Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Will Jeff Okudah live up to his draft pick in 2021? by Zach Payne Something Detroit Lions fans have longed for over the past couple of years was for the team to draft some help along the interior of the defensive line as
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Back at the start of 2020, after the Detroit Lions traded star corner Darius Slay to the Eagles, the writing was on the wall. For months we knew that with the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Detroit was destined to select Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah. He was expected to step right
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions are building towards the future. But who needs the game against their past more; Matthew Stafford, the Motor Cities all-time leading passer, or Jared Goff? The hype in Detroit is palpable. The Lions have opened their 2021 rookie mini-camp and fans of
Tyrell Crosby lifts up Matt Prater, Detroit Lions. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Late Thursday night, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Detroit Lions might move on from right tackle Tyrell Crosby via trade. With at in mind, we should look at why it makes sense to trade him and why it doesn’t. As
Washington Huskies defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (95) (Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions are past the big offseason moves and draft. Is the defense ready to help the Lions make a move towards the top of the division? Every Lion rebuild, retool, reboot, or whatever the new regime chooses to call it comes with
D’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions have garnered quite a bit of praise for putting together a very solid draft class. Now which of those draft picks will be the most productive this fall? We can never truly grade a draft class until three years later. That is the
Detroit Lions (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Does Kerryon Johnson’s exit end this troubling pattern? by Jeremy Friedrichs The Detroit Lions are heading in an exciting new direction in 2021. That after three years of disappointment with ex-general manager Bob Quinn and ex-head coach Matt Patricia at the helm of a team cemented
Just two years ago, running back Kerryon Johnson seemed like a critical piece of the Detroit Lions’ offense moving forward after a promising rookie season. Now, one can only hope that he represents the conclusion of a trend that has plagued the team over the last decade. Johnson was waived last Thursday, and claimed by
For years, the Detroit Lions struggled to provide a consistent rushing attack to support one of the NFL’s best passing offenses reliant on the arm of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Ironically, the Lions running game could finally find its legs without Stafford under center. Spending their third second-round selection on a running back since 2015, the
The new regime over the Detroit Lions is trying to force yet another culture change for the Motor City. This time one that better reflects the grit, resilience, and hard-nosed nature of the community and city it represents. In his introductory press conference, new Lions head coach Dan Campbell memorably described the type of team
Justin Fields, Ohio State (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions proved their commitment to Jared Goff, by not selecting a quarterback in the draft. But was that by design? Fans of the Honolulu Blue and Silver have been pretty happy with Brad Holmes’ debut as the man running the Lions draft room. He
The Detroit Lions are coming off their first NFL draft under the stewardship of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell. And by all accounts, the results were successful. While it’s still unknown whether this chapter of the franchise will have a happy ending or not, there were several storylines created based on
The Detroit Lions went into last week’s 2021 NFL Draft looking to rebuild their roster. And no position suffered more losses than wide receiver. That after several veterans like Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr., and Jamal Agnew were lost to free agency. And while new Lions general manager Brad Holmes brought in his own free
Frank Ragnow #77 of the Detroit Lions (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Trenches may not be flashy, but necessary by Robert Jones Many believe if you are going to build a football team the right way, it starts from the inside out in the trenches. And make no mistake, the Detroit Lions are
Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes filled up on meat and potatoes in the 2021 NFL Draft. While not flashy, it’s hard to win in the league without them. Last weekend, the draft permeated the eyes and ears of NFL fans everywhere. The draft promotes
For years, the Detroit Lions have struggled to establish a rushing attack in the Motor City. That after investing three second-round selections into the running back position since 2015. Now, it’s being reported that one of those high draft picks is being released. On Wednesday night, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport tweeted that the Lions
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions entered the 2021 NFL Draft with their wide receiver corps likely the team’s most pressing need based on their roster. While many projected the Lions would address this need with their first-round pick, Detroit opted not to do so until the fourth-round
Detroit Lions tight end Darren Fells (87) (Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports) Detroit Lions: Is this what a true culture change feels like? by Steven Mullenax Hiring a former NFL tight end who was a tight ends coach in the league for several years as the new head coach for the Detroit Lions should mean that
Four years ago, the motto surrounding the Detroit Lions was culture change. At the time, the Lions were coming off a second-consecutive 9-7 season under head coach Jim Caldwell. When the Lions opted to replace Caldwell with former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patrica in early 2018, that culture change was meant to take
NFL Draft, Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images) It was a long road to get here, but the 2021 NFL Draft has now officially come and gone. And the Detroit Lions, under new general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell, made a total of seven selections in this year’s draft. Coming into