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Matthew Stafford Vs. Cam Newton: Who’s Better?

The NFL is unveiling its Top 100 Players of 2012 and picks 100-31 are in the book. Two Lions have made the list so far in Matthew Stafford (41st best player) and Ndamukong Suh (38th best player) and Calvin…Read More

Peers Rate Matthew Stafford as League’s 41st Best Player

Matthew Stafford’s breakout season in 2011 showed what he is capable of when he stays on the field. Smashing the Detroit Lions’ passing record book in his first fully healthy season is quite…Read More

New Infographic Puts Concussion Information at Users’ Fingertips

Concussions are a hot-botton topic at all levels of football. The information available seems to change by the day as more and more becomes known about the effects of concussions on the brain. AmeriHealth…Read More

Junior Seau’s Memory Lives on Across the NFL

I attended my first NFL game in 1990, the year Junior Seau was a rookie linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. He was a mainstay in the league for 20 years and is still one of the first names to pop in…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 plans to build the Vikings a new stadium.  I wrote a year ago that Viking fans shouldn’t…Read More

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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

Detroit Lions Get Minor Uniform Updates from Nike

Nike unveiled the uniforms they will be providing to all 32 teams starting next season and there were…Read More

2012 NFL Mock Draft: New York Jets Placate Mark Sanchez Once Again

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

NFC North Birthdays Show No Advantage For Older Kids

The March 4, 2012 edition of 60 Minutes on CBS featured a story about the rising rate of kindergarten…Read More

Counting Down the Top Moments of the Detroit Lions 2011 Season: Moment Number 2

Christmas Eve Clincher Christmas Eve is always a special day for many, but it was even more meaningful…Read More

The Detroit Lions Can’t Make The Same Draft Mistakes They Have in the Past

In my eyes, this coming season is all about one thing for the Detroit Lions. Getting over the hump. The…Read More

Matthew Stafford Leads the Perfect QB Situation for Detroit Fans

Yes, Detroit.  When it comes to quarterbacks you’ve finally got it good.  After decades of Eric…Read More

2012 NFL Combine: Saturday’s Schedule and Coverage

Action at the NFL Combine really starts to heat up today with a full slate of on-field activities. Video…Read More

Late Round Draft Gems For The Detroit Lions

By this time of year, even the casual NFL fan could name the top 10 or 15 players that will be selected…Read More

Detroit Lions were Neither Lucky Nor Unlucky in 2011

Pro-Football-Reference.com calculates the expected win-loss record for each team and lists it on the…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

Matthew Stafford: Hottest Commodity in the NFL

My how things have changed in the course of one year. Wasn’t it just a year ago, before the season…Read More

New Thursday Night Football Games Devalue Detroit Lions Progress

As you’re surely aware, Roger Goodell delivered his own State of the NFL speech last Thursday…Read More

How Women Get it Right Concerning the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl represents the ultimate game for football fans. It also represents the ultimate social…Read More

Super Bowl XLVI Picks: New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

If you want to try your hand at sports betting but don’t want to risk real Benjamins or deal with…Read More