sign - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Pride Of Detroit Mar 10, 2023
3 of ESPN’s top 100 free agents that could turn the Lions into contenders
Photo by Steph Chambers/ When free agency kicks off next week, a few players added to the Lions roster could help get them over the hump. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes’ time with the media produced some interesting nuggets of information about the Detroit Lions. Most of the buzz, naturally, surrounded Campbell’s comments about Jared Goff, and how the team is keeping an eye on the future at the quarterback position. And while quarterback talk is always going to grab attention, Holmes provided some insight about a more pressing item of...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 9, 2023
Mailbag: Ranking the Lions’ quarterback options for the future
Photo by Eakin Howard/ Debating three options for the Detroit Lions at quarterback: Extend Jared Goff, draft his replacement in the next two years, or make a bold play for Lamar Jackson. With a week full of NFL quarterback news, the Detroit Lions’ situation at passer has come into focus yet again. Daniel Jones’ $40 million/year contract has set a baseline for what a Jared Goff extension may look like in 2024. Lamar Jackson’s non-exclusive franchise tagging has some Lions fans drooling at the rare opportunity of nabbing an elite quarterback in the early prime of...
SideLion Report Mar 8, 2023
The price for the Detroit Lions to extend Jared Goff keeps rising
With new contracts for quarterbacks around the league, the price for the Detroit Lions to extend Jared Goff is naturally going up–seemingly by the day. Just this week, Derek Carr and Daniel Jones have gotten sizeable contracts from the New Orleans Saints and New York Giants respectively. Diving into the contract structures and possible outs […] The price for the Detroit Lions to extend Jared Goff keeps rising - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Pride Of Detroit Mar 8, 2023
Free agency preview: 4 backup quarterbacks the Lions should consider
Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/ The Detroit Lions need a reliable backup behind Jared Goff. Here are four options in freea gency. With the NFL’s “tampering period” just a week away, for the next few days we’ll be previewing free agency by taking a look at the best players the Detroit Lions should consider at each position of need. We’ve already done cornerbacks and defensive tackles, now it’s time to move to the offensive side of the ball and find a guy that can back up Jared Goff in 2023. Teddy Bridgewater Is there a guy you trust more to go out and lead an...
SideLion Report Mar 7, 2023
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson outlines ideal skills for a backup quarterback
The Detroit Lions are clearly prioritizing the situation behind Jared Goff, and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has outlined the skills he’s looking for. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has acknowledged his failure to put enough emphasis on the team’s backup quarterback situation. Every time he has spoken publicly this offseason, right after last season […] Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson outlines ideal skills for a backup quarterback - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Detroit Free Press Mar 6, 2023
Standout QB performances at NFL combine give Detroit Lions something to chew on
Dan Campbell said at the combine this week he does not expect Jared Goff to the Detroit Lions' quarterback for the next 10 years
SideLion Report Mar 3, 2023
Dan Campbell acknowledges the Lions have to think about QB after Jared Goff
Going against the broader narrative from him and GM Brad Holmes, Lions head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged consideration for who will succeed Jared Goff under center. Jared Goff responded to what was a pivotal season in his career with one of the best campaigns of his career in 2022. He has cemented himself as the […] Dan Campbell acknowledges the Lions have to think about QB after Jared Goff - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Pride Of Detroit Mar 3, 2023
Dan Campbell: Jared Goff has ‘bought us time’ but Lions still looking at QBs
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports For the first time, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell acknowledged that the team may be looking at a quarterback to succeed Jared Goff. In his press conferences at the 2023 NFL Combine, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes made it clear he was happy with Jared Goff as their starting quarterback. Holmes reiterated that Goff is their guy and when it came to the quarterback position, their focus would be on a backup. “We love Jared. He’s our starter, he’s our guy going (forward), but we don’t have anything behind him,” Holmes...
Pride Of Detroit Mar 2, 2023
Drafting a quarterback would be a step back in the Lions’ rebuild
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports There is no urgency for the Detroit Lions to grab a quarterback, and they would be foolish to do so. Is anyone else as tired of having this conversation as I am? This has become the new norm for the Detroit Lions. People trying with all their might to jam a quarterback into the Lions roster. It goes back farther than just the last couple years with Jared Goff. People were doing this during the Matthew Stafford years too. The thing is, I actually felt it made more sense in the Stafford years than it does now. No, I’m not trying to say that...
SideLion Report Mar 1, 2023
Lions should stay away from Marcus Mariota as a backup quarterback option
Marcus Mariota is now a prominent name in the quarterback market, but the Detroit Lions can do way better for someone to backup Jared Goff. It was expected, and on Tuesday the Atlanta Falcons indeed parted ways with quarterback Marcus Mariota. He now hits the market as an interesting and experienced name for any team […] Lions should stay away from Marcus Mariota as a backup quarterback option - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Pride Of Detroit Mar 1, 2023
Brad Holmes on drafting a QB: ‘We like Jared (Goff). He’s our starter’
Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via The Lions general manager didn’t sound like he was interested in adding a starting quarterback, but the backup position sounds like a priority. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes will talk in front of a podium later on Wednesday as part of the 2023 NFL Combine, but he got the day started with an appearance on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.” Inevitably, the quarterback position was brought up. Even though the Lions have been pretty upfront in their support of Jared Goff, both the national perception of...
SideLion Report Feb 26, 2023
5 quarterbacks Detroit Lions should target in free agency to backup Jared Goff
The Detroit Lions are placing some priority on their backup quarterback situation, and these five free agents should be firmly on the radar. When Jared Goff missed time in 2021, the Detroit Lions had no chance to win the three games he missed. No need to rehash the Tim Boyle experience, but credit to him […] 5 quarterbacks Detroit Lions should target in free agency to backup Jared Goff - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - Detroit Lions News and Fan Community
Pride Of Detroit Feb 23, 2023
Mailbag: Could Detroit build a championship roster if they extend Jared Goff?
Photo by Nic Antaya/ If Jared Goff is earning $45-50 million a year, could the Lions still build a championship roster around him? We’re back to doing written mailbags here at Pride of Detroit, and this week’s main topic isn’t all that surprising. This league is dominated by quarterback talk, so whether we’re talking about Anthony Richardson getting drafted or the future of Jared Goff, passers tend to dominate the conversation in Detroit. So let’s kick this thing off by talking about Goff and whether the team can build a winner with him. Do you think there...
Pride Of Detroit Feb 22, 2023
The Lions’ amicable breakup with Matthew Stafford is increasingly rare
Photo by Sean Gardner/ When the Lions parted ways with Matthew Stafford, they somehow avoided major drama, got a great return, and now they’re in a better place. That is rare. We’re a little over the two year mark since the Detroit Lions traded long-time quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and some draft capital. At the time, there were a lot of mixed feelings for Lions fans. It sort of felt like getting out of a long-term relationship that felt like it was a really good one. As far as breakups go, it was as amicable as it could get. Both...
