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 […]

Updated Detroit Lions Off Season Roster Moves

Posted by Michael Keating

March 15, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 Comings and Goings

Posted by Michael Keating

March 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 […]

Detroit Lions Trade Shaun Rogers

Posted by Michael Keating

March 1, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 […]

Detroit Lions Un-Restricted Free Agents free to Test Market

Posted by Michael Keating

February 20, 2008 | 1 Comment

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’ […]

Detroit Lions after Middle Linebacker Al Wilson

Posted by Michael Keating

February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

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 […]

Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears in NFL Week 4 - Tidbits

Posted by Michael Keating

September 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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 […]

Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Week 3 Tidbits

Posted by Michael Keating

September 20, 2007 | 3 Comments

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 […]

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 […]

Detroit Lions Defensive Lineman Dewayne White Honored

Posted by Michael Keating

September 13, 2007 | 1 Comment

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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