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Post by bikeman on Sept 17, 2023 20:33:58 GMT -5
They were talking for several seconds about his positive contributions.
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Post by HC92 on Sept 18, 2023 7:05:59 GMT -5
Kalif played 28 of 66 (42%) offensive snaps yesterday.
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Post by Xmassader on Sept 18, 2023 7:30:31 GMT -5
Kalif played 28 of 66 (42%) offensive snaps yesterday. Watched the whole game. IMO, he was dramatically underutilized…as he has been in the two games so far this year despite being the Lions’ #2 receiver last year. Pro Football Focus’ separation grid vs. both zone and M-T-M defenses showed that he had the best separation in the league in 2022 vs. both defenses and his TD play yesterday certainly did not belie that ranking.
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Post by hchoops on Sept 18, 2023 7:35:46 GMT -5
Kalif was targeted 3 times. 2 catches for 46 yds. The 4 higher targeted receivers: 9, 7, 6, 6.
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Sept 18, 2023 7:56:48 GMT -5
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Post by HC92 on Sept 18, 2023 7:56:48 GMT -5
Kalif was targeted 3 times. 2 catches for 46 yds. The 4 higher targeted receivers: 9, 7, 6, 6. To be fair to the Lions, the guy with 9 is a RB and the guy with 7 is Amon-Ra St Brown who is one of the best young receivers in the league. The guys with 6 were a TE and WR Josh Reynolds. I’d like to see Kalif get closer to Reynolds but, if you include the run for 11 yards, they tried to get it in Kalif’s hands 4 times vs 6 for Reynolds. And Reynolds is 6’3” so a different type of target than Kalif.
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Post by joutsHC77 on Sept 18, 2023 9:00:19 GMT -5
Kalif played 28 of 66 (42%) offensive snaps yesterday. Watched the whole game. IMO, he was dramatically underutilized…as he has been in the two games so far this year despite being the Lions’ #2 receiver last year. Pro Football Focus’ separation grid vs. both zone and M-T-M defenses showed that he had the best separation in the league in 2022 vs. both defenses and his TD play yesterday certainly did not belie that ranking. Xmassader, I've posted several times about the same point.Ridiculous that they don't use him more!
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Sept 18, 2023 19:05:22 GMT -5
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Post by Xmassader on Sept 18, 2023 19:05:22 GMT -5
Kalif was targeted 3 times. 2 catches for 46 yds. The 4 higher targeted receivers: 9, 7, 6, 6. To be fair to the Lions, the guy with 9 is a RB and the guy with 7 is Amon-Ra St Brown who is one of the best young receivers in the league. The guys with 6 were a TE and WR Josh Reynolds. I’d like to see Kalif get closer to Reynolds but, if you include the run for 11 yards, they tried to get it in Kalif’s hands 4 times vs 6 for Reynolds. And Reynolds is 6’3” so a different type of target than Kalif. HC92 Your points are well made. However one of the reasons Kalif had only 3 targets is that he was not on the field for many of the offensive snaps. For a guy with his hands, speed and separation skills, IMO he should be on the field for the vast majority of the offensive snaps. He should be getting more run than Marvin Jones Jr. Will be interesting to see what transpires when Jameson Williams returns. Hopefully, the snaps that JW gets will not result in a reduction for Kalif.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Sept 24, 2023 11:25:38 GMT -5
Josh Reynolds and Amon-Ra St. Brown listed as questionable today.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Sept 24, 2023 13:03:59 GMT -5
Big first half.
4 catches for 55 yards.
One punt return for 13 yards.
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Sept 28, 2023 19:52:51 GMT -5
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Post by cmo on Sept 28, 2023 19:52:51 GMT -5
Nice run Kalif !
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Post by Xmassader on Sept 28, 2023 19:54:40 GMT -5
Kalif for 40 yds. Lions need to keep getting him the ball.
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Post by cruskater31 on Sept 28, 2023 19:55:54 GMT -5
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Sept 28, 2023 19:56:03 GMT -5
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Post by newfieguy74 on Sept 29, 2023 7:09:15 GMT -5
What a great story. Kalif is an incredible person, and the Lions have wisely tried to build a culture around players of his character/work ethic.
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Post by sader1970 on Sept 29, 2023 8:44:39 GMT -5
And, he wasn't even recruited by Bob Chesney but that terrible coach, Tom Gilmore!
FWIW, when Kalif got his NFL shot, I happened to be on the HC campus for some such event (dinner?) and saw TG and asked him why he hadn't told me about Kalif and said, "I just got word myself about an hour ago." He was thrilled for Kalif.
Kalif has a great story and they apparently love him in the Motor City.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Sept 29, 2023 10:05:43 GMT -5
FHCTG had plenty of shortcomings, but he did recruit a bunch of guys who have either been in NFL training camps, been on practice squads, or been on active rosters. Off the top of my head:
Dom Randolph Aaron Jones Brett McDermott Mike McCabe Chandler Fenner Kalif Raymond Peter Pujals Jimmy Murray Benton Whitley Connor Degenhardt
I'm sure I've missed a couple.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Oct 8, 2023 9:12:52 GMT -5
Might see some more snaps and passes to Kalif today if Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is listed as doubtful, doesn't play.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 8, 2023 12:33:22 GMT -5
Kalif thus far has been targeted once, for a 23 yard reception
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Post by hchoops on Oct 8, 2023 13:31:14 GMT -5
2 targets 2 catches 33 yds Halftime
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Post by hchoops on Oct 8, 2023 14:53:38 GMT -5
3 targets 3 catches 45 yds Early 4th in a Lions rout
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Post by HC92 on Oct 9, 2023 20:23:26 GMT -5
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Oct 9, 2023 23:38:10 GMT -5
No defender within five yards-nice route
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Post by HC92 on Oct 10, 2023 6:32:33 GMT -5
No defender within five yards-nice route Also good play design.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 15, 2023 16:03:09 GMT -5
Kalif has 1 rush for 3 yards and 1 reception for 5. End of 1st.
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Oct 15, 2023 17:27:02 GMT -5
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Post by joutsHC77 on Oct 15, 2023 17:27:02 GMT -5
On 3rd and long, Kalif just caught a pass for the 1st down, 12 yards!
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