Lions working on extension for Calvin Johnson
According to John Kreger of CBSSports.com, Detroit Lions team president Tom Lewand has indicated that they’ve had some positive negotiations with wide receiver Calvin Johnson’s representatives in order to get a contract extension completed.
“(Johnson’s) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),” Lewand told WBBL radio via CBSSports. “There’s a desire to keep...
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Lions must restructure Calvin Johnson’s contract
According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, the Detroit Lions have to work out an extension for wide receiver Calvin Johnson because his cap number for the 2012 season will be over $21 million, since he hit all of the escalators in his contract during the 2011 season.
If the Lions can’t restructure Johnson’s deal, it will make it very difficult for them to get an extension...
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If I Ran The Detroit Lions...
This is something that all Detroit Lions fans have dreamt about for years and years. The Lions have been a losing franchise since day one of the NFL and its probably true that just about every Lions fan has thought about what they would do if they ran the team. So for this article I let Lions fans chose what they would do. I compiled there answers and came up with 3 things I would...
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Lions to Replace Offensive Line with 10-Foot Wall In Order to Keep Matthew Stafford Healthy
The Lions are taking an innovative approach to football next season by replacing their offensive line with a 10-foot tall building that Matthew Stafford can throw off of. Judging by today's 7-on-7 drills with some bum receivers from ESPN, the results are promising: 6-of-10, with a couple drops and zero QB pressures.
There is still no word on whether NFL commissioner...
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The Detroit Lions will return to the Playoffs in 2012
The only way the Detroit Lions do not reach the postseason in 2012 is if and only if, they lose key players to injuries. The Lions have such a high powered offense, led by Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson, that moving the ball down the field, like they did in 2011, should not be a big issue.
They do need to improve their running game with a healthy Jahvid Best returning. The rushing...
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The Detroit Lions should Draft a Center
Dominic Raiola did a decent job at the center position for the Detroit Lions in 2011. The problem with Dominic is his size. He is not the tallest or the most physical center by far in the NFL. He was pushed around and handled well by most defensive linemen he faced this season. This does not mean his play at the center position was not good. Raiola helped Matthew Stafford have his...
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Lions might pursue Cortland Finnegan
According to Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions might be interested in signing Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan once he hits the free agent market.
So far the Titans haven’t made any effort to work on a deal to make sure Finnegan stays around. It looks like to me they’re ready to move on from him and let him sign elsewhere.
If Finnegan ends up going...
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Lions Plan On Re-signing QB Shaun Hill
Dave Brikett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Lions have already told Shaun Hill that they intend to re-sign him during the offseason and apparently, Hill would like to remain in Detroit. Brikett even mentions that Hill may be willing to offer them a bit of a discount to stay on as Matthew Staffords backup. I hope things work out here and Im able to come back...
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Detroit Lions biggest need on Draft Day
The Detroit Lions biggest need on draft day is to pick quality players that will help them during the 2012 season. They need help in their secondary and with linebackers to strengthen their defense. Other people say the Lions should be thinking of drafting a running back and replacing Jahvid Bests.
Replacing Jahvid Bests or bringing in another running back to help strengthen the...
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The Detroit Lions should not forget about their offensive line
Defense must be the hot button topic that has to be brought up in the management and scout meetings. The Detroit Lions have a great defensive front-line lead by Ndamukong Suh, Kyle Vanden Bosch, and hopefully Cliff Avril if they can re-sign him. This is great and wonderful, but you need more than a great defensive line to compete and win a Super Bowl.
Can the Lions re-sign Cliff...
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5 Reasons The Lions Can Make The Super Bowl Next Season
It may be going out on a limb to think that the Detroit Lions can make it to a Super Bowl just one year after its first playoff appearance in 12 years, but I think they can. The NFL is a changing league. The era of passing has begun and the last five Super Bowls have shown it. After seeing how the New York Giants and New England Patriots made it to the Super Bowl, I believe the Lions...
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Lions might pursue Titans CB Finnegan
Time could be the Lions' ally if they hope to land Cortland Finnegan, one of this year's top free-agent cornerbacks.
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Should Detroit Lions draft a running back in the 2012 NFL Draft
There is absolutely no question about it the Detroit Lions lack a running game to go with their strong passing offense. Jahvid Best was drafted as the 30th pick in 2010 with the hopes of being a star running back and he showed signs of talent in 2011, however he is coming off his second concussion and there are real fears he may never be able to perform at the level the Lions expect...
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Sapp criticizes Suh, Lions defense
Former defensive tackle and current analyst Warren Sapp was critical of the Detroit Lions defense, including the coaching and Ndamukong Suh.
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Detroit Lions: Who Should Be Their Top Free Agent or Draft Day Target?
2011 was a successful season for the Detroit Lions but like the 30 teams sitting at home during Super Bowl Weekend, they have work to do. This offseason is the most important one in franchise history. General Manager Martin Mayhew has his work cut out for him. With several key components to the team becoming free agents and the Draft approaching quickly, Mayhew will prove his worth...
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Matthew Stafford may not break into NFC's 'Big Three' QBs, but he can settle for Super Bowl
No matter how well he plays, Detroit's Matthew Stafford will struggle to break into "The Big Three" of NFC quarterbacks, but that doesn't mean the 23-year-old can't lead the Lions to bigger and better things.
Via Detroit Lions Football
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Where's the love for Suh now?
According to a survey conducted by Nielsen and partner E-Poll Market Research for Forbes magazine, Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is the fourth most-disliked athlete in the United States of America.
Kind of leaves you wondering what Team Suh must be thinking? Theyve tirelessly tried to cultivate this image of a nasty, fire-breathing behemoth on the field and a gigantic, loveable...
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Detroit Lions’ Drew Stanton a High Performer in Humanity
Drew Stanton’s Detroit Lions did not make it to Sunday’s Super Bowl, despite a valiant resurgence by the team this season. Even if they had, Stanton himself would likely not be taking a single snap. He is a valued leader in the locker room nonetheless, and his leadership extends to his off-the-field activities, making the backup quarterback a consistently high performer in his...
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Schwartz talks Lions from Super Bowl site
The Lions didnt make it to Super Bowl XLVI, but head coach Jim Schwartz was in Indianapolis in advance of Sundays game and reviewed the highlights of the season in a national interview.
The Lions had a turnaround season in 2011, with a 10-6 record that put them in the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
In an interview on ESPNs popular "Mike & Mike in the Morning"...
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Schwartz talks Lions from Super Bowl site
The Lions didnt make it to Super Bowl XLVI, but head coach Jim Schwartz was in Indianapolis in advance of Sundays game and reviewed the highlights of the season in a national interview.
The Lions had a turnaround season in 2011, with a 10-6 record that put them in the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
In an interview on ESPNs popular "Mike & Mike in the Morning"...
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11 days ago
Matthew Stafford wins comeback POY
After a 2010 campaign that saw Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throw for 535 yards and six touchdowns, the 5,038 yards and 41 TD’s this year was somewhat of an improvement.
Stafford missed 13 games last season due to injury, but this year showed critics what he can do when healthy for a full season. Stafford amassed the fifth most passing yards in league history this season...
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Stafford wins Comeback Player of Year
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.
Stafford beat out six other players who received votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Stafford fought through injuries his first two seasons, then threw for more than 5,000 yards in 2011 to lead Detroit to its first playoff...
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Stock rising for Avril and Knight
The periscope is up -- with Cliff Avril, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Brandon Knight and the Pistons in its cross hairs.
Avril flowers
Cliff Avril has benefited from good timing the moment he came to the Lions as a third-round draft pick in 2008, but it has not been a one-sided proposition.
The Lions have gotten a payoff from Avril being in the right place at the right time...
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Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure Key to Teams Success in 2012
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Say what you want about Detroits running game in 2011, but one thing is for certain. The Lions need help in the backfield and a have a viable option in Mikel Leshoure.
Detroit’s running game was in shambles for much of 2011 and the unpredictability of the health of Jahvid Best adds a little drama to the situation. Best has a laundry list of concussions dating back...
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Detroit Lions Draft Picks: I Like ‘Too Early to Tell’
Mock drafts are part of the business of football—hell, they are a business unto themselves. Scouting and draft experts provide a valuable and timely service; they keep us informed and engaged.
Anyone is welcome to speculate regarding the draft, and many people do. It’s gratifying to think you might be right. To make their best guess, some fans follow the Twitter feeds of the...
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