On April 1, the Detroit Lions made a free agent that not many even blinked an eye at when they signed former San Francisco 49ers LB Elijah Lee. In fact, we completely forgot that it was Lee who put a late hit on Lions QB Matthew Stafford back when the two teams played back in … Read more
As we know, there is usually quite a bit of turnover from year to year when it comes NFL rosters. That has been no different for the Detroit Lions in recent history and it will be no different in 2019. Here is a list of 6 players, who currently make over $1 million, that I do … Read more
One of the brightest surprises for the Detroit Lions this season has been rookie running back, Kerryon Johnson. So far in six games, Johnson has rushed for 444 yards on 69 carries (6.4 ypc) and he has looked much more like a veteran RB than a rookie. Johnson’s teammates love him and they definitely love … Read more
LeGarrette Blount capped off a Detroit Lions scoring drive to put them on the board against the Green Bay Packers! Here’s the play-by-play analysis of Detroit’s scoring drive. Ameer Abdullah fields Mason Crosby’s kick at the goal line and takes it to the 29-yard-line. Matthew Stafford throws to Marvin Jones on a 12-yard route that … Read more
On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions resumed practice as they continue to prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Embed from Getty Images Missing at practice were LeGarrette Blount, T.J. Lang, Michael Roberts, and Eli Harold. Lang was removed early in last week’s game and placed in concussion protocol. Back at practice … Read more
We’ve reached the half at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, where the Cowboys lead the Lions by a score of 13-10. Here are some observations from the first half: 1. Run game a little slower this week Whether it be because the offensive line hasn’t been as dominant as they were last week, or the Cowboys’ … Read more
The day after our beloved Detroit Lions smacked an epic beat down on the New England Patriots, I woke up Monday morning asking myself a question: did that really happen, or was it all just a dream? Thankfully, ESPN and numerous other services were there to assure me that I didn’t concoct the events of Sunday … Read more
Married couples are not always going to agree on everything. That’s exactly the case with Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly. On Sunday, during the fourth quarter of the Lions 30-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Stafford was shoved out of bounds as he ran towards the first down marker. It … Read more
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions looked like absolute garbage for over three quarters in their 30-27 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. In fact, with 10:32 left in the contest, the Lions trailed 30-13 and it looked like a certainty that they would be blown out for a second-straight week. But that is when the … Read more
Heading into Sunday, we already knew that the Detroit Lions would be without offensive guard T.J. Lang, but the hope was that both Ezekiel Ansah and LeGarrette Blount, who were both listed as questionable, would be ready to suit up. Embed from Getty Images Unfortunately, for the Lions and their fans, that hope came only … Read more
On Friday, we learned the Detroit Lions will be without starting guard, T.J. Lang when they square off against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. Also listed on the Lions injury report are running back LeGarrette Blount (shoulder) and defensive end Ezekiel Ansah. Embed from Getty Images According to source NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the … Read more
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders knows the frustration of not being on the winning side of things all too well. Having finished half of his 10 seasons in the NFL outside of the playoff picture looking in, Sanders can count himself among those hoping that Detroit will return to the playoffs under first year head … Read more
The Detroit Lions have spent the offseason renovating their ground game. After another dismal display of rushing in 2017, General Manager Bob Quinn made it a priority to repair the running attack which has been reflected through his signings in the free agency and NFL Draft. Most notably Quinn picked up new pieces for the offensive line, … Read more
For the first time in three years, Detroit Lions lineman T.J. Lang is not spending his offseason recovering from a major injury or surgery. Lang expressed his happiness about his health, and displayed some excitement for the signings of LeGarrette Blount and Matt Patricia in a press conference on Thursday. Embed from Getty Images The … Read more
On Friday, news broke that Dez Bryant was going to be released by the Dallas Cowboys and that is exactly what has happened. Following the news, Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount hopped on Twitter and sent a message to Bryant, asking him to sign with the Lions. “Come play in Detroit bro.” Blount said … Read more
After a week of interviews with the likes of DeMarco Murray and Frank Gore, the Lions have found their back. 3-time Super Bowl Champ LeGarrette Blount is reportedly signing with the Lions on a 1-year deal, worth $4.5M, according to Ian Rapoport. Fresh off earning his third Super Bowl ring in four years, 6-foot, 250-pound Blount, … Read more
