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Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the second half at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

If the Lions want success, something has to give or someone has to go

Brandon Finley

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Oct 5, 2016

Five NFL Draft Prospects to Watch for Detroit Lions fans

Jeff Risdon

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Sep 17, 2016

NFL Draft: 5 Potential Future Lions to Watch in CFB Week 1

Jeff Risdon

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Sep 2, 2016

From Johnson to Boldin: Recapping the Lions’ Off-season

Matt Urben

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Jul 28, 2016

Comparing Travis Swanson and Graham Glasgow

Matt Urben

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Jul 26, 2016

Detroit Lions 2012 Draft Review

Jeff Risdon

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Jul 24, 2016

Aug 15, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew duirng the game against the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The 2011 Detroit Lions Draft Debacle: Trade Edition

Jeff Risdon

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Jul 11, 2016

Sep 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) pressures Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) into throwing an incomplete pass in the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium. The Vikings win 26-16. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Revisiting the 2010 Detroit Lions Draft Trades

Jeff Risdon

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Jul 5, 2016

Nov 01, 2015; London, United Kingdom; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (92) tries to block this pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) during the first half of the game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive line must dominate in 2016

Matt Urben

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Jun 13, 2016

Kyle Van Noy may be on last legs with Lions

Matt Urben

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Jun 3, 2016

Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Chase Farris (57) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 44-28. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Chase Farris and the Scouting Lesson

Jeff Risdon

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May 17, 2016

Jan 1, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Jake Rudock (15) throws during the fourth quarter against the Florida Gators in the 2016 Citrus Bowl at Orlando Citrus Bowl Stadium. Michigan Wolverines defeated Florida Gators 41-7. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Evaluating Jake Rudock’s Performance Versus Indiana

Ty Finch

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May 13, 2016

Oct 11, 2014; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears long snapper Jimmy Landes (50) warms up before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

A History of Drafted Long Snappers

Jeff Risdon

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May 12, 2016

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

Quinn creates depth, competition at offensive line

Matt Urben

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May 11, 2016

Nov 21, 2015; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) is tackled by Georgia Southern Eagles linebacker Antwione Williams (37) during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Georgie defeated Georgia Southern 23-17 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

How Antwione Williams Fits in Detroit

Jeff Risdon

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May 7, 2016

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Taylor Decker (Ohio State) with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being 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

Evaluating Quinn’s Offensive Line Rebuild

Oliver O'Brien

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May 4, 2016

The Detroit Lions draft table in Selection Square in Chicago. Photo by Jeff Risdon

Detroit Lions Draft Observations

Jeff Risdon

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May 1, 2016

Photo from Selection Square by Jeff Risdon

Detroit Lions Draft, Day Three Review

Jeff Risdon

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Apr 30, 2016

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Jarran Reed (Alabama) arrives on the red carpet before the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Ten Detroit Lions Draft Targets for Friday

Jeff Risdon

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Apr 29, 2016

Nov 21, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston College Eagles defensive back Justin Simmons (27) makes an interception during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Detriot Lions Draft: Final Thoughts

Kent Platte

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Apr 28, 2016

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

Mike Payton

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Apr 27, 2016

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Roger Goodell (left) and Barry Sanders (right) come out to announce the number ten overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Detroit Lions at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Trading Back: What It Means

Al Stahl

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Apr 27, 2016

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Billings Scouting Report

Mike Payton

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Apr 27, 2016

Nov 29, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Taylor Decker (68) during the first half versus the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor Decker Scouting Report

Jeff Risdon

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Apr 26, 2016

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

Mike Payton

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Apr 25, 2016

Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Draft: Five Draft Trades to Consider

Jeff Risdon

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Apr 25, 2016

Nov 7, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard (90) celebrates as he makes a tackle against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Why the Detroit Lions Should Draft Jonathan Bullard

Eric Ranes

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Apr 25, 2016

Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Draft: Justin Zimmer

Kent Platte

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Apr 24, 2016

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