https://player.anyclip.com/anyclip-widget/lre-widget/prod/v1/src/lre.jsThursday afternoon was a Lions OTA session open to the media. I made the trip to Allen Park to take in the action in the voluntary practice, the final scheduled OTA of the week. Via the Detroit Lions Podcast, I recorded a video breaking down more of what I saw and heard during the OTA session. [youtube … [Read more...] about Watch: Video notebook recap of Lions OTAs
Lions sign their second-round draft pick
https://player.anyclip.com/anyclip-widget/lre-widget/prod/v1/src/lre.jsThe Detroit Lions announced on Friday that the team has officially signed rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw. Terms were not disclosed, but based on his 61st overall slot in the draft, it’s pretty well predetermined that Rakestraw will earn $6.49 million over four years. There is no fifth-year option on any … [Read more...] about Lions sign their second-round draft pick
Ben Johnson gives a great explanation on why he didn’t leave the Lions for head coaching opportunities
https://player.anyclip.com/anyclip-widget/lre-widget/prod/v1/src/lre.jsMany NFL analysts and insiders strongly believed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would be a head coach on another team right now. Johnson has certainly had opportunities, with Carolina and Washington this past offseason and also with the Panthers and Texans, and perhaps the Colts, a year … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson gives a great explanation on why he didn’t leave the Lions for head coaching opportunities