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Post by HC92 on Aug 3, 2021 11:19:17 GMT -5
Kalif is with the Lions this year on a one-year deal. Looks like he is solidly in the mix for some playing time at WR as well as in the return game.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 3, 2021 11:29:08 GMT -5
Unfortunately we heard similar optimism last season.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 3, 2021 16:29:04 GMT -5
Unfortunately we heard similar optimism last season. Last year he was on the bubble to be cut for much of camp. This year, he seems to be on the bubble of being a starter. We shall see.
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Post by efg72 on Aug 3, 2021 17:03:36 GMT -5
Unfortunately we heard similar optimism last season. Last year he was on the bubble to be cut for much of camp. This year, he seems to be on the bubble of being a starter. We shall see. Tennesse was a top team, the Lions are not so he truly might have a legitimate opportunity??
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Post by sader1970 on Aug 3, 2021 17:09:22 GMT -5
Not following this as closely as many here but wasn't Titans a run first team? What's the run/pass situation at Detroit? If focus on passing, I would think he'd have a better shot.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 3, 2021 21:42:36 GMT -5
From the Lions beat reporter for The Athletic:
“Kalif Raymond has been the Lions’ most dangerous receiver for the past few days. He’s getting vertical on the outside (he stepped into a top-two role when Tyrell Williams left today), and he’s breaking off some sharp, aggressive routes from the slot.”
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Post by HC92 on Aug 4, 2021 11:15:48 GMT -5
Uh oh.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 5, 2021 21:04:22 GMT -5
No word on Kalif’s injury today.
Coach Fipp was asked about the return game before the injury and here’s what he said:
“Really excited about Kalif (Raymond), obviously brought him in from Tennessee. Really like his film. Brad (Holmes) and those guys did a great job acquiring him. He’s been great since he’s got there. I think him and (Victor) Bolden, (Tom) Kennedy, (Amon-Ra) St. Brown, (D’Angelo) Amos a little bit. All of those guys have been back there a bit, all five of them. Bolden and Raymond, really explosive players,” Fipp said.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 6, 2021 13:45:44 GMT -5
Kalif practicing today so injury apparently not serious.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 6, 2021 13:51:36 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 6, 2021 14:05:28 GMT -5
Kalif wearing #11 this year. Hopefully it’s good luck for him.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 8, 2021 10:17:38 GMT -5
Kalif took a kickoff to the house in yesterday’s intrasqyad scrimmage.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 8, 2021 10:41:54 GMT -5
Take it to the “crib” A new term to me
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Post by HC92 on Aug 9, 2021 11:28:35 GMT -5
In the bad news category, the Lions signed Darius Jennings who is another WR with NFL return man experience. In the good news category, USA Today says Kalif is a lock to make the team:
“After Tyrell Williams, the Lions wideout corps remains incredibly uncertain. About the only other players who seem truly safe to make the roster are fourth-round rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond, and that’s in part because Raymond is running away with the return specialist gig.“
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Post by newfieguy74 on Aug 9, 2021 12:28:24 GMT -5
Take it to the “crib” A new term to me Let me tell you about this new technology, called a fax machine.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 10, 2021 7:47:28 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 10, 2021 14:30:34 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 10, 2021 14:32:46 GMT -5
From The Athletic today:
4. Cannot say enough positive things about Kalif Raymond's camp. There is not a single CB who's been able to cover him on a consistent basis -- he got behind Okudah, off a double move, for a long completion in 1-on-1s. He's only 5-8, but his speed presents a challenge outside.
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Post by Ignutz on Aug 10, 2021 15:00:03 GMT -5
Nice article. I think Kalif should put the "cerebral" tag on himself.
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2021 8:20:10 GMT -5
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Post by Xmassader on Aug 11, 2021 9:30:22 GMT -5
Similar article in today’s Detroit News (www.detnews.com). Looks like he has a good chance of making the 53 man roster. Perhaps an HC man is what the Honolulu Blue and Silver need to snap their 63 yr. championship/1 playoff win drought.
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Kalif 2021
Aug 11, 2021 10:30:07 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 11, 2021 10:30:07 GMT -5
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Kalif 2021
Aug 13, 2021 18:24:44 GMT -5
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Post by hc2020 on Aug 13, 2021 18:24:44 GMT -5
Kalif and the Lions are playing the Bills live on NFL Network tonight at 7:00PM. Early in the first qtr. and Kalif already has a catch.
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Kalif 2021
Aug 13, 2021 19:23:12 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Aug 13, 2021 19:23:12 GMT -5
1 catch for 5 yards on 1 target. 3 kickoff returns for the Lions. None for Kalif. No punt returns for the Lions yet.
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Post by hchoops on Aug 13, 2021 23:07:34 GMT -5
Final stats 1 target 1 catch, 5 yards 0 returns
What did the coaches say this week ?
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