Sheila Ford Hamp is currently in her first full offseason as principal owner of the Detroit Lions and according to those in the know, she is doing everything she can to be involved and to continue learning about the inner workings of an NFL franchise. When Sheila was named as the next Lions owner back … Read more
As you know, the Detroit Lions have cleaned house and a new regime has been put in place to hopefully lead the team to a Super Bowl. One piece of the new regime is former Lions’ LB Chris Spielman who has been hired as a special assistant to the owner and CEO, Sheila Ford Hamp. … Read more
On Saturday night, former Detroit Lions great Calvin Johnson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Following the news, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp released a statement in which she congratulated Johnson for his amazing accomplishment. Statement from #Lions Principal Owner and Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp on @calvinjohnsonjr being named a first-ballot inductee … Read more
Dear Sheila Ford Hamp, On behalf of Detroit Lions Nation, I want to thank you. Thank you for hearing OUR voices. Thank you for sharing OUR passion for Detroit Lions football. And THANK YOU for hiring a head coach and general manager who not only are going to get US to the Super Bowl, but … Read more
It’s no secret that the relationship between the Deroit Lions and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Calvin Johnson isn’t exactly on the best of terms right now. Following his retirement in 2015, he was asked by the team to repay $1.6 million of his $3.2 million signing bonus signing bonus he received in the past. … Read more
The Detroit Lions have their man. The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell as their next head coach, succeeding interim Darrell Bevell following the dismissal of Matt Patricia. Campbell is viewed as a motivating force in the locker room and is known for being able to get the most of of his … Read more
On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions officially introduced Brad Holmes as their next general manager. Prior to introducing Holmes as the team’s next GM, Lions’ owner Sheila Ford Hamp explained the criteria that were used to hire Holmes, adding that everyone was absolutely blown away by Holmes and that he was the unanimous choice. Sheila Ford … Read more
Following their Thanksgiving Day debacle, the Detroit Lions decided it was time to move on from general manager Bob Quinn and head coach, Matt Patricia. On Tuesday afternoon, the Lions will officially introduce their new general manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes, who is 41, formerly worked for the Los Angeles Rams as their director of college … Read more
Earlier today, news broke that the Detroit Lions would be hiring Brad Holmes to be their next GM. The Lions have since made the hire official and owner Sheila Ford Hamp and team president Rod Wood have released statements regarding their decision. Shelia Ford Hamp “On behalf of the entire Lions organization, I am thrilled … Read more
The NFL once again displayed their indifference and disregard for the Detroit Lions with not one, but two separate incidents in today’s season finale that easily would be in the running for “worst call of the year” for any team. And of course, those two calls are yet additional entries into the ever growing list … Read more
According to Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp released an internal memo to her employees on Monday regarding the team’s general manager and head coaching search. In the memo, Ford Hamp noted that she wants to find “proven” replacements for Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn and that the … Read more
The Detroit Lions made two major personnel moves on Saturday afternoon, moving on from head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn following several underwhelming performances. Principle team owner Sheila Ford Hamp then proceeded to stay mum on the future of quarterback Matthew Stafford in Detroit, saying that decision would be up to the … Read more
The Detroit Lions suffered two consecutive embarrassing losses, which proved to be the final straw for principal owner Sheila Ford Hamp, who relieved both coach Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn of their duties on Saturday afternoon. Embed from Getty Images Currently sitting at 4-7 on the 2020 season, the Lions are last in the … Read more
The dictator is gone and the Detroit Lions can now move on to their next chapter. On Saturday, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp made it official that both HC Matt Patricia and GM Bob Quinn had been fired, effective immediately. Following the news, plenty of former Lions players took to social media to take a … Read more
On Saturday, Sheila Ford Hamp announced that she had fired both head coach Matt Patricia and general manager, Bob Quinn. Though it was a decision that should have been made following the 2019 season (sooner if you ask me), Ford Hamp finally came to her senses and made the right move. Following the news breaking, … Read more
On Saturday, the Detroit Lions announced that both Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn were being relieved of their duties as head coach and general manager. Following the news, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp, who was joined by team president Rod Wood, spoke to media members via a Zoom press conference. But what I found interesting is … Read more
