SideLion Report

The run of former Lions coaches in the news continues, as former offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter is a candidate for the offensive coordinator post in Tampa Bay. Former Detroit Lions coaches have been in the news cycle for the last couple weeks, from former head coach Jim Caldwell getting looks for head coaching jobs

It’s not a real surprise, but the Detroit Lions double-dip on defense in Mel Kiper’s first 2023 mock draft. The Detroit Lions are riding high after a winning season. Looking ahead to April’s draft they’re in a nice spot, with two top-20 picks and four of the top-60 picks. As mock draft season gets going,

It’s throw something against a wall and see if it sticks season in some respects, but let’s address the wild Tom Brady to the Detroit Lions theory that’s out there. I’ll start with where I’m at on Jared Goff. If the Detroit Lions are going to reach their highest ceiling, let’s say winning multiple playoff

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) during players introduction before the game against Miami Dolphins game Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. NFL rumors: Should the Detroit Lions make a trade offer for Trey Lance? by Brad Berreman Aidan Hutchinson and Malcolm Rodriguez made the PFWA All-Rookie team this year, marking

The San Francisco 49ers seem in line to trade Trey Lance this offseason, but should the Detroit Lions make an offer? The San Francisco 49ers are in the NFC Championship Game for the third time in the last four years. They are also on their third quarterback of the season, as rookie seventh-round pick Brock

As the Detroit Lions start to shape their plan for 2023 free agency, these four free agents should be easy to let leave. Compared to the last two, this offseason will be a little bit different for the Detroit Lions. A list of offseason needs could have just basically said “everywhere” in each of Brad

Extra draft picks are often nice, but the Detroit Lions are not projected to have any compensatory picks in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions are in a good spot looking ahead to April’s draft, with two picks in the top-20 (No. 6 and No. 18) and four of the top-60 picks. A young

Not that he deserves another year calling offensive plays for the Patriots, but Matt Patricia may be unemployed in part because the Lions are no longer paying him. Sometimes, whatever the cost might be to move on, it’s worth it. The Detroit Lions surely felt that way just after Thanksgiving in 2020, when they fired

One of the under the radar contributors to a resurgent Detroit Lions season, Kalif Raymond has earned a postseason honor from the PFWA. Quick, without looking, can you tell me who was second on the Detroit Lions in receiving yards this season (and third in catches, for that matter)? If you said Kalif Raymond, you’re

Ben Johnson decided to remain Lions offensive coordinator for at least 2023, but will he regret not taking a head coaching job this year? Ben Johnson was a first-year offensive coordinator and play caller for the Detroit Lions this year, after raising his stock from tight ends coach as the passing game coordinator late in

The Detroit Lions are still trying to find all the parts of a good defense, and here are four moves they must make in a revamp of the unit this offseason. While the Lions boasted an offense that was among the best in the league this season, their defense was among the worst. Aaron Glenn’s

The Detroit Lions’ defense played a lot better late in the season, and linebacker Alex Anzalone had a perfectly relatable analogy to describe it. During a 1-6 start to this season, the Detroit Lions defense was bad and at times awful. If felt like defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant was made a scapegoat after the

Dan Campbell has been notably aggressive in his two seasons as Lions head coach, but this year that and his overall decision-making contributed big-time to winning. In Dan Campbell’s first season as head coach, the Detroit Lions set the NFL single-season record for fourth down attempts (41). During a 3-13-1 season, that aggressiveness was well-reasoned

During Sunday’s Divisional Round playoff games, these 4 upcoming free agents should be on the Detroit Lions’ radar. The Detroit Lions are into offseason mode in a good position to add plenty of talent to a roster that nearly made the playoffs this year. How aggressive general manager Brad Holmes will be on the free