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5 Free Agents the Detroit Lions NEED to Re-Sign for 2013

There is no doubting that the 2013 version of the Detroit Lions, especially on defense is going to look far different from the team that finished with eight straight losses en route to 4-12 record. The…Read More

Which Possible Detroit Lions Draft Prospects Did Well During College Bowl Season?

Sadly, the 2012 college football season has come to an end. During the bowl games, SideLion Report took a look at some of the prospects watch, some of whom could end up being Detroit Lions after the 2013…Read More

Detroit Lions Roster Breakdown Headed Into 2013 Offseason

Quarterback: This position is set for next year. Stafford will again be the starter, and is the franchise quarterback despite a down season. Backup Shaun Hill is signed through next season. Kellen Moore…Read More

Defensive Line Failures Epitomize All That is Wrong with 2012 Detroit Lions

Most can agree that the defensive line of the Detroit Lions has underwhelmed. They are not even close to a “Silver Crush.” Looking up and down the eight players that make up the defensive line group,…Read More

Detroit Lions, Jim Schwartz Lacking the Right Mentality

Every week it’s the same thing from head coach Jim Schwartz. Whether it is “we just didn’t make enough plays to win”, or “every game in the NFL is close and we just didn’t pull it out”, Schwartz…Read More

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2012 Detroit Lions Don’t Have a Killer Instinct

I never thought I’d say this, especially this season, but maybe Jim Schwartz should take some tips…Read More

Detroit Lions: To Sign or Re-Sign Safety Louis Delmas?

I think most Lions fans have just about had it with the availability (or lack thereof) of safety Louis…Read More

Lions Not Playing Well Because Stafford Not Playing Well

It’s all in the headline. This really doesn’t have to be the case, but that’s the way this team…Read More

Detroit Lions: Impatience Growing When Patience Is Needed

Well, that was a rough one. Fans waited all week for one of the biggest games of the season for the…Read More

Detroit Lions Rookies Have Big Impact in Win over Jaguars

I’ll be the first to admit that I was one of those that questioned nearly every selection the Lions…Read More

Analyzing Week 8: What to Make of the Week 8 Victory

Here is an understatement: The Lions HAD to have that one. Head coach Jim Schwartz would never admit…Read More

Analyzing the Detroit Lions Week 7 Performance: The Positives

Don’t misconceive this article as praising the team. The Lions played horrendously last night in their…Read More

Time to Question Scott Linehan?

Each offseason since Jim Schwartz and this coaching staff has been here, they, along with the players…Read More

Detroit Lions: 2012′s Version of the 2011 Tampa Bay Bucs?

While it is still far too early to call this season a failure, the Detroit Lions are already at a critical…Read More