Al Karsten
@footballguyal.bsky.social
Lions Writer for Pride Of Detroit | TJ Lang’s unconfirmed relative | President: Josh Paschal & Levi Onwuzurike Fan Club
List of NFC North player seasons to make a Pro Bowl or 1st Team All-Pro and be drafted since 2021 by their respective NFC North team:
1. Detroit Lions – 16
2. Minnesota Vikings – 0
2. Green Bay Packers – 0
2. Chicago Bears – 0
1. Detroit Lions – 16
2. Minnesota Vikings – 0
2. Green Bay Packers – 0
2. Chicago Bears – 0
September 5, 2025 at 1:29 AM
List of NFC North player seasons to make a Pro Bowl or 1st Team All-Pro and be drafted since 2021 by their respective NFC North team:
1. Detroit Lions – 16
2. Minnesota Vikings – 0
2. Green Bay Packers – 0
2. Chicago Bears – 0
1. Detroit Lions – 16
2. Minnesota Vikings – 0
2. Green Bay Packers – 0
2. Chicago Bears – 0
Kerby Joseph (363) and Brian Branch (304) led the NFL in man coverage snaps by a safety last year. No other safety had 253+.
Branch had 9 forced incompletions from man coverage. No other safety had more than 5.
Joseph's 77.8 man coverage grade still ranked 7th.
Branch had 9 forced incompletions from man coverage. No other safety had more than 5.
Joseph's 77.8 man coverage grade still ranked 7th.
March 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Kerby Joseph (363) and Brian Branch (304) led the NFL in man coverage snaps by a safety last year. No other safety had 253+.
Branch had 9 forced incompletions from man coverage. No other safety had more than 5.
Joseph's 77.8 man coverage grade still ranked 7th.
Branch had 9 forced incompletions from man coverage. No other safety had more than 5.
Joseph's 77.8 man coverage grade still ranked 7th.
Defensive Passer Rating Against Defensive Back Leaders 2021-24 (Min. 100 Targets):
1. HOU Derek Stingley Jr. - 55.5
2. DET Kerby Joseph - 63.4
20. DET Brian Branch - 77.2
29. SEA-NYJ D.J. Reed - 78.9
1. HOU Derek Stingley Jr. - 55.5
2. DET Kerby Joseph - 63.4
20. DET Brian Branch - 77.2
29. SEA-NYJ D.J. Reed - 78.9
March 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Defensive Passer Rating Against Defensive Back Leaders 2021-24 (Min. 100 Targets):
1. HOU Derek Stingley Jr. - 55.5
2. DET Kerby Joseph - 63.4
20. DET Brian Branch - 77.2
29. SEA-NYJ D.J. Reed - 78.9
1. HOU Derek Stingley Jr. - 55.5
2. DET Kerby Joseph - 63.4
20. DET Brian Branch - 77.2
29. SEA-NYJ D.J. Reed - 78.9
Former Lions CB Carlton Davis III signing with New England Patriots for $60M/3 years with $34.5M guaranteed.
Brad Holmes lurking in the shadows of the cornerback market with Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr both under contract through at least 2027 and Amik Robertson also signed for 2025.
Brad Holmes lurking in the shadows of the cornerback market with Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr both under contract through at least 2027 and Amik Robertson also signed for 2025.
March 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Former Lions CB Carlton Davis III signing with New England Patriots for $60M/3 years with $34.5M guaranteed.
Brad Holmes lurking in the shadows of the cornerback market with Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr both under contract through at least 2027 and Amik Robertson also signed for 2025.
Brad Holmes lurking in the shadows of the cornerback market with Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr both under contract through at least 2027 and Amik Robertson also signed for 2025.
On paper, the Bears OL has definitively been upgraded.
They’ll now be paying roughly a combined $47.5M next year for three veteran interior OL that three separate teams did not want to retain.
Uplifting to a level of competent line play is key but a lot on new OL Coach Dan Roushar’s plate.
They’ll now be paying roughly a combined $47.5M next year for three veteran interior OL that three separate teams did not want to retain.
Uplifting to a level of competent line play is key but a lot on new OL Coach Dan Roushar’s plate.
Drew Dalman to the Bears. 3 years 42M. 28M GTD. Per Schefter
March 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On paper, the Bears OL has definitively been upgraded.
They’ll now be paying roughly a combined $47.5M next year for three veteran interior OL that three separate teams did not want to retain.
Uplifting to a level of competent line play is key but a lot on new OL Coach Dan Roushar’s plate.
They’ll now be paying roughly a combined $47.5M next year for three veteran interior OL that three separate teams did not want to retain.
Uplifting to a level of competent line play is key but a lot on new OL Coach Dan Roushar’s plate.
NFL Network broadcast spending multiple segments, in between commercial breaks, on Chris Godwin re-signing in Tampa Bay. People are clamoring for updates and they’re not showing the same rapid reaction.
March 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
NFL Network broadcast spending multiple segments, in between commercial breaks, on Chris Godwin re-signing in Tampa Bay. People are clamoring for updates and they’re not showing the same rapid reaction.
With Haasan Reddick to Tampa Bay it’s more unlikely they bring back Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson. Two edge players that have connections to new Lions DL coach Kacy Rodgers.
Haasan Reddick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per Adam Schefter on ESPN.
March 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
With Haasan Reddick to Tampa Bay it’s more unlikely they bring back Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Anthony Nelson. Two edge players that have connections to new Lions DL coach Kacy Rodgers.
Happy Holidays! Safe tampering to all, and to all a safe, legal, tampering!
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Holidays! Safe tampering to all, and to all a safe, legal, tampering!
Former Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle Lomas Brown has the second most games played of any offensive lineman in NFL history with 263 games played.
He is second to only the 296 games played by Hall Of Fame OL Bruce Matthews. In 19 seasons, Matthews only missed 8 games (all in his 5th season).
He is second to only the 296 games played by Hall Of Fame OL Bruce Matthews. In 19 seasons, Matthews only missed 8 games (all in his 5th season).
March 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Former Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle Lomas Brown has the second most games played of any offensive lineman in NFL history with 263 games played.
He is second to only the 296 games played by Hall Of Fame OL Bruce Matthews. In 19 seasons, Matthews only missed 8 games (all in his 5th season).
He is second to only the 296 games played by Hall Of Fame OL Bruce Matthews. In 19 seasons, Matthews only missed 8 games (all in his 5th season).
2025 NFL Draft QB Prospect Tyler Shough was in the same University of Oregon High School Recruiting Class as Penei Sewell. The Ducks two highest commitments in the class.
Other Lions in that High School class of 2018: Aidan Hutchison, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Alim McNeill
Other Lions in that High School class of 2018: Aidan Hutchison, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Alim McNeill
March 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
2025 NFL Draft QB Prospect Tyler Shough was in the same University of Oregon High School Recruiting Class as Penei Sewell. The Ducks two highest commitments in the class.
Other Lions in that High School class of 2018: Aidan Hutchison, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Alim McNeill
Other Lions in that High School class of 2018: Aidan Hutchison, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Alim McNeill
One aspect of the 2025 NFL Draft class being so loaded with high-level talent and depth at defensive line is typically DL who are selected in Picks No. 10-20 range, and who have Top 20 grades, will fall into the 20s and be available for the Detroit Lions to select at Pick No. 28.
February 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
One aspect of the 2025 NFL Draft class being so loaded with high-level talent and depth at defensive line is typically DL who are selected in Picks No. 10-20 range, and who have Top 20 grades, will fall into the 20s and be available for the Detroit Lions to select at Pick No. 28.
Reposted by Al Karsten
The latest piece in our 2025 NFL Combine preview series leans on @footballguyal.bsky.social, who identified 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
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2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
Identifying which edge rushers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine.
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February 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The latest piece in our 2025 NFL Combine preview series leans on @footballguyal.bsky.social, who identified 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
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Most QB Hits in a Season:
1. HOU J.J. Watt (‘14) - 51
2. HOU J.J. Watt (‘15) - 50
3. SF Nick Bosa (‘22) - 48
4. HOU J.J. Watt (‘13) - 46
5. HOU J.J. Watt (‘12) - 43
1. HOU J.J. Watt (‘14) - 51
2. HOU J.J. Watt (‘15) - 50
3. SF Nick Bosa (‘22) - 48
4. HOU J.J. Watt (‘13) - 46
5. HOU J.J. Watt (‘12) - 43
February 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Most QB Hits in a Season:
1. HOU J.J. Watt (‘14) - 51
2. HOU J.J. Watt (‘15) - 50
3. SF Nick Bosa (‘22) - 48
4. HOU J.J. Watt (‘13) - 46
5. HOU J.J. Watt (‘12) - 43
1. HOU J.J. Watt (‘14) - 51
2. HOU J.J. Watt (‘15) - 50
3. SF Nick Bosa (‘22) - 48
4. HOU J.J. Watt (‘13) - 46
5. HOU J.J. Watt (‘12) - 43
Head Coaches to win their first Super Bowl in their fifth season with team:
· PIT Chuck Noll
· GB Mike Holmgren
· IND Tony Dungy
· GB Mike McCarthy
· BAL John Harbaugh
· LAR Sean McVay
· PIT Chuck Noll
· GB Mike Holmgren
· IND Tony Dungy
· GB Mike McCarthy
· BAL John Harbaugh
· LAR Sean McVay
February 24, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Head Coaches to win their first Super Bowl in their fifth season with team:
· PIT Chuck Noll
· GB Mike Holmgren
· IND Tony Dungy
· GB Mike McCarthy
· BAL John Harbaugh
· LAR Sean McVay
· PIT Chuck Noll
· GB Mike Holmgren
· IND Tony Dungy
· GB Mike McCarthy
· BAL John Harbaugh
· LAR Sean McVay
Movies you’ve watched more than 6 times, using GIFs only
February 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Movies you’ve watched more than 6 times, using GIFs only
Final 2025 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff Org Chart
February 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Final 2025 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff Org Chart
Darius Slay 2013 Statistics (Rookie):
• 383 snaps
• 50.6 PFF defensive grade (107/118 CBs)
• 33.3 run defense grade (1116th)
• 53.6 coverage grade (95th)
Terrion Arnold 2024 Statistics:
• 1,021 snaps
• 50.8 defensive grade (115/128 CBs)
• 54.8 run defense grade (104th)
• 50.2 coverage grade (110th)
• 383 snaps
• 50.6 PFF defensive grade (107/118 CBs)
• 33.3 run defense grade (1116th)
• 53.6 coverage grade (95th)
Terrion Arnold 2024 Statistics:
• 1,021 snaps
• 50.8 defensive grade (115/128 CBs)
• 54.8 run defense grade (104th)
• 50.2 coverage grade (110th)
February 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Darius Slay 2013 Statistics (Rookie):
• 383 snaps
• 50.6 PFF defensive grade (107/118 CBs)
• 33.3 run defense grade (1116th)
• 53.6 coverage grade (95th)
Terrion Arnold 2024 Statistics:
• 1,021 snaps
• 50.8 defensive grade (115/128 CBs)
• 54.8 run defense grade (104th)
• 50.2 coverage grade (110th)
• 383 snaps
• 50.6 PFF defensive grade (107/118 CBs)
• 33.3 run defense grade (1116th)
• 53.6 coverage grade (95th)
Terrion Arnold 2024 Statistics:
• 1,021 snaps
• 50.8 defensive grade (115/128 CBs)
• 54.8 run defense grade (104th)
• 50.2 coverage grade (110th)
Most Total QB Pressures Allowed among Interior OL from Week 15 - Divisional Round (# of games played that span):
1. DET Graham Glasgow (4 games) - 23
2. MIN Blake Brendel (5) - 22
3. SEA Sataoa Laumea (4) - 20
4. CIN Alex Cappa (4) - 17
5. WAS Nick Allegretti (6) - 14
Per PFF
1. DET Graham Glasgow (4 games) - 23
2. MIN Blake Brendel (5) - 22
3. SEA Sataoa Laumea (4) - 20
4. CIN Alex Cappa (4) - 17
5. WAS Nick Allegretti (6) - 14
Per PFF
February 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Most Total QB Pressures Allowed among Interior OL from Week 15 - Divisional Round (# of games played that span):
1. DET Graham Glasgow (4 games) - 23
2. MIN Blake Brendel (5) - 22
3. SEA Sataoa Laumea (4) - 20
4. CIN Alex Cappa (4) - 17
5. WAS Nick Allegretti (6) - 14
Per PFF
1. DET Graham Glasgow (4 games) - 23
2. MIN Blake Brendel (5) - 22
3. SEA Sataoa Laumea (4) - 20
4. CIN Alex Cappa (4) - 17
5. WAS Nick Allegretti (6) - 14
Per PFF
Brian Branch squatted 565 pounds, power cleaned 335 pounds, and clocked 22.3 mph on the GPS system while at Alabama. He also had 23 pass deflections and 20 tackles for loss in three years while playing their Star position.
44 players and six DBs were still drafted ahead of him.
44 players and six DBs were still drafted ahead of him.
February 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Brian Branch squatted 565 pounds, power cleaned 335 pounds, and clocked 22.3 mph on the GPS system while at Alabama. He also had 23 pass deflections and 20 tackles for loss in three years while playing their Star position.
44 players and six DBs were still drafted ahead of him.
44 players and six DBs were still drafted ahead of him.
Former Boston College Edge Rusher/Potential Detroit Lions 1st Round Pick Donovan Ezeiruaku is pronounced Ezz-AH-rah-koo
February 16, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Former Boston College Edge Rusher/Potential Detroit Lions 1st Round Pick Donovan Ezeiruaku is pronounced Ezz-AH-rah-koo
Updated Org Chart on the latest with the Detroit Lions Staff:
• I cannot overstate how well Dan Campbell has done of filling this staff after losing both Coordinators to Head Coach roles. Exceeded expectations.
• Retained crucial coaches and brought in a lot of promising coaching talent
• I cannot overstate how well Dan Campbell has done of filling this staff after losing both Coordinators to Head Coach roles. Exceeded expectations.
• Retained crucial coaches and brought in a lot of promising coaching talent
February 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Updated Org Chart on the latest with the Detroit Lions Staff:
• I cannot overstate how well Dan Campbell has done of filling this staff after losing both Coordinators to Head Coach roles. Exceeded expectations.
• Retained crucial coaches and brought in a lot of promising coaching talent
• I cannot overstate how well Dan Campbell has done of filling this staff after losing both Coordinators to Head Coach roles. Exceeded expectations.
• Retained crucial coaches and brought in a lot of promising coaching talent
The 2025 Detroit Lions Head Coach and Offensive Coaching Staff's Influential Coaching Trees:
January 31, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The 2025 Detroit Lions Head Coach and Offensive Coaching Staff's Influential Coaching Trees:
2017 NYJ QB Josh McCown Passing Statistics under OC John Morton (Career Ranks, Seasons w/ at least 3 Starts:
• 67.3% Completion% (1st)
• 2,926 Passing Yards (1st)
• 18 Passing TDs (1st)
• 44.5 Success Rate (2nd)
• 7.4 Passing Yards/Attempt (2nd)
• 94.5 Passer Rating (2nd)
• 67.3% Completion% (1st)
• 2,926 Passing Yards (1st)
• 18 Passing TDs (1st)
• 44.5 Success Rate (2nd)
• 7.4 Passing Yards/Attempt (2nd)
• 94.5 Passer Rating (2nd)
January 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
2017 NYJ QB Josh McCown Passing Statistics under OC John Morton (Career Ranks, Seasons w/ at least 3 Starts:
• 67.3% Completion% (1st)
• 2,926 Passing Yards (1st)
• 18 Passing TDs (1st)
• 44.5 Success Rate (2nd)
• 7.4 Passing Yards/Attempt (2nd)
• 94.5 Passer Rating (2nd)
• 67.3% Completion% (1st)
• 2,926 Passing Yards (1st)
• 18 Passing TDs (1st)
• 44.5 Success Rate (2nd)
• 7.4 Passing Yards/Attempt (2nd)
• 94.5 Passer Rating (2nd)
2025 Detroit Lions
• Year 2: Arnold, Rakestraw Jr, Manu, Vaki, Wingo, Mahogany
• Year 3: Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch, Hooker, Martin, Sorsdal
• Year 4: Hutchinson, Williams, Paschal, Joseph, Rodriguez
• Year 5: Sewell, McNeil, St. Brown
Best young nucleus in football.
• Year 2: Arnold, Rakestraw Jr, Manu, Vaki, Wingo, Mahogany
• Year 3: Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch, Hooker, Martin, Sorsdal
• Year 4: Hutchinson, Williams, Paschal, Joseph, Rodriguez
• Year 5: Sewell, McNeil, St. Brown
Best young nucleus in football.
January 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
2025 Detroit Lions
• Year 2: Arnold, Rakestraw Jr, Manu, Vaki, Wingo, Mahogany
• Year 3: Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch, Hooker, Martin, Sorsdal
• Year 4: Hutchinson, Williams, Paschal, Joseph, Rodriguez
• Year 5: Sewell, McNeil, St. Brown
Best young nucleus in football.
• Year 2: Arnold, Rakestraw Jr, Manu, Vaki, Wingo, Mahogany
• Year 3: Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch, Hooker, Martin, Sorsdal
• Year 4: Hutchinson, Williams, Paschal, Joseph, Rodriguez
• Year 5: Sewell, McNeil, St. Brown
Best young nucleus in football.
Dan Campbell moved on from Anthony Lynn and promoted Ben Johnson to Offensive Coordinator.
Dan Campbell hired Scottie Montgomery as Assistant HC/RB Coach after Duce Staley’s departure.
Dan Campbell replaced John Scott Jr. and Dre Bly with Terrell Williams and Deshea Townsend as DL and DBs Coaches.
Dan Campbell hired Scottie Montgomery as Assistant HC/RB Coach after Duce Staley’s departure.
Dan Campbell replaced John Scott Jr. and Dre Bly with Terrell Williams and Deshea Townsend as DL and DBs Coaches.
January 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Dan Campbell moved on from Anthony Lynn and promoted Ben Johnson to Offensive Coordinator.
Dan Campbell hired Scottie Montgomery as Assistant HC/RB Coach after Duce Staley’s departure.
Dan Campbell replaced John Scott Jr. and Dre Bly with Terrell Williams and Deshea Townsend as DL and DBs Coaches.
Dan Campbell hired Scottie Montgomery as Assistant HC/RB Coach after Duce Staley’s departure.
Dan Campbell replaced John Scott Jr. and Dre Bly with Terrell Williams and Deshea Townsend as DL and DBs Coaches.