Chris Spielman was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1988. He became a Lions legend in his eight seasons in Motown. Spielman was selected to four Pro-Bowls and was the Detroit Lions defensive MVP in 1993 and 1994. Since retiring from the NFL Spielman has spent time in the broadcast booth and now has a…
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The Detroit Lions believe tight end T.J. Hockenson has a higher ceiling
The new Detroit Lions coaching staff is working around the clock to watch film and get to know and understand the players on the Lions roster. New offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, really likes what he sees in tight end T. J. Hockenson. So much so that Lynn in preparing an expanded role for a player…
D’Andre Swift gives the Detroit Lions a building block at running back
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell knows and has acknowledged the team is undergoing a massive rebuild. Yes there are current players who could and should make it out of the rebuild still with the franchise. Offensive Tackle, Taylor Decker, Tight End, TJ Hockenson, Center, Frank Ragnow, and a few others should all be Detroit…
Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Not long ago I wrote that Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions were still at odds over money the Lions asked for back once Calvin Johnson retired and the two parties need to work things out. I believe that will happen soon. Last night Cavin Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame…
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell aims to fix corner back Jeff Okudah
The Detroit Lions drafted defensive back Jeff Okudah with the third pick in last years NFL Draft. Okudah, started just six games and appeared in nine due to a hamstring injury that lingered throughout the season. When he was healthy, Okudah did not play well. At all. Enter new Lions head coach Dan Campbell who…
Was new Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff’s growth stunted in Los Angeles
Just two years ago, quarterback Jared Goff looked like he may join the list of NFL elite players. Goff had lead the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl and he looked like he was capable of doing it again. Then the wheels fell off and Goff started to regress. So was the regression player,…
The Detroit Lions trade quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for quarterback Jared Goff and a big haul
It is not often in sports trades that both teams win. Yet, Saturday night the Detroit Lions sent veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for Rams starting quarterback Jared Goff, a 2022 first round draft pick, a 2023 first round draft pick and a 2021 third round draft pick. New Lions General…
He is brash, loud and opinionated which is why John Dorsey is perfect for the Detroit Lions
John Dorsey who has been fired by the Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland Browns as those franchises General Manager has found work again with the Detroit Lions. Dorsey is joining the Lions front office in a senior personnel executive role, This is why this is a very good move for the Lions. John Dorsey has…
Catching up on a busy week for the Detroit Lions
When Sheila Ford Hamp took over as owner of the Detroit Lions, she vowed things would be different. That she was committed to putting a winner on the field. Lions fans have heard this song and dance before. Then suddenly fans were silenced as Ford Hamp began to show by example. The outcome has Detroit…
Despite the verbiage from Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes there is a total rebuild coming
“Please don’t get mad at me if I don’t use the word ‘rebuild,’ if I just continue to pivot toward retool.” Newly crowned Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes recently said. Holmes also said he was going to take time and review the entire Lions roster. Reading between the lines, a full bloated rebuild is…
