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
The Detroit Lions have only won one playoff game since the 1950s but have had a handful of solid quarterbacks nearly take them to the next level. From Bobby Layne winning an NFL Championship in the 1950s to current-day signal-caller Matthew Stafford breaking every Lions record known to man, Detroit quarterbacks have always been able to … Read more
2 games into the season following their NFL Championship Game win in 1957, the Detroit Lions decided to trade their starting quarterback Bobby Layne to the Pittsburgh Steelers for QB Earl Morrall and a couple of draft picks. When he learned he was traded, Layne was not happy and supposedly said the Lions would not … Read more
Let’s face it, the Detroit Lions have not exactly brought us very much joy during the Super Bowl era. In fact, the Lions have never even played in a single Super Bowl and they have only come close to doing that on one occasion. Why is it that most NFL franchises have had their moment … Read more
On Friday, the NFL 100 All-Time Team wide receivers were revealed and though Detroit Lions great Calvin Johnson was a finalist, he was left off the final list of ten. Embed from Getty Images On Monday, the NFL 100 All-Time Team quarterback finalists were revealed and former Lions QB Bobby Layne made the cut. Nation, … Read more
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford famously played football at Highland Park High School in Dallas. Perhaps you heard once, or twice that it is the same high school that Lions great Bobby Layne attended. And perhaps you heard once, or twice, or A THOUSAND TIMES that Stafford’s childhood friend and teammate was Los Angeles Dodgers … Read more
If you are a fan of the Detroit Lions, you are well aware of the fact the team has never been to a Super Bowl. Heck, they only have one playoff win in the Super Bowl era. Even though they may be one of the least successful franchises in NFL history, the Lions have had some … Read more
