Following Tuesday's sessions with the offensive coaching staff, the Detroit Lions' defensive coaches (and special teams coordinator Dave Fipp) met with the media on Thursday.
First I've heard about Anzalone having contract concerns. He's on the last year of an 18m contract, making about 6m / year. Looking at other contracts, that's insanely low. Hope he gets a new deal.
Little surprised about moving Rakestraw from the nickel. I get the wanting to cut back on the homework but he was winning the Nickel job, why not let him concentrate on that.
I guess they want to get Amik on the field, can't blame them for that and Rake could always move to Nickel if they need him.
I think they feel Rake has a higher ceiling as an outside corner. He has size and speed. This way, he has time to learn and can slowly ease his way to more snaps. I think they want more turnovers from cornerback position.
First I've heard about Anzalone having contract concerns. He's on the last year of an 18m contract, making about 6m / year. Looking at other contracts, that's insanely low. Hope he gets a new deal.
Looks like I was wrong and Justin was right, imagine that. LOL
They seem to like Maddox as the 3rd Safety and have those 5 guys competing for some spots between the roster and practice squad.
I'm good with that if they are, glad they have a veteran.
Little surprised about moving Rakestraw from the nickel. I get the wanting to cut back on the homework but he was winning the Nickel job, why not let him concentrate on that.
I guess they want to get Amik on the field, can't blame them for that and Rake could always move to Nickel if they need him.
As we see with this staff, it is showing it is not working like that hoped, they will pivot to what may work better fast.
I think they feel Rake has a higher ceiling as an outside corner. He has size and speed. This way, he has time to learn and can slowly ease his way to more snaps. I think they want more turnovers from cornerback position.