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You can call me Ochotron, but you doesn't have to call me OchoCinco
7 hours ago by
The Wayne Fontes Experience
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Must be a slow news day in Lions-land, as the top story making the rounds is Chad Johnson Attention ***** Diva OchoCinco blathering on to the media during a conference call.
The subject?
All things Chad Johnson Attention ***** Diva OchoCinco.
What I hear evertime OchoCinco opens...
Ochocinco wants to be like Megatron
9 hours ago by
Lions Blog
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Every week, reporters who cover the Lions interview an opposing player via conference call. Usually, they're fairly predictable, politically correct affairs.
Not this week, though.
We got Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Ochocinco.
"Are you all really ready for me?" Ochocinco...
Reader Poll: Would a shutdown corner or pass-rushing specialist most help the Detroit Lions? Try 'none of the above'
5 hours ago by
Highlight Reel
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AP File PhotosThe Lions would love to have a shutdown cornerback like Deion Sanders, left, or a beast at defensive end like Reggie White, but which would be more helpful for Detroit? The problem facing the Detroit Lions' pass defense...
Will Lions' Louis Delmas trash talk? 'Don't do that' warns Chad Ochocinco
9 hours ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK - Detroit Lions rookie safety Louis Delmas says he's going to engage in a battle of wit and words with legendary trash talker Chad Ochocinco on Sunday when the two teams meet. "C'mon. Tell him to sit down,''...
Dominoes officially fall: Pettigrew on IR, Gronkowski up
1 day ago by
The Wayne Fontes Experience
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In an expected and anticipated roster move, a 7th round pick replaces a 1st round pick on the Lions' 53 man roster.
Rookie TE Brandon Pettigrew was placed on IR today (player number 14, for those who have been keeping track), while rookie TE Dan Gronkowski was signed from the...
Stafford, C. Johnson practicing; Sims, D. White also back
1 day ago by
Lions Blog
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No big surprises as the Lions returned to practice today. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson both were practicing, and linebacker Ernie Sims and defensive end Dewayne White also were back. But safety Kalvin Pearson (hamstring) and guard Daniel Loper (back, calf) were bystanders.
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Ernie Sims returns to practice, Lions face a decision
1 day ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK -- After missing three games with a hamstring injury, Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims returned to practice today and that's going to pose an interesting dilemma for the coaching staff -- does Sims return to his starting outside...
Packers tight end Jermichael Finley to Lions safety Louis Delmas: 'Payback's coming, for sure'
1 day ago by
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When the Detroit Lions drafted Louis Delmas at the top of the second round of this year's NFL draft, they were looking for a hitter to roam their secondary. And that's what they got with the safety out of Western...
Jim Schwartz: Defenses easily stopping Detroit Lions' run game without overloading fronts
2 days ago by
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It didn't take a lot of explaining from Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz. In fact, he said all that needs to be said about the Lions anemic run game in just a few words. Detroit Free Press, Nov. 30: "It's...
Lions' Dan Gronkowski replaces Brandon Pettigrew; Louis Delmas makes his mark
1 day ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK -- As expected, the Detroit Lions have placed rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew on the injured reserve list and have replaced him on the active roster with rookie Daniel Gronkowski, a seventh-round draft pick. Pettigrew, the 20th overall...
CB Roberson Added to Eagles Practice Squad
5 hours ago by
Bleeding Green Nation
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CB Roberson Added to Eagles Practice Squad
To take Jordan Norwood's place on the practice squad, the Eagles have signed CB Chris Roberson. This will be the second Lions castoff that Philadelphia has signed this season, with the other being the recently released Ramzee Robinson.
Did Detroit Lions draft wrong quarterback in Matthew Stafford?
2 days ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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AP PhotoLions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday. Don't get me wrong. I am far from giving up on Matthew Stafford. He has the potential...
DE Travis Kirschke May Be Limited In Practice This Week
10 hours ago by
Steelers Gab
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Travis Kirschke is dealing with soreness in his calf after playing in Week 12, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The veteran defensive end may be limited in practice this week. He is a starting player with Pittsburgh, he was originally signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted...
Lack of four-man pass rush is crippling Lions' defense
2 days ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK - The Detroit Lions are forced to blitz 40 to 50 percent of the time during each game because they can't generate a respectable pass rush with their front four defensive linemen. While defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham has...
Quick Poll: Redskins Win over Saints > Redskins Loss to Lions?
11 hours ago by
Hogs Haven
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Vote now...
Poll
Does a Redskins win over the Saints vindicate the loss to the Detroit Lions?
Yes, beating the undefeated Saints would be huge!!
No, losing to the winless Lions is too much of a disgrace
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Lions' guard issues worsen
5 days ago by
Lions Blog
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The Lions had a revolving door at left guard. Now they have a revolving door at both guard spots.
Manny Ramirez and Daniel Loper both were benched at points in the second half of Thursday's 34-12 loss to Green Bay. Backup Dylan Gandy filled in at both spots. Loper eventually left...
Lions work out TE Carson Butler, but sign Jake Nordin to practice squad instead
1 day ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK -- Former University of Michigan tight end Carson Butler had a tryout with the Detroit Lions today, but the team elected to sign Jake Nordin instead. Both players had been with the Lions in training camp and, interestingly,...
Special teams finally kicking in for Lions
2 days ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK - While kicker Jason Hanson and punter Nick Harris have been solid all season for the Detroit Lions, their special teams have really suffered in terms of kick coverage and the return game. While the return game is...
Monday Notes: Dan Gronkowski to Be Activated from Practice Squad
2 days ago by
Pride Of Detroit
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by Paul Sancya - AP
3 months ago:
Detroit Lions tight end Dan Gronkowski (47) catches a 21-yard touchdown reception from Drew Stanton as Indianapolis Colts safety Travis Key defends during the fourth quarter...
Pettigrew Lost For Season
Not only did the Detroit Lions lose a game last Thursday (34-12 loss to Green Bay), they also lost their top draft pick from this past draft; Tom Kowalski from MLive.com reports that rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew will have season-ending knee surgery.
Pettigrew injured his left...
Lions' Matthew Stafford slides into role of team captain
3 days ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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In the last couple of games, Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford has gone out for the pre-game coin flip with the rest of the team's captains.
Green Bay writer calls Lions basically a two-man team
3 days ago by
Detroit Lions Football
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ALLEN PARK - Bob McGinn of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, a long-time beat writer in the NFL, came away less than impressed from the Detroit Lions' 34-12 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving. Here's what McGinn said about...
Special teams show improvement
5 days ago by
Lions Blog
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The Lions' special teams have shown improvement lately.
In Sunday's 38-37 victory over Cleveland, the Lions shut down dangerous Browns returner Joshua Cribbs. He had only three yards on punt returns, his lowest total since October 2006.
In Thursday's 34-12 loss to Green...
Schwartz gives Stafford another stripe as a leader
5 days ago by
Lions Blog
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Don't call him Captain Stafford. But in a subtle way, Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford has earned another stripe as a leader. Coach Jim Schwartz has sent out Stafford for the coin toss at least the last couple of games, a duty usually reserved for the team captains.
The...
Wednesday Notes: Ernie Sims, Dewayne White Return to Practice
16 hours ago by
Pride of Detroit
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by Carlos Osorio - AP
2 months ago:
Minnesota Vikings Eric Frampton (37) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims (50) and cornerback Anthony Henry (32) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit...
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