The Lions’ first attempt to sign a running back away from the Rams was thwarted
Youth Isaac Nauta Jersey , but their second attempt found more success.According to multiple reports, the Lions have signed C.J. Anderson to a one-year contract.The
Lions signed Malcolm Brown to an offer sheet as a restricted free agent last
month, but the Rams matched the deal to keep Brown as the top backup to Todd
Gurley. Anderson joined the Rams late last season with Brown on injured reserve
and Gurley dealing with a knee injury.Anderson ran 43 times for 299 yards and
two touchdowns in the final two games of the regular season. He added 46 carries
for 189 yards and two touchdowns in the postseason.Lions head coach Matt
Patricia said last week that the team does not want to wear out No. 1 back
Kerryon Johnson this season. Anderson gives them a strong alternative in the
backfield as they try to keep Johnson from taking too much wear and tear. A
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BurnsNelson Chenault-USA TODAY SportsThe Carolina Panthers are a hard team to
figure out. Just when you think they’ve got it all figured out, they’ll
blindside you with a 6-10 season. Since 2013, the Panthers have had
12
Austin Bryant Detroit Lions Jersey , 15 and 11-win seasons, and each time, they’ve followed it up with a losing record. It’s a tough ask of a commenter to
help turn around this Panthers franchise via our Pride of Detroit Community Mock
Draft, but considering the Panthers are coming off a 7-9 year, maybe this will
be their bounceback season. Acting as Carolina Panthers general manager is
BigJShaky. With the 16th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the
Panthers have taken Florida State edge defender Brian Burns. Here’s BigJShaky
with the explanation:“After starting the 2018 season at 6-2
White Isaac Nauta Jersey , my Carolina Panthers went on a seven-game (!) losing streak, finishing the year at 7-9.Whoops.Here are the main targets my leadership
team helped to highlight to make a return to the playoffs in the coming
season:Offensive Tackle – So the strategy of “sign all the Kalil brothers”
didn’t work out as hoped.EDGE – Julius Peppers is not walking through that
door.No seriously ??he’s retired.Safety – Well ??at least we helped Eric Reid
catch on with a team.While the hyper-athletic offensive tackle, Andre Dillard,
may have turned our sprint to the podium into a swift jog, our team’s decision
was quite clear here.Brian Burns is a special athlete on the edge, with a RAS
clocking in at 9.91.9.91!Sure
Luke Willson Jersey , some may suggest he’s a bit light to be a true DE, but he just proved he can put on weight while maintaining his athleticism by getting up
to 249 pounds at the combine.At Florida State, he still demonstrated an ability
to defend the run and set the edge by utilizing his length effectively.Plus, I
expect Ron Rivera and his coaching staff to move Burns around the formation,
rushing from multiple positions and angles.With Bruce Irvin on the team, Burns
can learn from one of the best at that hybrid DE/LB position.After finishing
with just 35 sacks last season
Sylvester Williams Jersey , we expect Burns’ elite bend to help return our defense to one of the best in the league.Burns is a refined pass rusher who
combines his incredible athleticism with a high motor.Hopefully the Panthers’
playoff hiatus ends after just one season.”Track all of the picks in our POD
Community Mock Draft here.
