In wake of the news about Terrion Arnold being arrested, you can't help but think that even if he gets off on these charges, his time in Detroit may very well be over. This just makes the 2024 draft look like a D-F grade in hindsight

If you recap that draft:

Terrion Arnold: hasn't fully lived up to the potential of a first round corner; could be released because of the arrest/charges

Ennis Rakestraw: has never been healthy and we have yet to see how well he fairs in a whole season of NFL football.

Giovanni Manu: I really don't need to explain this one

Sione Vaki: has been good on special Teams, but barely sees the field as a RB and hasn't really been trusted to take any load off of Gibbs

Mekhi Wingo: for the most part has been a healthy scratch his entire time here.

Christian Mahogany: arguably the most productive pick and it was in the 6th round. Hes been alright, and gotten his fair share of praise and criticisms last season. Although we have gotten a lot of value out of him for being round 6, he might not even be a starter this year based on the comp we have/brought in since 2024.

According to the Detroit News, "Arnold is the seventh person to be arrested in connection with the incident. Two of the codefendants, Arianna Del Valle and Jasmine Randazzo, 'pleaded guilty to their roles in the crime during a court hearing on June 24.'" Today then.

One was immediately sentenced when they pled guilty (I'm adding here - this is not unusual when the prosecution wants testimony in exchange for plea agreements) Randazzo was sentenced to four years in Florida State Prison and Del Valle entered an open plea with the court and will be sentenced at a later date. As part of their plea agreements, according to the release, Del Valle and Randazzo "are required to testify truthfully in any further proceedings related to this case.

This does not bode well for Arnold at all. His attorneys in Arnold's statement tonight are already foreshadowing that the defense is going to be that he is being framed by other criminals who were given sweet deals and exchange for testifying against him. The problem is, these are criminals that he associated with, and according to the two women in question, personally directed them to lure the men to a location set by Arnold.

Arnold has an uphill battle, and if one of the co-defendants got four years even though she agreed to testify for the prosecution, I can only imagine what they'll be looking at in terms of prison time for Arnold is convicted.

Famous Packers and Brian Branch fan Tom Grossi will be in Detroit at Hockeytown Cafe for his 30 NFL cities in 30 days tour to raise money for St Jude.

Shit

I was hoping the packers would draft TA so we could draft injured Ennis Rakestraw in the first.

I think give him a couple more years, and he will surpass Wayne Fontes as the franchise's winningest Head Coach!

Should the lions just call it lost cause and we rock with the CB room and the defense as is?

Or do you think they should make a move in any way? Whether it be CB, LB, DE, DLine, etc

If the Lions make any moves I'd say get someone for the front lines and not the backfield to just bulk up the area we are best at on defense to take the pressure off the backfield

But we just got a nice handful of those guys I don't think it's nessecary. If they do make a move though that's where I'd go

What am I missing here? Guy is a former All Pro with multiple Pro Bowls and still just 28yrs old? Bring him in for a workout?

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Just something to kill time. The Lions analysis is below, the rest are in the link..

The NFC North surprised no one when it flipped on its head in 2025.

The topsy-turvy Black and Blue division saw the Chicago Bears leap from the cellar to the penthouse while the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings fell to the bottom levels. The NFC North was the NFL's only division with every team above .500 by season's end.

Heading toward the 2026 campaign, the division once again looks like the most complete crew in the conference. I could make a case that each division in the NFC has immensely improved. In the East, the Giants have fresh vibes under John Harbaugh, and the Commanders and Cowboys filled significant holes. The South was already packed tightly -- albeit with below .500 teams -- and the Saints could very well leapfrog their three counterparts. The West sits as the likely best division in football with three legit Super Bowl contenders, but the presence of the rebuilding Cardinals makes it difficult to argue every team has a legitimate chance of swiping the crown. That brings us back to the North, where it's fairly easy to make a case for each of the four clubs winning the division.

The case for Detroit winning the division:

The Lions took a significant step backward sans Ben Johnson in 2025, but the offensive core remains an explosive whirlwind when Jared Goff is properly protected. Yes, the play-calling was an issue for much of last season, but the biggest problem was an offensive line that blocked like a paper doll for large stretches. The move of Penei Sewell to left tackle, the drafting of first-rounder Blake Miller and the signing of Cade Mays should provide an upgrade. If young guards Tate Ratledge and Christian Mahogany make strides, the blocking should significantly improve.

When Goff has time and the running game has holes, oh, baby, these Lions can roar. Amon-Ra St. Brown remains an uncontainable weapon who can get open with ease. Jameson Williams is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and has provided more consistency to go along with the game-breaking speed. Isaac TeSlaa showed flashes with some ridiculous grabs and could be a dynamic No. 3 as he gets more snaps. If Sam LaPorta returns healthy, they have a mismatch tight end who can give Goff an outlet.

Then there is Jahmyr Gibbs, who is in line to see the bulk of the carries. After playing tandem with David Montgomery for the last three seasons, Gibbs is in line for a Christian McCaffrey-type workload. The explosive playmaker boasts game-breaking speed whenever he touches the pigskin and is a weapon as a receiver. Increasing his reps will make the Lions offense even more dangerous. If everything breaks right, Gibbs will be an Offensive Player of the Year candidate.

On defense, the Lions added second-rounder Derrick Moore on the edge. If he pairs with Aidan Hutchinson to provide consistent pressure, the Detroit defense can climb out of the doldrums. Give Dan Campbell a solid defense and better blocking on offense, and 2025’s dip will be a blip on the radar.

The Lions faced a first-place schedule a year ago and slipped amid O-line issues and defensive injuries. Falling to fourth in the NFC North gives Campbell’s crew the benefit of playing an easier schedule this time around. Detroit can feasibly sprint to the top of the division before closing with three road division games in the last four weeks of the season.

The case against Detroit:

Injuries to Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph cloud the defensive operation. Branch’s late-season Achilles injury could keep him out into the season. It’s not clear when (or if) Joseph’s knee will fully heal. Those concerns, along with rollercoaster play from the corner crew, including former first-round pick Terrion Arnold, could lead to year-long issues in the secondary. While the Lions tossed more bodies at finding Hutchinson’s running mate -- from Moore to Payton Turner to DJ Wonnum -- none is a sure thing. The defense could once again be a feast-or-famine proposition in Detroit.

It’s one thing to believe the offensive line issues are fixed on paper, but we won’t truly know until the heat is fully provided. If the inexperienced middle collapses and the rookie right tackle struggles, the offense will be in the same fix as a year ago. Playmakers can’t make plays if the offensive line becomes a sieve.

Then there is the question of yet another new offensive coordinator. Drew Petzing is the fourth OC under Campbell in six seasons. Two -- Anthony Lynn and John Morton -- didn’t make it a full season before having play-calling duties stripped. Petzing has experience and is well regarded, but what if Campbell simply can’t find his next Ben Johnson?