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Let Us Feast Upon Chicken Wings When the NFL Lockout Ends!

Buffalo Wild Wings wants two things. One, an end to the NFL lockout and two, to give you free chicken wings. If number one happens by July 20th then number two kicks in (pun intended?) to give football…Read More

Would-be NFL Lockout Alternatives: Grand Rapids Rampage

With the NFL lockout still in full-force, we continue our look at some alternatives of the past that could have been a useful distraction while the NFL owners and players settle their dispute. We continue…Read More

Joy Will be in the Journey for Detroit Lions Fans When Lockout Ends

Slowly but surely the news from the battle front sounds encouraging. The two warring sides are making progress in their negotiations in settling the labor unrest that threatens the very existence and assurance…Read More

More Encouraging Signs Point to Possibility of NFL Lockout Resolution

With the NFL and NFLPA providing little insight into their secret talks, the media is left to glean “updates” from what appear to be reactions to whatever action is taking place. NFL.com’s…Read More

Detroit Lions Leadership May Be Kyle Vanden Bosch’s Legacy

It was mid-February when I wrote that the lockout could be an opportunity to reveal who, if anyone, are the real team leaders for the Detroit Lions. The lockout was a possibility (some would say probability)…Read More

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NFL and NFLPA Appear Committed to Reaching an Agreement

I put up a quick post last night after I saw a ray of sunshine beaming through my twitter feed. Albert…Read More

Detroit Lions Will Have a Special Guest Participant at Today’s Workout

The Lions second set of player led workouts are being held this week and Dre Bly is among the participants,…Read More

More Good News in NFL Labor Fight

The NFL’s labor situation has been serious for some time now, serious for bad reasons. Now things…Read More

NFL and NFLPA Engaged in Two-Contestant Episode of Deal or No Deal

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals heard the NFL’s appeal of Judge Susan Nelson’s prior…Read More

There May be Hope for Resolution in NFL Labor Dispute

For the first time in weeks we have reason to believe that light in the NFL lockout tunnel is daylight…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

Would-be NFL Lockout Alternatives: Detroit Wheels

With the NFL lockout still in full-force, we continue our look at some alternatives of the past that…Read More

Would-be NFL Lockout Alternatives: Detroit Drive

With the NFL lockout still in full-force, we continue our look at some alternatives of the past that…Read More

Why Make a Big Deal About NFL Players Enjoying their Time During the Lockout?

Some of the most frustrating silliness of the NFL lockout is the increased scrutiny on each word a player…Read More

NFL Lockout Could be on the Verge of Going from Bad to Worse

There doesn’t appear to be any good news on the horizon in the NFL labor dispute if we are to rely…Read More

Detroit Lions Keeping their Noses Clean, Chicago Bear Gets Arrested

The NFL lockout means players have time on their hands that they otherwise wouldn’t. Some are…Read More

Would-be NFL Lockout Alternatives: Michigan Panthers

The NFL draft was the last thing we had to look forward to with any certainty. The anticipation of future…Read More

Scanning the Savanna

Scanning the Savanna is a daily feature that brings fresh Detroit Lions and NFL related content to your…Read More

Chat Transcript from Roger Goodell’s Call with Lions Season Ticket Holders

Detroit Lions season ticket holders had the chance to participate in a conference call with NFL commissioner…Read More

I Can’t Keep the NFL Lockout Locked Out of my Brain

I haven’t been able to keep the NFL lockout out of my mind while awake and it has now appeared…Read More