Besides grit and headline-drawing catchphrases, Dan Campbell is often known for his bag o’tricks. Well, Campbell and the wizard known as offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Quite a few times their bold plays have paid off. Did I just include my own tweet? Yeah maybe. The famously talented Detroit Lions media team put together all the
While we pivoted to more interactive mailbags during the football season, we will be mixing things up during the 2023 offseason, combining both written and audio/video/podcast versions. Let’s get started with our first Detroit Lions written mailbag of the offseason. How much do you put into the PFF grades on Goff? They have an explain
For whatever reason, there seems to be a contingent of football people that are very against the game being played indoors. Whether it’s the lighting, the lack of weather, or the turf—they seem to have their reasons. The Detroit Lions, like many other teams that live in the northern part of the country, play their
At Thursday’s USFL announcement that the Michigan Panthers will play their upcoming season at Ford Field, there was a lot of talk about Detroit’s rebirth. It got to the point where I seriously considered making a placenta joke in this column. Then I remembered I’m way too classy to traffic in that sort of humor.
Associated Press Charlotte, N.C. — Frank Reich is returning to the Carolina Panthers as their coach, more than 27 years after starting the franchise’s first game at quarterback in 1995. The Panthers announced Thursday they’ve agreed to terms with Reich to become the sixth head coach in franchise history. An introductory news conference was set
Jamaal Williams just had a fantastic season for the Lions, but the data pointing to a regression next season is becoming hard to ignore. There’s no denying the great season Jamaal Williams just had for the Detroit Lions. He was the franchise’s first 1,000-yard rusher since 2013 (Reggie Bush), and he set the franchise single-season
Former Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson has earned an honor from one of the pre-draft games for incoming NFL Draft prospects. The Shrine Bowl, previously called the East-West Shrine Game, comes a few days before the Senior Bowl game, so it’s naturally a bit overlooked. But it’s an important opportunity for pre-draft prospects who may
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has died, the team announced Thursday. He was 25 years old. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the Lions said in a statement. “Jessie was a model teammate and a wonderful young man who is gone far too soon.
Earlier this week, the New England Patriots introduced Bill O’Brien as their new offensive coordinator, reuniting O’Brien with the franchise that got him his NFL coaching start way back in 2007. His hiring has brought into question the futures of both Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, who shared offensive duties last year, but neither claimed
Allen Park — Much like playing linebacker, first at the University of Alabama, and later with the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions, Shaun Dion Hamilton wasted little time reacting after diagnosing the situation. Less than two weeks after he was cut by the Lions last summer, at just 27 years old, Hamilton exchanged his cleats
The Detroit Lions built themselves a great offense. Players such as Penei Sewell, Frank Ragnow, Jonah Jackson, D’Andre Swift, Jameson Williams, and Jared Goff will have a great offense in 2023. One of the reasons this offense will be great again is due to the wide receivers they have. The depth at this position is
Jessie Lemonier, who spent the 2021 season with the Detroit Lions, has reportedly passed away at the age of 25. According to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard and since confirmed by the team, former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier has passed away at the age of 25. Here’s the statement from the Lions. We are shocked and saddened
The USFL announced on Thursday that Detroit will be one of four hubs to host games for their 2023 season. The eight-team spring football league is entering its second season since its revival last year. In 2022, all games were played in Birmingham, Alabama. This year, there are four host cities that will act as
For the first time since 1984, the USFL will play games in the state of Michigan. Starting this spring, Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, will host the USFL’s Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars during the 2023 USFL season. The Panthers will open up the home slate on April 30. The league made the
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has passed at away at the age of 25, the team confirmed in a statement on Thursday. “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,” the statement said. “Jessie was a model teammate and a wonderful young man who is gone
According to a report from ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, former Detroit Lions linebacker Jessie Lemonier has passed away at the age of 25. No cause of death was given. Lemonier spent a full season with the Lions in 2021. Signed initially to the practice squad at the start of the regular season, Lemonier finally got his
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Producer: Andrew Hammond • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: This week, the guys ruminate on the space between cynicism and skepticism as they discuss how the sports media landscape has evolved. Later, Carlos and Shawn use the remaining playoff teams as the measuring
The Detroit Lions have me thinking about the MCU right now (Marvel Cinematic Universe, for the uninitiated). You know, the one with the superheroes who are trying to save the world from the powerful Thanos. In the past, I’ve called Matt Patricia Thanos simply because it felt like he came here and snapped his fingers
It was a disappointment for Detroit Lions fans to see the shortlist for 2022 NFL Coach of the Year not include Dan Campbell after leading the team to its first winning record in five years and just barely outside the postseason picture. With all of the media attention the team has (rightfully) received this season,
James Houston was one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the NFL this season despite playing only a smattering of snaps after starting the year on the Detroit Lions practice squad. As Houston heads into his first offseason as a pro, his personal pass rush coach said he should be even more dangerous in
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