Free Press' Dave Birkett & Carlos Monarrez discuss takeaways from talking with assistants, injuries and where Lions stand at bye week, Oct. 9, 2018. Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
Eric Ebron has more than twice as many catches as the entire Detroit Lions’ tight-end room combined. He’s tied for second in the NFL in touchdown receptions, and on he’s pace to set career-highs in both yards and catches.
And yet, if the Lions were given a do-over for their March decision to cut Ebron, it’s likely they’d pass.
Despite a woeful lack of counting statistics – Lions tight ends have just 10 total catches this year; 24 tight ends across the league, including Ebron, have more – Lions tight ends coach Chris White said he’s happy with the contributions his group has made so far.