Hot dog, glizzy, meat pipe: they’re all one in the same, but on today’s celebration of Independence Day for the United States, they’re public enemy No. 1. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, the preeminent competitive eating competition, has become a time-honored tradition on July 4 since the 1970s. But without Joey Chestnut, the GOAT…
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The quarterback position is the most important position in football. It makes the biggest impact at every level, from the NFL to the pee-wee. The film and what we see with our eyes can paint one picture, but the folks at Pro Football Focus allow us to view the game through a different lens. The
The Detroit Lions’ defense will have a new look in 2024, as Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell made additions this offseason to the unit that could prove quite beneficial. With new veterans such as Amik Robertson, Carlton Davis and DJ Reader, along with rookies Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, the Lions have a wave of
While 2024 certainly could be a special year for the Detroit Lions, it’s important to recognize how well they’re currently set up for long-term success. Not only are they in a great financial situation with ample cap space and no outrageously overpriced contracts on their books, but their roster is also chock-full of talent… and…
The Detroit Lions went out and overhauled their secondary during the offseason in 2023 when they signed Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley and then drafted Brian Branch in the the second-round. the expectation was that the Lions would improve against the pass in 2023 and that did not happen. This offseason the Lions essentially blew
Lions The Lions nearly reached the Super Bowl last year after being the underdog for the last few decades. Detroit HC Dan Campbell discussed their motivations and how they are handling the massive changes in expectations. “I don’t feel that we’re in this underdog,” Campbell said, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. “I think our guys
It should come to no surprise that the Detroit Lions have the top ranked offensive line going into the 2024 season. When looking at rankings compiled by both Sharp Football Analysis and Pro Football Focus (PFF), the Lions offensive line is at the top spot for both data sites. Looking at Sharp Football, they’ve got
Last season one of the big things that the Detroit Lions could tout is that since Brad Holmes had taken the job as the team’s general manager, the Lions had 23 draft picks and all 23 of them were still on the roster. During free agency we saw the first departure when the Lions chose
While the 2024 NFL Draft is out of the way, that doesn’t mean that the draft experts stop working. The NFL season is approaching, but the college season is going to get here even earlier. Don’t think of this as talking about the draft too early, think about it as your opportunity to scout players
Our 2024 Detroit LIons roster preview series rolls on with the best player on the roster, and in my opinion, one of the best players in the entire league: right tackle Penei Sewell. After only three years, Sewell has quickly established himself as one of, if not the best tackle in the entire NFL. Let’s…
There was some real concern in April after a picture of Detroit Lions‘ defensive back Brian Branch in a walking boot and using a scooter to get around showed up on social media. Many were wondering how bad the injury could be and could it affect Branch’s ability to be at camp. In late May
As we inch closer to Detroit Lions training camp, it’s time to focus on a player that many have taken for granted in the Dan Campbell era. Linebacker Alex Anzalone has been at the literal center of Detroit’s defense since 2021, and he’s played a big part in both his own personal growth and the…
On Tuesday night, the newest iteration of “Hard Knocks” made its debut, and the Detroit Lions got some unexpected praise in the process. This year, NFL Films and HBO are producing an offseason edition of “Hard Knocks” that is focused on the New York Giants, their front office, and roster management. It’s a fascinating look…
In recent years, the Detroit Lions faithful have showed up and showed out on the road. I clearly remember a strong Lions presence at road games in New Orleans, Green Bay, and, repeatedly, Tampa Bay. Throughout the 2023 season, “Let’s go Lions” chants could be heard across national broadcasts, even on the road.
Lions Nation Unite is live-talking the latest Detroit Lions news and rumors for the 2024 NFL free agency and the 2025 NFL draft. Who should the Lions look to target in free agency? Could they look to add Justin Simmons to the Lions’ DB room? Should the bring in more competition to the QB Room?
The Detroit Lions are entering 2024 with higher expectations, and star edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson isn’t shying away from them. “I feel like it’s the year,” Hutchinson told Brad Galli of WXYZ-TV in Detroit. “With every fiber of my body, I feel like it’s the year. Honestly, from this year on, every year is the year.
The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available. Recorded live on YouTube on Monday night, this episode covers the changing faces and roles on the Lions as the team readies for training camp later in July. From different roles for some returning Lions like Jack Campbell, Jameson Williams and Brian Branch, to
The name Jahlani Tavai does not conjure up fond memories for the Detroit Lions. As a second-round pick by the Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft, the linebacker from Hawaii failed to live up to the expectations commensurate with being the No. 43 overall pick. Tavai washed out of Detroit after two underwhelming seasons in
Bears Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic answered some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bears as they gear up for training camp. Fishbain named DL Emmanuel Ogbah, Jerry Hughes, and Yannick Ngakoue as potential veteran depth additions up front. The battle at C between Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton is the biggest position competition going
Last July we sat down and took a look at the Detroit Lions offense and projected what the statistical outcome for most of the players would be. We came fairly close on some of the projections. Of course some players went over our projections. We’re looking in the direction of Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs on