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Pre-Draft Team Needs: NFC North

21 April 2010

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This the sixth part of our series breaking down each team’s needs (by division)  headed into the draft tomorrow evening. In case you missed our previous posts, feel free to take a look here. As always, we want to hear what you think, so don’t hesitate to leave us your thoughts in the comment thread. [...]

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Eagles, Lions, Broncos swing three way trade

19 April 2010

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Mon @ 10:55 am – Denver will send a seventh round pick along with Scheffler to Detroit. 10:50 am – The Broncos will receive a fifth round pick from Philly, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. 10:45 am -It’s not a blockbuster by any means, but the first deal of draft week has come, and it’s [...]

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Eagles, Lions in the mix to acquire OG Sims

1 April 2010

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A little over two weeks ago, the Eagles struck an unexpected trade with Seattle in which defensive ends and a Draft pick were swapped. However, another deal could soon becoming between Philadelphia and the Seahawks, except this time involving an offensive player. With the release of Shawn Andrews a little while ago and a remaining [...]

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San Francisco 49ers trade Shaun Hill to Detroit Lions

14 March 2010

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The San Francisco 49ers have traded former starting quarterback Shaun Hill to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2011 draft, according to multiple sources. Hill was 10-6 as the 49ers starter, with 3,490 yards, 23 TD’s, 11 INT’s, and an 87.3 QBR. He entered 2009 as the starter but [...]

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Seattle Seahawks Interested In Chester Pitts

11 March 2010

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According to the Detroit Free Press, the Seahawks have expressed formal interest in free agent guard Chester Pitts . Pitts conveyed the interest in his services, during an interview with Sirius NFL Radio, also listing the Lions, Dolphins, and Bengals as his other suitors. Pitts has extensive experience, starting 114 consecutive games before falling victim [...]

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Lions continue defensive upgrade

7 March 2010

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Sun @ 10:50 pm – Just a quick update. The deal between the Lions and Falcons is still pending approval from both sides, and is not yet official. Apparently, things will be finalized later on tomorrow, according to Schefter. My apologies for jumping the gun too quickly… 7:35 pm – Two days removed from hauling [...]

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Lions deal with Vanden Bosch is done

5 March 2010

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It pretty much became a foregone conclusion once head coach Jim Schwartz showed up at his house last night, but the negotiations between Detroit and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch have finished up this morning with KVB agreeing to a four year, $26 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Combined with the Lions acquisition [...]

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First signing on the books; Burleson inks with Detroit

5 March 2010

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Fri @ 1:15 am – The deal is official. Five years, $25 million, with $11 million guaranteed. 1:06 am – ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the deal is for five years. 1:00 am – It’s taken a bit longer than usual, but the 2010 free agency period has its first signing, with former Seattle wide [...]

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Detroit going hard after Vanden Bosch

4 March 2010

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Just a few hours removed from a deal with the Browns that will bring in defensive tackle Corey Williams, the Lions are making a major push to sign defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch to a free agent contract. According to NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora, head coach Jim Schwartz is at Vanden Bosch’s house, making a personal [...]

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Lions get Williams, solidify D-line

4 March 2010

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Just hours before the NFL’s free agency period kicks off, Detroit has dropped in with a trade that lays the foundation for the rest of their off-season, trading for Cleveland defensive tackle Corey Williams. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the Lions will likely acquire Williams for a low round draft pick and will allow him [...]

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Lions looking for talent, regardless of need

22 February 2010

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If recent history were any indicator of potential draft selections, Detroit would be almost certain to pick up a top flight receiver with their first round choice this April, in spite of glaring holes at other key positions. But with a solid young quarterback under center and a fairly talented group of skill players behind [...]

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Lions lose Smith to knee injury

15 December 2009

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The news that Detroit did not want to hear showed up earlier today, as the MRI for running back Kevin Smith came back showing a definite tear of a ligament in his left knee. Smith will head to the injured reserve list for the remainder of the season and began the long road of rehabilitation [...]

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