The Lions have some depth and interesting decisions. Signing TJ Lang to add to the young guys at the other positions has created competition. I will boldly predict Joe Dahl will emerge as the right guard.
| 2016 STATS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYER | GAMES | SACKS ALLOWED | PENALTIES | |||
| T.J. Lang# | 13 | 1.0 | 4 | |||
| Travis Swanson | 12 | 2.0 | 3 | |||
| Graham Glasgow | 15 | 3.5 | 6 | |||
| Laken Tomlinson | 16 | 3.5 | 3 | |||
| Joe Dahl | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | |||
| Matt Rotheram^ | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |||
| Brandon Thomas^ | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | |||
| Leo Koloamatangi* | 13 | 1.0 | N/A | |||
2016 Penalties
Glascow 6
Swanson 3
Tomlinson 3
Warford 2
Returning:
Laken Tomlinson
Graham Glascow
Joe Dahl
Travis Swanson
Key Addition:
OG TJ Lang UFA Packers
Lost:
Larry Warford Saints
TJ Lang 9th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit
2017 UFA Packers
NFL Career: 119 games 94 starts
College: EMU 36 starts
Pro Day: 6040 316 5.15 30 26.5 4.42
Contract: 3 years $5.869 mil
Pro football Focus Rank: #8
Si.com Rank: #128
Analysis:
One of the best guards in football, ranking # 2 pass protection.. Very good at the jump set the Lions use. He replaces Larry Warford who was ranked # 20 last year. Coming off of hip surgery. Has played in 16 career playoff games.
Travis Swanson 4th year in Detroit
3rd round pick 2014
Regular Season: 42 games 31 starts
Post Season: 1 Start
College: Arkansas 50 starts
Combine: 6050 312 20 26 711 7.73 4.65
Contract: 1 year $1.951
PFF rank: #17
Analysis:
Much improved in 2016. He did miss the last part of the season with a head injury. Goes into a contract year.
Graham Glascow 2nd year in Detroit
3rd round pick 2016
Regular season: 15 games 11 starts
Post season: 1 start
College: Michigan 42 games 37 starts
Combine: 6057 307 5.13 23 25 810 7.63 4.63
Contract: 3 years $719,855
PFF rank: # 37
Analysis:
A better center than a guard. Can be serviceable at both. Looks much stronger this year. In competition at the left guard spot.
Laken Tomlinson 3rd year in Detroit
1st round pick 2015
Regular season: 32 games 24 starts
Post season: 1 start
College: Duke 52 starts
Combine: 6033 332 5.31 25 31.5 900 7.77 4.71
Contract: 1 year: $2.331
PFF rank: #64
Analysis:
Bust pick by Mayhew. Has not developed into a quality lineman. Will not have his 5th year option picked up. He ranked in the bottom five guards in run blocking in 2016.
Joe Dahl 2nd year in Detroit
5th round pick 2016
Regular Season: 6 games
Post season: 1 game
College: WSU 34 starts
Combine: 6041 304 5.18 28 31 901 7.64 4.77
contract: 3 years $600,000
Analysis:
Strong guy with some feet. I think he will emerge as the starter.
Brandon Thomas 4th year in the NFL 2nd year in Detroit
trade 2016 with 49ers (Jeremy Kerley)
College: Clemson 49 games 36 starts
Combine: 6032 317 5.09 35 29 802 8.13 4.83
Contract: 2 year $540,000
Analysis:
A talented guy. Injured his knee during a predraft workout. Never has made it back on the field. Started the season of the PUP list and was activated 8/7
Matt Rotheram 3rd year in the NFL 2nd in Detroit
Free agent 2016
College: Pitt 46 games 40 starts
Pro Day: 6050 325 22 38 808 7.63 4.53
Contract: 2 years $465,000
Analysis:
A guy with a NFL future. A tackle in college moved to guard in the NFL. Will push a for spot.
Leo Kolomatangi Rookie UDFA
College: Hawaii 20 starts
Pro Day: 6040 312 5.43 16 27.5 803 8 4.94
Contract: 3 years $465,000
Analysis:
Really improved in his final year at Hawaii.Taking all third team reps at center. Maybe the practice squad.
Tim Lelito 5th year in NFL 1st in Detroit
FA 2017 Titans
Lions Stats: 2 games snaps 28 O 18 ST
NFL Stats: 65 games 24 starts for the Saints
College: Grand Valley State 45 starts
Pro Day: 6036 308 5.27 29 33 811 4.8
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