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Detroit Lions NFL Draft Positional Preview: Breaking Down 2013′s Tight End Class
April 22nd, 2013 at 11:30 AM
From now until the 2013 NFL Draft begins on April 25, we'll be breaking down each position the Detroit Lions could target, both early and late. Today, a closer look at some top tight ends.
With Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler already in the fold, many would scratch their heads at the idea of the Detroit...
Detroit Lions NFL Draft Positional Preview: Breaking Down 2013′s Wide Reciever Class
April 11th, 2013 at 11:38 AM
From now until the 2013 NFL Draft begins on April 25, we'll be breaking down each position the Detroit Lions could target, both early and late. Today, a closer look at some top wide receivers.
Though wide receiver is a position which has received much flack in Detroit since Matt Millen over popularized its draft...
Detroit Lions Links: Dee Milliner and Chance Warmack Visit, David Akers Takes Over Kicking
April 9th, 2013 at 12:29 PM
As the NFL Draft draws closer, the Detroit Lions are visiting with several players whom they might have interest in. Often times, it's hard to keep up with such matters, and news is coming fast after Detroit hosted two big prospects from Alabama this week and finally solved their kicking...
Darrius Heyward-Bey, Who Could Play a Major Offensive Role, Visiting Detroit Lions
March 27th, 2013 at 1:02 PM
The Detroit Lions could fill another need in free agency if Wednesday's visit with wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, formally of the Oakland Raiders and their rabid "Black Hole" ends up going well.
It's no secret the Lions are in the need for another receiver, especially given the team's loss of malcontent Titus Young...
Jeff Backus’s Retirement Could Put Luke Joeckel and Eric Fisher into Play in Draft
March 14th, 2013 at 7:23 PM
For weeks, we've heard the Detroit Lions could casually be interested in a offensive linemen with the fifth pick. To some, that might not have made sense for a team with a multitude of defensive holes. Thursday afternoon, a credible reason for their interest finally surfaced.
Longtime left tackle Jeff Backus has...
With Their Biggest Day Yet in Free Agency, Detroit Lions Show They’re Serious About Improving
March 13th, 2013 at 5:07 PM
As a popular quote reads, good things come to those who wait. Fortunately, the Detroit Lions didn't have to wait that long to strike it rich in free agency. The groundwork the team laid on day one led to a very fruitful day two, which saw the Lions snag Reggie...
Live Detroit Lions’ Free Agency Updates: Chris Houston, Jason Jones, Reggie Bush and Glover Quin Sign
March 12th, 2013 at 1:50 PM
The NFL's free agency period officially opens for business at 4 p.m. Tuesday, and the Detroit Lions have made a few headlines in the hours before which could showcase an aggressive mindset.
Already rumored to be in on Reggie Bush, reports have also linked Detroit to two top safeties on the...
Detroit Lions’ Search for a Running Back Could Cast a Wider Net to LeGarette Blount
March 11th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
If Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports is correct, the Detroit Lions' search for a running back might take a few unique offseason turns before being completely resolved.
La Canfora reported that the Lions could have interest in Tampa Bay Buccaneers' running back LeGarette Blount. Last week, Tampa Bay resigned Blount to...
Peter King’s Top 50 Free Agents Includes Three Interesting Detroit Lions’ Targets
March 8th, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Today, Sports Illustrated football guru Peter King released his top 50 free agent list. On it, he rated all the members of this year's free agency class 1-50 and included thoughts about the best team fits for each player.
With some money to spend and holes to fill, the Detroit Lions...
Detroit Lions Free Agency Preview: Team Must Take Hardest Looks at Wide Reciever, Defensive Back
March 6th, 2013 at 3:20 PM
The NFL's free agency period begins at 4 p.m. on March 12, which by my calculations is nearly six days and a mere hour from this very moment. At that time, the Detroit Lions can set about their two pronged approach toward fixing many of their frustrating roster problems from...
Raw Combine Speed Should Provide Detroit Lions with Major Options at Wide Receiver
February 24th, 2013 at 1:11 PM
Thank goodness Matt Millen was nowhere to be found this Sunday during the NFL Combine in a managerial role.
If the former Detroit Lions' general manager was, his eyes would have been lighting up left and right watching wide receiver results, particularly during the 40 yard dash. West Virginia's Tavon Austin...
In Charles Woodson or Reggie Bush, the Detroit Lions Might Face a Major Philsohpical Crossroad
February 19th, 2013 at 12:01 PM
Offense wins games but defense wins championships. It's the oldest saying in the book with regards to sports and particularly, football.
For a long time, the Detroit Lions have been more apt to choose offense over defense, specifically at the skill positions. Many can argue that's led to their recent demise, considering...
Five Detroit Lions’ Themed Positions and Players to Monitor During This Week’s NFL Combine
February 18th, 2013 at 1:30 PM
The NFL Combine--or what some people like to refer to as the "Underwear Olympics"--get underway in Indianapolis this Wednesday and finally conclude by next Tuesday. During that time, plenty of young players will try and showcase their stuff to legions of interested scouts.
With a top five pick, the Detroit Lions will...
Why the Outrage? Dominic Raiola was Never Going to Leave the Detroit Lions
February 17th, 2013 at 4:08 PM
Across the internet on Tuesday in various comment sections, the frustration was palpable.
"This is a terrible move! Dominic Raiola should go! My day is ruined!"
All the Detroit Lions did was restructure (operative word) center Raiola's contract for next season. By the reaction, you'd think the team had just rehired Matt Millen...
Reggie Bush and the Detroit Lions? It’s the Perfect Marraige According to the Media
February 12th, 2013 at 1:04 PM
If you've glanced over the Detroit Lions' headline section on your favorite website or newspaper the past few weeks, you've no doubt noticed the name Reggie Bush surfacing more than usual.
Thus far, Lions 101 has stayed away from such speculation, but now. we'll add our name to the list of...
Detroit Lions Release Three Former Starters for Youth Movement
February 5th, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Younger. Slimmer. More consistent.
Each of those terms could separately be used to describe the philosophy behind the Detroit Lions' busy start to their first week of the offseason. Starters Titus Young, Stephen Peterman and Kyle Vanden Bosch were all released quickly, showing the Lions are serious about creating a new...
Five Things Detroit Lions Should Learn from Super Bowl Champions Baltimore Ravens
February 4th, 2013 at 1:50 PM
The Super Bowl is a learning experience for 30 other NFL teams, all of which for one reason or another, must sit at home and watch the game from the couch like other ordinary Americans. One team that should have been studying the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers intently?...
