LIONS RUMORS & GOSSIP
Lions need to lock down Louis Delmas
Hustle, energy, non-stop — those words perfectly describe Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas. Delmas, a former Western Michigan star, can’t be missed on the field. He’s flying, tackling, tipping passes, drilling receivers and giving quarterbacks fits in coverage. There is almost nothing he can’t do, really. “This is the guy,” Lions defensive backs coach Tim [...]
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Avril wants Lions to show him the money, but it’s not that easy
It was rumored that the Detroit Lions entertained the thought of dealing defensive end Cliff Avril during the 2012 NFL Draft. He would have likely been a valuable trading tool, too. And it’s safe to say that Avril’s pursuit of a financially-advantageous deal had something to do with those discussions. However, if the 6-foot-3, 252-pound [...]
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High expectations all around for 2012 Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- A year after finishing 10-6, the Detroit Lions' season-win total for 2012 has been set at 9 12 by Las Vegas sports books.
In other words, take the "over" if you think they're going to win 10 or more; the "under" if you think they'll win nine or fewer.
For a little historical perspective, consider that never in club history have...
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Cliff Avril, Lions far apart in negotiations
The Lions slapped defensive end Cliff Avril with the franchise tender earlier this offseason. However, he has yet to sign the 10.605 million dollar tender. He and the Lions are in negotiations, but reportedly are not close. Avril wants to make that franchise tender amount for 4-5 seasons, according to NFL.com’s Albert Breer, who says Avril is shooting for 42 million over 4 years...
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Report: Lions, Cliff Avril aren’t close to getting a deal done
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There was a report earlier from Albert Breer of the NFL Network that both Avril and the Lions were only $2 million apart in their negotiations, but that seems to not be the case.
According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, the Detroit Lions and defensive end Cliff Avril aren’t close to agreeing on a long-term contract. Both sides haven’t been...
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Young hopes to be big fish for Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - You know you're a fishing fanatic when that's your sack dance in the NFL.
Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young put his creative celebration on display during last year's Monday Night game against the Chicago Bears. After throwing quarterback Jay Cutler to the ground, Young went into a fly-fishing routine that ended with him pretending to reel...
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When Lions go fishing
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - You know you're a fishing fanatic when that's your sack dance in the NFL.
Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young put his creative celebration on display during last year's Monday Night game against the Chicago Bears. After throwing quarterback Jay Cutler to the ground, Young went into a fly-fishing routine that ended with him pretending to reel...
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Lions legend Herman Moore ‘loves’ watching Stafford and Johnson
Legendary Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore knows the value of having a quarterback who is in tune with his receivers. And if current Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and star receiver Calvin Johnson continue their pace, they’ll be in rhythm for quite some time, Moore says. The pair have benefited by being exclusively paired in [...]
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Detroit Lions Dirty? Perception is Reality
For a decade, the Detroit Lions were the laughing stock of the NFL. Before that they were merely irrelevant. When discussing your glory days means reliving the fifties, people don't get too worked up about your team.
When Martin Mayhew took over as general manager and hired Jim Schwartz as head coach, they decided they wanted to change the culture around the Detroit Lions. They...
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Detroit Lions Need Triple Crown Stable of Running Backs
It's just the running game...
That has become the excuse of late. People keep pointing to the Giants, Packers and the Patriots last year saying that the days of needing a running game are over. All you need is that elite quarterback and you're set.
While to some extent this is true, really, they aren't the standard for offense. The standard last year was the New Orleans...
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Knee injury of Lions’ Stephen Tulloch worse than originally believed?
Stephen Tulloch is one of the best middle linebackers in the league, especially in Detroit’s wide nine scheme, and was paid accordingly this offseason, signing a 5 year, 25 million dollar deal. However, there are now injury concerns with Tulloch. Tulloch has yet to practice in OTAs with a knee injury and while it was originally viewed as minor, Head Coach Jim Schwartz now says...
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2 game suspension for Mikel Leshoure?
After missing all of last season with injury, Mikel Leshoure got arrested twice this offseason in marijuana related incidents. Given that he has a past criminal history dating back to his time at Illinois, most expect him to be given some sort of suspension by commissioner Roger Goodell, which would further delay the 2nd round pick’s NFL debut. According to the Detroit News, that...
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Nate Burleson defends absent Young
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Nate Burleson, entering his 10th year in the NFL, defended teammate Titus Young's character in the wake of an altercation between Young and teammate Louis Delmas during a workout last week.
Young, a 22-year-old receiver, did not participate in Monday's opening OTA workout after reportedly sucker-punching Delmas, a defensive back.
The Lions posted a message...
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WITH FRIENDS LIKE THIS...
Lions WR banned for sucker punch
Detroit wideout Titus Young was banned from participating in the team's OTAs, after he sucker punched teammate Louis Delmas last week.
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CALVIN GOT A JOB!
Official Madden 2013 cover revealed
The game may not be coming out until August, but EA Sports revealed the cover to their popular game on Tuesday, featuring the Lions Calvin Johnson.
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