Greg Nielsen

Greg Nielsen

I'm an avid Detroit Lions fan, have been since Barry Sanders was drafted. I am also an amateur NFL/Lions salary cap guru.

Logan Stenberg, Detroit Lions (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions rookie signings: Diving into the numbers

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DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 23: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions gestures pior to the start of the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on August 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Learning to play pro football without actually practicing together

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Hunter Bryant, Washington Huskies (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Two undrafted free agents who were draftable

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DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 22: Chase Daniel #4 of the Chicago Bears looks to throw the football against the Detroit Lions during an NFL, Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field on November 22, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. The Bears defeated the Lions 23-16. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Winning against their first opponent of 2020

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 29: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring a 9 yard touchdown thrown by Matthew Stafford #9 against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter in the game at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Possible cost to extend Taylor Decker, Kenny Golladay

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: General Manager Bob Quinn of the Detroit Lions interviews during the first day of the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 25, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

How the Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft affected their roster

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Openings on the Detroit Lions roster as 2020 NFL Draft approaches

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 08: Eric Ebron (R) of the North Carolina Tar Heels greets former Detroit Lion Barry Sanders (L) and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked #10 overall by the Detroit Lions during the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on May 8, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions must stay away from another domino draft

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As the NFL draft draws near the Detroit Lions identify specific targets

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NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 25: The first round pick of the Tennessee Titans is set to be announced during the NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions starting to zero in on their first-round draft choice

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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Miles Killebrew #35 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown while playing the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

More free agent moves coming for the Detroit Lions

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Detroit Lions (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions have a great deal of work to do next week

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BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 13: The Detroit Lions offensive line prepares for the snap during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Lions 48-3. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Taking a closer look at the Detroit Lions offensive line in 2019

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Robert Tonyan #85 of the Green Bay Packers is tackled by members of the Detroit Lions defense during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions must improve their defense to succeed, but how?

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LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 24: Amani Oruwariye #24 of the Detroit Lions celebrates its teammates after intercepting a pass against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedExField on November 24, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Exactly who are the Detroit Lions core players right now?

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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: Rick Wagner #71 of the Detroit Lions in action during a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 19, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Lions beat the Bears 27-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Should the Detroit Lions move on from starting right tackle Rick Wagner?

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