Mar

24

Lions v. Pack on Turkey Day

Posted by Mack

March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions fans are in for a good divisional rivalry this year on Thanksgiving.  The Green Bay Packers will be coming to town for the early game.  This will be Aaron Rodgers first kick at the cat on Thanksgiving.
The last time the Lions and Packers met on Thanksgiving was in 2007.  The Pack won by [...]

Mar

24

The New Logo is Leaked?

Posted by Mack

March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions apparently have decided on their new logo.  It has appeared on NFLShop.com on a toy collectible truck.
There is a picture available here: http://www.lions-blog.com/2009/03/the-new-detroit-lions-logo/
In my opinion it is hard to call that a new logo.  They added a few white line and a tooth?  I guess time will tell if there will be a color [...]

Mar

24

Lions Decide on #1 Pick?

Posted by Mack

March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

KFFL is reporting that the Lions will pick LT Jason Smith first overall.
KFFL has learned the Detroit Lions will take Baylor OT Jason Smith with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.
It is possible that this is simply rumor but KFFL does have a reputation for reporting only credible and verified stories.
So [...]

Mar

16

Shhhh… Lions Players Can’t Talk

Posted by Mack

March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Martin Mayhew is taking control of the 0-16 team.  He is showing an iron fist that wasn’t present under the Millen era.
The Detroit players have been told that they are not to speak to the media without permission from the organization.  This probably stems from a few leaks that have occurred lately including Grady Jackson [...]

Mar

16

Lions Sign TE and Drop LB

Posted by Mack

March 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Anthony Cannon has been let go from the Lions.  He was drafted in 2006 in the 6th round and played 32 games in 3 seasons.
The Lions have added some bulk on the offensive line in tight-end Will Heller.  He is 6’6”, 270 pounds.  Heller will be on the line more for his blocking than his [...]

Mar

8

Who Will Go #1

Posted by Mack

March 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

nbsp;Lions-Blog.com is holding an on-going poll again before the draft.  Now that the combine is over all the info is clearer on who the Lions will take #1 overall.  I voted Matthew Stafford.
http://www.lions-blog.com/2009/03/who-will-go-1/
Go vote!

Mar

8

Philip Buchanon A Lion

Posted by Mack

March 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions have sign the coveted free agent Philip Buchanon.   He signed a 2 year 8.5 million dollar contract with the Lions earlier this week.  Bucanon was a full time starter with the Bucs last year and recorded over 60 tackles.
Combined with Anthony Henry they will make a good starting pair at cornerback.  This also [...]

Mar

8

There is no curse of Bobby Layne?

Posted by Mack

March 8, 2009 | 1 Comment

Jerry Green of the Detroit News has published an article on how the “Curse of Bobby Lane” never actually happened.  It is worth a read for any enquiring Lions’ fan.
Among those debunking the curse item is Dave Diles. Diles was the Michigan Associated Press sports editor then before switching to television.
“Never heard of it,” said [...]

Mar

1

Lions add Henry, Morris and Bryant. Kitna Gone.

Posted by Mack

March 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

he Lions have had a busy weekend as the free agency period kicked off on Friday.  The Lions did not sign any huge name but they did fill some holes with quality players.
RB Maurice Morris added though Free Agency
The Lions signed Morris on the first day.  Morris is a career backup who runs hard and [...]