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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...
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...
What Should Be the Detroit Lions’ Draft Philosophy in ’13? Target Alabama Stars
January 8th, 2013 at 9:48 AM
After watching the Alabama Crimson Tide wallop Notre Dame in the national championship, I couldn't help myself from writing one more column about the Detroit Lions' potential plans for this April. Following a team which seems to constantly possess a top pick and watching the top two teams compete on...
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...
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,...
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...
Indianapolis Colts 35, Detroit Lions 33: Yes, This Again Hunt Report
December 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
There's not much human beings can do in four seconds. Basically, homo sapiens can cough, blink, sneeze and belch. For the third week in a row, the Detroit Lions did all those things successively, as they allowed the Indianapolis Colts to rally from a late deficit and steal a victory...
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...
Jim Schwartz Monday Press Conference Recap: Vikings Edition
November 12th, 2012 at 4:01 PM
The Detroit Lions couldn't stop the Minnesota Vikings on defense or find a consistent offense in time to forge a comeback Sunday afternoon in the midst of an ugly 34-24 loss. As a result, the team is now on the outside looking in of the NFC playoff race. Despite all...
Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 24: No Answers Hunt Report
November 12th, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Last weekend, the Detroit Lions were the tormentors, mauling the Jacksonville Jaguars. Today, they were the tormented once again by Christian Ponder, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings from start to finish. No Percy Harvin? No problem. There were few answers for this latest beating at the hands of the...
Detroit Lions Vs. Minnesota Vikings: Five Things to Watch
November 11th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Though the Detroit Lions are back to even footing 4-4 and the Minnesota Vikings are beginning to spiral downward, this weekend's game from Mall of America Field is still a complete toss up. Prior to last season, the Lions hadn't won in Minneapolis since 1997, and do routinely struggle with...
Detroit Lions’ Midseason Report Card: Offense, Special Teams Receive Low Marks
November 9th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
We're halfway through the 2012 season, a year which saw the Detroit Lions enter September with plenty of high expectations thanks to the exploits of 2011. Through eight games, the Lions have a very average 4-4 record, but are picking up some definite momentum after getting back into the playoff...
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...
Jim Schwartz Monday Press Conference Recap: Jaguars Edition
November 5th, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Jim Schwartz's Detroit Lions enjoyed their most consistent game of the season, battering the putrid Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon with an overwhelming rushing attack and a swarming, sticky defense en-route to a 31-14 thumping. The win was the Lions' second in a row, leading some to casually believe the team...
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...
Scouting the Opposition: Lions Must Crack Seattle’s Underrated Pass Defense
October 25th, 2012 at 12:56 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are the next team up for the Detroit Lions, and regardless of record, this game isn't the cakewalk many might have you think it is. Seattle has already toppled one NFC North titan in Green Bay (yes, with the help of replacement officials) but they've also beaten...
