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- According to OverTheCap.com, the Detroit Lions aren’t likely to earn any compensatory draft picks in the 2017 NFL Draft. Compensatory picks are calculated based on lost free agents from the previous year.
- Teryl Austin’s interview with the San Diego Chargers is apparently scheduled for Tuesday.
I'm told Teryl Austin is scheduled to interview with the #Chargers on Tuesday for their head coaching vacancy, per source.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 9, 2017
His interview with the Rams, however, is not set yet.
- Former director of officiating, Mike Periera, was not a fan of the officiating in the Lions-Seahawks game:
According to @MikePereira, the officiating was 'OK' this weekend, "with the exception of the game in Seattle." pic.twitter.com/R2OfMzWrxh
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) January 9, 2017
- Is this the definition of mediocrity or something more? You decide:
#Lions record over past 3 years by opponent's record:
— Pride Of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) January 9, 2017
0-5 wins: 8-2
6-9 wins: 17-5
10-16 wins: 2-14
- Several Lions players took the opportunity on social media to say their farewell to the 2016 season and offer hope for the future:
Proud of this team. Not exactly the expectation I had for the 2016 season with injury. But Allah knows best. 2017 it is then #WROH #onepride
— Ameer Abdullah (@Ameerguapo) January 9, 2017
Chapter 3: Growth, Improvement, Mature. I Am Thankful To Be A @Lions. Thank You AMAZING FANS For The Support This Year. #OnePride
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) January 9, 2017
Thank u to everyone who helped make this season one to remember. Only 1 team finishes satisfied. Proud of the team and how we fought all yr!
— Sam (@SamMartin_6) January 9, 2017
Even though it didn't end the way we wanted, I want to thank the fans for a great rookie year. Looking forward to next year! #OnePride
— Graham Glasgow (@gglasgow61) January 9, 2017
- Matthew Stafford and the Lions have not entered contract extension negotiations yet.
- The Lions could use an upgrade on defense:
Tahir Whitehead was the NFL's second-worst linebacker, per PFF, and Devin Taylor was the second-worst edge defender. Both started 16 games.
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) January 9, 2017