With the Detroit Lions selecting RB De’Andre Swift, who ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting combine, I got to thinking. I wonder what time former Lions RB Barry Sanders ran the 40-yard dash in? So I started to research and immediately came across a piece written by NFL Senior Media Analyst Gil … Read more
*No, Akil Baddoo did not make this list! (He may eventually) Detroit sports fans have had the privilege of watching some of the best in the game at their given sport. Thinking back to all the great athletes that we have seen wear a Detroit uniform, it is hard to just limit it to just … Read more
If you are from Michigan, you are most likely a fan of Detroit sports. Depending on your age, you have been able to see some of the great moments in sports history happen right here in Detroit. Whether it was watching Kirk Gibson hit a 3-run home run in the 1984 World Series or living through … Read more
While scrolling back through Barry Sanders‘ Twitter account this afternoon (I was bored), I came across a tweet featuring a “Black and Blue” Detroit Lions concept helmet that I thought you all would enjoy. Sanders tweeted out a photo of a ‘Black and Blue’ Detroit Lions concept helmet that he autographed for a fan and … Read more
With the No. 3 overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected running back Barry Sanders out of Oklahoma State. For the 10 years that followed, Sanders was the best running back in the NFL and he could have been for even longer had he not felt the need to retire while … Read more
The Detroit Lions have had a long-running history of prolific offensive players. When the Lions do have a great offense, it is a very beautiful sight to see. Many who grace this list were not lucky enough to win a championship. However, that doesn’t take away from their individual accomplishments. Here are the top 5 … Read more
In terms of the Detroit Lions, the franchise has had an up and down history of selecting fresh talent in the draft. They have drafted legends among the greats but have often had trouble finding “steals” in later rounds. Changing this trend would be imperative to sustained success going forward for the Lions. But which … Read more
The Detroit Lions will look substantially different the next time they hit the field, both in terms of on-field talent and those patrolling the sidelines. With a new head coaching staff and a new starting quarterback, another chapter in the franchise is on the verge of being penned – and fans of the team are … Read more
On Saturday, news broke that the Detroit Lions are trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Goff and a trio of draft picks. On Tuesday, Lions legend Barry Sanders weighed in on the trade and he said thought it was ‘monumental’ and that it was a “we’re-really-turning-the-page (kind of deal).” … Read more
On Saturday night, news broke that Matthew Stafford has been traded (at least in principle) to the Los Angeles Rams. Though we have known for a week or so that Stafford was going to be traded, it was still a shock to the heart that many Detroit Lions fans were not ready for. During Stafford’s … Read more
If there’s anything that fans of the Detroit Lions know too well, it’s the pain of losing a franchise player. Legendary RB Barry Sanders decided to hang up the cleats on the eve of Training Camp in 1999, while other-worldly receiver Calvin Johnson called it a career with time still left on his contract. And … Read more
Matthew Stafford has been the starting QB for the the Detroit Lions ever since he was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and according to Lions’ Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders, Stafford plans on sticking around a bit longer. During an interview on SiriusXM NFL radio, Barry said … Read more
Will Matthew Stafford be the starting quarterback for the Detroit Lions when the 2021 regular season rolls around? That is a question that we all want an answer to but that answer will not come until the team hires a new head coach and general manager. On Wednesday, Barry Sanders joined the Rich Eisen Show … Read more
On Tuesday night, it was announced by the Pro Football Hall of Fame that Calvin Johnson is a Class of 2021 finalist. Following the announcement, plenty took to social media to congratulate Johnson, including the Detroit Lions, who were immediately ripped by the fans. Now, fellow GOAT Barry Sanders has taken to Twitter to send … Read more
Throughout the history of Detroit sports, there have been plenty of figures who have become loved by the fans. Here is a list of the top 8 most beloved figures in Detroit sports history. Nicklas Lidstrom Nicklas Lidstrom played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League, all of them with the Detroit Red Wings. He was … Read more
Earlier this week, the Detroit Lions announced they had hired former All-Pro linebacker Chris Spielman to be their Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO. In addition to hiring Spielman, the Lions also announced that the great Barry Sanders would help to advise the team on the hiring of a new general manager and … Read more
