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Detroit Lions Add a Touch of Class Signing Defensive Tackle C.J. Mosley
April 4th, 2013 at 2:36 PM
NFL football players are huge men, who some might even say at times can resemble elephants. Wednesday's reunion provided by the Detroit Lions proved that just like their pachyderm counterparts, football players like Matthew Stafford never forget, either.
Looking for more depth on the defensive line, the Lions signed veteran defensive...
Warren Sapp Teaching Ndamukong Suh Presents an Intriguing Opportunity for Sports Reality Television
January 10th, 2013 at 2:50 PM
In late November, retired defensive tackle Warren Sapp criticized Detroit Lions' current defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in a very vocal way, which should have opened up some very interesting entertainment possibilities.
"When I sit down and watch tape, get inside of it, he plays the game with no awareness and just...
Indianapolis Colts Vs. Detroit Lions: Five Things to Watch
December 2nd, 2012 at 11:47 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have been nothing short of inspiring in 2012 playing for Chuck Pagano while the Detroit Lions have gone completely in the opposite direction. When these two converging forces meet, there will be an interesting dynamic. This game will almost have a "good versus evil" feel to the...
To Avoid Further Conflicts, Ndamukong Suh Needs to Play More in Control and Lighten Up
November 26th, 2012 at 4:13 PM
I'm not a defender of everything Ndamukong Suh does, but I do believe some heat the Detroit Lions' defensive tackle has taken nationally is unjustified. The media has grabbed a collection of incidents and turned Suh from a football player into a serial killer who happens to wear pads and a helmet. There's...
Detroit Lions Links: What’s Happened to Detroit in 2012; Why was Titus Young not Missed?
November 25th, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Being that the Detroit Lions played Thursday afternoon, It's another Sunday without football in Michigan. That means today is the perfect time to catch up on everything you need to know about the Lions, as they attempt to put another close loss behind them and battle back in the month...
Detroit Lions’ Titus Young, Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure Appear Headed in Opposite Directions
November 20th, 2012 at 11:31 AM
During the 2011 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions made three interesting selections in the first three rounds that raised a few eyebrows. Nick Fairley, Titus Young and Mikel Leshoure, all top college players with big question marks were snapped up early by Detroit, and each arrived with their fair share...
After Monday’s Hit, Ndamukong Suh Has Become the NFL’s Biggest Victim of Defensive Profiling
October 24th, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Since the suddenly vocal Brandon Marshall didn't bother to include anything in my suggestion box for this piece, I have taken the liberty of compiling a list of all the things Ndamukong Suh could have done in the moment instead of hitting Jay Cutler Monday night. Suh should have:
Stopped for a...
Detroit Lions Links: Ndamukong Suh Won’t Be Ticketed in Latest Auto Incident
October 12th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
This week, coming off the bye, things were a bit more tumultuous for the Detroit Lions. The team absorbed the death of Alex Karras, one of their heroes, was bashed anonymously by general managers and league executives and learned news about Ndamukong Suh getting in more car trouble. Ugh. Is...
Detroit Lions Links: Mikel Leshoure’s Return, Tony Scheffler’s Injury and Joe Staley’s Trash Talk
September 19th, 2012 at 4:07 PM
The Detroit Lions emerged relatively healthy from a west coast fist fight with the San Francisco 49ers. Though Drayton Florence broke his arm, things are looking up midweek with regards to the defensive backfield's health. Two key members could return this weekend, in addition to running back Mikel Leshoure. Here's...
St. Louis Rams Vs. Detroit Lions: Five Things to Watch
September 9th, 2012 at 10:26 AM
The season opening football game is always a catharsis of sorts. The rigors of preseason camp battles are over, meaning everyone can finally come together for one common goal: winning. The Detroit Lions, unlike last year, open things up at home instead of on the road, getting things off to...
Detroit Lions 2012 Positional Preview: Defensive Line
August 29th, 2012 at 1:28 PM
The heart and soul of the Detroit Lions is, of course, their defensive line. Also casually known as "Silver Rush," this unit is one of the most intimidating and tough groups in the NFL. Their physical, aggressive play has come under attack recently, and there's no doubt elements of discipline need...
Detroit Lions Links: Calvin Johnson a Cover Boy Again, Jason Fox is Finally Healthy
August 22nd, 2012 at 10:55 AM
The dog days of the preseason are taking hold, and the Detroit Lions are pressing through. In the meantime, there's been several newsworthy events in the past few days to catch fans up on. Here's the latest from around the web as the Lions prepare for their third preseason game.
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Nick Fairley’s Actions, not Words, Must Speak Loudest from Now on for Detroit Lions
June 8th, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Almost expectedly, Nick Fairley finally broke his silence Friday and apologized in the wake of two ugly offseason incidents, each of which involved drugs and the police. Fairley released the following statement on his Facebook account:
"After taking some much-needed time to reflect on recent incidents, and after conversations with my...
Gunther Cunningham Must Move Ndamukong Suh Around to Make Detroit Lions’ Defense Scarier
June 5th, 2012 at 2:00 PM
As most Detroit Lions' fans know, Ndamukong Suh had a rough season statistically last year, failing to live up to lofty expectations after winning defensive rookie of the year honors in 2010.
Many chalked it up to a lack of focus or a sophomore slump. Others chose to blame the litany...
Detroit Lions’ Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure Must Grow up After Run Ins with Law
April 4th, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Everybody does something stupid when they are young.
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It's the typically lazy response used to excuse bad behavior for younger people everywhere. In some cases, the cliché fits. However, in the case of two young Detroit Lions, it does not. Quite simply, Mikel Leshoure and Nick Fairley should have more important...
Where is the National Love for Ndamukong Suh? Detroit Shouldn’t Bother Wondering at All
February 8th, 2012 at 3:23 PM
In the first churn of the slow offseason news cycle, it was revealed yesterday that Forbes Magazine found Lions' defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to be the fourth-most disliked athlete in America.
Yawn.
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Though Suh was apparently not as universally disliked as sudden super villains Michael Vick (dogfights), Tiger Woods (ugly sex scandal) and...
From Now on, Ndamukong Suh’s Play Should Do All His Talking After Games
December 15th, 2011 at 4:44 PM
At the conclusion of his well deserved two game suspension, Ndamukong Suh was officially reinstated as a member of the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. Immediately, he was also reintroduced to the firing squad.
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After abruptly ending a scheduled interview on a Detroit radio station following questioning of his character, Suh also danced around...
Chris Houston, Maurice Morris Back at Practice; Kevin Smith Still Hurting
December 14th, 2011 at 5:50 PM
When you have as many key players sidelined by injury as the Detroit Lions do, every little bit of progress is cause for celebration. So Chris Houston and Maurice Morris' return to practice Wednesday no doubt gave Detroit a little bit of a boost, as it prepares to travel to...
Nick Fairley in Walking Boot; Several Other Detroit Lions Still Banged Up
December 7th, 2011 at 3:36 PM
The Detroit Lions' injury situation doesn't appear to be getting any better. Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reported that rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley was back in a walking boot Wednesday, meaning that he could miss another game this week due to that nagging foot injury he's been dealing...
