Not having their starting quarterback on the field for the majority of the season thus far has definitely hurt the Lions, as they’ve struggled out of the gate to an 0-3 record. If things go to plan this week though, Detroit could see Matt Stafford back in the huddle sooner rather than later, as he [...]
Continue reading...Monday, September 27, 2010
Detroit running back Jahvid Best has been one of the league’s most dynamic and explosive young players, scoring four touchdowns in his first two contests before being corralled by the Vikings earlier this afternoon. But after he left the game in Minnesota with a serious injury to his big toe, the Lions could potentially be [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 24, 2010
Former Lions receiver Charles Rogers has faced more than a few problems since he was drafted second overall by Detroit in 2003, but his latest issue could end up costing him his home. According to Jonathan Oosting of MLive.com, Rogers defaulted on the $1.04 million mortgage he took out on his suburban Detroit home, and [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, September 12, 2010
It’s not often that I come away from a game between the Lions and the Bears upset about the ending, but in this contest that’s exactly how I felt, with the officiating crew stealing a late game touchdown and a victory from wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Detroit. In case you missed it, allow me [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, September 4, 2010
Denver head coach Josh McDaniels is only in his second year at the helm, but there are growing concerns that his draft day strategy is falling well short of expectations, and that noise will only grow louder with news of the trade he put together this afternoon. According to Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 4, 2010
It’s not often that talented pass rushers are released in the middle of training camp, but that’s exactly what Buffalo is set to do with two time Pro Bowl defensive end Aaron Schobel. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bills will let Schobel walk from his current contract this morning, despite a need for playmakers [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Six days into his training camp hold out, Detroit’s top selection from this year’s draft, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (#2 overall), finally agreed to terms with the Lions on a five year deal. The terms are massive and shatter the previous record for a five year contract, with Suh set to earn $68 million over [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, July 31, 2010
Don’t look now, but deals with the top five picks in the 2010 draft class are just about complete, as sources close to the Lions are indicating a contract with the #2 overall selection defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is imminent. Suh is the final piece to the top pick puzzle, with fellow defensive tackle Gerald [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Things have been relatively quiet as of late, with a few off the field incidents making waves around the NFL, but not much on the player acquisition front to speak of. That isn’t likely to change for some time, given team’s ability to hang onto veteran players until June, but there are a few signings [...]
Continue reading...Friday, April 23, 2010
Over the past week, there’s been a multitude of rumors floating around claiming the Redskins would be all too eager to send defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth packing for a new home, and while team officials in Washington have remained adamant that there’s no way that would happen, it simply made too much sense not to [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, April 22, 2010
Somewhat expected although I really thought they might go with a stud blocker up front in Russell Okung to protect their franchise quarterback, Matt Stafford. Oh well… 1 for 2 to start the draft isn’t all that bad. Lions fans have to be ecstatic to have one of the best defenders to come out in [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, April 21, 2010
There’s been a bevy of discussion over the past few weeks surrounding Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, with Washington apparently looking to send Haynesworth packing just one year removed from signing him to one of the largest free agent contracts in NFL history. Multiple rumors have put the Titans, Lions, and Raiders at the forefront [...]
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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