For the past couple years, I have feared that the life was being sucked out of our annual Detroit Lions Name Bracket Tournament. Whether it be from the same old schtick with these articles or simply stale names, I felt a bit uninspired running these the last few times. However, with a new regime and
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The Detroit Lions are hoping to be competitive in 2021. But the reality is the team is in the midst of a rebuild that just kicked off this offseason. And there’s been so much change so quickly, it’s hard to envision it all coming together in the span of a handful of months to equal
The hype surround Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye has been there since he was drafted in 2019. Expected to go on Day 2, the Lions were able to snag him in the fifth round that weekend, leading many to believe the Lions managed to get an eventual full-time starter—and stud—with the 146th overall pick. Oruwariye
Show Caption Hide Caption Detroit Lions minicamp wraps up: How do we feel about Dan Campbell’s first team? Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez and columnist Shawn Windsor discuss state of Detroit Lions after minicamp, June 11, 2021. Detroit Free Press I’ve spent my life in locker rooms and I’ve often wondered
The Detroit Lions report for training camp in a little over a month. When they do, they will have a number of position battles to sort out. Some are obvious. The No. 5 receiver spot and starting safety job opposite Tracy Walker seem completely up for grabs. Some may not even materialize (looking at you,
The Detroit Pistons officially landed the number one overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft on Tuesday night, a feat they had only a 14 percent chance of doing. While it was all luck, a Detroit pro sports team is finally number one at something again, and the hope is it’ll go a long ways
“This is the year the Detroit Lions finally establish a running game.” It’s a line we’ve been telling ourselves around this time in the offseason seemingly every year. The Lions have poured resources into the running game ever since Barry Sanders retired back in 1999, but they somehow have never found the right formula. I’d
Brad Holmes worked for four different general managers during his 18 years with the Los Angeles Rams. Whenever change happened, he was given a chance to prove he was worth keeping around. And when he took over as Detroit Lions GM earlier this year, Holmes wanted to afford that same opportunity to those in the
As is common after the NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have made some adjustments to their personnel department for the upcoming 2021 season. The franchise announced the structure changes of that department, with some new names and some familiar ones. Here’s the full outlook of the personnel department, per their press release on Tuesday. Note:
With the increasing dependence on the passing game, the NFL is investing more and more in players designed to stop quarterbacks. Cornerbacks are the players that can do the most damage once the ball is in the air, but edge defenders can prevent the ball from even leaving the quarterback’s hands. It’s why edge defenders
It’s a question many have asked repeatedly: “Is quarterback Jared Goff the answer for the Detroit Lions at the position going forward?” Is he a stop-gap? Is he in the Motor City just so to help the trade work for the desired draft capital? How long before the Lions draft a new quarterback? Many, many
I know. You’re a bit sick of talking about Calvin Johnson. We are too. The Hall of Fame receiver retired from the Lions after the 2015 season and it seems like we’ve learned something new about the situation every offseason since. First, it was Calvin upset about the Detroit Lions recouping part of his signing
Each year, it seems there is at least one Detroit Lions player that outperforms expectations. Whether it be because of an injury, sudden development, or simply poor expectations on our part, it’s always nice to see individuals make a name for themselves seemingly overnight. Last year, that player was undoubtedly Romeo Okwara. Many, myself included,
Not all new coaching situations are created equal. Some first-year head coaches are in better situations to succeed. Are front office or business operations functioning how they should? Is there any recent history of bad blood anywhere in the franchise? There are seven new head NFL coaches in 2021. CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora ranked
Back despite lack of demand, the Detroit Lions Name Bracket is here. For those of you in the know, I apologize in advance. For those that have no idea what’s about to happen, gird your loins. Every year during the dead part of the offseason, I indulge myself for a month by examining the best
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) (Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) The most concerning positional group for the Detroit Lions entering training camp next month is undoubtedly their wide receiver corps. After allowing the vast majority of their starters to leave this offseason, the new regime in the Motor City has attempted to patchwork a
As Erik Schlitt kicks off his series reviewing the performances and snap counts of the Detroit Lions’ 2020 draft class, we’ll also be looking at some of the other returning players from last year. Though the roster has seen a ton of overturn in the past few months, there are still players from the previous
When a team uses a rotation of running backs, a player’s snap counts can vary from week to week depending on the opponent and offensive strategy. As much as this sounds good in theory, it’s hard to keep the more talented player on the bench, as we saw with the Detroit Lions in 2020. This
When you take a tight end in the top 10 of the NFL Draft, you expect results. For Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson, a quiet rookie season caused some to label him as a bust. In 2020, he aimed to prove them wrong. A Pro Bowl nod was well deserving for Hockenson, who placed third
Barry Sanders, Detroit Lions (Photo by USA TODAY Syndication) Since the Detroit Lions acquired Jared Goff in the Matthew Stafford trade, there have been many comparisons. But there is a reason we shouldn’t. We all know what happened. Matthew Stafford decided he couldn’t bear another rebuild. The Lions listened and granted his wish. General manager
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