Thats2
February 19, 2022, 3:11pm
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Yeah I was under the impression that he lost weight before this season which was at least partially responsible for his improvement. He became quicker without losing much strength. I think he’s the weight he’ll want to stay.
I think the Lions have a lot of reasons to load up at DT. Brockers and Williams are both the wrong side of 30. Levi is a question mark.
They need some DTs. I wouldn’t be shocked if they took another one with one of their top 3 picks.
Air2theThrown:
I’ve brought this up in a few threads before but I do not think Nick Williams should be brought back.
I went through and rewatched every Lions game last year and I specifically watched every defensive play over and over taking a closer look at our DL.
Our DL was very inconsistent all year. Largely in part due to the fact we were giving rookies significant playing time. But even our veterans struggled.
Williams was extremely inconsistent. Too inconsistent for a veteran. I would not bring him back as a result.
Here’s a recent article suggesting the same thing.
2022 Detroit Lions free agent profile: Is Nick Williams worth bringing back in 2022? - Pride Of Detroit
Brockers was ok but nothing special. I’d bring him back because we need a veteran presence and I’m expecting Flowers to be a cap casualty.
I think the Lions should target IDL via free agency. Using the money they save on Williams and Flowers to bring in another veteran DT.
Here are a couple guys I think we could target.
SEBASTIAN JOSEPH-DAY - This one makes the most sense. With the Rams connection and the Lions needing a run stuffing space eater. Day could be a solid option.
FOLORUNSO FATUKASI - He would really help to shore up our interior run defense.
B. J. HILL - He’s a good replacement for Williams and solid insurance incase Levi never develops into a 3T. Hill brings a much needed interior pass rush.
This years free agency class has some good DT talent in it. I would be disappointed if we didn’t target one.
No do not bring Nick Williams back! Give 97# to Hutchinson
Sofatso
February 19, 2022, 5:42pm
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There’s not much incentive to cut Brockers before the season starts. Sure, keep him in training camp to mentor the younger players, but if he doesn’t appear to be rebounding from last year‘s suckfest, we got a bite the bullet, say goodbye and take the 3 million savings. It will be embarrassing for Brad, but oh,well.