The amount of money the NFL could be facing in lawsuits over concussion-related problems is probably approaching billions, if it’s not there already. Many of the suits center around the NFL not revealing what it knew regarding the effects of repeated head injuries or not doing enough to protect players from them. The [...]
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Though many former players are suffering from the effects of playing professional football, Lions center Dominic Raiola is not concerned.
Concussions don't deter Lions' Raiola
ALLEN PARK, Mich. Former NFL players are piling on when it comes to lawsuits against the league for the head injuries they sustained during the course of their careers.
Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola doesnt plan to be part of that litigation one day.
When Im at home in my rocking chair at 40, I dont think Im going to be thinking about suing the NFL, Raiola, 33, said Tuesday...
Lions C Raiola: No plans to join concussion lawsuits
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April 17, 2012
Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola says he knew the risk of playing in the NFL.
With that in mind, Raiola told the Detroit Free Press that he would never sue the league for any injury incurred because it is "common knowledge" that it's just part of the game.
"It's worth it. It's totally worth it," Raiola told the newspaper on Tuesday. "This...
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April 17, 2012
Detroit Lions 2012 schedule and our ridiculously too early game-by-game predictions
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April 17, 2012
The 2012 NFL schedule was released Tuesday at 7:00PM. The news surrounding the release was a bit absurd (ESPN had a three-hour special on it), but as expected everyone wants to see how many wins they can foreshadow their favorite team getting.
Here is the Lions preseason and regular season. They will have one primetime preseason games and four regular season primetime tilts. But...
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April 17, 2012
Nate Burleson thinks ‘Megatron’ can break Madden curse
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April 18, 2012
You don’t have to be a hardcore gamer to know of the dreaded Madden curse, which, coincidentally or not, has led to disappointing seasons for many of the stars that have graced the cover of EA Sports’ pride and joy.
Whether or not you buy in to the fable is immaterial; the guys who, you know, actually step out onto the field on Sundays feel the jinx is alive and well.
Take for...
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April 18, 2012
Newton battles Johnson for Madden cover
The race to grace the cover of "Madden 13" has been narrowed down to two of the NFL's brightest stars in Cam Newton and Calvin Johnson.
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Nate Burleson believes in the Madden Curse, thinks Calvin Johnson can break it
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April 17, 2012
If Calvin Johnson winds up winning the Madden cover vote and suffers an injury next season, Lions fans may blame more than just the Madden jinx. Those who are particularly superstitious could take aim at Nate Burleson. Burleson, who claims to be a big Madden fan, admitted to Mlive.com that he believes in the Madden cover curse. Despite that, he says he is still going to vote for...
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April 17, 2012
Lions GM Says Marijuana No Longer A Dealbreaker In The NFL
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April 19, 2012
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew says a history of marijuana use in a draft prospect would not be a deal breaker, citing a shift in the league culture. "The league has really changed over the years," Mayhew said in a pre-draft press conference. "If you go back 10, 15 years ago, and a guy had a positive test, that was a big deal. That was something to be very concerned...
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April 19, 2012
Raiola: Players know dangers of NFL
Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola says he expects to suffer
from short-term memory loss when his career is over.
Dye: An early rundown of Lions 2012 schedule
Here is a way-too-early, week-by-week prediction breakdown of the Detroit Lions' schedule, released Tuesday night, with the opponents' 2011 records in parenthesis:
WEEK 1
SEPTEMBER 9 VS. ST. LOUIS (2-14)
The Rams, who ended the season on a seven-game losing streak, hired a new coach, Jeff Fisher, and signed 10 free agents. Not going to matter here.
WIN
WEEK 2
SEPTEMBER...
Detroit Lions 2012 Schedule
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April 18, 2012
Take a look at the Detroit Lions 2012 schedule. Any predictions? With a hand full of primetime games, along with some key home games, this year sure will be fun to watch!
Week 1 – Sept. 9 – vs. St. Louis Rams (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 2 – Sept. 16 – at San Francisco 49ers (8:20 p.m., NBC)
Week 3 – Sept. 23 – at Tennessee Titans (1 p.m., FOX)
Week 4 – Sept...
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April 18, 2012
Lions 2012 Schedule
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April 17, 2012
The Detroit Lions' 2012 schedule is set. It, along with the entire 2012 NFL schedule, was just officially announced. We now know that the Lions will open the 2012 season on Sept. 9 at home against the St. Louis Rams. Here's a look at the full 2012 Lions schedule (all times Eastern). Week 1 - Sept. 9 - vs. St. Louis Rams (1 p.m., FOX), Week 2 - Sept. 16 - at San Francisco...
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April 17, 2012
It’s Cam and Calvin in the Madden Cover Bracket Finals
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April 18, 2012
It wasn't easy, but Cam has moved onto the final round of the 2013 Madden Cover Bracket. In his closest win of the first four rounds, he took out Patrick Willis with 53% of the vote last week. His next opponent, former Georgia Tech and current Detroit Lions wide receiver, Calvin Johnson, beat out Aaron Rodgers.
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April 18, 2012
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