Lions? Kerryon Johnson headed for IR after undergoing knee surgery now activated

[tomdalton22]

I agree with Hughes that I would not be surprised we end up with Kenyan Drake from Miami for a 4th or 5th round pick.

6'1", 211 lb. back that can catch passes out of the backfield as well. He's the best option for the price, IMO.

Guys we'd have to "pay" for......(if they're even available)

Gordon
Mixon
Brieda/Coleman/Mostert.....whichever SF decides it could do without
Eckler
Royce Freeman

Other lower priced options.....again, if available

Duke Johnson
AP (10 game rental, basically)
Ronald Jones III or Peyton Barber
Devontae Booker
And yes, even Ameer Abdullah

Or, we could take the free route, sign ZZ and make him the 3rd string again.....or bring back CJ Anderson

I think Kenyan Drake makes the most sense. Good ability as both a runner and receiver, fallen out of favor for a terrible team. Still young. Wouldn't cost much.

The Lions shouldn't trade for anyone...just sign some scrub off the street.

If anything, the Lions should continue to sell. This team isn't going anywhere. Maybe they should tank for Chase Young.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

The Lions shouldn't trade for anyone...just sign some scrub off the street.

If anything, the Lions should continue to sell. This team isn't going anywhere. Maybe they should tank for Chase Young.

Though you're certainly right......there is a 0% chance we tank right now.

Schedule lightens up. If we could get a few guys back from injury it would help.

Slay
Daniels
Hand

We've gotten almost no production from players that were expected to produce. Snacks has been invisible. Flowers is completely ineffective rushing the passer. Hand hasn't played a snap. Daniels has barely played a snap. Davis has struggled.

Our secondary has been our strength but expecting them to cover for as long as their being asked to is insanity. You could run out Ramsey, Slay, Richard Sherman, Gilmore and Patrick Peterson as your secondary and they would do an average job if they were asked to cover that long.

I'm dead serious about that. NOBODY in the NFL consistently wins if they cannot rush the passer. And we chose to rush 3-4 guys who cannot ever get free of single blocks and NEVER blitz.

We don't disguise coverages well......play 70% cover 2 man....don't let our S free to try to make plays.....don't knock WR running crossing routes off their route....and don't have LB's who can cover worth a shit.

It's just really bad coaching.

 

[grandy]

Wouldn’t mind Drake but I don’t think he adds much to the team. Good in the open field but allergic to hitting holes, be ready to get frustrated. An upgrade over McKissic though.

 

[tomdalton22]

We've gotten almost no production from players that were expected to produce. Snacks has been invisible. Flowers is completely ineffective rushing the passer.

When was the last time a team signed a free agent that the Pats let go and it worked out?

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ohnson-returning-to-practice-detroit-lions-ir
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson returning to practice.
The Lions RB will be at practice Wednesday, but won?t be eligible to play until Week 16.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...o-be-removed-from-injured-reserve-in-week-16/
Kerryon Johnson returns to practice, eligible to be removed from injured reserve in Week 16.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-makes-surprising-return-practice/2608796001/
Lions RB Kerryon Johnson makes surprising return to practice.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...actice-6-weeks-after-knee-surgery/2609961001/
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson has first practice after knee surgery, could return vs. Denver.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...o-practice-eligible-to-return-in-week-16.html
Lions RB Kerryon Johnson returns to practice, first eligible to play in Week 16.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...optimistic-kerryon-johnson-return/2638369001/
Detroit Lions football optimistic about Kerryon Johnson playing, more guarded on Stafford.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/13/kerryon-johnson-detroit-lions/2640322001/
Webvideo Lions running back Kerryon Johnson on his way back from injury.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...ng-well-for-lions-could-return-next-week.html
Kerryon Johnson practicing well for Lions, could return next week.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...it-lions-53-man-roster-should-play-vs-broncos
Kerryon Johnson activated to Detroit Lions 53-man roster, should play vs. Broncos.
Welcome back, Kerryon!
POD

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-activate-kerryon-johnson-reserve-injured-christian-jones
Lions activate Kerryon Johnson from Reserve/Injured.
Lions.com

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/21/detroit-lions-kerryon-johnson-removed-injured-reserve/
Lions activate Kerryon Johnson from injured reserve.
LionsWire

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28347219/lions-activate-rb-kerryon-johnson-knee-injured-reserve
Lions activate RB Kerryon Johnson (knee) from injured reserve.
espn

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-johnson-place-christian-jones-ir/2722704001/
Lions activate Kerryon Johnson, place Christian Jones on IR.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...e-kerryon-johnson-injured-reserve/2718068001/
He's back: Detroit Lions activate RB Kerryon Johnson from injured reserve.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...injured-reserve-another-starting-lb-gone.html
Lions RB Kerryon Johnson officially activated from injured reserve; another starting LB gone.
Mlive

In additions to Kerryon Johnson being activated,

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ed-on-detroit-lions-ir-jonathan-wynn-promoted
Christian Jones placed on Detroit Lions IR, Jonathan Wynn promoted.
The Lions have now placed 8 players on IR in December.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...jured-reserve-lions-promote-de-jonathan-wynn/
Christian Jones has been placed on injured reserve, Lions promote DE Jonathan Wynn.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ons-kerryon-johnson-right-move-playing-injury
Is playing Kerryon Johnson the right move for the Lions?
Detroit?s star running back has returned, but was it the right call?
POD

 

[kdp1980]

If hes ready to go, let him play. Hope he plays well, but the Lions still lose

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...lions-kerryon-jackson-active-list/2726598001/
Kerryon Johnson back for Detroit Lions, but running behind a beat-up offensive line.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/1/9/21057154/can-detroit-lions-rely-on-kerryon-johnson-2020
Can the Lions rely on Kerryon Johnson for 2020?
Should the Lions start looking for another running back?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2020/03/08/detroit-lions-3-desperately-need-2020/
Detroit Lions: 3 who desperately need to have a good 2020.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2020/03/16/detroit-lions-make-break-kerryon-johnson/
Make or break year for Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...ster-review-kerryon-johnson-role-dandre-swift
2019 Detroit Lions roster review: What will Kerryon Johnson?s role be now?
After a couple of disappointing seasons, will Kerryon Johnson now simply be a backup?
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...on-johnson-brother-kerron-johnson/5282590002/
Pandemic leaves brother of Lions RB Kerryon Johnson stranded in Romania for 2 months.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/05...e-to-covid-19-with-pregnant-wife-at-home.html
Kerron Johnson, brother of Lions RB, stuck overseas due to COVID-19 with pregnant wife at home.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o-hara-johnson-embracing-change-on-off-the-field
Johnson embracing change on & off the field.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://sidelionreport.com/2020/08/07/detroit-lions-kerryon-johnson-prove-himself/
Detroit Lions: Kerryon Johnson needs to prove himself this season.
SLR