Nathan VanNorwick

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Detroit Lions Sign Stephen Tulloch

Profootballtalk.com and the Freep are reporting that the Detroit Lions have signed Stephen Tulloch to contract Sunday morning.  Tulloch, a fourth round draft pick in the 2006 NFL draft, was an unrestricted free…Read More

Lions Restore Pay to Furloughed Workers

One of the perks of being an amateur blogger (other than meeting babes and scoring free Subway gift cards) is being able to occasionally stand on a soapbox and point out the failings of the organization…Read More

Lessons Learned of the NFL Lockout

With the 2011 season creeping up on us and the threat of “real” money being lost soon, the CBA talk has, not coincidently, turned optimistic.  It appears that there will be a player vote on the CBA…Read More

The Upcoming Task of Martin Mayhew

In the NFL, a general manager has many core functions. He must have a vision of the type of team he wants to have, he must hire a coaching staff that can translate that vision to specific goals and objectives…Read More

Mr. Suh and Me

When I took the job as a SideLion Report staff writer , I was pretty excited. I was pretty busy and had a lot going on in my life, like…ummm, well, ok, maybe I didn’t have a lot going on. But I figured…Read More

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NFL and NFLPA, It’s Time For Football

C’mon guys.  It’s time.  It’s time to end the bickering, to end the dallying, to end the complaining.…Read More

The Fine Line DeMaurice Smith is Walking

With news of the labor talks taking an optimistic turn, and the owners huddled together today discussing…Read More

Detroit Lions Football Fans vs. German “Football” Fans

Given the dearth of news in the NFL this off-season, news-worthy (and thus news-commenting) articles…Read More

The Unthinkable Scenario – What if Matthew Stafford Gets Hurt Again?

We all have heard the media and others speaking about the optimism surrounding our beloved Detroit Lions.…Read More

It’s Owners vs. The Regular Guy in NFL Lockout

I recently heard the news that the Detroit Lions, because of the lockout (and like many other teams in…Read More

The Silver Lining of the Lockout

So spring finally arrived in Michigan this weekend.  The flowers are blooming, the Tigers are hitting…Read More

The Measurables of Nick Fairley

With the 13th pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions picked Nick Fairley from Auburn.  His measurables…Read More

Draft Day Rules to Remember

So I have a confession to make.  No, it isn’t regarding my love of Hostess Cherry Pies or the TV show…Read More

Anticipation?

Seeing as draft day is a few short days away, I decided to write an article about hope.  I mean, isn’t…Read More

My Take on The Current Labor Situation

So I am supposed to write about the Lions (egads, what have I gotten myself into!?!?).  Well, that is…Read More

The Ups and Downs of Being a Lions Fan

So the email came, confirming that I had been selected to be a SideLion Report writer. Elation, pride,…Read More