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Re: Jahlani Tavai picked in 2nd round

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MLive has Jahlani picked as one of three on the roster. Comments seem to be skeptical of his abilities. His sophomore year I thought was his best where he broke up a deep route and made some great tackles. As long as he's healthy I think Detroit is going to be pleasantly surprised.
https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/det ... looks.html

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Re: Jahlani Tavai picked in 2nd round

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shrek2 wrote: Wed Jul 24, 2019 4:31 pm MLive has Jahlani picked as one of three on the roster. Comments seem to be skeptical of his abilities. His sophomore year I thought was his best where he broke up a deep route and made some great tackles. As long as he's healthy I think Detroit is going to be pleasantly surprised.
https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/07/det ... looks.html
The comments seemed enthusiastic to me about Tavai.
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Re: Jahlani Tavai picked in 2nd round

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stranger808 wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2019 8:01 am The comments seemed enthusiastic to me about Tavai.
The comments seem to come from fans or wannabes.
"Who? oh yeah that's right this is the guy they took like 3 rounds too early. Ikaika Alama-Tavai" - referring to Francis
"How much money did the Lions pay MLive to talk up Tavai? Leave your guess below."
"How did Tavai impress with his "physicality" at non-contact practices? "
Then there's talk about reference to him being called pineapple head.

Jahlani's a strong person mentally and has a good heart. I think he's as good as Jeff Ulbrich who spent 10 years with the 49ers as an undersized linebacker at 6'0". Wish he was playing closer to the west coast.

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Re: Jahlani Tavai picked in 2nd round

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The comments seemed enthusiastic to me about Tavai.
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the article sounds enthusiastic about tavai.

believe shrek2 is referring to the comments section on the article that has some doubters.

had me puzzled too, until i found the comments section.

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Re: Jahlani Tavai picked in 2nd round

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More positive feedback on Jahlani from teammates.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sport ... 865839001/

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shrek2 wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2019 5:57 am More positive feedback on Jahlani from teammates.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sport ... 865839001/
guess i can understand some fans' disappointment with tavai as he lost a few matchups in camp. but, he is filling several positions inside, outside, off the ball and on the line. each position has its own responsibilities and coverages with or without help.

he's learning. that's the important point the coaches are looking for in tavai. i expect him to be starting at least by the fourth game.

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Glad he is doing well.
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Jahlani Tavai, starting linebacker: Detroit Lions

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Jahlani Tavai, starting linebacker: Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia is looking for core pieces to build around on defense. It sounds like he has one in Tavai, a second-round rookie who has quickly been making noise with the starting unit, rotating among all four linebacker spots.

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As a nearly 30 year Lions fan, I can tell you that Lions fans are idiots. I wouldn't put much stock into what they think they see, as they haven't been around enough real program building to be able to recognize early talent.

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Re: *** Official Jahlani Tavai Thread ***

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Jahlani is actually second on the depth chart at inside/outside lb. Did not record any stats in the preseason against New England.
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according to articles tavai had a good "little than a quarter" game, recording 4 tackles. They mention that he was given play calling duties and having the mic-ed helmet to talk to coaches.

heres some articles. I'm hoping someone might eventually make a video of him playing.

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/recap-lions-at-texans

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/08/ ... preseason/

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thread moved to 'The Sports Forum' (nfl)

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https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1170823774272249856 https://twitter.com/RobDeMelloKHON/status/1170891086572576769

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Re: *** Official Jahlani Tavai Thread ***

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Glad he got his first start and sack. Hope he has a really productive career.
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Re: *** Official Jahlani Tavai Thread ***

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Jahlani had a pretty good game today 9 total tackles, 6 solos
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