Use one of those late round picks to grab a fast shifty return specialist to replace him. Getting rid of Raymond will force Goff to trust Teslaa more in the passing game.
His role had progressively dwindled to the point he seemed entirely replaceable to me by year-end. We certainly won't forget his many contributions both on and off the field as part of this franchise's turnaround, but things ran their natural course. Ever onward!
Teslaa is the future so Leif is a return man only here. I expect they will attack the need for a kick returner later in the draft. Punt returns aren’t an issue they really need kick return man to take advantage of the kickoff rules
Lions are turning the page. No disrespect to the guys who left, but they were a last place team last year. time to bring in some guys who are mostly unknown, hungry, and eager to compete.
Are you kidding me? They couldn't even keep Kalif- one of the souls of that team?
Man...a very good and underrated receiver. A terrific punt/kick return man. Chicago/Ben Johnson will make sure he sees touches.
I'm just looking at lists of empty spaces on the Lions roster. I understand that some- or one- contract rearranging will be taking place. But we'll be late to the party by the time the Lions make a move.
I dunno. I want to believe that Brad Holmes has this thing wired. But right now, to me, this looks like someone who got painted into a corner by some injuries and by some of his own decisions.
This isn't an empty space. He's a good player and a better guy, and I'm glad he's getting paid, but he's not needed as a WR, we have OK return options on the roster (TK, Vaki, Lovett, maybe Stuard with an offseason), and return specialists are a low-cost draft target.
TK is a practice squad guy with a lot of heart. Vaki is a rumor. He's been injured more than available. Lovett is also a rumor. Not been seen yet. And Stuard was anything other than impressive returning kicks, which is why Raymond was back doing it late in the season. None of the guys you mentioned are starters on a top tier team. Those are fill-in players. Lovett may turn out to be a decent receiver. But one season in, we know nothing.
Leaf was not Devin Hester or Desmond Howard. He just wasn't. And if he wasn't, then that role can be filled with less difficulty than a lot of others. "Sign all the guys!" is not a strategy.
He was a fine player, but look at the bright side: Now we can find someone who doesn't keep catching the ball with one foot in the end zone. KR drove me kinda crazy last year.
Use one of those late round picks to grab a fast shifty return specialist to replace him. Getting rid of Raymond will force Goff to trust Teslaa more in the passing game.
Seems like he executed well whenever his number was called.
His role had progressively dwindled to the point he seemed entirely replaceable to me by year-end. We certainly won't forget his many contributions both on and off the field as part of this franchise's turnaround, but things ran their natural course. Ever onward!
Teslaa is the future so Leif is a return man only here. I expect they will attack the need for a kick returner later in the draft. Punt returns aren’t an issue they really need kick return man to take advantage of the kickoff rules
I’m a big fan of TK and hope he gets his shot this year.
He was a solid returner when given the opportunity last year, dare I say better than Lif.
I'm starting to believe that you're in the room with Brad, Justin. Another great call by you.
Justin really does his homework. Outstanding.
Lions are turning the page. No disrespect to the guys who left, but they were a last place team last year. time to bring in some guys who are mostly unknown, hungry, and eager to compete.
Are you kidding me? They couldn't even keep Kalif- one of the souls of that team?
Man...a very good and underrated receiver. A terrific punt/kick return man. Chicago/Ben Johnson will make sure he sees touches.
I'm just looking at lists of empty spaces on the Lions roster. I understand that some- or one- contract rearranging will be taking place. But we'll be late to the party by the time the Lions make a move.
I dunno. I want to believe that Brad Holmes has this thing wired. But right now, to me, this looks like someone who got painted into a corner by some injuries and by some of his own decisions.
This isn't an empty space. He's a good player and a better guy, and I'm glad he's getting paid, but he's not needed as a WR, we have OK return options on the roster (TK, Vaki, Lovett, maybe Stuard with an offseason), and return specialists are a low-cost draft target.
TK is a practice squad guy with a lot of heart. Vaki is a rumor. He's been injured more than available. Lovett is also a rumor. Not been seen yet. And Stuard was anything other than impressive returning kicks, which is why Raymond was back doing it late in the season. None of the guys you mentioned are starters on a top tier team. Those are fill-in players. Lovett may turn out to be a decent receiver. But one season in, we know nothing.
Leaf was not Devin Hester or Desmond Howard. He just wasn't. And if he wasn't, then that role can be filled with less difficulty than a lot of others. "Sign all the guys!" is not a strategy.
No need to spill tears over a WR5
He was a terrific team player. A tough small receiver who always made the play for us when called on. Unlike another higher paid #2 receiver.
And, he was our only effective return man.
That's not nothing. You can label him a #5 receiver, but he always made the plays when called on.
He was a fine player, but look at the bright side: Now we can find someone who doesn't keep catching the ball with one foot in the end zone. KR drove me kinda crazy last year.
Anyone but the Bears 😩
I’ll miss you, Lief. 💔