
Lions' Campbell Eyes Sewell at Left Tackle
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Lions Coach Dan Campbell Mulls Moving Star Tackle Penei Sewell to Left Side: A Shift Could Boost Quarterback Protection, but Risks Exist
In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbells plan to potentially move star right tackle Penei Sewell to the left side. Sewell, a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, has excelled at right tackle since entering the league. However, with Taylor Deckers departure, Campbell sees the move as a way to provide extra flexibility up front.
The Lions have signed Detroit native Larry Borom to a one-year deal, and General Manager Brad Holmes appreciates Boroms consistency at right tackle. Meanwhile, the offensive line is undergoing changes with new center Cade Mays and young right guard Tate Ratledge stepping up, and some questions at left guard.
Campbell views the move as a security blanket for the quarterback, ensuring Sewells elite skills protect the blindside. However, there are concerns about Sewells potential rust after five years at right tackle, where the run game thrived last year. The draft will reveal more about the teams plans, but the stars seem aligned for Sewell at left tackle, Borom at right, and the Lions aiming for a top-five line.
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It's April 7th. This is NFL News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. The Los Angeles Rams are eyeing a backup quarterback they hope stays on the sidelines, all because Matthew Stafford just turned 38 after his. Best season ever. He led the league with 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns, nearly dragging them back to the Super Bowl. But with back issues and retirement whispers, the Rams need someone trustworthy now and a successor later. Earlier this week, coach Sean McVeigh talked resigning Jimmy Garoppolo, who's run their system for two years and started 55 games with a 49ers including playoffs. Garoppolo's a free agent though, turning 35 soon after earning 155 million bucks, so he might chase the starting gig, elsewhere. They tried for Kirk Cousins too, but he went to the Raiders. Fans and analysts see the stakes high in the NFC West, the NFL's toughest division, where
Stafford missing a month could tank their playoff shot. His injury history spans 4 of 17 seasons, and rookie Stetson Bennett ain't ready to step up his number 2. A solid backup keeps them competitive for another all-in push with stars like Trent McDuffy. Meanwhile, the draft offers Alabama's tie Simpson, a late first round prospect with 3567 yards and 28. Touchdowns last year. But this QB class is weak, so they might trade back from pick 13 or grab a day 2 guy like LSU's Garrett Newsmeyer and a hybrid plan vet backup. Plus future air. Rams are playing a year by year, stalking picks while chasing that ring, balancing cap space and Stafford's prime without overcommitting to unproven. Arms, just yet.
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