Zach

Best is one of the original co-owners of the network and coined the companies name, FanSided. He currently is the CFO for the company. He is a die-hard KC Chiefs, Kansas State Wildcats, KC Royals, and OKC Thunder fan. His favorite athletes range from Derrick Thomas, Ken Griffey Jr., Kevin Durant, Darren Sproles, GSP, and Jerry Rice.

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Lions tales: Bentley here, then gone and Roy notes the obvious

Lecharles Bentley, a former Pro Bowler at guard and center with the Saints, visited the Lions, but left without signing a contract: Bentley, who has been out of football for the past 2 seasons, thanks…Read More

Pros and Cons: Who should the Lions have under center?

As we already pretty much know whom the Lions will be going into the season with as their QB’s (barring a surprise signing of a veteran backup), it felt like a good time do go over the pros and cons…Read More

While you were busy being pwned playing Madden 09…

…The Detroit Lions continued on with their workout drudgery, exacerbated by an extra long week of practice. 9 days between games in the exhibition season seems a bit much, don’t you think?…Read More

My name is Big Al, and I refuse to play Madden 09

The big story in the sports blogosphere today has nothing to do with the the Detroit Lions (yeah, right), the NFL, MLB, Olympics or even the police blotter. Instead, we’ve been overrun with Madden-Mania. Yes,…Read More

Want to read a Detroit Lions season preview?

Then today’s your lucky day! My Detroit Lions season preview is up at Yardbarker. Feel free to give it a thumbs up bark! As it’s a Yardbarker exclusive, I can’t reprint it at SLR, so…Read More

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Don’t say mean things about the Lions if you want to watch practice

What’s the big story in the D? Not the PUP list being emptied, not having a free agent LB you’ve…Read More

Takeo Spikes says “NO!” Marinelli gets pissy

Did anyone really think Spikes was coming to the D? Seriously? Apparently, Rod Marinelli did… According…Read More

Lions tales: Lions (colors) on tour, Smith with the starters

Not much up in Lions-land today, but there are couple of news nuggets. Ben Curtis, wearing the Lions’…Read More

While you’ve been busy watching the Olympics…

…the Detroit Lions made several personnel moves today. The worst news was in regard to CB Stanley…Read More

The Aftermath: Obsessions, morons and man-crushes

After every Detroit Lions game, once the dust has settled, I like to comment on the blatherings coming…Read More

Lions – Giants day after thoughts: The QB’s rocked and FIRE KWAN

For my in-game thoughts, head here to check out my stream of conciousness style of live blogging. For…Read More

Preseason gameday live blog: 0-0 Detroit Lions vs. 0-0 New York Giants

Game Information Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants Date: Thursday, August 9 Kickoff: 7 p.m. EDT Stadium:…Read More

Gameday linkage: Detroit Lions vs New York Giants

I have the “unofficial” Lions depth chart going into tonight’s game. Just click to…Read More

The poster boy for self-centeredness is no longer in the NFC North. He won’t be missed

I know I declared SLR a “You Know Who Free Zone,” but this being a Lions and NFL blog, I…Read More

Lions tales: 10 plays, Smith talks playoffs, Orlovsky is “the man”

Starters to go approximately 10 plays in the exhibition opener: I’m getting the joke out of the…Read More

Lions tales: Pearson being watched, who’s in/out against the Giants

With the Lions preparing for their first game and having only one afternoon practice today, news out…Read More

Reason #1 to hate the NFL exhibition season: Tape delayed broadcasts

The Lions take on the New York Giants 7pm Thursday night a Ford Field in their preseason exhibition opener.…Read More

ATTENTION: SLR IS NOW A FAVRE FREE ZONE!

As the lead blogger here at SideLion Report, I have a short announcement to make to fans of the Detroit…Read More

Lions tales: Pearson’s assault charges dropped, Ernie Sims is back, “Reinforced!”

The domestic violence charges against safety Kalvin Pearson have been dropped: Back in April, one of…Read More

From the “I should of seen it coming” dept: Teddy Lehman injured

In what I’m thinking is the end of Teddy Lehman’s Lions career, he was placed on the “injured…Read More