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Ten Potential Players the Detroit Lions Should Target Early in Round Two of the NFL Draft
April 26th, 2013 at 2:04 PM
One advantage of having a higher first round pick in the NFL Draft is getting to sit back, relax and watch who falls into the early part of Friday's second round.
Tonight, the Detroit Lions own pick number 36, and should find several talented players on the board to choose from...
Detroit Lions’ Fans Must Realize One Pick Doesn’t Make a Draft, Give Ziggy Ansah Benefit of Doubt
April 26th, 2013 at 10:24 AM
When Roger Goodell walked to the podium to announce the Detroit Lions' fifth pick and every offensive lineman had already been selected, everyone in the Detroit area presumably got a sinking feeling.
As many hoped would not be the case, project defensive end Ezekiel Ansah was selected, setting off a firestorm of...
2013 Detroit Lions Mock Draft, Pick 132: Da’Rick Rogers, Despite Issues, Becomes Supreme Value
April 25th, 2013 at 10:17 AM
The NFL Draft is tonight, and we're breaking down the Detroit Lions' potential thought process as it relates to selections in a four round mock. Today, we're projecting who the team might select in the fourth round of our final mock draft.
With their first three picks in our 2013 mock draft, the Detroit Lions were...
Detroit Lions NFL Draft Positional Preview: Breaking Down 2013′s Outside Linebacker Class
April 24th, 2013 at 12:50 PM
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 of the top outside linebackers.
With Justin Durant gone to the Dallas Cowboys and a group of unproven, young players set to battle...
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’ Schedule Analysis: Tough Start, Brutal Finish Make for 8-8 2013 Season
April 19th, 2013 at 2:31 PM
Yesterday, the 2013 NFL schedule was finally released which, in a football starved community, had all the reverberations of a major holiday. When the veil was finally lifted, however, it was revealed the Detroit Lions might have a very tough road to hoe after a miserable 2012 year, including a...
2013 Detroit Lions Mock Draft, Pick 36: Texas’s Alex Okafor the Best Option at Defensive End
April 18th, 2013 at 1:38 PM
The NFL Draft is just over a week away, and we're breaking down the Detroit Lions potential thought process as it relates to selections in a four round mock. Today, we're projecting who the team might select in round two. Check back Tuesday for round three.
There's always plenty of value in the NFL Draft,...
Detroit Lions NFL Draft Positional Preview: Breaking Down 2013′s Cornerback Class
April 17th, 2013 at 2:41 PM
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 cornerbacks.
Of all the positions the Detroit Lions need a substantial upgrade in depth, the defensive backfield is most important. After resigning...
2013 Detroit Lions Mock Draft, Pick 5: Cornerback Dee Milliner Simply Too Good to Pass Up
April 16th, 2013 at 3:36 PM
The NFL Draft is just over a week away, and we're breaking down the Detroit Lions potential thought process as it relates to selections in a four round mock. Today, we're projecting who the team might select in round one. Check back Thursday for round two.
For weeks, the speculation surrounding...
The Three Proper Conditions to Avoid a Draft Bust, Presented by Picks of the Detroit Lions
April 13th, 2013 at 6:12 PM
This week, USA Today published a list of the 25 biggest busts in the history of the NFL draft. On it, three picks of the Detroit Lions naturally showed up, and the team was one of a handful with multiple bad selections as identified by the authors.
A franchise which knows...
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 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...
Detroit Lions Draft History Lesson: Since 2000, Most Value at Defensive End Found in Late Rounds
April 8th, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Welcome to your Detroit Lions draft history lesson for the day, a course which will run separate Mondays and Wednesdays from April 1 until April 24. The professor, Dr. DeMara, is currently in. We're looking back at some of the most interesting Lions' drafts in modern time.
In the coming weeks, Detroit Lions'...
Detroit Lions Mock Draft Review: Eric Fisher Movement Gaining a Bit More Momentum
April 7th, 2013 at 2:20 PM
It's a short but sweet Detroit Lions' mock recap this week, and the defensive obsession from our last chat has been replaced by some appreciation for the big uglies on the offensive front.
The high rising Eric Fisher and steady Luke Joeckel have entered Detroit's radar a bit more, while mainstays Ezekiel...
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...
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...
