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
It’s no secret that the relationship between Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions haven’t exactly been rosy since the future Hall of Fame WR decided to hang up his cleats in 2016. The two have not been able to make amends after the team requested that Johnson pay back a portion of his signing bonus, … Read more
The Detroit Lions made the decision to part ways with quarterback Matthew Stafford earlier in the week, dealing him to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for Jared Goff and draft picks. It marks the third occasion that a franchise player won’t play out the rest of his career with the Lions, following Barry Sanders … Read more
The Detroit Lions are a broken franchise and they have been broken for a very, very long time. Following an embarrassing Thanksgiving Day loss to the Houston Texans, Lions ownership finally made the decision to move on from Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia. It was a decision that should have happened a long time ago … Read more
Players will come and go, but if you follow a certain team for a long time, you naturally develop a liking for certain players. You might also develop a disdain for some players as well, but that’s a topic for a different day! Let’s take a look at some of the most beloved players to … Read more
According to reports, the Detroit Lions have had talks with multiple teams regarding a trade that would involve Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay. Embed from Getty Images Some believe the Lions should pay up while others believe giving a 29-year-old CB a contract extension would not be the correct move. Slay has made himself very … Read more
Ever since I was 7 years old, it has always been a dream of mine to watch my Detroit Lions win a Super Bowl. Well, I am 42 years old now, and not only has that dream not been attained, but it has become more of a nightmare than anything. Year after year, September rolls … Read more
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore has got that confidence! And who could blame him with a career stat line of 9,174 receiving yards and 62 TDs on 670 catches in just 122 career starts? Some might say that’s even Hall of Fame Worthy. Moore himself recently told TMZ Sports that he absolutely belongs … Read more
On Tuesday, Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders tweeted out a few videos that were mysterious at the time. The videos included some cute puppies, a Nike box, a Lions jersey, and a Lions helmet. The final video of the night started with Barry staring into the camera with a straight face only to begin smiling … Read more
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has a broken back and there has been quite a bit of debate as to whether the Lions should shut him down for the rest of the season. One person who agrees that shutting Stafford down is the right move is former Lions great, Herman Moore. From Detroit Free Press: … Read more
25 years ago today, the 5-2 Detroit Lions traveled to Minneapolis to take on the 4-2 Minnesota Vikings. A pivotal NFC North battle ensued that would pave the way for the Detroit Lions to march their way to the playoffs. WR Herman Moore would turn out to provide a memorable catch in this contest. Embed … Read more
The Detroit Lions have a storied history any fan base would be proud of. Ok, I get it, that is certainly quite the stretch but despite the lack of team success over the last 60 years or so, there have been some great players who have worn the Honolulu blue and silver. In this piece, … Read more
Much has been made of the Detroit Lions’ expected decision to retain offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, despite the dismissal of head coach Jim Caldwell and former defensive coordinator Teryl Austin’s decision to leave for Cincinnati earlier in January. However, former Lions players as well as former coaches-turned-analysts have have discussed the expected decision and have nothing but … Read more
Although it might not seem possible, Thanksgiving is already upon us. Ahhh yes. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries, family, and of course, Lions football. In honor of the holiday, let’s take a stroll down memory lane as we look at the top five Thanksgiving day games in the history of the Detroit Lions. … Read more
There’s a bit of sour air breezing in the Detroit Lions alumni atmosphere. In a recent interview with Dan Leach on 97.1 The Ticket, Lions’ legendary wide receiver Herman Moore went into clear detail on his opinion of Calvin Johnson’s legitimacy as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. “I don’t think he’ll get in and … Read more
There are certain franchises in the NFL that once a new season gets underway, it’s almost guaranteed they are heading to the Playoffs and have a legitimate chance of going all the way to the Super Bowl. The New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens are just a few that come to … Read more
