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Signing “Kickalicious” Havard Rugland is Detroit Lions’ Most Interesting Gamble of the Offseason
April 12th, 2013 at 11:43 AM
As a familiar saying goes, "if I saw it on the internet, it must be true!" The Detroit Lions are hoping that sentiment applies to YouTube kicking sensation Havard Rugland, who just so happens to be the team's latest signee at kicker. If you're not familiar with Rugland, who calls his brand "kickalicious,"...

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...

Jason Hanson’s Greatest Day Kicking with the Detroit Lions Came on Thanksgiving Day 1998
April 5th, 2013 at 10:15 AM
When football historians look back on the hall of fame career of Detroit Lions' kicker Jason Hanson, plenty of moments will come to mind, and many will involve game-winning boots. No complete day, however, was as clutch as Hanson's against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thanksgiving Day. The kicker connected on a...

David Akers Visits Detroit Lions as Kicker Contingancy Plan is Prepared
March 28th, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Yet another week has passed and without news on the status of kicker Jason Hanson, the Detroit Lions are doing some diligence towards perhaps moving on. Thursday, they hosted kicker David Akers, formally of the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers to a visit. Hanson hasn't yet stated whether or not...

Detroit Lions: Young Kickers Prove Age Shouldn’t Favor Jason Hanson in Negotiations
March 20th, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Though Jason Hanson apparently wants to kick for another year, the Detroit Lions haven't yet offered him a suitable contract according to his agent.  Right now, that's not a huge problem for the Lions. Let's put aside loyalties and stop being sentimental for a moment to realize that Hanson is a...

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...

Sunday’s Short Kickoff in the Third Quarter Stalled Lions’ Momentum, Prevented Comeback
November 14th, 2012 at 11:13 AM
There was one play nobody has been focusing on which set the Detroit Lions back more than most Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Lions, coming off an ugly first half, had just held the Vikings to another field goal to open the third quarter. Offensively, Matthew Stafford had finally begun to carve...

Detroit Lions 2012 Positional Preview: Special Teams
September 7th, 2012 at 12:42 PM
In football, if defense wins championships and offense wins games, where exactly does that leave special teams? Though they'll never generate the same praise as glamor positions, the play of the punters, kickers and return units is no less important to the success of a team as every other spot....

Jason Hanson, Ryan Donahue Both Questionable for Game with Bears
November 9th, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Taking on the Chicago Bears and return man Devin Hester is a tall enough order. Doing so without your starting kicker or punter, well ... that's asking a lot. The Detroit Lions may find themselves in that situation Sunday. The Lions worked out kickers Wednesday, with Jason Hanson sidelined after receiving...

Detroit Lions Cut 8, Including Dave Rayner
August 29th, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Running back Mike Bell and kicker Dave Rayner were among eight players cut by the Detroit Lions Monday, as the team must scale its roster down from 90 to 80 by Tuesday, per league rules. Also sent packing were safety Michael Johnson, WR Demario Ballard, WR Marcus Harris, DT Montavious Stanley...

Dave Rayner Reportedly to Re-Sign with Detroit Lions
July 26th, 2011 at 9:53 PM
The Detroit Red Wings have seen several long-time veterans call it quits recently -- Kris Draper and Brian Rafalski this offseason, Kirk Maltby last -- and now it might be the Lions' turn.  Kicker Dave Rayner will sign a one-year deal to stay with Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reported, which...

‘No Doubt’ Jason Hanson Will Be Detroit Lions’ Kicker If Healthy
July 11th, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Dave Rayner opened some eyes after taking over as Detroit's kicker for an injured Jason Hanson last season, the highlight of Rayner's eight-game stint with the Lions being his game-winner in Tampa to end the team's road losing streak. And that performance has Detroit fans wondering if they've seen the last...

Dave Rayner Uncertain About Future With Detroit Lions
June 19th, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Dave Rayner did just about all the Detroit Lions could have asked after he took over kicking duties from an injured Jason Hanson last season. Rayner hit 13 of 16 field goals and nailed the game-winning kick at Tampa Bay to end Detroit's eight-billion game road losing streak.  But Rayner's no...

Could Dave Rayner Kick Jason Hanson to Curb?
June 11th, 2011 at 1:07 PM
The local news outlets (and blogs) continue to scrape the bottom of the barrel on what passes for stories during the NFL lockout. As a follow up to the previous "Did you know that the Lions tendered a contract offer to the third-string quarterback prior to the lockout?" story, the...