Detroit Lions left sort out Taylor Decker has been by means of it since being drafted within the first spherical of the 2016 NFL Draft. Basic managers, coaches—you title it—Decker has seen all types of names and faces throughout his tenure as knowledgeable soccer participant.
So whereas it has been superb to see the entire younger gamers on this crew succeed over the previous couple of years, it has been simply as candy watching members of the previous guard like Decker and middle Frank Ragnow, amongst others, having fun with this second.
This week, Decker was subsequent up in Dave Birkett’s ongoing interview collection—which have been incredible and price your time—and the 2 touched on a bunch of various topics that have been outdoors of soccer. And if you’re a little bit of a nerd like me, you may admire Decker’s love of fictional fantasy books.
“Love Lord of the Rings,” Decker instructed Birkett after being requested what was the final e book he had learn. “I’ve learn all of the Lord of the Rings books, I’ve learn all of the Harry Potter books, stuff like that. Yeah, I’ve learn all of the Recreation of Thrones books, even those which are the Dance with Dragons ones and stuff like that. I feel there’s seven or eight of ‘em out. I’ve learn all these.”
We don’t need to spoil any of the remainder of the interview, so be sure to test it out in its entirety($).
And now, onto the remainder of right this moment’s notes:
Lions large receiver Allen Robinson joined Colin Thompson on SiriusXM NFL Radio to debate the Lions’ huge highway win over Minnesota, in addition to Dan Campbell’s messaging from earlier within the week.
Dalton Wasserman of Professional Soccer Focus spends virtually a minute gushing concerning the Lions offense and the way it’s the greatest within the NFL.
If you’re heading to Ford Subject on Sunday for the sport and planning on sporting your Halloween greatest, make sure you learn this discover from the Lions relating to costumes.