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Dallas Cowboys’ Example Provides Support for Detroit Lions’ Draft Philosophy

The Detroit Lions’ philosophy of taking a “best player available” approach to the NFL Draft has received criticism, especially in the wake of a 4-12 season. Add in Titus Young‘s…Read More

Hiring the X-man Starts the Detroit Lions’ Offseason Off Right

That awful stench that was the Detroit Lions’ 2012 season is starting to fade away now that the playoffs are over. In the rear view mirror is the crushing reality that the Lions were nowhere near…Read More

Four More Years of Mayhew and Schwartz

In the spirit of Inauguration Day and the fact that the Fords are loathe to fire anyone who is still under contract, lets presume that Martin Mayhew and Jim Schwartz are being inaugurated for another…Read More

Matt Millen’s advice for Martin Mayhew

Since the Detroit Lions’ terrible 2012 season ended last week, I was able to finally enjoy a nice Monday afternoon nap. For once, I wasn’t spending another Monday walking around the house,…Read More

Could Titus Young Really Return to the Detroit Lions?

The thought of Titus Young returning to the Detroit Lions is preposterous – but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen. Martin Mayhew left that door open ever so slightly when speaking with…Read More

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20 Years of Detroit Lions Draft History – Best Round-by-Round Picks

It wasn’t easy. Going back through the Lions last 20 years of drafts merely confirmed what Lions fans…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…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

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…Read More

Detroit Lions’ Strategy of Continual Roster Improvement on Display with Jonathan Scott Signing

Bringing in Jonathan Scott and sending Johnny Culbreath out the door was an example of classic Mayhew.…Read More

Experts See a Super Bowl on the Detroit Lions’ Horizon

The Lions have been talked about a lot this offseason. Unfortunately, the talk surrounding the Lions…Read More

Alonzo Lawrence is an Intriguing Prospect for the Detroit Lions

The mark of an excellent General Manager in pro football is one who can mine the back roads of scouting,…Read More

NFL Draft Season at Fever Pitch

The NFL’s version of Las Vegas’ World Series of Poker is right around the corner. By that,…Read More

Detroit Lions Reportedly Still Showing Interest in Asante Samuel

Mike O’Hara has been a respected name in the Detroit Lions media for many years. When he says…Read More

Detroit Lions Getting the Handle on this Consistency Thing

Since when did my Detroit Lions become a model of consistency? The Lions are returning 21 of the their…Read More

The Detroit Lions’ Offseason Strategy: The Risks and Rewards

Fans around the National Football League have been on pins and needles since free agency began the afternoon…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

Everything About the Detroit Lions is Different

Zac Snyder had a great piece on how the Lions are built to win.  It doesn’t just end on the field,…Read More

The Detroit Lions are Building to Win

Everyone once in a while I’ll see a tweet or a comment that has nothing to do with the Detroit…Read More

Free Agents The Detroit Lions Should Avoid

While there are still a few weeks before unresticted free agents become available for signing, there…Read More