Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Edge rushers. ► Current roster: Trey Flowers, Romeo Okwara, Julian Okwara, Austin Bryant, Charles Harris, Joel Heath, Robert McCray ► Short-term need: Four out of 10 ► Long-term
Matt Patricia and company drove the Detroit Lions’ defense into the ground over the last three years. Though he was billed a defensive guru, the Lions defense finished 26th and 32nd in points allowed in Patricia’s final two seasons as Detroit’s head coach. Needless to say, Lions fans are sick of seeing their defense resemble
After seeing wide receivers heavily mocked to the Detroit Lions for a little over a month, things opened up in last week’s mock draft round up with quarterbacks, offensive tackles, and trades finding their way into the mix. With less than two week before the NFL Draft, the variety trend continues. There were eight different
Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions (Photo by DetroitFreePress Syndication) The Detroit Lions‘ new brass of Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell believe in Jared Goff. However, that may not stop them from still drafting a quarterback at number seven overall during the 2021 NFL Draft later this month. This is a franchise in transition. Something that can
With the likelihood of at least three, maybe four quarterbacks going in the first six picks, the Detroit Lions are in a great position to land either one of the remaining top QB prospects, the top offensive tackle, or one of the many elite receiving prospects in the draft. It’s a good year to need
Show Caption Hide Caption Ex-Detroit Lions RBs coach Kyle Caskey breaks down NFL draft prospects Former Detroit Lions running backs coach Kyle Caskey shares his thoughts on the backs in the 2021 NFL draft class. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press We’re less than two weeks away from the NFL draft, and I got the bright
Arnie Stapleton | Associated Press Boulder, Colo. — As an underclassman, defensive end Mustafa Johnson always enjoyed rubbernecking at the University of Colorado’s annual pro day. He’d cheer on his older teammates as they were getting sized up by NFL scouts in preparation for that year’s draft — and he’d envision getting everyone’s encouragement when
Dan Campbell is the latest in a long line of head coaches for the Detroit Lions charged with the difficult task of returning the struggling franchise to forgotten glory. With the team experiencing yet another rebuild, it has many fans asking why this time will be different. The answer can likely be found in the
This week, we kicked of our 2021 NFL Draft preview series with the first of two draft experts. We got our old friend Brett Whitefield—formerly of PFF, now the director of football operations and analytics with FTN Network—to help break down the best prospects on the offensive side of the ball. For about 45 minutes
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Pistons’ Dwane Casey: We must find focus, discipline, intensity to close Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey speaks to the media after the 100-98 loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons‘ in-game host grabbed the microphone. “Before
In the midst of a rebuild retool, the Detroit Lions have the luxury of taking the best player available at just about every point in this year’s NFL Draft. But what if the best player available, when the Lions are on the clock with the 7th overall pick, doesn’t happen to be a wide receiver?
The first 40 picks in the POD community mock draft have been made and the Detroit Lions are once again on the clock. After selecting WR Ja’Marr Chase (LSU) in the first round, I presented the best top-six players on my draft board to fans and asked them to vote for which player readers would
Detroit Lions 2020 first-round pick CB Jeff Okudah had a challenging rookie season, as most first-year defensive backs do, but his work ethic has never been questioned. “Just seeing that, (it) just instilled a work ethic just knowing that you get out what you put into things,” Okudah said of his late mother’s drive to
Show Caption Hide Caption Ex-Detroit Lions RBs coach Kyle Caskey breaks down NFL draft prospects Former Detroit Lions running backs coach Kyle Caskey shares his thoughts on the backs in the 2021 NFL draft class. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press What a mess. There’s just no other way to describe what’s going on between the
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 06: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Ross Blacklock #90 of the Houston Texans during the second half at NRG Stadium on December 06, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) The eight-year defensive tackle was released by the Cleveland Browns on Friday afternoon and
Associated Press Pittsburgh — The lawyer for Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald said Friday that witnesses and surveillance video refute a man’s claim the player assaulted him at a Pittsburgh nightclub last weekend. Attorney Casey White told WPXI-TV that the video indicates Donald did not assault anyone but was trying to save the victim, De’Vincent Spriggs. The
It is no surprise to Detroit Lions fans that the team is not expected to do very well this season. Between a complete overhaul of the front office and coaching staff plus a major change at quarterback, no credible observer would suggest they are contending for a title. However, the question remains as to how
As we make our way closer to April 29 and the start of the 2021 NFL Draft, the rumor mill is starting to heat up. Ben Standig of The Athletic talked with several important people throughout the NFL, looking to gather information about the upcoming NFL draft. After discussing options with “general managers, executives, coaches,
Over the next several days, leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, we’re taking a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions’ roster and evaluating how the team might address each unit. Today: Running backs. ► Current roster: D’Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Kerryon Johnson, Nick Bawden, Jason Cabinda ► Short-term need: Two out of 10 ► Long-term need: Four out of
On Thursday night, we pitted Team Pride of Detroit against our own listeners and viewers. Over on our Twitch and YouTube pages, Erik Schlitt, Ryan Mathews, and I fired up The Draft Network’s Mock Draft Machine and tried to compile our best possible mock draft for the Detroit Lions, while attempting to stay in the
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