The NFL house owners conferences are underway in Orlando, Florida, and like yearly, there will probably be some media classes that happen for the Detroit Lions. Presently, Lions president Rod Wooden, coach Dan Campbell, and normal supervisor Brad Holmes are anticipated to talk to the media, with the potential for proprietor Sheila Hamp taking a while, as properly.
I’ll personally be down there on the conferences, and listed here are six issues I’m hoping are answered whereas down on the conferences for the subsequent couple of days.
What’s the newest on Cameron Sutton?
Sutton could not be on the workforce, however there are many questions that should be answered. Primarily: The place is he? Clearly, the Lions most likely aren’t going to have that data, however we could get some perception into when the Lions heard in regards to the incident, what data they’ve, and a deeper clarification of the timing of his launch (and the standing of the ensures in his contract).
It’s not precisely a enjoyable matter to speak about, however it will likely be Detroit’s first alternative to speak publicly in regards to the incident apart from a naked minimal written assertion.
When can we count on the Lions uniforms to drop?
It’s virtually a certainty that the Lions may have new uniforms in 2024, and workforce president Rod Wooden is normally the one who spills the beans. He’s anticipated to fulfill with the media on Monday, so we should always know fairly quickly when to count on the reveal.
Are there any updates on extension talks with Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown?
On the NFL Mix, it regarded just like the Lions have been making some progress with St. Brown, assembly along with his illustration in Indianapolis. Since then, every little thing has been quiet. Holmes doesn’t prefer to publicly speak an excessive amount of about contract negotiations, so don’t count on an enormous replace right here, however we’re more likely to get some kind of remark.
What number of prime draft prospects does Holmes see on this draft?
In 2023, Holmes notoriously stated that he solely seen about 14 prospects as first-round skills. With all of the draft capital that they had final 12 months, they have been capable of procure 4 gamers in that prime 14 on their board.
However it will likely be harder this 12 months. Their first choose is all the way in which down at 29, they usually gained’t choose once more till 61. Nevertheless, if this draft class is deeper, maybe they’ll nonetheless have a shot at first-round expertise.
Again on the NFL Mix, Holmes was requested a query about this 12 months’s depth, and he stated it was too early for him to talk on it and he’ll know extra as we get into March. Now, a month later, it’ll be fascinating to see if his opinion has shaped.
How did free company go down?
Final 12 months on the house owners conferences, we realized about Holmes waking up his whole household after they landed C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Will there be the same story to after they accomplished the Carlton Davis commerce or landed Kevin Zeitler? Did the operation run easily? Was there any specific participant they landed that Campbell or Holmes is worked up about?
On the very least, Campbell ought to be capable of give us extra perception into Marcus Davenport primarily based on their shared days with the New Orleans Saints.
The place do the Lions stand on a few of the new rule proposals?
We all know the Lions have proposed 4 guidelines for the 2024 season. We’ll possible get a greater understanding of why they need these rule modifications applied. Nevertheless, I’m additionally concerned with what they consider a few of the rule modifications proposed by the NFL Competitors Committee. What does Campbell consider eliminating the hip-drop sort out? How do they really feel about new kickoff guidelines? Campbell ought to have a singular perspective as a coach and former participant.
