Rick Osentoski-US PRESSWIRE
By: Brian Cote
Many so-called draft experts had the Detroit Lions picking corner backs Stephon Gilmore or Dre Kirkpatrick with the 23rd pick of the 2012 NFL draft. With both of those players gone by the time Detroit’s pick came up the team was left at the altar so to speak, but took home OT Riley Reiff from [...]
Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE
By: Brian Cote
It is no surprise to anyone that the Detroit Lions are in need of upgrades to their much maligned secondary. Expect South Carolina’s Stephon Gilmore and Alabama’s Dre Kirkpatrick to be in the Lions sights in tonight’s first round of the 2012 NFL draft. Detroit will need some help if they are to get one [...]
Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE
By: Brian Cote
Detroit Lions fans are undoubtedly nervous about their beloved wide receiver being named as the new cover boy for the EA Sports Madden 13 game. Calvin “Megatron” Johnson won the cover by beating out Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Johnson beat out Newton by capturing 52% of the 651,000 votes that were cast. Johnson with [...]
Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
By: Brian Cote
Detroit Lions fans must be holding their collective breath upon hearing the news that “Megatron” Calvin Johnson had advanced to the finals of the Madden 13 cover bracket. Johnson easily dispatched of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers en route to the finals and now has Carolina Panthers stud quarterback Cam Newton in his sights. [...]
Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE
By: Brian Cote
The Detroit Lions NFL schedule was released today and the team is front and center with five nationally televised games. Week two’s Sunday night game features the Lions and the San Francisco 49ers in a match-up that produced a memorable game last season and ended with the coaches not ending on the nest of terms. [...]
Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE
By: Brian Cote
Newly minted New York Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow spoke with thousands of people in attendance at Celebration Church’s Easter Sunday event in Georgetown, Texas. Tim Tebow gave Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulluch credit with bringing the madness that later became known as “Tebowing” to the mainstream. Tulluch sacked Tebow and then dropped to his [...]
Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE
By: Greg Bolotin
Reports are saying Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best, who missed most of the 2011 season after suffering his second concussion, might take part in the team’s off season work out program that begins this week. This is great news for the Lions and their fans. They have been through a trying couple of weeks [...]
The Star-Ledger-US PRESSWIRE
By: Greg Bolotin
The Detroit Lions should consider drafting cornerback Josh Robinson from Central Florida in the 1st round. After the recent arrest of Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure for possession of marijuana.The Lions might be thinking twice about drafting Janoris Jenkins. Robinson would be a wise choice for the Lions to pick instead. He has all the [...]
Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE
By: Greg Bolotin
The Detroit Lions should sign free agent linebacker James Farrior. With the Lions re-signing Stephen Tulloch, bringing in a veteran linebacker such James Farrior will help improve their defense against the run and pass. James Farrior has played 15 seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Farrior just came [...]
Kim Klement-US PRESSWIRE
By: Greg Bolotin
Rant Sports 2012 NFL Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions have to make the decision: who will they draft with the 23rd overall selection? The Detroit Lions are a great team but have a lot of needs to fill with the 2012 draft. The Lions’ passing defense and their offensive line are what Jim Schwartz and the [...]
