There are 10 guys for 4 or 5 spots. Expect a bloodbath. Davis, Branch and Joseph (or Brandon Joseph) will start. You're talking about 1, maybe 2 spots open, Iffy is not automatically a starter. In base (4-3), it's Joseph, Branch, Davis, Amik/Arnold, so Iffy is by default a "bench" player. That's not how things are going to play out. There are 7 players that could be rotating in and out of that defensive secondary. Also, Aaron Glenn throws out different schemes against different offenses. The Lions did not draft Ennis Rakestraw to sit him the whole season. They are going to throw out different packages of DBs against different teams. Also, your #1 option covering tight ends at the present is Iffy Melifonwu. Your #1 option for a blitz from the secondary is Iffy Melifonwu. Iffy will play.

@stu_boogie2488

15 күн бұрын

Everyone earns their position. Crystal ball mode. LMFAO.

To be honest, Joseph is someone who I could see losing his spot to Melifonwu at some point this season. The way Iffy played down the stretch last year, only his injuries/availability issues should keep him on the bench.

@davegilliam72

18 күн бұрын

Iffy a strong safety and Kerby a free safety

@wolfebilt

18 күн бұрын

@davegilliam72, that's fine. If Lions think that Iffy is a better secondary player, then I think they'd scheme a way for him to see the field more. On paper, you are right.

@davegilliam72

18 күн бұрын

@@wolfebilt 3 safety set

@dougmichaelroossien9115

17 күн бұрын

JOSEPH IS OUT WITH A HIP. He was the weakest in coverage last year. CLICK BAIT!!,...WE WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN THE PLAYOFFS WITHOUT IFFY. SO "fan nation" are they right,... my eyes said different. As far as coaches opinions,... they better make frikken good choices or coaches are going down.those weren't our starters in 2021... our 2021 was Amari and Okuda... you need to stop click baiting and using si gle sources to support your "thoughts"

There will b plaeny of packages for our secondary. The versatility is amazing

@dougmichaelroossien9115

17 күн бұрын

Exactly, the one's on the firing line are the defensive coaches,... full stop!!,... no more excuses

The Lions should not give up any draft picks for Woods. He'll likely be cut anyway by the Texans so they could get him for nothing. He might have another productive year or two left in him especially playing with a familiar QB in Goff and a great offensive system under Ben Johnson

Go lions!

We'll have guys if injuries strike, that's what I like about this situation

I think you have a primary role where he played some packages where he played strong safety positions and be able to sub iffy out for a breather

I can't imagine that Detroit signed Amik to sit on the bench. It's a high possibility that Iffy is benched for at least the start of the season then switch things up and put Iffy in later in the season.

@coreywise07

17 күн бұрын

Need back ups next man up league

@dougmichaelroossien9115

16 күн бұрын

They "knew" Sutton was history at the time. Branch is part of the future of the team. Amik and Davis could be short-term as could be Iffy,... but only because of contract next year. Kerby is a playmaker who misses on coverage sometimes. Way, way too early without full participation,... inbfull pads, with our new scheme.

I think “starter” is just a label. Branch had 9 starts last year, but he saw tons of time. Iffy has a role. A big one. Just like Rakestraw. Eventually your lineup will be Arnold-Rakestraw-Branch-Joseph with Amik in the slot. Maybe a year down the line. But Iffy will see tons of work in the sub packages this year. His contract being up after 2024 is another reason Rakestraw was a very smart move. After this year Mosley, Davis and Iffy all come off the books. Hopefully they can resign at least 2 of those guys. Iffy might want to start. So he could walk anyway. But it’s a very good problem to have.

Branch’s run stopping and blitz ability make him more valuable closer to the line of scrimmage at nickel corner imo. He’s so versatile, but we have depth everywhere now, so I think he’ll stay at nickel /wildcard.

And don’t sleep on Emmanuel

@michaelcarver7693

18 күн бұрын

I'm excited to see E-Man out there

@coreywise07

18 күн бұрын

@@michaelcarver7693 yeah bro me too DET about to be a NO Throw Zone or Run

@bcjammer87

17 күн бұрын

I been shouting this from the roof tops but no one’s been listening. He was supposed to be our CB1 last year. We could have the deepest secondary in the NFL.

@mudtron3664

17 күн бұрын

​@@coreywise07 lets hope so who we got a rookie at 2 hmmmm . and Davis at 1 he is subject to getting beat deep we gonna blitz alot of the time and send safties also and it worries me about giving up bombs

@coreywise07

17 күн бұрын

@@mudtron3664 u got give up something to get something 💪🏾 we going to be good our CB was trash last year throw all on our as we no going down that’s the good thing

Branch played so good at nickel last year, unless he gets beat out by Amik Robertson, I don't think he would. I would still start Iffy and Kirby at Safety. Maybe Bransh plays some snaps at Safety, as long as a Amik is playing as good as Branch could at nickel. It depends on how he develops. No need to rush him to start, unless he can earn it. I didn't hear Barnes get mentioned when talking about linebackers. Is Rodriguez ahead of Barnes now?

Best players play simple as that. I think Iffy played so well last year because the bar was much lower. However, Iffy is a great backup option when someone needs a blow. Or for an injury.

@dougmichaelroossien9115

17 күн бұрын

What?????

@doublea9482

17 күн бұрын

@@dougmichaelroossien9115 blow means rest.

We have 7 very good potentially great DBs. The best 5 will start. I think Iffy will be in that top 5.

They didn’t put Iffy in many tough coverage positions last year, he’ll come in as a hybrid Lb, a blitzer, a lot of sub packages and special teams and he can sub for Branch and Kirby if/when needed

I would put BB at ss and Joseph at FS

What if the brains could come up with a totally new defensive scheme, sort of a hybrid 3/4 vs a 4/3 using Betts as a JACK LB/DE or change it up and have another DB/S instead of a WILL LB...we have seemingly a lot of talent that we could exploit with a free thinking coach

Massive rotation with the DEs too. All about staying healthy and having starters as backups.

I feel like Iffy could be better than Kerby Joseph with time. Things can definitely change during training camp.

@adgee5401

18 күн бұрын

They really don’t play the same position. Kerby is more of a fee safety. Iffy was used more in the box.

@johnlawson1167

18 күн бұрын

I like kerby, solid 10/10 name. But outside of catching Aaron Rodgers most recent completion, he hasnt been much better than average.

@davegilliam72

18 күн бұрын

Yeah, Iffy is a strong safety

@dougmichaelroossien9115

17 күн бұрын

Kerby hasn't even PLAYED this spring lol

@robbykunkel5263

17 күн бұрын

And this is a great problem to have too many starting caliber players in the secondary

I imagine Iffy will see the field, but with all the new players, he'll just have to get in where he fits in.

Why would we move Branch? IMO he's better in the box or at nickel. It better suits his playmaker ability.

Don’t stress to heavy on the “starter” label, we know how the lions rotate constantly and all these guys including ennis will be contributing

We just don't know. It's a great problem to have right now.

Why not Iffy and Branch at safety? No offense Kirby but am I forgetting (I may be) but did he really stand out last year?

@michaelcarver7693

18 күн бұрын

He didn't stand out last year because teams stayed away from him. Kinda like they do against Sauce. Stats go down bc the fear level goes up. I will say, Kerby made the most of his opportunities

Coach was saying how tough the competition was in his defensive backfield - couldn't ask for a better problem to be having. No on Woods - he's not scaring anyone. We need that second wide receiver who comes in and can scare the shirt outta defenses. Jamo isn't that yet but he could be.

I don’t see Iffy being benched. Iffy is huge for the Lions.

Don't take what Reisman thinks, believe what Dan Campbell has said!!! Reisman is just looking for hits, there is so little news right he needs to talk about something! Campbell has stated over and over again, "the players that show they the best will start"! This will be determined at training camp, period!

No to Bobby Trees. Saw him riding the struggle bus with the Titans & unable to be effective.

And this really don't mean nothing cause it's all about rotation and playing other positions.

What are you talking about man iffy is going to be in multiple packages. And we're going to have all kind of lineups no positions are set yet and they haven't even put on the pads..Bro 💯 just stop it😂

@dougmichaelroossien9115

17 күн бұрын

So exactly 💯,... this is just cli k bait,... based on what???? Nothin

I'll stick with DPJ

That wouldn’t make any sense! We’re better off with DPJ in my opinion

Lions would be dumb to take BB out the box

@dustymedlock

18 күн бұрын

Totally agree

He’s gonna get plenty of time because everybody gets hurt in the NFL

The Detroit Lions are expected to sign Michigan Panthers Kicker Jake Bates Bates staying in Detroit 👀

@user-es8vq7rd2y

17 күн бұрын

Turner will end up taking the kicking spot. Bates missed too many field goals down the stretch.

We won't know anything until after training camp. Everyone has to earn their right to start. This is nothing. Way to early unvalidated rumour.

This is proof that writers and podcasters know nothing!! How can you even listen to these people. It's summer!! The real camp hasn't started!! Quit trying to make yourselves sound important like you know something. Riesman might be the biggest idiot of them all!! Always wants to sound like he knows!! Last time I looked, he's not a coach on that team!! Quit speculating!!

@dougmichaelroossien9115

17 күн бұрын

Damn right,... this is afrikken blog,... anyone can make a blog. I've watched Lions since 1957 championship...all the good,... all the bad. Cutting IFFY out is a crime,... if you don't have NEWS TO ADD,... wait till it comes

Don't sweat none of this to early to really know shit , you can bet you boots he will play in this rotation and he will start some games plus any of y'all ever heard of special teams ? Hmm . Think about that for a minute hu !