The Detroit Lions are entering 2024 with higher expectations, and star edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson isn’t shying away from them. “I feel like it’s the year,” Hutchinson told Brad Galli of WXYZ-TV in Detroit. “With every fiber of my body, I feel like it’s the year. Honestly, from this year on, every year is the year.
The latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast is now available. Recorded live on YouTube on Monday night, this episode covers the changing faces and roles on the Lions as the team readies for training camp later in July. From different roles for some returning Lions like Jack Campbell, Jameson Williams and Brian Branch, to
The name Jahlani Tavai does not conjure up fond memories for the Detroit Lions. As a second-round pick by the Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft, the linebacker from Hawaii failed to live up to the expectations commensurate with being the No. 43 overall pick. Tavai washed out of Detroit after two underwhelming seasons in
Last July we sat down and took a look at the Detroit Lions offense and projected what the statistical outcome for most of the players would be. We came fairly close on some of the projections. Of course some players went over our projections. We’re looking in the direction of Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs on
Bears Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic answered some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bears as they gear up for training camp. Fishbain named DL Emmanuel Ogbah, Jerry Hughes, and Yannick Ngakoue as potential veteran depth additions up front. The battle at C between Ryan Bates and Coleman Shelton is the biggest position competition going
Divisions in the NFL often do offer parity, and sometimes you can throw out traditional numbers when two rivals go at it. While it should never be a surprise if a division basement-dweller steals a game throughout the season, there are two teams in particular that face some uphill climbs to be competitive in 2024.
When the Detroit Lions were on the clock with the 6th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, they made a surprising move to trade down. This gave them the 12th overall pick and the 34th overall pick that they used to select tight end Sam LaPorta. However, they surprised everyone by selecting running back
Aidan Hutchinson is ready for the Detroit Lions to take the next step. The Pro Bowl defensive end knows the expectations are high for his team, and deservedly so. Speaking at the Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, Hutchinson couldn’t contain his excitement about the Lions’ potential. “I feel like it’s the year,” Hutchinson told Brad
Just a few weeks out from training camp, the Detroit Lions offensive line holds the top spot in Pro Football Focus’s rankings. This certainly isn’t the unit’s first time atop the list over the past few years, but there have been times where they’ve dropped to second or third.
Training camps get started for NFL teams relatively soon and the Detroit Lions still have a good handful of players out there on the open market after not bringing them back in free agency. 10 to be exact. We thought today it would be fun to look at those guys and pick the best landing
After the Detroit Lions broke from OTAs for summer break, they signed former Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates, a move that had many Lions fans excited. Because the signing happened after all those OTA practices, we haven’t had a chance to formally talk to him in a media scrum, but the new Lions kicker joined…
After a deep run in the NFL playoffs last year and an impressive offseason, the Detroit Lions carry some momentum into the upcoming regular season and currently hold the fourth-best odds to win the Super Bowl this year according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Only the Chiefs, 49ers and Ravens have better odds.
The Detroit Lions took a major step forward in 2023, going 12-5 and winning the NFC North. Heading into 2024, they are looking to prove that wasn’t a fluke and they are a force to be reckoned with. This offseason, general manager Brad Holmes has done a great job of securing the team’s future. Quarterback
Last year when Madden 24 dropped, the Detroit Lions didn’t have the best grades from the game. As we approach the release of Madden 25, it looks like the video game is once again dissing the Lions. The big one is Sam LaPorta. When the initial ratings dropped for Madden 24, LaPorta had a 70
Mark and Evan break down another week of losing from the Detroit Tigers, then examine the six players added by president of baseball operations Scott Harris in the offseason, including Jack Flaherty for $14 million and Mark Canha for $11.5 million. After that, Mike Ferrin, co-host of MLB Network Radio’s “Power Alley,” joins the podcast.
The Detroit Lions offense was one of the NFL’s best in 2023, and the stage is set for it to be even better in 2024. With All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and record-setting rookie tight end Sam LaPorta, the dynamic backfield duo of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, an exceptional offensive line, and Pro
Quarterbacks (2) Jared Goff Hendon Hooker There won’t be much intrigue at this position if Hooker displays consistent production throughout training camp. He took most of the second-team reps during the spring, but his up-and-down nature in that time led to questions about his ability to succeed as the team’s backup. If Hooker fails to
That’s a lot to give away for sure. As we all know, things didn’t turn out super well for the Vikings and the Cowboys built a dynasty off the players they were able to get back. This had us wondering, are there aspect of this trade that makes the Lions trading Stafford for Jared Goff
Our 2024 Detroit Lions preview series continues today with one of the few Brad Holmes draft picks who has yet to reach his potential. Tight end James Mitchell was considered a solid pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but injuries and lack of opportunities have limited Mitchell’s impact through two seasons.
We are rapidly approaching Detroit Lions training camp. The rookies are due to report in just 19 days. Then we will begin one of the more fun annual traditions. Finding out who this years camp darling is going to be. The camp darling, for those who don’t know, is the guy that fans just fall