Photo by Francis Miller/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images Both current and former players took to social media to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. Many Detroit Lions past and present took to social media Monday to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honoring the life and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay … [Read more...] about Notes: Detroit Lions honor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Report: Brad Holmes has ‘bold’ plan for roster; Mike Disner to help operational side
G. Newman Lowrance/St. Louis Ram Mike Disner will reportedly free up some duties so Brad Holmes can focus on the roster—and he’s got some big plans. One of the biggest concerns fans seem to have about the Detroit Lions’ most recent hires is their lack of experience. Reported head coach Dan Campbell has only 12 games of head coaching experience and none as a … [Read more...] about Report: Brad Holmes has ‘bold’ plan for roster; Mike Disner to help operational side
3 Detroit Lions make PFWA’s 2020 All-NFC team
Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports A few more Lions earned some postseason honors. We’ve already seen three Detroit Lions make the 2021 Pro Bowl squad and two named to the All-Pro team, albeit the second team. Now three Lions players have been named to Pro Football Writers of America’s All-NFC team. Tight end T.J Hockenson, punter Jack Fox and punt returning Jamal Agnew all … [Read more...] about 3 Detroit Lions make PFWA’s 2020 All-NFC team
Open thread: Will Darrell Bevell return as offensive coordinator?
Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images Does the interim head coach settle back into Detroit? With the head coaching search all but official for the Detroit Lions, a question remains for the organization: what happens with Darrell Bevell? Bevell took over as interim head coach following the firing of Matt Patricia, and while the Lions only managed a 1-4 record, there were … [Read more...] about Open thread: Will Darrell Bevell return as offensive coordinator?
Free agent profile: Despite down year, Matt Prater should be re-signed
Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Don’t overthink this. Bring him back. We continue our 2021 Detroit Lions free agent profile series with one of the most popular players on the roster today. Matt Prater came to Detroit in 2014, amidst a kicking crisis for the Lions. They had made the tough decision to move on from legendary kicker Jason Hanson a couple years … [Read more...] about Free agent profile: Despite down year, Matt Prater should be re-signed
Dan Campbell available for Lions to hire as Saints eliminated from playoffs
It’s time. The New Orleans Saints were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday night after losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Normally, that would mean very little for the Detroit Lions, but this year, it’s big news. With the Saints’ season now over, assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell is now free to pursue any other job … [Read more...] about Dan Campbell available for Lions to hire as Saints eliminated from playoffs
Dan Campbell explains leadership style, flexibility as coach
Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images Campbell said some interesting things on a podcast back in June. While we wait for things to become official, it certainly does seem like New Orleans Saints’ current assistant coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell will eventually become the Detroit Lions’ next head coach. And so begins the mad scramble for information on the guy. As … [Read more...] about Dan Campbell explains leadership style, flexibility as coach
Sunday Divisional Playoff open thread
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The divisional round concludes with some exciting games. Saturday’s round of the NFL divisional playoffs was a bit of a let down. The Packers took control of their game quite early, and the Rams never really threated them. The Ravens, meanwhile, were spinning their tires against the Bills defense, and once Lamar … [Read more...] about Sunday Divisional Playoff open thread
2021 NFL playoff schedule: How to watch the Divisional Round on Sunday
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Browns vs. Chiefs. Buccaneers vs. Saints. Here’s how to catch Sunday’s games. The first half of games for the Divisional Round of the 2021 NFL playoffs turned out to be a dude. The favorites—the Packers and Bills—both won comfortably, sending the Rams and Ravens, respectably, packing. It was obviously a disappointing set of games to … [Read more...] about 2021 NFL playoff schedule: How to watch the Divisional Round on Sunday