NFL  >>  Detroit Lions
C0
Oakland Raiders helmet concept design
Teb1
Tim Tebow has secret girlfriend?
Baylor
Wright: Baylor had no playbook
1a
Did expectations get the best of Nnamdi Asomugha?
Ed
Troy Polamalu isn’t going anywhere, but thinks about it “all...

Bill Ford Jr. wants to pay Calvin Johnson, cracks Cris Carter

Found January 26, 2012 on Pro Football Talk:
PLAYERS: Calvin Johnson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions

Cleveland_browns_v_b5c3
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson has one year left on his current contract and has said he wants to get a long-term deal worked out during the offseason. Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr., son of owner William Clay Ford, says the team wants to make that happen just as much as Johnson does. Asked in…
Original Story: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/...
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Calvin Johnson Flies Lions Wide Receivers to Pro Bowl as a Thank You

Via Larry Brown Sports  |  January 25, 2012
Unfortunately for all you die hard Pro Bowl fans out there, the best receiver in the NFL will not be able to participate this weekend.  Calvin Johnson has been nursing a sore Achilles tendon, meaning he will have to miss the big game.  However, he is still going to attend.  According to the Detroit Free Press, he’s even bringing some friends along for the ride. Johnson flew...

New deal for Calvin Johnson critical to Detroit Lions

Via Detroit Lions Football  |  January 26, 2012
"We really want to get this done with him," says Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr.

SLR Detroit Lions Player Of The Year Tournament First Round: Tony Scheffler vs. Keiland Williams

Via Sidelion Report  |  January 26, 2012
Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE SideLion Report has great readers so it makes sense that you should have a say in helping us name the SideLion Report Detroit Lions player of the year. The players have been seeded and placed into a tournament bracket with each matchup determined by a reader vote. To ensure that everyone has a chance to vote, polls will remain open until...

Detroit Lions Player Arrested On Drug Charges

Via Media Daily LA  |  January 25, 2012
On Monday, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Johnny Culbreath was arrested at an Orangeburg hotel on a drug-related charge.According to Times and Democrat, Culbreath was charged with a simple possession of marijuana.The 23-year-old NFL rookie went before Orangeburg County Magistrate, late Monday, where he had to pay a fine of $412 to end the case.

Detroit Lions interview North Carolina linebacker Zach Brown at Senior Bowl

Via Detroit Lions Football  |  January 27, 2012
The Detroit Lions showed their interest in possibly drafting North Carolina linebacker Zach Brown by interviewing him at this week's Senior Bowl.

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions Select an Offensive Lineman

Via Sidelion Report  |  January 26, 2012
Mandatory Credit: Alan Maglaque-US PRESSWIRE<img class="size-full wp-image-13906" title="NFL: NFL Draft" ... [visit site to read more] 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions Select an Offensive Lineman - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Bill Ford Jr. Wouldn't Trade QB Matthew Stafford For Any Quarterback

Via GridironFans.com  |  January 27, 2012
It's been 50 years in the making, but the Lions are certain they've found a passer for the ages in Matthew Stafford. "I think Matthew is terrific," Bill Ford Jr., the Lions' vice chairman, told the team's official website this week. "I wouldn't trade Matthew for any quarterback in the league, given his age. The guy is 23 years old, he just had a...

Lions' Bill Ford Jr. wouldn't trade Matthew Stafford for any QB, he tells website

Via Detnews.com  |  January 26, 2012
Allen Park — Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr. told the team website that he wouldn't trade quarterback Matthew Stafford "for any quarterback in the league," and he also said it was important to get receiver Calvin Johnson signed long-term.

Detroit Lions Land Two on Bloomberg Businessweek’s Power 100

Via Sidelion Report  |  January 25, 2012
Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE<img class="size-medium wp-image-13900" title="NFL: NFC Wild Card ... [visit site to read more] Detroit Lions Land Two on Bloomberg Businessweek’s Power 100 - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.

Metro + state: Harrison's Herrington finalist for Shula award

Via Lions Blog  |  January 28, 2012
Prep football Farmington Hills Harrison's John Herrington is one of three finalists for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award. Herrington was nominated by Lions backup quarterback and former Harrison standout Drew Stanton and the Lions organization.

Five to watch at Senior Bowl

Via Lions Blog  |  January 27, 2012
The Lions had a contingent of coaches and scouts in Mobile, Ala., for Senior Bowl practices this week scouting potential draft picks. Here are five players who'll take part in Saturday's game who could be future Lions:

Ticker: Lions' Ndamukong Suh to go face-to-face with Hannah Storm

Via Lions Blog  |  January 27, 2012
What's going on? Ndamukong Suh hasn't been on national TV in more than a week.
THE LIONS HOT 25
1
Nick Fairley
Lions’ Nick Fairley arrested for DUI
2
Titus Young
Titus Young "truly sorry" for his apathy and right cross
3
Jim Schwartz
NFC North: Jim Schwartz’s Seat Should Be Heating Up
4
Ndamukong Suh
Ndamukong Suh ready to step up his leadership
5
Ryan Broyles
Lions WR Ryan Broyles Fully Participates In OTA's
6
Louis Delmas
Lions need to lock down Louis Delmas
7
Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford Continuing The "Georgia Way"
8
Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson blasts home run over fence
9
Mikel Leshoure
2 game suspension for Mikel Leshoure?
10
Cliff Avril
Avril wants Lions to show him the money, but it’s not that easy
11
Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson: Lions need less emotion sometimes
12
Kellen Moore
Rookie Lions QB Kellen Moore impresses former Lions TE Rob Rubick
13
Mike Moore
14
Stephen Tulloch
Knee injury of Lions’ Stephen Tulloch worse than originally believed?
15
Jahvid Best
16
Rob Sims
Lions’ Rob Sims bulks up to 315
17
Willie Young
Young hopes to be big fish for Lions
18
James Bryant
Lions FB James Bryant could find success in Detroit, says former Lions FB Cory Schlesinger
19
Brandon McDonald
20
Charles Rogers
Charles Rogers shows up in court without a lawyer
21
Chris Houston
Lions CB Chris Houston Says Secondary Is Underrated, Has Something To Prove
22
Riley Reiff
Roaring Rookies: The impact of Riley Reiff
23
Jason Fox
Lions OT Jason Fox is a fan-friendly guy, but terrible at H-O-R-S-E
24
Johnny Culbreath
25
Kevin Smith
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.