Matt Urben

Joined: Apr 25, 2016

Editor for SideLion Report. Graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Journalism and Screen Studies. Before that, went to the Motion Picture Institute of Michigan to study directing and screenwriting. From Warren, Michigan. Email: @Murben1988@gmail.com

Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) puts on gloves during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Examining Stafford’s season before and after finger injury

Sep 26, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40), defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (90), linebacker Antonio Morrison (3) and defensive lineman Alex McCalister (14) tackle Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 28-27. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Lions to Play Jarrad Davis at Middle Linebacker

Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch against Toledo Rockets cornerback Trevon Mathis (6) during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Complete Lions 2017 Draft Recap, Grade and UDFA updates

Jan 20, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; National Team kicker Miles Bergner (16) hits a field goal past American Team defensive end Pat O'Connor (52) in the first half of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl game at StubHub Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Take DE Pat O’Connor in the Seventh Round

Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) drops back to attempts a pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at Camping World Stadium. The Miami Hurricanes defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers 31-14. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft QB Brad Kaaya With Second 6th-Round Pick

Sep 10, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter (55) tackles TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Deante Gray (20) during the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Select DE Jeremiah Ledbetter With Sixth-Round Pick

Sep 5, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego State Aztecs wide receiver Mikah Holder (85) fails to secure the catch while being defended by San Diego Toreros cornerback Jamal Agnew (26) during the first half at Qualcomm Stadium. The Aztecs won 37-3. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft DB Jamal Agnew in the Fifth Round

Oct 15, 2016; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley (57) against the Missouri Tigers during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report NFL Draft Day 3 Guide and Predictions

Nov 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) makes a catch against Toledo Rockets cornerback Trevon Mathis (6) during the first half at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Kenny Golladay – WR Northern Illinois

Oct 1, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Teez Tabor (31) celebrates after an interception during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Draft Teez Tabor in the Second Round

Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) carries the ball against Auburn Tigers linebacker Darrell Williams (49) in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report NFL Draft Day 2 Predictions

Oct 31, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs with the ball as Florida Gators linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) defends during the second half at EverBank Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Georgia Bulldogs 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Select Jarrad Davis in First Round of 2017 NFL Draft

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

SideLion Report NFL Draft Day 1 Predictions

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Taylor Decker (Ohio State) is selected by the Detroit Lions as the number sixteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions World – 2017 NFL Draft Day Edition

Sep 10, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Jake Butt (88) makes a reception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

5 Mid-Round Tight End Options for the Lions

Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford (middle) talks to Ford Motor Company executive chairman Bill Ford (left) and Detroit Lions president Ron Wood (right) before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Martha Ford’s decision-making continues to pay off for the Lions