An often injured DLiner? Seems to be a fit here.
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Missed 22 games in the last three seasons.
No reason to count on him. If the Lions learned anything from last yearās defense, the best ability is availability. That aināt Joey.
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They havenāt learned that lesson going back to year one of this group. The saying goes, āThere aināt much education from the second kick from a mule.ā Well weāve been kicked plenty already and the future looks to be more of the same.
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This is one I would stay away from, he has lingering back issues which I assume mess with the rest of his body.
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Bosa is going to be a big risk/reward situation. But it will be a price/health question. Would he sign a one-year deal (not sure he will have much of a choice).
I think you have to toss Mack into this discussion as well. I am guessing Mack is a simple one-year deal.
Production for both have been down for both. Both have impact potential. Short-term contracts make much more sense for us with the contracts we should be signing over the next couple of years.
Bosa is more name than on the field production at this point. Iād rather get Mack of the two.
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The last time he had double digit sacks was 2021. Itās now 2025. Youāre right.
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Plus, letās face it, the Bosa brothers are not Brad guys. Theyāre idiots, and you risk that rubbing off on the team. No way Brad goes down this road.
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No thank you. Assuming by chance MG does become available, Iād take him 100 out of 100 times over Bosa. Bosa I wouldnāt even take in the first place. Itās like comparing apples and dirty diapers. Not even close.
The question on Bosa is can he stay healthy and what is he looking for dollar wise. I have my doubts on both matching up with Detroit. Is he worth a look, sure.
Everyone is saying he gets hurt too much. Have we ve not learned yet thats how Holmes rolls. Even drafts guys who have history of being hurt.
My guess is he is going to get WAY more than I think we will pay. Hopefully Iām wrong and heās a lion.
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Bosa is living off the name at this point.
His first 2 seasons were great and then he has been cold, and hot, and injured.
Mostly cold and injured, especially the last 3 seasons.
I think he will still want more but I if he passes a physical I would offer him an elevated Davenport contract maybe $8M-$10M max because he has a bigger upside.
At most I would offer the Reader contract 2yr $22M with only 1st yr guaranteed.
there appears that there will be a number of vet edge rushers available so Holmes should be able to get one that doesnāt impact the free agent comp formula plus draft one.
Would Joey Bosa be willing to sign a heavily incentive-laden short contract that reflects he will be part of the rotation but not necessarily a starter? Platooning him with Z Smith as the first edge player off the bench is all I would expect. Iād welcome him to chase a ring here as long as he understands his role with the team.
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I think there is too much hype with the name for him to accept that type of deal.
A team will have to overpay to get him.
If he takes a fair or cheap deal it will be with 49āers to play with his brother.
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He played 12 more games than Davenport last year lol
Personally Iād go after Mack though
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If the Lions sign Mack and then get a good young DE in the draft they should be in good shape for this season and the future.
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And keep ZaāDarius.
Hutch
Mack
ZaāDarius
Rookie draft pick to develop
Move Paschal to 3 tech, where he has had most of his success
I like the way this looks. Plus we get to keep all of our beans (not trading for an edge like Garett).
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