Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine was all about the podium interviews for the big guys on defense. One of the top D-line prospects is Missouri’s versatile Darius Robinson, and he’s been a popular projection for the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick in recent weeks. For Robinson, a Detroit native and a graduate of Canton High
At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed Detroit’s “secret” weapon that could spark a Super Bowl run: coaching. Campbell spoke glowingly about the talent and cohesiveness of his coaching staff and how it’s translated into a successful team. He cited his growing relationship with rising star offensive
As Erik Schlitt continues his 2024 NFL mock draft roundup series, we’ve seen the Detroit Lions paired with a cornerback more often than any other position. It makes sense, as it’s one of the team’s biggest needs. Of course, that can—and almost certainly will—change after free agency, but that doesn’t necessarily mean cornerback will be…
Detroit Lions fans have been circling the free agent cornerback market like a flock of vultures. The position is clearly one of the team’s biggest needs, and with some free agency money to spend, it’s easy to fantasize about the Lions snagging a young, talented cornerback when free agency opens in two weeks.
The 2024 NFLPA report cards are out, and the Detroit Lions are trending in the right direction. After finishing 15th overall last year, the Lions came in 13th for this year’s evaluation. In case you aren’t familiar with the NFLPA report cards, it’s a survey of 1,706 players on their satisfaction with their own club.…
It’s no secret that Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has been a huge fan of Terrell Williams, the team’s new defensive line coach. On Tuesday at the NFL Combine, Campbell called Williams the best defensive line coach in the entire NFL and someone who will be a huge benefit to Detroit’s young defensive line.
The Detroit Lions have a type. They like guys with grit and they like guys that love football. I’m talking about guys that live and breathe the game and spend all their time thinking about it. The Dan Campbell kind of guy. After watching Missouri edge rusher Darius Robinson talk at the NFL Combine, I
Michael Badgley is back as the kicker for the Detroit Lions. Well, he’s currently the kicker again after re-signing in Detroit recently. Lions GM Brad Holmes is happy to have Badgley back, but the re-signing is far from a strong commitment to having the “Money Badger” be the team’s kicker in 2024. In a radio
The 2024 NFL Combine is in full swing, and with televised coverage of on-field drills set to take place on Thursday, we are nearing the end of our Detroit Lions prospect preview series. So far, we have examined the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive tackles, interior offensive linemen, interior defensive linemen, edge…
The NFL news just keeps flying in at the 2024 NFL Combine. The big thing Tuesday was that Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed could be franchise tagged and then traded if the two sides can’t come to an agreement on a long term deal. This, of course, got Detroit Lions fans very interested in
When Jameson Williams was drafted 12th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, expectations immediately were through the roof. That wide receiver class was top-heavy as Williams was the fourth one selected in the top 12 picks. Everyone else has flashed their potential, it helps to have the reps of a top receiver, but that may
The NFL news just keeps flying in at the 2024 NFL Combine. The big thing Tuesday was that Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed could be franchise tagged and then traded if the two sides can’t come to an agreement on a long term deal. This, of course, got Detroit Lions fans very interested in
A year ago, Hendon Hooker was hobbling around the Indiana Convention Center at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Tennessee quarterback was less than three months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL, and his future as a draft prospect was somewhat uncertain. The Detroit Lions wound up selecting Hooker in the third round of
The city of Detroit may be seeing its football team on the up-an-up but the rise the Red Wings are having cannot and should not be overlooked. Last week we saw Ben Johnson play a part in a Red Wings win, and on Tuesday night it was Aidan Hutchinson’s turn. The Red Wings faced off