New Lions cornerback Amik Robertson leaves no doubt about it. He expects to play extensively in his first season in Detroit, despite what anyone on the outside might think. Robertson, who played his first four NFL seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, doesn’t see himself as a “depth player” whatsoever. Based on a social media
About a month ago, I had looked into the Lions defense and wrote about three underrated defenders for this season. Switching gears, I want to do the same for the Lions offense. We all know that the Lions offense is one of the most dynamic and yet, unpredictable offenses in the league. Defensive coordinators have
When quarterback Hendon Hooker was selected in the third round of the 2023 draft by the Detroit Lions, he couldn’t have landed in a better spot. Hendon Hooker: A Perfect Landing Spot With The Detroit Lions Hooker – The Volunteer Years During his career at Tennessee, Hooker smashed numerous records, including the school’s single-season touchdown
Hot dog, glizzy, meat pipe: they’re all one in the same, but on today’s celebration of Independence Day for the United States, they’re public enemy No. 1. The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, the preeminent competitive eating competition, has become a time-honored tradition on July 4 since the 1970s. But without Joey Chestnut, the GOAT…
The quarterback position is the most important position in football. It makes the biggest impact at every level, from the NFL to the pee-wee. The film and what we see with our eyes can paint one picture, but the folks at Pro Football Focus allow us to view the game through a different lens. The
The Detroit Lions’ defense will have a new look in 2024, as Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell made additions this offseason to the unit that could prove quite beneficial. With new veterans such as Amik Robertson, Carlton Davis and DJ Reader, along with rookies Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, the Lions have a wave of
Lions The Lions nearly reached the Super Bowl last year after being the underdog for the last few decades. Detroit HC Dan Campbell discussed their motivations and how they are handling the massive changes in expectations. “I don’t feel that we’re in this underdog,” Campbell said, via CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. “I think our guys
The Detroit Lions went out and overhauled their secondary during the offseason in 2023 when they signed Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley and then drafted Brian Branch in the the second-round. the expectation was that the Lions would improve against the pass in 2023 and that did not happen. This offseason the Lions essentially blew
While 2024 certainly could be a special year for the Detroit Lions, it’s important to recognize how well they’re currently set up for long-term success. Not only are they in a great financial situation with ample cap space and no outrageously overpriced contracts on their books, but their roster is also chock-full of talent… and…
Last season one of the big things that the Detroit Lions could tout is that since Brad Holmes had taken the job as the team’s general manager, the Lions had 23 draft picks and all 23 of them were still on the roster. During free agency we saw the first departure when the Lions chose
It should come to no surprise that the Detroit Lions have the top ranked offensive line going into the 2024 season. When looking at rankings compiled by both Sharp Football Analysis and Pro Football Focus (PFF), the Lions offensive line is at the top spot for both data sites. Looking at Sharp Football, they’ve got
While the 2024 NFL Draft is out of the way, that doesn’t mean that the draft experts stop working. The NFL season is approaching, but the college season is going to get here even earlier. Don’t think of this as talking about the draft too early, think about it as your opportunity to scout players
Our 2024 Detroit LIons roster preview series rolls on with the best player on the roster, and in my opinion, one of the best players in the entire league: right tackle Penei Sewell. After only three years, Sewell has quickly established himself as one of, if not the best tackle in the entire NFL. Let’s…
As we inch closer to Detroit Lions training camp, it’s time to focus on a player that many have taken for granted in the Dan Campbell era. Linebacker Alex Anzalone has been at the literal center of Detroit’s defense since 2021, and he’s played a big part in both his own personal growth and the…