Is it Riq?

[Wrath-SRT]

He got set on fire Monday night as bad as any Lion corner has all year. They were picking on him.

[CuriousHusker]

Eagles fans have been down on him all year.

[Thats2]

@CuriousHusker

but it does feel like slim picking on the CB trade front.

Yeah, this is the issue. And if he’s cheap, why not? But it’s another reason I doubt we’re paying too much. And frankly if it gets out, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone offers more than we would.

[stephenboyd57]

@Thats2

The issue is why he struggled so much and why, eventually, they gave up on him: he’s a freelancer. Drove the staff crazy. Add that to his tackling aversion, and honestly I’d be surprised if we were really in for him,

Yea… That doesn’t sound like a fit at all. Campbell talks about doing your job constantly. Freelancing corners that don’t tackle would be a very surprising addition.

[TNutZz]

A 6’4” CB who runs a 4.26 who can be got for a late round pick.

sounds like a solid addition

[MyLions]

I agree. No long-term commitment. See what he can do.

Reed, Rock Ya, Rakestraw, Dorsey, Abney (who is a safety now?) and McCreary.

Yea, add this guy and see if we can field an average secondary.

[QBHATER90]

So i asked around.

I wouldn’t focus on the account.

But the idea is plausible. The account is almost certaintly a limo driver scenario. But woolen would be a corner that isn’t a blockbuster but could help.

[CuriousHusker]

It’s likely just made up but he’s clearly being marketed and there are so few available corners so it’s a believable scenario.

[QBHATER90]

@CuriousHusker

It’s likely just made up but he’s clearly being marketed and there are so few available corners so if’s a believable scenario.

yup totally W YA.

[GreggyJ]

Exactly the type of trade I’d expect Brad to make. A CB who has struggled recently and would only cost a late-round pick.

I don’t personally see how he fits here, but that’s just me.

[Woot]

@TouchdownMyPants

Been clamoring for him for a few weeks now… He’s on a 1 year $12 million deal that Philly pushed into future years… He only has a $1.2 million base salary. He would only cost about 70k a week for someone acquiring him via trade. Make It Happen Brad

Mind sharing the reasoning behind the clamoring? No worries if not since you’ve doubtless done it before; I just haven’t seen it.

I don’t know the player, but for a guy with his length and speed his performance seems pretty meh from what I’m reading. Nice to have a bit more depth, especially if they aren’t willing to play Whiteside, but … that’s about it, far as I can tell.

[BubbaBaker60]

I have seen Riq make some great plays in coverage this year. I thought wow he has really turned it around, Then I see him against the run and he just turns away from contact as if he doesn’t want to get involved. He didn’t even try to push the guy out of bounds or at least get in the way. The RB was Kyren Williams who is not exactly Derek Henry.

[CashRipley]

@Thats2

My opinion of him is probably being colored by a buddy of mine who’s a Seahawks fan. He thought he was terrible. “Couldn’t cover rock with paper” was how he phrased it

Don’t know your buddy but I share his opinion after watching CeeDee Lamb screw Riq into the turf multiple times last week. He looked awful. Woolen holds an overall PFF defensive grade of 63.1 this year, (ranking 42nd among qualified cornerbacks). Against Dallas Riq graded out at 39.5. I’ll pass. Pun intended.

[QBHATER90]

@Thats2

My opinion of him is probably being colored by a buddy of mine who’s a Seahawks fan. He thought he was terrible. “Couldn’t cover rock with paper” was how he phrased it.

ah yes, remember when people thought we should have drafted him. I honestly am not referring to anyone…just have memories of people complaining when he seemed decent his first year or so.

[lions4life]

I’ll take him but hope its not for a 3rd. Seems rich for how he’s been playing the past couple of years. If thats the case we should’ve just spent the 2nd for JPJ.