Indianapolis — As usual, the biggest crowds for the media portion of this week’s NFL scouting combine were reserved for the quarterbacks expected to go early in the first round of the draft. Throngs gathered to listen to Bryce Young, C. J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson answer questions less than two months ahead of the
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Going against the broader narrative from him and GM Brad Holmes, Lions head coach Dan Campbell acknowledged consideration for who will succeed Jared Goff under center. Jared Goff responded to what was a pivotal season in his career with one of the best campaigns of his career in 2022. He has cemented himself as the
Indianapolis — With all due respect to Amani Oruwariye’s six-interception season in 2021, it’s been a minute since the Detroit Lions have had a consistent, playmaking cornerback on the roster. Since trading Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2019 season, the team hasn’t been able to find a guy at that position capable
Indianapolis — The Detroit Lions have two first-round selections in the upcoming draft, but at his media session earlier in the week, general manager Brad Holmes was asked if it was almost like he had three, given last year’s No. 12 pick, wide receiver Jameson Williams, is expected to be at full strength after spending
His latest comments on Jameson Williams weren’t revolutionary, but Lions general manager Brad Holmes is holding expectations high for the young wide receiver. The six-game sample from Jameson Williams were a tease, as both of his touches went for at least 40 yards and he was eased into action coming off a torn ACL in
Dan Campbell said something worrisome on Wednesday at the NFL combine. It seemed like an innocuous comment at first. But I’ve heard it said enough by other coaches and general managers over the years that feels like it’s time for teams to revamp their process for interviewing prospective draft picks. It’s been no secret for
INDIANAPOLIS — The Detroit Lions are making big plans to get more out of explosive wide receiver Jameson Williams next season, and that could include using him on returns. Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp embraced the idea of incorporating Williams into a return role next season, when the team expects him fully healthy after
Indianapolis — From year-to-year, there are no guarantees in the NFL. That goes for players, coaches, executives — the whole lot. So one might understand if, say, head-coaching candidates and Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson were disappointed they’ll return to the Motor City in the same roles as last year. But as
Indianapolis — If you’re from Detroit, you’re conditioned to be defensive about outside perceptions of the city. Those perceptions have admittedly shifted in a positive direction in recent years, but the lazy jokes and stereotypes never fully fade. But, for new Detroit Lions running backs coach and assistant head coach Scottie Montgomery, this is where
INDIANAPOLIS — Jake Moody grabbed his coat and hopped in his car as soon as he got the text. Calvin Johnson and Matt Prater were at a pizza place in Northville, and when Moody, a kicker at Northville High at the time, heard the news, he raced out the door hoping to meet one of
On the possibility Jamaal Williams leaves, however unlikely or remote it seems, these 4 free agent running backs are realistic pivot options for the Detroit Lions. Coming off the best season of his career, and what some will say will stand up as his clear career year, Jamaal Williams is hitting free agency. He has
INDIANAPOLIS — It was a whirlwind two weeks for Ben Johnson, preparing for a Week 18 game that he thought could vault the Detroit Lions into the playoffs, deflatingly conducting player exit interviews when that didn’t happen, then cramming to interview for three head coaching jobs in less than a week. At one point, Johnson
After a disappointing season for him, the Detroit Lions are effectively going back to square one with D’Andre Swift. In an effort to have him at full strength going into last season, the Detroit Lions carefully managed D’Andre Swift’s workload in training camp and preseason games. In Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles it started
The NFL Combine has little to do with actually playing football, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell put the event in its proper place with a epic and perfect quote. A tentpole event in the pre-draft process every year is the NFL Combine, and it’s happening this week in Indianapolis. Not all of the league’s