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Lions' Kevin Smith set for big game vs. Browns
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Brian VanOchten offers his five players to watch in Detroit's game against Cleveland on Sunday.
Live Chat extra: Lions should target best cover corner in second round of 2010 draft
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Assuming the Lions get Nebraska defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh in the first round, they should focus on cornerback in the second round. Candidates include Wake Forest's Brandon Ghee.
Former Lions receiver Mike Furrey earns praise from Browns coach Eric Mangini
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Mangini said Furrey, who leads the Browns in catches with 21, is a good example of what it means to be a pro athlete and take advantage of opportunities.
Jim Schwartz on WMAX: We need to reserve judgement on Kevin Smith
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Head coach Jim Schwartz says the Detroit Lions are struggling to utilize Calvin Johnson because the team doesn't have enough talent surrounding him. "Well we need to put some more talent around him. That's the big thing," Schwartz told Ryan...
It's official -- Lions put Stephen Peterman on IR, sign WR Eric Fowler
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ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have officially put right guard Stephen Peterman on the injured reserve list. Peterman was replaced on the roster by receiver Eric Fowler, who starred at Grand Valley State University. Peterman suffered a right ankle...
Lions likely to lose Stephen Peterman for the season
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ALLEN PARK - It appears the Detroit Lions are going to lose their first offensive starter to the injured reserve list this season. Right guard Stephen Peterman, who suffered a right ankle injury last week against the Minnesota Vikings, is...
Tom Kowalski's The Insider on WDFN: Detroit Lions need explosive plays from Calvin Johnson
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In their past four games, the Detroit Lions' passing game has been woefully inept. Dropped passes, insufficient pass protection, missed throws. It all adds up to an aerial attack ranked 22nd in the NFL. Even Calvin Johnson has struggled while...
Lions' defense won't let up against Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn
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The Lions have played against some potential league MVPs at quarterback this season, Drew Brees and Brett Favre. Quinn doesn't fit that category.
Stefanie Spielman, wife of ex-Detroit Lions linebacker Chris, succumbs to battle with breast cancer
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Photo courtesy of David I. Andersen | The Cleveland Plain DealerStephanie Spielman joined her husband, Chris, when the former Ohio State and NFL linebacker announced his retirement as a member fof the expansion Browns in 1999. Stephanie Spielman passed away...
Lunch with Killer recap: Time for Gunther Cunningham to bring every blitz in Detroit Lions' playbook
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Detroit Lions fans have been clamoring for it the whole season and now they just might get it: an all-out defensive blitz. If they're smart, says MLive Insider Tom "Killer" Kowalski, coordinator Gunther Cunningham will unleash the hounds when the...
Lions get blacked out again; Tickets also remain for Thanksgiving Day gmae
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ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions' game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday did not sell out by today's 1 p.m. deadline so the game will be blacked out on local television. This is the third time this season (in...
Sammie Hill on WDFN: Whether it's Brady Quinn or Peyton Manning, 'I approach it the same way every week
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Though the Detroit Lions have seen their fair share of outstanding quarterbacks this season -- New Orleans' Drew Brees and Minnesota's Brett Favre, for example -- they're going to approach Sunday's game against Brady Quinn the same way they would...
Lions no lock on Sunday against equally pathetic Browns
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If you listen to the radio you would think all the Lions have to do is show up on time at Ford Field Sunday and they will beat the Cleveland Browns. After all both teams are 1-8 and many...
Former Lions tackle Shaun Rogers opens up about playing in Detroit
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Rogers will return to Ford Field on Sunday with the Cleveland Browns, where he landed in a trade the Lions probably wish never happened.
Lions place safety Marquand Manuel on IR, sign DeAngelo Smith off Bears' practice squad
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ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions placed safety Marquand Manuel (shoulder) on the injured reserve list Wednesday and signed defensive back DeAngelo Smith off the Chicago Bears' practice squad. Linebacker Ernie Sims (hamstring) and right guard Stephen Peterman (ankle) did...
Lunch with Killer: Tom Kowalski's Detroit Lions Q&A
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Join MLive Lions Insider Tom "Killer" Kowalski at noon for his weekly chat about the Detroit Lions. Lunch with Killer: Tom Kowalski's Detroit Lions Q&A
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp: Calvin Johnson is 'the LeBron James of football'
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AP File PhotoDetroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, right, may be not be having an All Pro season, but he's still the best in the game, according to Minnesota Vikings cornerback Benny Sapp.Here are today's Lions links: • Vikings CB:...
Poll question: What position should the Lions target in the 2010 NFL draft?
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The loser of Sunday's Browns-Lions game will be in the running for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL draft.
Browns make woeful Lions look good
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The Lions are 26th in the NFL in scoring and total offense, but the Browns are dead last in those same categories as well as in total defense. Add to that quarterback shuffles, disgruntled players and a confused owner, and Detroit just might have a chance Sunday.
Brian VanOchten on The Huge Show: Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh should be on Lions' draft radar
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"If Martin Mayhew is making his plans for draft night, he's looking at the kid from Nebraska and thinking 'there's a guy who can do what Minnesota did to us," VanOchten said.
Lions coach Jim Schwartz praises QB Matthew Stafford for playing through injury
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While the Lions haven't revealed much information about Stafford's injury status, even Schwartz has to acknowledge it's pretty clear the rookie quarterback's knee isn't 100 percent.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford shows toughness against Vikings
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Let's hand out the game balls to three Lions players -- one each on offense, defense and special teams -- after Detroit's 27-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
'The Point After' recap: Detroit Lions may be wise to take left tackle, running back in 2010 NFL draft
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To Pettigrew or not to Pettigrew, that is the question. Some Detroit Lions fans are still bothered by the team's second pick in the first round – tight end Brandon Pettigrew. Mississippi tackle Michael Oher was available, and was a...
Tom Kowalski on WDFN: Mounting injuries could be devastating to already talent-starved Detroit Lions
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Being bad is one thing. The Detroit Lions are what their record says they are: a 1-8 football team.But being bad, unlucky and unhealthy has the potential to be devastating to the Lions, who are trying to pull out of...
Lions concerned they might lose Stephen Peterman
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ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said today that there's concern right guard Stephen Peterman might miss some games because of ankle injury he suffered in Detroit's 27-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. "Yeah, he's got an...
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