Embed from Getty Images 31 loyal seasons. He was the voice of Detroit Lions football. Until today when the Detroit Lions radio home WJR informed beloved broadcaster Jim Brandstatter, he was being replaced by former Lions offensive linemen Lomas Brown. He was as announcers go an icon in the city of Detroit. For 31 NFL…
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Detroit Lions: player to watch, Kenny Golladay
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions, have a wide receiver problem. They have a bunch of good ones. So maybe problem is a good thing as it creates competition and forces already good players to ramp it up a notch. Kenny Golladay, is electrifying. He is the fastest of the Detroit Lions, wide receivers….
Detroit Lions: Matt Patrica voted worst NFL coach
Embed from Getty Images It is both laughable and yet somewhat practical that new Detroit Lions, head coach Matt Patrica, has been voted the worst coach in the NFL. I find these little polls both interesting and sort of stupid. Matt Patrica, a very decorated defensive coordinator in his time with the New England Patriots….
Detroit Lions: How imroved will the run game be?
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions, have not been in the top half of the NFL since Hall Fame running back Barry Sanders, graced the Detroit backfield. 2018 has Detroit with a new coach, new running backs. What does it mean? Veteran running LeGarrette Blount and rookie Kerryon Johnson, join the attempt to kick start the…
Detroit Lions: Matt Patrica’s way or the highway
Embed from Getty Images Several media outlets say Detroit Lions, head coach Matt Patrica is causing a stir in mini camp. When players do not do the simple things the coaches ask they run. A lot. Some think Patrica, could lose the team. Others say it is a slap on the hand. I say it…
Detroit Lions; With Matt Patricia the team will be fundamentally sound
Embed from Getty Images The Detroit Lions, have had talented players but they have not always had coaches that teach proper fundamentals. Under new head coach Matt Patricia that will change. The aftermath of the 2018 NFL draft is upon us and mini camps are set to open next week. That said the Detroit Lions,…
Detroit Lions: Da’Shawn Hand
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….
