If I’m going to steal somebody’s ride, it’s certainly not going to be one from a 300-pound offensive lineman. That’s what Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker says happened outside Detroit Metro Airport when he returned to the Motor City this week. The lineman apparently ordered an Uber and as he walked outside to get…
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It apparently became a source of concern among Lions fans, but Jameson Williams was indeed at voluntary offseason work this week. As the Detroit Lions released daily photos from this week’s start of voluntary offseason work, apparently the absence of wide receiver Jameson Williams in any of said pictures was noticed. That has only further
Who doesn’t want to be the Detroit Lions right now? Historically, that question would probably yield an unkind answer. But after the 2022 season they had, with five picks in the top 81 selections of next week’s NFL Draft? “They’re in great shape. I don’t know if there’s many teams you’d rather be than them
Despite the red flags, the Detroit Lions are feeling much better about Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter as the draft approaches next week. It has been a tumultuous offseason for Jalen Carter, but the former Georgia defensive tackle seems to have found good graces with the Detroit Lions. Though his past is checkered, Carter had
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Free Press sports reporter Dave Birkett takes a position-by-position look at the top prospects and biggest Detroit Lions needs in the 2023 NFL draft. This is the second in an eight-part series. The Lions lost leading rusher Jamaal Williams to free agency, but upgraded their backfield by signing David Montgomery to a three-year deal. Montgomery is
The position has clearly been devalued in the NFL, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn’t buy the notion of depressed running back value in the draft no matter what. No running backs were taken in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The last running back taken in the top-20 overall was Saquon
Not that he would say anything otherwise publicly, but Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes conveyed positive thoughts about Jalen Carter’s pre-draft visit. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes closed his opening statement to his pre-draft press conference on Thursday on a fairly humorous note, but with a grain of truth. Brad Holmes to wrap
Brad Holmes was not shopping for trades when he dealt tight end T.J. Hockenson to the Minnesota Vikings at last year’s NFL trade deadline. “You get the call and sometimes it just lines up and it makes sense for all parties and it just did,” Holmes recalled in his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Holmes
Allen Park — The Detroit Lions weren’t actively shopping cornerback Jeff Okudah, according to general manager Brad Holmes. But when the Atlanta Falcons reached out to express interest in the former first-round pick, it quickly became clear to Holmes the move was the right one for all parties. “It was just the right time and
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes held his annual pre-draft news conference Thursday. Here are the highlights of his 35-minute session from Allen Park, one week from the 2023 NFL draft: • Holmes said the Lions are in a “unique” situation with an abundance of draft capital and a roster that already is expected to contend
There is a growing contingency—particularly among the analytics community—that believe drafting a running back in the first round is a cardinal sin. The argument is based on several things, but at the core of the debate is that the running back position has been devalued in today’s pass-heavy game, the shelf-life of a running back…
Allen Park — Whether it’s the high-profile debate about selecting Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter at the top of the NFL Draft or adding a lesser-known prospect with character concerns in the later rounds, one thing is clear: Detroit Lions leadership, including owner Sheila Hamp, will be on the same page regarding those decisions. “That’s
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Allen Park — Holding the No. 2 pick in last year’s NFL Draft, Lions general manager Brad Holmes understandably had an easier time narrowing down his options well ahead of making the selection. Even the previous year, his first on the job, the then-rookie GM had a concrete plan for the team’s first-round choice at
Should the Detroit Lions call the San Francisco 49ers to attempt to make a trade for Trey Lance? Would the Lions be wise to try to acquire a former third-overall pick? Brad Holmes must consider acquiring Trey Lance in an NFL trade. Mike Kimber from Lions Nation Unite thinks about a possible Detroit Lions trade.
One of the biggest questions heading into the 2023 NFL Draft is where Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter will land. Once thought to be arguably the best talent in this year’s entire class, this offseason has raised certain red flags for the prospect. First, he was involved in an alleged street racing incident that ended…
Apple Podcasts | Spotify • Hosts: Shawn Windsor (@shawnwindsor) and Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producers: Anjanette Delgado, Kirkland Crawford • Email: swindsor@freepress.com On this episode: Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat with Carlos and Shawn this week. The guys talk how certain members of the Lions organization are handling the expectations for the upcoming
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The Detroit Lions offensive line is arguably the team’s biggest strength. The team currently features three first-round picks, three Pro Bowl talents, and to make things even better, three of their starters are 26 years old or younger. They are built both for the here and now and the future.