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
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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…
Leaving Jacksonville due to a mid-offseason Sean Payton decision, Riley Patterson kicked for two teams this past season. The former Jaguars kicker has a chance to return to his old job in 2024. The Jaguars gave Patterson a reserve/futures contract Monday, ESPN.com’s Michael DiRocco tweets. A Jaguar in 2022, Patterson kicked for the Lions and Browns in
In a letter sent to season-ticket holders, Detroit Lions owner Sheila Hamp went out of her way to thank the fans for their support in the incredible 2023 season and playoff run. “I am so proud of this team, our coaches, our amazing fans, and everyone throughout the state of Michigan that supported us this
Among the many key points that Lions GM Brad Holmes touched upon in his end-of-season press conference was the unclear future of All-Pro center Frank Ragnow. Ragnow has battled through several injuries over his six seasons in Detroit, but the 2023 campaign was an extreme one for No. 77. In the final weeks of the
The Detroit Lions were widely praised for being one of the better stories of the NFL season, as a franchise that had not won a playoff game since 1991 nearly went to the Super Bowl. Lions general manager Brad Holmes, however, is ready to ensure that one narrative around the team does not become permanent.
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow raised some eyebrows last week during his final media session when talking about the offseason ahead. “I need to find a way to get back to Frank and I don’t regret any of this at all, but it weighs on you,” Ragnow said. “And I’m just going to take some…
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff enjoyed a fantastic season this year, leading the Lions to their first division title in three decades and their first playoff win since January 1992. Goff guided Detroit all the way to the NFC Championship Game, where the Lions ultimately fell to the San Francisco 49ers after blowing a 24-7
Lions Nation Unite is live-talking the latest Detroit Lions news and rumors for the 2024 NFL free agency and the 2024 NFL draft. Who should the Lions look to target in free agency? Could they look to add DaRon Payne to the Lions’ defensive line? Should the Lions draft Devon Witherspoon CB out of Illinois?
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes came out firing in his end-of-season press conference following the team’s highly successful 2023 campaign. And whereas after the team’s NFC Championship loss, coach Dan Campbell warned that the journey back to the Conference Championship would not be guaranteed and could be twice as hard, Holmes came out with
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes came out firing in his end-of-season press conference following the team’s highly successful 2023 campaign. And whereas after the team’s NFC Championship loss, coach Dan Campbell warned that the journey back to the Conference Championship would not be guaranteed and could be twice as hard, Holmes came out with…
There is still work to be done with the Detroit Lions passing defense, but the team did take a big step forward in one area in 2023. Aaron Glenn’s defense, keyed by second-year EDGE Aidan Hutchinson, finished second in the league in the 2023 regular season in pressuring the quarterback. Detroit’s defense generated pressure on
The Washington Commanders were initially heavily connected to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson during their exhaustive coaching search. However, in a surprising twist, they ultimately opted to appoint Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, as their new head coach. Ben Johnson, on the other hand, decided to remain in his current