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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...
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...
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...
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?...
Inside the Numbers: C.J. Spiller’s Development Under Curtis Modkins Lends Hope to Mikel Leshoure
January 16th, 2013 at 2:06 PM
In 2010, Curtis Modkins took over the reigns as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator and running backs coach. Soon after that, the Bills drafted C.J. Spiller, a running back out of Clemson University, and quickly developed one of the most powerful rushing attacks in the NFL.
Along with Fred Jackson, who...
Detroit Lions Promote Jeremiah Washburn; Hire Bobby Johnson, Curtis Modkins as Coaches
January 15th, 2013 at 12:09 PM
The Detroit Lions made some quiet news on the coaching front Monday, finally replacing a trio of fired assistant coaches with a few new faces, one of which might help craft meaningful change on the offensive side of the ball.
Jeremiah Washburn, who has been on Detroit's staff since 2009, takes...
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...
It’s Refreshing to See Homegrown Joique Bell Making Impact for Detroit Lions’ Ground Game
November 7th, 2012 at 11:13 AM
The understated local hero. It's become a lost trend in the NFL over time, but one that has proven no less important to the eventual success of great teams. After failing to be drafted in 2010 and bouncing around the league, Joique Bell appears to have finally found his home in...
Detroit Lions 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 14: Complete and Total Domination Hunt Report
November 5th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Winning a game you're expected to win by a large enough margin is often the toughest feat to accomplish in football, a sport where so much can always go wrong. On Sunday, nothing went wrong for the Detroit Lions, who blasted the Jacksonville Jaguars early and often, cruising home with...
Jahvid Best’s Injury Misfortune Shouldn’t Reflect Poorly on Detroit Lions’ Draft Strategy
October 17th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
The news late Tuesday wasn't good for the Detroit Lions. Their elusive running back Jahvid Best wouldn't be cleared for football related contact in 2012 after all. The concussions which had defined his early career are now likely to end it, slowing down some very electric legs.
Naturally, as hindsight dominates...
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: Chris Houston and Louis Delmas Hurting, Kyle Vanden Bosch on Replacement Refs
September 4th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
The regular season is set to begin on Sunday, as the Detroit Lions will take on the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field. Before then, there's a few issues that need to be addressed, namely injuries and the salary cap. Here's the latest as the Lions prepare to open the 2012...
Detroit Lions 2012 Positional Preview: Running Back
August 20th, 2012 at 1:06 PM
If there was one weakest link on the Detroit Lions last year, it came from the inability to sustain a consistent running game. Though many pointed the finger at the organization for not addressing the problem and replacement players for not getting the job done, it was hard to seriously...
Detroit Lions 27, Baltimore Ravens 12: Hunt Report
August 18th, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Perhaps all the Detroit Lions needed to do in order to find a groove was hit the road. Much like 2011, they delivered a solid, comeback win away from home to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-12. Despite some early struggles, the defensive stars played the Ravens to a virtual tie,...
