Detroit Lions Notes

Lions notes: Ezekiel Ansah named one of NFL’s 5 most gifted edge rushers

Let’s not forget all of the potential Ezekiel Ansah has.

By Jeremy Reisman@DetroitOnLion Jul 6, 2017, 1:03pm EDT

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Matt Williamson of Fanrag Sports Network made a list of the top five gifted edge rushers in the NFL today. Despite coming off a disappointing season hampered by injury, Ezekiel Ansah made his list. “The argument could be made that he has the absolute best pass rushing tools of anyone on this illustrious list,” Williamson said.

Over at Lions Wire, Ty Schalter pointed out that the Detroit Lions were overly dependent on the shotgun formation on offense and it was not as efficient as you may think.

If there are any Lions fans out there in Nebraska, now’s the chance for you (or your kids) to meet Ameer Abdullah:

Young Huskers join me and special guest coaches this July 15th in Lincoln NE for my football camp! Registration info in link in Bio. #GBR pic.twitter.com/01mrcYSGc5
— Ameer Abdullah (@Ameerguapo) June 21, 2017

ESPN’s Michael Rothstein thinks of all the Lions players, Ameer Abdullah may have the best shot at a career in the broadcast booth after his playing time is done.

Pro Football Focus ranks the Lions pass offense as the 12th best in the league right now.

Here are offensive line highlights from the 2016 season, because why not?

SB Nation’s Jon Bois takes a look at what football may look like in the future. I can guarantee you his vision has never even crossed your mind.