Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions, who will begin to switch their defensive scheme from a 4-3 to a 3-4 needed both more beef up front. As well as a pass rusher. Enter 300 lbs defensive end Da’Shawn Hand. At the University of Alabama Da’Shawn Hand struggled to find consistent play. He did not become a starter…
Detroit Lions: Tracy Walker
Embed from Getty Images At 6′ 1″ new Detroit Lions, Tracy Walker was brought in with an eye on the future. For good reason. He’s a hitter. Walker, is a very fluid athlete. He gets to the ball with little problem. As a three year starter at Louisiana-Lafayette he was an absolute ball-hawk. That is a plus given…
Detroit Lions: Kerryon Johnson
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions needed to upgrade a woeful running game. In day (actually night two) of the 2018 NFL draft they got a player who can help. A lot. Kerryon Johnson, drafted out of Auburn University is a smooth runner. He also hits holes quickly. Johnson also is not afraid to…
Detroit Lions: Frank Ragnow
Embed from Getty Images Detroit Lions general manager, Bob Quinn stuck by his drafting dependable players during last nights first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Grabbing a center and helping the Lions, offensive line. At 6′ 5″ 312 lbs. Frank Ragnow is a hulk of a center. He was captain of the Arkansas Razorbacks….
Detroit Red Wings: do not worry about the lottery
Embed from Getty Images Saturday night we will find out exactly where the Detroit Red Wings, will be picking in the 2018 NHL draft. But fear not where that spot is. The rebuilding Red Wings, will have an impact player in their system after the NHL draft. I know that the #1 pick is glamorous….
Detroit Lions: it is draft day
Embed from Getty Images Today players who have worked to get to the NFL will get the call. Some early and some late. For the Detroit Lions, it is a very important draft for a team on the cusp to take the next step. Bob Quinn, Detroit general manager seems to have a rule of…
Detroit Tigers: when should a prospect be called up
Embed from Getty Images With many of the organization’s top prospects thriving in the minor leagues. Detroit Tiger, fans are wondering when they will be called up. A prospect is inserted because they can help the parent team. Or they are ready. A prospect should never be called up if a team is struggling. There…
Columbus Blue Jackets: not ready for prime time
Embed from Getty Images For the first time in franchise history the Columbus Blue Jackets, made back to back Stanley Cup playoff appearances. Second year in a row the team failed to make it out of the first round. This one hurts. The Blue Jackets were up 2 games to 0. Only to lose 4…
Detroit Pistons: in four season head coach Stan Van Gundy is 152-176
Embed from Getty Images THE meeting is supposed to take place this week. Detroit Pistons, owner Tom Gores and Stan Van Gundy are set to discuss the season and what lies ahead. At 152-176 one would expect Van Gundy, has some explaining to do to his boss. After all four years ago he was brought…
Detroit Red Wings: winning a Calder Cup does not always mean a Stanley Cup is close
Embed from Getty Images The Grand Rapids Griffins, have won the Calder Cup in 2012-13 and last season. The Detroit Red Wings can not count on this being the start of something bigger. Stanley Cup, teams are built. Drafted and developed players carry teams success or failure. It is really hard to know exactly how a…
