For all the criticsm of the Detroit Lions’ first round approach, one analyst has ranked their 2023 draft class in the top-10 of the league. The Detroit Lions approach to the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft was widely derided as flatly ignoring modern positional value at their own peril, by taking a running
Among remaining free agents along the defensive line, the Detroit Lions appear to have an easy and ideal fit. The bulk of NFL free agency is obviously over for this year, with some signings sure to come now that the draft is over and teams having needs to perhaps fill. For the Detroit Lions, there
Chris Simms is no stranger to against the grain quarterback takes, and Jared Goff truthers are sure to be triggered by what he said about Hendon Hooker. The Detroit Lions made what was widely seen as a shrewd pick to secure their potential quarterback in the third round of the draft. If not for a
The odds had seemingly faded, but the Detroit Lions may be back in play for an international game this season. Going back over a year, it has seemed the Detroit Lions were lined up to play game overseas this season. In recent months, some buzz came about said game being in Germany against the Kansas
The 2023 NFL draft is complete, and after the draft, Mike Kimber from Lions Nation Unite gives his thoughts on the winners and losers from the Detroit Lions roster. Winners List Jonah Jackson Jared Goff Ben Johnson Lions offense Lions linebacker room Losers List Trinity Benson Jermar Jefferson Big V Home for Detroit Lions game
Last week, we saw the national media start to slide in the Detroit Lions’ favor when it came to their polarizing draft class. A class that drew some heavy criticism early—mostly due to their perceived “reaches” and disregard for positional value—was starting to get some praise from national analysts late last week.
Lions Nation Unite is live-talking the latest Detroit Lions news and rumors for the 2023 NFL free agency and the 2023 NFL draft. The Detroit Lions have some winners after the draft, including QB Jared Goff, OC Ben Johnson, and the Lions’ offense as a whole. The losers could be RB Jermar Jefferson and WR
The Detroit Lions are certainly heading into 2023 with high expectations. They’re favorites to win the division for the first time in 30 years, and many believe this team could make a huge impact on the postseason, as well. Finishing the 2022 season with a 8-2 run and upgrading almost every position in the offseason…
The NFL Draft has a trickle down effect on every NFL roster. Naturally, when you add a player, it means there has to be a player who is pushed off the roster. And while every draft pick is not guaranteed a spot on the final 53, teams—whether they admit it or not—are going to favor…
The speculation mill may get rolling a bit, but could the Detroit Lions realistically trade for Keenan Allen? In some way, wide receiver is a little bit of a need for the Detroit Lions in the wake of Jameson Williams’ six-game suspension to start the season. Keenan Allen would be a big fish the likes
The Detroit Lions obviously spent a high draft pick on him, but will Jack Campbell start immediately? After inspring criticism about positional value by taking running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, the Detroit Lions doubled-down and doubled the sideways looks from analysts by taking linebacker Jack Campbell with pick No. 18. At
By a newly found and created advanced metric, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was only the best wide receiver in the league last season. The story of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has become well-worn by now. The 17th wide receiver taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, and as we know he
One thing ultimately frustrating about how big the NFL Draft has become is how the forest is lost for the trees. We obsess over mock draft and draft grades, but forget how special of a three-day event it truly is. This isn’t just about your favorite football team getting better, it’s about young men making…
The player acquisition phase of the offseason is basically over. Once the Detroit Lions’ UDFA signings become official, the Lions will be very close to their roster capacity limit, and while there may be tinkering here and there, what you see now is what you’ll get to start the Lions’ 2023 season.