Fantasy Football: Way To Early Wide Receiver Rankings
As we head into the 2012 off-season, two things stand out. The first being that the position lays claim to the most clear-cut #1 of any position, in the form of the Lions’ Calvin Johnson. While Megatron certainly dominates the position, the second thing that becomes apparent as you look at our rankings, is that WR depth this year, unlike the RBs, is plentiful.
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Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure Can Fill Void in Backfield
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 to his college...
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Protecting Matthew Stafford with the 23rd pick of the NFL Draft
The Lions should consider using the 23rd pick of the 2012 draft as a way to protect Matthew Stafford for years to come. Stafford had a great season in 2011 and he is looking to improve on that in upcoming years. The Detroit Lions cannot forget Stafford’s first two seasons were marred by injuries from an ineffective front line and he missed significant time in both seasons.
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The Detroit Lions need to Draft or bring in a Backup Quarterback
The Detroit Lions need to have a quarterback they can count on to handle their offense in case Matthew Stafford gets injured and misses games in 2012. We all saw what happened to the Chicago Bears during the 2011 season. They started out 7-3 and then Jay Cutler was injured and lost for the season. They thought they had a backup quarterback in Caleb Hanie who knew their offense and...
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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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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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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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Matthew Stafford shoots ESPN ad, scopes out Calvin Johnson replacements from rooftop
The Detroit Lions' young star quarterback throws some passes from ESPN's roof after filming a "This is Sportscenter" commercial.
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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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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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Shaun Hill expected to return to the Lions
The Lions have a lot of important areas to address in free agency, starting with defenders Cliff Avril, Stephen Tulloch, and Eric Wright. They also need to secure their backup quarterback spot and it sounds like they’ll just keep the same backup they had last year. The Lions have told Shaun Hill they want him…
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Secondary coach Tim Walton takes on additional role for Detroit Lions
Now in his fourth year in Detroit, Walton adds third down package coach to his title of secondary coach.
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Video: Lions' Matthew Stafford throws passes off roof at ESPN
Here's a video you won't see every day: Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throwing passes to ESPN staffers and visitors off the roof at the Worldwide Leader:
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Macomb sheriff's deputy suspected in Lions Club embezzlement
The identity of the deputy has not been released, and Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said the deputy remains on the job, although in a new assignment.
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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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After 19 total years with Oilers/Titans, Marcus Robertson leaves for Detroit
As a player, Marcus Robertson spent 10 seasons with the Oilers/Titans. Following two final years with the Seahawks, he launched his coaching career in Tennessee. Now, after nine years on the Titans’ staff, Robertson is leaving. According to Lions’ official website, Robertson has reunited with former Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. In Detroit, Robertson will…
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Detroit Lions have option to place franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril next Monday
NFL teams can place the franchise tag on players beginning February 20 and Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril hopes to avoid the land of long-term uncertainty.
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Lions exec says team, Johnson both want to work out contract
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand told WBBL radio in Michigan that the team has begun talking with representatives of receiver Calvin Johnson about his contract.
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Obama unveils 2013 budget proposal
President Barack Obama unveiled a $3.8-trillion spending plan on Monday for 2013 that seeks to achieve $4 trillion in deficit reduction over the next decade but does little to restrain growth in the government's huge health benefit programs, a major cause of future deficits.
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Great Lakes to benefit from Obama budget proposal
The Great Lakes would fare well under the President Barack Obama's new budget proposal, with $300 million set aside in 2013 for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
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Detroit Lions hire Marcus Robertson as assistant defensive backs coach
The Detroit Lions have hired Marcus Robertson, who used to work with coach Jim Schwartz, as it new defensive assistant/secondary coach.
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Report: Lions hire Marcus Robertson as assistant defensive backs coach
Robertson, the Tennessee Titans secondary coach last year, spent 19 seasons with the Tennessee/Houston Oilers organization, including 10 as a player. He played two seasons in Tennessee when Lions coach Jim Schwartz was a defensive assistant and linebackers coach, and later worked as an assistant secondary coach when Schwartz was defensive coordinator.
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Lions Add Former NFL Safety Marcus Robertson To Coaching Staff
The Detroit Lions have hired former NFL safety Marcus Robertson to be their assistant defensive backs coach, Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports. A two-time All-Pro safety who spent ten seasons with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans before returning as an assistant secondary coach in 2007, Robertson spent 19 seasons with the organization prior to his dismissal after the 2011 season...
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Lewand says Lions have been “in discussions” with Megatron
The Lions have a number of key free agents, including defensive end Cliff Avril. But they are already thinking about signing a player that is under contract for 2012. Lions President Tom Lewand said on 107.3 WBBL last week that he’s been speaking to Calvin Johnson’s representatives. “Calvin’s under contract for this year. He’s obviously…
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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.
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