Detroit Lions Participating in City’s Facelift
Published on: 14th October, 2009
The city of Detroit is undergoing drastic changes to its government, work force, landscape and future. In came Dave Bing, out went Kwame Kilpatrick; as the auto industry temporarily disappeared, the film and entertainment industry arrived; As Joe Lewis Arena deteriorates, a new venue is being blueprinted. Now, the city's beloved football ...Lions Sign Zack Follett, Release Bing. More Changes Could Be Coming
Published on: 7th October, 2009
When Jim Schwartz announced the final 53-man roster after the final preseason game, he cautioned that nothing was set it in stone. “This is not a 16 game scholarship,” said Schwartz, adding that players would need to maintain a consistent level of performance in order to keep their jobs. Some shuffling has ...Detroit Lions Come Back to Reality After Chicago Bears’ Unreal NFC North Display
Published on: 5th October, 2009
False hope was dashed in Detroit Sunday. The uncalled for optimism, which arose after the Lions' first win since 2007, quickly disappeared after a more familiar event took place. The Lions got pounded, this time it was a 48-24 loss to the Chicago Bears. After what head coach Jim Schwartz described as ...Injuries Have Detroit Lions Hurting Heading Into Chicago
Published on: 2nd October, 2009
Wednesday is the most important day of practice during the NFL week primarily because it reflects who is still hurting from the previous Sunday. Some key players for the Detroit Lions did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. Kevin Smith did not practice on Wednesday and reports are that he will be very ...Detroit Lions Need to Improve, Not Win, in Chicago
Published on: 30th September, 2009
I hate to take the junior football Punt, Pass, and Kick competition approach to the Lions season. This is the NFL after all. But, simply said, winning is not what matters for Detroit this season. Yes, the Lions needed A WIN to relieve the pressures of a potential record setting losing streak. But ...Empty Seats Are Becoming a Trend in Detroit, and For Good Reason.
Published on: 25th September, 2009
The Detroit Lions' game this Sunday against the Washington Redskins is blacked out and will not be available to the television audience within 75 miles of Detroit. Six of the Lions' past eight home games have been blacked out. This trend will continue. On Thursday, the league mandated deadline to sell out ...Lions Must Make More Changes to The Depth Chart
Published on: 23rd September, 2009
Last week, the Detroit Lions made some changes to their depth chart, and the changes helped. But more changes are needed this week for what is quickly becoming thought of as a “must win” game against Washington. Among the new starters for Detroit last week were Manny Ramirez, Brandon Pettigrew, and ...Calvin Johnson Needs a Wingman, or Two
Published on: 16th September, 2009
Calvin Johnson is without doubt one of the premiere talents in the NFL. His ability at the wide receiver position is as good as any. Yet, even the best receivers in the league have trouble catching passes in midst of double and triple coverage. Fortunately for the Detroit Lions, they have ...The Detroit Lions’ Woes Are Far From Over
Published on: 14th September, 2009
New Orleans 45, Detroit 27. Look familiar? Sunday saw another loss, another press conference, another plea for patience, and another weekend for the Detroit Lions organization. There is no such thing as “hitting rock bottom”. There is somewhere else to go but up. Things can get worse. These are facts that fans of ...Mistakes Made By Detroit With Final Cuts
Published on: 6th September, 2009
In the world of sports, the first cut may be the deepest, but it’s the last cut that leaves a scar. The Detroit Lions released 21 players to cut their roster down to the league-mandated 53 player limit yesterday. Most of the cuts were of little, if any, surprise. Yet, in my ...Featured Sponsors
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