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Mike Payton

Mike Payton is a Contributor at Daily DDT. He is from Holland, Michigan by way of Warren, Michigan. He considers himself to be obsessed with the Detroit Lions and the WWE. Mike’s work has been featured on ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports and si.com. Mike is also a Staff Writer at Pride Of Detroit and a contributor for the Holland Sentinel and The Curn Blog. Follow Mike Payton on Twitter @POD_Payton

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the number ninth overall pick to the New York Giants in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

The complete SideLion Report Scouting Guide

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Andrew Billings Scouting Report

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Nov 14, 2015; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Jaydon Mickens (1) carries the ball as Arizona State Sun Devils safety Marcus Ball (31) defends during the second half at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Jaydon Mickens Scouting Report

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Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Draft: Nightmare Scenarios

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Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Evan Spencer (6) and running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) react following Elliot

Detroit Lions Draft: Just Say No

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Oct 11, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) watches from the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field. Arizona won 42-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Lions Are No Longer Marketable

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2016 Detroit Lions Schedule Breakdown and Early Predictions

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Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Laken Tomlinson (Duke) poses for a photo with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected as the number twenty-eight overall pick to the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Analyzing The Last 30 Years of Detroit Lions 1st Round Picks

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Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) on the field after the Detroit Lions beat the Chicago Bears 24-20 at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

NFC North Round Table: Offseason Edition

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Dec 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field. Lions win 32-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Offense Could Be Better In 2016

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is the second best quarterback in the division. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions: Burning Questions

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Former Bengal, Marvin Jones, played well against his former team in the Preseason. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

4 questions on Marvin Jones with Stripe Hype

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The Detroit Lions And Their Very First Free Agent Signing

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Dec 27, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Stefan Charles (96) against the Dallas Cowboys at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

4 Questions on Stefan Charles with BuffaLowDown

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Sep 14, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Johnson Bademosi (24) against the New Orleans Saints at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Browns defeated the Saints 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

4 Questions on Johnson Bademosi with Dawg Pound Daily

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Feb 24, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn speaks to the media during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Bob Quinn Keeps It Real: Part 2

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