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- This actually sounds pretty reasonable:
For comparison, J.J. Watt's six-year deal averages $16.7 million per year. $16 million a year might seem like a lot for a defensive tackle in Ndamukong Suh's case, but given the impact he has on the Detroit Lions defense, I think he's worth it.Talking to a veteran cap guy today, he thinks Ndamukong Suh's contract will come in around $15M to $16M per year.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 20, 2015
- Speaking of Suh, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy recently described him as the best DT in the NFL. McCoy also said this about Suh: "He's what I like to call a mutant. We don't have a lot of mutants in this league, he's one of them."
- While at the Senior Bowl this week, the Lions met with Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty, Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton, Ohio State cornerback Doran Grant and Miami (Ohio) cornerback Quinten Rollins, among others.
- Jim Caldwell wasn't in a very talkative mood at the Senior Bowl.
We got Jim Caldwell for a few minutes today. Was pleased to see Stafford & Tate added to Pro Bowl, no comment on anything else
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 21, 2015
- In Mel Kiper's regrade of the 2014 NFL Draft, the Lions' grade dropped from a B- to a C.
- This year's Pro Bowl is even stupider than usual.
- You know how there are different websites that allow you to simulate the NFL Draft? Well, Fanspeak now has a free agency simulator. Say goodbye to your free time.
- Finally, a new edition of "Bad Lip Reading" is out for the NFL. Enjoy: