When the Detroit Lions hired Texas Longhorns running backs coach Tashard Choice, the initial reaction might have been one of surprise. After all, coach Scottie Montgomery has done an outstanding job developing David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs into the top tandem running back duo in the NFL. But upon further reflection, elevating Choice from collegiate
Alim McNeill, one of the many casualties suffered by the Detroit Lions defense this past season, is taking steps on the road to recovery, a new rehab video shows. Well, probably not very big physical steps. The fourth-year defensive tackle suffered a season-ending torn ACL in December against the Buffalo Bills that required surgery. In…
The 2024 NFL season is over and analysts are already on to trying to make predictions for the 2025 season. ESPN got a whole group together to predict a few things like which teams will be in the Super Bowl next year and what teams will take a step back. Four analysts had the Lions
The Detroit Lions recently hired former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski for his first NFL coaching job. At this point we don’t know what his role will be on the staff, but if we’re speculating, assistant quarterbacks coach makes a lot of sense. While this is Gradkowski’s first coaching job in the NFL, it’s not his
The mock offseason covers not just a mock draft, but also personnel decisions on existing Lions free agents, potential roster cuts, outside free agent signings and (of course) the draft. The first edition of the mock offseason took a fairly conservative path. This one seeks to explore what might happen if Holmes and the Lions
So here’s where we’re sitting with the Detroit Lions right now. There’s this feeling in the air that the Lions need to make a huge move on the edge to help Aidan Hutchinson and win the Super Bowl in 2025. Right now the moves on the table are Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby. The Lions
With the NFL season now comfortably behind us, it’s time to take one last look at the Detroit Lions’ 2024 season and celebrate the best moments. It’s time for the Pride of Detroit Awards, or the PODies. Wait, that sounds like potties. Let’s just stick with the POD Awards.
The 2025 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks and running backs the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects who…
As the NFL’s new year fast approaches, Detroit Lions fans await a wave of offseason moves. There could be some roster cuts or trades, but the real turning points in the offseason are free agency and the draft. Each franchise will look to reload or rebuild in the coming months, and the acquisitions made during…
There is one Detroit Lions upcoming free agent that we can be certain the team will not be re-signing in March. That is the incomparable Teddy Bridgewater. Now that the veteran quarterback is nearing the end of his playing days, Bridgewater is chasing his passion of community building and youth mentorship through a career in…
Got kids who want to do something fun this summer and get some more Detroit Lions in their lives? The team has something for you. The Lions announced the schedule for their 2025 summer camps across Michigan. It’s the 20th season for the camps, which are run by Lions staffers and are suitable for all
Our 2025 NFL Combine preview series continues, with this installment focusing on a handful of running backs who should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. The running backs will participate in on-field activities on Saturday, March 1, a day that will also feature this year’s quarterback class (a group we…
From time to time we like to take a look at how some other places see potential solutions for the Detroit Lions. On this Sunday morning it’s a good time to look at Pro Football Network and their latest 7-round 2025 mock draft. There are trades included in this expansive mock, but none for the
For the first time since August*, there will be no meaningful football being played this Sunday. Unfortunately, that is just a sign of things to come. The offseason is long and painful, but if you want to make an optimistic spin on it, it frees up significant time of your weekend. Without devoting at least…