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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 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...
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...
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...
Detroit Lions Links: Martin Mayhew Says Lions Plan to Be Active in Free Agency
February 8th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
After a very busy week, Detroit Lions' general manager Martin Mayhew spoke out on Thursday, detailing some plans for the franchise later on this offseason. There was plenty to talk about and questions swirled around everything from free agency to the draft. Mayhew, for his part, did an excellent job...
Detroit Lions Installing New FieldTurf at Ford Field; Attempting to Start Fresh
February 7th, 2013 at 2:42 PM
This week, Ford Field was busy getting another face lift. No, this time, the Detroit Lions aren't adding any new banners. Instead, they ripped out their old FieldTurf and began laying a special, new HD version.
The original surface had been in use since 2002, Ford Field's inaugural season. According to...
Denard Robinson an Intriguing Option for Detroit Lions as Speed Specialist
January 23rd, 2013 at 2:07 PM
While watching college football for the last four years, strangely, my warped mind hadn't even had this particularly disturbing, yet completely appropriate thought.
If Antwaan Randle El and Devin Hester managed to have a child together (metaphorically speaking with football overtones, of course) Denard Robinson would be the result. Like Randle El,...
Five Important Players the Detroit Lions Should Watch During This Year’s Senior Bowl
January 22nd, 2013 at 2:20 PM
The weather is cold and football is drawing to a close. That can only mean one thing: the 2013 Senior Bowl commences again this Saturday. This year, the Detroit Lions will be getting the closest look at all the combatants. Jim Schwartz and his staff will be coaching the south...
Detroit Lions Season Review, Part One: Grading the Players, Coaches and Front Office
January 2nd, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Here's the first installment of Lions 101's breakdown of the 2012 season.
In the middle of the season, we handed out some initial grades to the Detroit Lions. Now, we're going back and handing out grades to everyone, coaches and front office members included for their 2012 performance start to finish....
Chicago Bears 26, Detroit Lions 24: Spoiled Rotten Hunt Report
December 31st, 2012 at 8:54 AM
This year, the Chicago Bears were able to close heir season out on a high note and the Detroit Lions are the ones heading home dejected, owners of an abysmal 4-12 record with worse problems between their ears. Instead of stalking the Bears hungrily and passionately, the Lions gave up...
Chicago Bears Vs. Detroit Lions: Five Things to Watch
December 30th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
A disappointing 2012 season finally comes to a close Sunday afternoon, as the Detroit Lions try desperately to avoid carrying an elongated losing streak into 2013. Positive momentum is the biggest reason for the Lions to try and get the job done, in addition to playing spoilers to the Chicago...
Inside the Numbers: Matthew Stafford Shows Why Pro Bowl Selection Process is Flawed
December 27th, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Last year, when the NFL Pro Bowl rosters were announced, all everyone could argue was how badly Matthew Stafford had been stiffed.
He had joined the select club of 5,000 yard passers while tossing 41 touchdowns to only 17 interceptions. His completion percentage was over 60 percent, and he was a...
Scouting the Opposition, Part Two: Bears and Lions Fight to Overcome Sloppiness in Second Meeting
December 25th, 2012 at 1:58 PM
In a late October clash on Monday Night Football, the Chicago Bears didn't impress anyone with a sloppy performance which included plenty signs of troubling offensive inefficiency to come. The Detroit Lions also didn't impress with four turnovers, three of which came via fumble. These same turnover mistakes, much like...
Atlanta Falcons 31, Detroit Lions 18: Another Unhappy Holiday Hunt Report
December 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Unlike 2011, Santa Claus wasn't kind to the Detroit Lions and their fans this time around, probably because they have been naughty this year. The Atlanta Falcons blasted off to a huge lead, fell backwards a bit in the second half, but then restored order. Despite his record setting night,...
Atlanta Falcons Vs. Detroit Lions: Five Things to Watch
December 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
It's time for some Monday Night Football on Saturday night, as the Atlanta Falcons, the top birds in the NFC, cruise into town to take on the Detroit Lions. It's time to officially put this particular match up in the category of games that looked better when the schedule came...
In Defense of the Detroit Lions Playing for a High Draft Pick in 2013
December 19th, 2012 at 3:16 PM
With the 2012 season all but finished for the Detroit Lions, it's time for fans to utter that all too familiar, exciting winter refrain around the Motor City.
"Where will the Lions be selecting in the draft?"
Late last December, talk was about the playoffs and how the Lions could pull an...
Jim Schwartz Monday Press Conference Recap: Cardinals Edition
December 17th, 2012 at 3:49 PM
The Detroit Lions suffered their ugliest loss of the season on Sunday afternoon, getting blown out 38-10 by the equally hapless Arizona Cardinals. Despite that, Jim Schwartz kept things as close to business as usual as he could in his shortened Monday presser, and admitted he's sharing a big responsibility...
Arizona Cardinals 38, Detroit Lions 10: Quitters Never Win Hunt Report
December 17th, 2012 at 12:15 AM
The Detroit Lions have looked bad recently, losers of five straight games in a row in similar heartbreaking fashion. At least those games came against some of the top competition in the NFL. Against the Arizona Cardinals, however, the Lions finally looked terrible against a worse team. Facing a squad...
Jim Schwartz Monday Press Conference Recap: Packers Edition
December 10th, 2012 at 3:35 PM
A snowy night in Green Bay left the travel weary Jim Schwartz a little testy at this week's latest press conference. The questions didn't drag on for long and the responses were pointed as Schwartz attempted to explain what went wrong with the Detroit Lions in their 22nd consecutive defeat...
Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 20: Snowed Under at Lambeau Again Hunt Report
December 10th, 2012 at 12:55 AM
Same old Detroit Lions. It's a phrase that's often overused, but after yet another awful meltdown at Lambeau Field ended in typical Lions fashion, it's not cliche at all. Despite looking capable of blowing the Green Bay Packers out throughout the game's first half, the Lions made just enough of...
