Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions have looked vulnerable in pass protection lately. Is there some regression happening? We answer that and more in our weekly mailbag. The bar has been set high for the Detroit Lions offensive line. Often referred to by coaches as the engine under the hood that makes the offense work, the Lions offensive line has been … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions mailbag: Is the offensive line regressing?
The Detroit Lions keep proving Jerry Jones wrong
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Cowboys owner Jerry Jones keeps putting his foot in his mouth, and the Detroit Lions just keep proving him wrong. As if the dysfunction of the Dallas Cowboys couldn’t get any more delicious, owner Jerry Jones just keeps putting his foot in his own mouth. And I’m not even talking about his ridiculous takes on the sun and the … [Read more...] about The Detroit Lions keep proving Jerry Jones wrong
Reacts Survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
David Reginek-Imagn Images Checking in with Detroit Lions fans for our latest SB Nation Reacts survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut? Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Detroit Lions fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the … [Read more...] about Reacts Survey: What are your expectations for Za’Darius Smith’s Lions debut?
Lions K Jake Bates wins weekly honors for second time in 2024
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Lions K Jake Bates has won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week, bringing Detroit’s weekly honors total to six on the season. For the second time in just nine career games, Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Bates was a no-brainer this week after making two huge kicks in the final 5:01 … [Read more...] about Lions K Jake Bates wins weekly honors for second time in 2024
Erik Spoelstra on calling timeout without one: ‘There’s no excuse for that, I’m 17 years in’
Barry Jackson: Spoelstra kicking himself: “I made a serious mental error. That’s on me. I feel horrible about it. There’s no excuse for that. I’m 17 years in. I knew in the huddle we didn’t have [a timeout]. I got emotional in the huddle. I made a horrendous mistake.” … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra on calling timeout without one: ‘There’s no excuse for that, I’m 17 years in’