Lions release tight end Eric Ebron

[Riv]

1 minute ago, rmoneyg35 said:

I don’t understand why anyone would be against this? We have a neee at back up TE. He is great physically,former 1st round pick, has put up decent numbers and is only 24. TE is a position that can take some time to develop and Ebron is still young. Look at Greg Olsen, a former first round pick as well who didn’t do well until he came to Carolina. We need to find a future replacement for Olsen and Ebron could be that guy. At worst he would be a solid back up.

If he is cheap then why not give he him a try?

 

If we can get him for $1-2 mil a year, sure, but otherwise... this guy is an uncoachable d-bag.

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, Riv said:

Run D will suffer, but it's far easier to find a run stuffing DT than a pass rushing DT.  Star was a nice player, but not worth what he was going to get on the open market.  My guess is that they use Vern Butler in Star's spot and Moton in Norwell's.

So they will use Vern to back up KK and rotate with Love?  That's mighty thin group you are going into battle with.  One injury away from disaster.

[electro's horse]

Ebron to Carolina as a TE2 makes a lot of sense.

[h0llywood]

Better than Dickson in terms of being an offensive target Sans that one offensive explosion Dickson had.

Also a UNC product.

[TheSpecialJuan]

He's from NC, would love to have him as a 2nd pass catching TE

[Riv]

4 minutes ago, h0llywood said:

Better than Dickson in terms of being an offensive target Sans that one offensive explosion Dickson had.

Also a UNC product.

Can you explain why he's a better offensive target than Dickson other than the fact that he's older?  Their combines and measurables are basically identical.  Dickson also a much better blocker.  Their 2017 seasons weren't much different either, considering Ebron had a better passing QB and was the #1 TE option in Detroit.

[heel31ok]

25 minutes ago, mjligon said:

Bust

Maybe...but it was Detroit...I never liked the combo to begin with...I think we need a better blocking TE than what Ebron brings to the table ...

[Mr. Scot]

26 minutes ago, Car123 said:

What’s Gary Barnidge up to these days?

Still looking for more money than he's worth...kinda like Ebron.

[Swaggasaurus]

Just now, Riv said:

Can you explain why he's a better offensive target than Dickson other than the fact that he's older?  Their combines and measurables are basically identical.  Dickson also a much better blocker.  Their 2017 seasons weren't much different either, considering Ebron had a better passing QB and was the #1 TE option in Detroit.

More receiving yards in less years. I understand Dickson has been a 2 forever, but look at Olsen before Carolina.

[Dex]

He's a fuging bum with a bad attitude. 

[ItsPantone278]

I don't see how you can say Ebron is an upgrade over Dickson.  When Olsen went down Dickson stepped up.  Also played fullback and hback for us and made some big plays.  I'm not gonna say ebron is a bust, but I bet lions fans will.

[thefuzz]

One of the reasons taking a TE in the 1st is a pretty big gamble...that's a tough position to transition to.

 

That said, take a look at the players drafted right after Ebron, ouch.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_NFL_Draft

[TheSpecialJuan]

Ebron is a feast or famine player and has been disappointing but would be a sizeable upgrade over Ed Dickson.

[h0llywood]

3 minutes ago, Riv said:

Can you explain why he's a better offensive target than Dickson other than the fact that he's older?  Their combines and measurables are basically identical.  Dickson also a much better blocker.  Their 2017 seasons weren't much different either, considering Ebron had a better passing QB and was the #1 TE option in Detroit.

Sure:

Ebron has more receptions and more yards than Ed Dickson has in half the seasons and almost 1/3 games played.

Ed Dickson - 124 Games Played - 178 Rec - 1,985 Yards - 12 TD (Avg Position Rank last 3 Seasons #42)
Eric Ebron - 56 Games Played - 186 Rec - 2,070 yards - 11 TD (Avg Position Rank last 3 Seasons #13)

Ebron has shown more usage and is more of an offensive target whereas Dickson is a great blocker.