Detroit Lions could Learn from Detroit Red Wings
Your ‘Lion Eyes’ blogger remembers when the Detroit Red Wings were consistently derided nationally as the ‘Dead Wings’. They were perennial losers in the NHL. Of course that is no longer true. Now they are annual Stanley Cup contenders. The Red Wings just won the 2008 Stanley Cup and […]
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Mar
15
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Posted by Michael Keating
March 15, 2008 | 2 Comments
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Updated Detroit Lions Roster Activity During the Off Season
I have updated the Charts below with the additional changes that have been made by the Detroit Lions since I posted them. Recent moves are Bolded in the charts.
Detroit Lions Free Agent Activity
The Detroit Lions have not been very active in the 2008 Free Agent Signing Period. No big name Free Agents signed. Here is a list of the Activity the Lions have undertaken to improve their Roster for the upcoming 2008 NFL Season. We have to assume more discussions are taking place […]
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Mar
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Posted by Michael Keating
March 1, 2008 | 2 Comments
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Lions Finally Trade Shaun Rogers to Cleveland
The Detroit Lions have announced a Trade with the Cleveland Browns. Detroit sends DT Shaun Rogers to Cleveland and will receive in return CB Leigh Bodden and a 3rd Round Draft pick. Earlier on Friday the Lions seemingly had a Trade with the Cincinnatti Bengals sending DT Shaun Rogers to the […]
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Feb
20
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Posted by Michael Keating
February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment
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Marinelli indicates Un-Restricted Free Agents will Test the Market
The Detroit Lions currently have 13 Un-Restricted Free Agents. Coach Rod Marinelli has discussed with reporters that probably none of the players will be signed by the Lions before the Free Agent Signing period begins February 29, 2008. Marinelli said to the reporters ‘I don’t see it happening’ […]
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Feb
14
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Posted by Michael Keating
February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment
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Middle Linebacker Al Wilson visits Detroit Lions
Ex-Denver Bronco Middle Linebacker Al Wilson visited the Detroit Lions facility in Allen Park on Tuesday. The Lions hope to add Wilson to the Roster to take over the Middle Linebacker spot that was manned by Paris Lenon during the 2007 NFL Season.
Wilson had impressive credentials at Denver during his […]
Chicago Bears Name Brian Griese Starting QB
The Chicago Bears are changing starting QBs. My contemporary blogger Winnie provides the story over at Chicago Bears. The Lions will now prepare for Brian Griese as the QB for the matchup Sunday September 30, 2007 @ 1:00 at Ford Field. The man he is replacing, Rex Grossman, led the Bears to […]
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Sep
20
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Posted by Michael Keating
September 20, 2007 | 3 Comments
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Philadelphia Eagles to wear 1933 ‘Throwbacks’ against the Lions.
During the 2007 Season the Eagles will be playing their 75th season in the NFL. Eagles Chairman/CEO Jeffrey Lurie had this to say about the 2007 Season:
“We will celebrate 75 years of Eagles football and the most passionate fans in the NFL during the 2007 season”
”Knowing how […]
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Sep
14
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Posted by Michael Keating
September 14, 2007 | 3 Comments
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NFL Fines Belichick $500,000
Bill Belichick was fined an NFL maximum $500,000 and the New England Patriots organization was assessed an additional fine of $250,000. The Patriots also were ordered by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to forfeit a Number 1 Draft Pick in the 2008 NFL Draft if the Patriots make the NFL Playoffs this season. If the Patriots […]
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Sep
13
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Posted by Michael Keating
September 13, 2007 | 1 Comment
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Dewayne White named NFC Player of the Week
Detroit Lions Defensive End Dewayne White was named the NFC Player of the Week by the NFL on Wednesday. White, during the Lions 36-21 victory over the Oakland Raiders, contributed a sack, an interception, 7 tackles and 2 forced fumbles. White returned the interception 28 yards to setup […]
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