Nothing we learned when the schedule was released this evening told us anything we didn’t already know about how easy or hard any team’s slate of opponents is
Womens Kerry Hyder Jersey , because we already knew every team’s home and road opponents. But we did learn one way in which the schedule-makers helped the Lions and hurt the Patriots.That is in rest days, where the Lions will have an NFL-best 12 more rest days than their opponents over the course of the season, while the Patriots will have an NFL-worst 13 fewer rest days than their opponents, according to Brian Burke of ESPN.That’s primarily because the Lions never play an opponent coming off a bye, while the Patriots play three games against opponents coming off their byes. The Lions also benefit from extra rest before playing at Minnesota, after their annual Thanksgiving home game.Other teams that got favorable schedules from a rest perspective include the Chargers, Buccaneers
Womens Ricky Jean Francois Jersey , Panthers and Bills. Teams that got unfavorable schedules include the Dolphins, Eagles, Packers and 49ers. We kick off our positional free agency breakdown with quarterbacks... or backup quarterbacks."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Lions NewsDetroit Lions NotesDetroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions TransactionsDetroit Lions Game RecapsBreaking NewsIntroducing the 2019 Detroit Lions Draft Class! 脳Detroit Lions AnalysisDetroit Lions Free Agency2019 Detroit Lions free agency preview: QuarterbacksNew,43commentsWe kick off our positional free agency breakdown with quarterbacks... or backup quarterbacks. ESTShareTweetShareShare2019 Detroit Lions free agency preview: QuarterbacksSteve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsWith free agency exactly a week away, it’s time to preview the Detroit Lions and what they may do over the next month. We’re going to break down each position on the roster, measure Detroit’s level of need based on their current assets and outline some of the most notable players expected to be available in free agency.Today, we start with quarterback. Lately
Anthony Zettel Jersey White , there’s been a lot of talk about Matthew Stafford and his long-term status with the team, but there’s little chance Detroit moves on from him this offseason. However, the backup position is very much still in flux. Currently under contractMatthew StaffordSigned through 2022$29.5 million cap in 2019Connor CookSigned through 2019$685,000 cap hitPending free agentsMatt Cassel (unrestricted)The addition of Connor Cook means the Lions’ backup quarterback battle will be different from years past. With Jake Rudock off to pursue better opportunities (currently with the Dolphins), the Lions will need to make a tough decision. Do they keep Matt Cassel, a quarterback head coach Matt Patricia knows and is comfortable with? Do they move on and find a more reliable free agent on the market? Or do they draft yet another young, developmental passer
Danny Amendola Jersey White , hoping to finally strike gold in the mid-to-late rounds? Level of need: 3/10The Lions’ backup situation is not good by any means, but the Lions have been lucky enough to not really need one for the past few years. That’s a gamble that will eventually cost Detroit. However, it seems more likely the Lions fix this via the draft this year rather than free agency. Top free agents availableNick Foles - The Super Bowl-winning Eagles quarterback was too rich for Philly to keep, and he’s clearly seeking a starting job. It looks like the Jaguars may already have this deal waiting to be made, so he’s not a realistic option in Detroit.Teddy Bridgewater - After serving as the Saints backup on a cheap one-year, $6 million contract, Bridgewater could be on the move. His talent is a relative unknown
Michael Roberts Jersey White , as he’s only thrown 25 passes since his brutal leg injury in 2016, but the ceiling is high for the former first-round pick. Tyrod Taylor - After his unceremonious departure from Buffalo, Taylor saw himself again get quickly replaced. Entering 2018 as the starter for the Browns, he was quickly benched in favor of rookie Baker Mayfield and never came close to reclaiming his throne. Taylor has a good amount of experience and isn’t as old as some other options (Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh McCown), but his play has been more bad than good recently. Best fitMatt Cassel - Fans aren’t going to like hearing this, but sometimes your best option is the most familiar. Detroit could go and grab a veteran in free agency
Golden Tate III Jersey White , but there just isn’t a lot of talent out there. Detroit’s best bet is to keep things familiar in the quarterback room and either hope that Cook or a mid-round draft pick helps push competition at the position.