- File this under “Shut up anonymous scout or put your name to it,” but an unnamed NFL scout told Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report that “average quarterback play” is holding the Detroit Lions back and that Matthew Stafford needs to up his game. Freeman states the NFL scout is “not prone to ridiculous takes” but the evidence suggests otherwise.
- Just a day after being waived by the Lions, offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty was claimed by the Carolina Panthers:
The Panthers have claimed OT Adam Bisnowaty, a ‘17 6th-round pick of the Giants who was waived by the Lions yesterday.
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) August 1, 2018
To make room, they placed Ross Cockrell on IR.
- The Lions are all the way at 23rd (down from 22nd) in USA Today’s training camp power rankings. Nate Davis, the author of the power rankings, also predicted the Lions to go 6-10 this year.
- Because a regulation field goal is too easy for Matt Prater, here’s the one he’s been practicing on over the past few days at training camp:
- The Green Bay Packers suffered a tough blow this week as starting linebacker Jake Ryan tore his ACL at training camp.
- Defensive back DeAngelo Hall retired on Wednesday, but he didn’t go out before giving Jay Cutler a sick burn:
DeAngelo Hall made his retirement official today. 14 years and done. He said “if I’d played against Jay Cutler more I’d be in the Hall of Fame”. Once had 4 in a game vs Jay. #redskins pic.twitter.com/EjF2WpgIwT
— Chick Hernandez (@MrChickSports) August 1, 2018
- Matt Patricia has been very impressed with how Kerry Hyder has rehabilitated from his Achilles injury.