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Detroit Lions’ Signing of Joseph Fauria Could Prove to Be Game Changing Move at Tight End
May 2nd, 2013 at 1:22 PM
The NFL is an ever-changing, copycat league where imitation is always the most sincere form of flattery. Hopefully, the Detroit Lions are attempting to imitate the New England Patriots with some of their recent moves at tight end.
By drafting Michael Williams and signing undrafted free agent Joseph Fauria, the Lions look...
Examining the Detroit Lions’ Current Roster Outlook Following the NFL Draft
May 1st, 2013 at 1:30 PM
The Detroit Lions, most would agree, selected for need during the 2013 NFL Draft and may have found multiple starters in the process. Where did that leave the team's roster in the aftermath, and what kind of positional battles will the new rookies face this summer while in training camp?
That's...
Detroit Lions’ Links: Wrapping up the NFL Draft; Examining Tim Tebow’s Potential Fit in Detroit
April 30th, 2013 at 12:30 PM
The 2013 NFL Draft wrapped up three days ago, which means the grades have started flowing in. The Detroit Lions get mostly average marks, as the team worked hard to fill needs in every round and did well doing so. There's nothing flashy about that, hence the middle of the...
Theo Riddick Gained More All-Purpose Yardage than Any Detroit Lion in 2012
April 29th, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Though he'll merely be considered a sixth round pick, Theo Riddick might already have a tangible advantage towards making the Detroit Lions next year and it has everything to do with all-purpose yardage, a hidden yet important statistic.
Taking a glance at the NFL league leaders in the stat last year...
Grading the 2013 Detroit Lions’ NFL Draft: Multiple Picks for Need Helps Team Earn a Solid B+
April 28th, 2013 at 11:43 AM
Personally, I never find it easy to hang an early letter grade on draft picks given all the different dynamics necessary for their success at the next level. Yet, every year, there I am handing the Detroit Lions grades one day later like some type of teacher extraordinaire.
Despite this grading...
Darius Slay and Larry Warford Building Blocks for Detroit Lions on Day Two of NFL Draft
April 27th, 2013 at 9:51 AM
There's an old saying around baseball which also proves true where the early rounds of the NFL Draft are concerned: "you can't win a pennant in the first month of a season, but you can lose one."
Similarly, you can't always win a draft on day two, but you can certainly...
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...
