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[run pMc]

See the last Bears game for how far that gets you though. It’s a kludge and they could use pass rush even when Parsons gets back unless you or Gute are convinced Van Ness will break out.

Oh I agree that it's not a sustainable strategy. I think will just roll with who they have at Edge and play the hopium game with Wyatt and Hargrave in the middle. Sorrell sounds like he's improving each day, and I think when healthy LVN can give them quality snaps. Last season many teams got rid of the ball fast to counter Parsons, without him Gannon is going to be creative but the players have to be better.

[Joemailman]

Ari Meirov
@MySportsUpdate

#Lions C Cade Mays, who signed a 3-year, $25M deal this offseason, suffered a significant wrist injury that will sideline him indefinitely, per HC Dan Campbell. A major loss.

Edit: He is expected to be out 8-10 weeks.

[Fritz]

Lions having bad luck with injuries to start the season.

[Joemailman]

EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have named Kyler Murray their starting quarterback, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter, the expected conclusion to their quarterback competition despite a rocky series of practices leading to the decision.

Murray has been the heavy favorite to win the job from the moment he signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract March 12 following his release by the Arizona Cardinals, who will pay him $35.5 million. The decision pushes J.J. McCarthy, the No. 10 pick of the 2024 draft, to the sideline after 10 career starts and raises questions about his future. Quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer also remain on the roster.

[Fritz]

JJ "Bust" McCarthy.

Unless he pulls a Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield and goes somewhere else to resurrect his career.

[Joemailman]

JJ "Bust" McCarthy.

Unless he pulls a Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield and goes somewhere else to resurrect his career.

Darnold became a decent QB once he was put on a decent team. McCarthy was, and is, on a decent team. Justin Jefferson averaged 61.6 yards per game with McCarthy throwing to him. His previous low was 90.

[run pMc]

Lions having bad luck with injuries to start the season.

Bears, too.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49584684/bears-coby-bryant-undergoes-knee-surgery-4-6-months

Kyler Gordon and Luther Burden III hurt as well. I get the sense that Ben Johnson likes to practice the way Campbell does - a lot of physical hitting etc. in camp - which will make them tougher, but also more injured. Lions and Bears are basically signing any breathing body they can find to play in the secondary.