Watching all the guys racking up yards on the Detroit Lions’ offense like it’s nothing, you wouldn’t believe a good chunk of them are rookies. With a number of stars showing out on the defense as well, the Lions earned an A- from NFL.com’s Eric Edholm, who took a back at the rookie class of…
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The Detroit Lions offseason is getting underway and we’re getting close to the acquisition phase of this whole thing with every passing day. The big question here is what positions do the Lions absolutely need to fill this offseason and where should they fill each one of them? The draft or free agency? That’s what
It is finally draft season for Lions fans. Brad Holmes and his front office have proven they are very capable of putting together great draft classes. They have had major hits on every day of the draft, but especially on Day Two. This roster isn’t in desperate need of much because of his work, but
The Detroit Lions just completed their most successful season in at least 30 years, and owner Sheila Hamp showed some gratitude in a letter sent to season ticket holders via email on Monday. Much like general manager Brad Holmes—who called Lions fans “ the best fan base in the world” on Monday—Hamp was blown away…
Detroit fans looking to make a big trip to watch the Lions play in a new location will have to wait. With the NFL’s announcement that the Philadelphia Eagles will be the host team for the league’s first-ever regular season game in Brazil, it rules out the Lions from making the trip to Sao Paulo.
Among the names circulating as potential replacements for Jackson, two stand out: Randle El and Ward. Both are beloved figures in the Steelers’ storied history, and either appointment would likely excite the fan base. Notably, Randle El and Ward shared a memorable moment during Super Bowl XL when Randle El threw a 43-yard touchdown pass
There was no slowing down this offense in 2023. The Detroit Lions offense, led by offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, would finish the season fifth in points (27.1 per game), second in passing yards (258.9 per game), fifth in rushing yards (135.9), and third in total touchdowns (58). While the offense is a run-heavy scheme, it…
Lions GM Brad Holmes has a keen eye for talent. He’s proven that over the years as the man in charge of picking the players for the Detroit Lions, as well as his prior role as the director of college scouting for the Los Angeles Rams. For Holmes, seeing the talent is the easy part.
For the earlier part of February, we’ll be looking at some of the Lions free agents who’s potential of coming back to Detroit seems up in the air right now. We’ll be doing these as pros and cons pieces. So far we’ve covered Jonah Jackson. Today we cover C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Pros Gardner-Johnson had an immediate
The Detroit Lions have an interesting decision ahead when it comes to veteran defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The animated defender has proven to be a valuable asset in the NFL—leading the NFL with six interceptions in 2022—but his 2023 season with the Lions was a letdown derailed by injury. A torn pectoral muscle caused him…
For the earlier part of February, we’ll be looking at some of the Lions free agents who’s potential of coming back to Detroit seems up in the air right now. We’ll be doing these as pros and cons pieces. So far we’ve covered Jonah Jackson. Today we cover C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Pros Gardner-Johnson had an immediate
That presser from Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes on Monday was electric. He did everything from present a strong message to the fans to cooking the media with receipts about the Lions draft picks over the years. As the kids put it today, it was cinema. On second watch I noticed something big later
The offseason hits hard after the playoffs. Suddenly, no more football. Suddenly, offseason. For the Detroit Lions, they’ve already scored a big win in the offseason in retaining the major players to their staff; now general manager Brad Holmes has laid out the plan for the months to come and cut a promo in the…
On Monday, general manager Brad Holmes spoke with the Detroit Lions media and had a lot to say. According to the local media that was present in Allen Park, his introduction alone went over 10 minutes. He chose to focus on the process that got them to where they are today, and wanted everyone to…