Ross Husson

Ross is an avid Lions fan and has been writing for SideLion Report for almost a year now. He lives in the heart of NFC North territory so in recent years he's dealt with some smack talk from his Packers, Bears, and Vikings fans. He is ready to return the favor in the future with the resurgence of the Honolulu Blue and Silver. When it isn't Sunday, he for roots for his beloved Iowa State Cyclones, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Blackhawks.

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Why I’m Not Going To Watch Any NFL Preseason Games

I love Detroit Lions football as much as the next guy, but preseason football is the worst.  Don’t get me wrong, there are a couple things worth keeping an eye on (i.e. Bill Bentley in action),…Read More

What Are The Detroit Lions Getting In Their New Cornerback Signees

After letting Aaron Berry go, the Detroit Lions signed two new cornerbacks yesterday.  First, the Lions picked up Justin Miller and then signed Drew Coleman later in the day.  Both Miller and Coleman…Read More

Jahvid Best Is Poised For A Comeback Year

Last night, Matthew Stafford won an ESPY for the best comeback.  That had me thinking on which player can have a breakout year for the Detroit Lions in 2012.  That player, I believe, will be Jahvid Best. Some…Read More

What Is Nick Fairley Doing?

Well, this is an offseason that Lion fans want to forget about.  The team is on the edge of being a serious contender, but I’m scared that this offseason could greatly affect the team in 2012.…Read More

Brandon Pettigrew Is The NFL’s Most Underrated Tight End

I came across this list today and was stunned to see that Brandon Pettigrew wasn’t mentioned in the top 10 of the league’s best tight ends.  Over the past couple of seasons, NFL teams have…Read More

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Premature NFC North Over/Under Predictions

Last week, Cantor Gaming released their NFL season win totals.  The NFC North as a whole has the highest…Read More

Will Riley Reiff Start For The Detroit Lions In 2012?

Lions’ Rob Sims stated the obvious today when he was talking about the left tackle position in…Read More

Detroit Lions Hosted Safety Sean Jones

The Detroit Lions continue to try to address the concerns at safety.  Former Bengals safety, Chris…Read More

Detroit Lions Draft Prospects: Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State

Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State Height: 6’5 Weight: 333 40 Yrd Dash: 5.36 225 Lb. Bench Reps:…Read More

Are The Detroit Lions About To Get A New NFC North Rival?

If you’ve followed the NFC North at all in the past years, you’ve heard about Minnesota’s…Read More

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Michael Floyd’s Stock Rises To Top Ten

Each SideLion Report mock draft is now featured in the DC Pro Sports Report, WalterFootball.com, Sports…Read More

The Detroit Lions’ Biggest Question In The NFL Draft

So there I was, doing my mock draft which will be unveiled tomorrow.  I’m at the 23rd pick and…Read More

New USFL Wants to Return as NFL Minor League

What?  You, unlike me, may be old enough to remember the United States Football League.  The USFL produced…Read More

Is Stephon Gilmore the Second-Best Cornerback in the Draft?

There is no doubt that LSU’s Morris Claiborne is the best prospect at cornerback in this year’s…Read More

Should the Detroit Lions Draft the Best Player Available or Fill Team Needs?

Well we are a little over from a month away from this year’s NFL Draft.  The Lions are selecting…Read More

March “Maddeness”: Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford up for Madden ’13 Cover

As you may recall, last year EA Sports allowed NFL fans to vote for which player they wanted on the…Read More

Humble Ndamukong Suh Speaks on Arizona Radio Show

Ndamukong Suh entered 2011 with high expectations but he had a down year statistically.  Still, Ndamukong…Read More

Cortland Finnegan to the Detroit Lions? Doubt it.

Cortland Finnegan’s name has been tossed around by fans as a possible free agency pick up.  Finnegan…Read More

Tom Lewand is Optimistic About Detroit Lions Running Backs

Running the ball last year was a nightmare for the Lions.  Detroit ranked 29th in the league in rushing.…Read More

Three Free Agents the Detroit Lions Must Re-sign

Martin Mayhew and the rest of the front office are faced with some difficult choices to make this offseason.…Read More