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6/3 Daily Roar Roundup - Detroit Lions News, Notes, Quotes, and More

6/3 DRR 🦁🧵 


Preseason Opener Countdown: 66 Days 


Home Opener Countdown: Aidan Hutchinson Days Away (97)


News


  • Lions rank 3rd in the NFL in available cap space with $40.3M 



  • Lions working to help Gibbs reach a new level as a pass catcher in 2024



Notes


  • @JeffRisdon breaks down minicamp on the Detroit Lions Podcast and it is more than worth your time!



  • Risdon's notes include Hendon Hooker having a solid performance, an overall impressive showing from Jamo, the Money Badger showing added leg strength and consistency, and more.


  • Biggest remaining need according to Jeff Risdon is "coverage safety."


  • Before Brodrick Martin and DJ Reader ever met, Reader watched all of Martin's film and came prepared with notes for how Martin could improve according to Jeff Risdon.


  • Brian Branch appears on the Juh Kickin' It Podcast alongside friends.


Takeaways:

  • Brian gave his rookie season a B grade

  • Goal is a gold jacket

  • Underestimated Puka Nacua

  • Hardest matchup over a full game was the Rams' DeMarcus Robinson

  • Believes 4-5 Lions will have 1,000-yard seasons



  • PFF ranks each position among 2022 - 2024 draft picks. Notables include Jahmyr Gibbs at RB2, Jamo at WR4, LaPorta at TE5, and Edge3 with Aidan Hutchinson



  • The Honolulu Blues Show interviews former Lions RB Zach Zenner. Zenner talks about the difference between Caldwell and Patricia, favorite NFL moments, the 2016 season, and more




Quotes


  • “I love everything they’ve done this offseason.” - Brady Quinn on the Lions on Woodward Sports


  • "It's clear they're trying to find where he fits best, or...they're making him into like the ultimate backup weapon at offensive line." - Jeff Risdon on Colby Sorsdal


  • “Betts looks like he’s going to sell you an extended warranty at a car dealership, but man, the guy gets to the quarterback. It’s uncanny.” - Jeff Risdon impressed with Mathieu Betts


  • "The guy can play, and the guy is going to challenge James Mitchell." Jeff Risdon on Parker Hesse


Question of the Day🤔: If you could interview any former Detroit Lion, who would you interview, and what would be the biggest question you'd have for them?




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