May

20

Alexander Set to Return

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May 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Gerald Alexander (Safety) is ready to this season. Alexander was side-lined last year with a neck injury after only 5 games.
Alexander told the Detroit Free Press…
“The neck is no longer an issue, physically and mentally,” Alexander said. “Just out there trying to get better every day, learn the system, making good plays, making mistakes. Just [...]

Apr

20

The Lions New Logo

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April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Detroit Lions unveiled their brand new logo at Durham Sports today.  President Tom Lewand unveiled the new logo to mixed reaction from the fans in the crowd.  The reaction was not due to the poor design but the limited changes.
The Lions also unveiled their new jerseys today at the same press conference.  The color [...]

Apr

6

Lions Pre-Season Opponents

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April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The NFL has released the Lions pre-season opponents for the 2009 season.
Week 1: Atlanta at Detroit
Week 2: Detroit At Cleveland
Week 3: Indianapolis at Detroit
Week 4: Detroit at Buffalo
Why do the Lions play Indy every year in pre-season?  The Lions should play all the worst teams so they have a fighting chance.

Mar

24

Lions v. Pack on Turkey Day

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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

Lions Decide on #1 Pick?

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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

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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

8

Philip Buchanon A Lion

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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?

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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.

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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 [...]

Feb

24

Shaun McDonald Out

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February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Shaun Mcdonald told CBS today that he would never sign with the Lions again.  Well it isn’t a huge loss in my opinion.  Mcdonald is a slot receiver that has seemed to fade off over the last season.  His routes were not as crisp as the WR we once knew.  I wish him luck… elsewhere.
This [...]

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