Dan Campbell is the latest in a long line of head coaches for the Detroit Lions charged with the difficult task of returning the struggling franchise to forgotten glory. With the team experiencing yet another rebuild, it has many fans asking why this time will be different. The answer can likely be found in the […] Dan Campbell makes Lions player-coach relationship easier - … [Read more...] about Dan Campbell makes Lions player-coach relationship easier
Why the Lions might pass on a first-round wide receiver
The Detroit Lions are in the midst of a very colorful and, at times, bewildering approach to a rebuild. Anyone watching new head coach Dan Campbell during one of his now-legendary press conferences can sense the hardnosed cultural shift. On the team building end, new general manager Brad Holmes has done little to upgrade the […] Why the Lions might pass on a first-round wide … [Read more...] about Why the Lions might pass on a first-round wide receiver
The Dan Campbell effect is making a difference this offseason
Detroit Lions‘ new head coach Dan Campbell has been very vocal and visible so far. Will its effect finally turn around this forlorn franchise? The past three seasons were not exactly a locker room lovefest. Former head coach Matt Patricia was not exactly warm and fuzzy with his players. Nor was departed general manager Bob […] The Dan Campbell effect is making a difference this … [Read more...] about The Dan Campbell effect is making a difference this offseason
3 wide receiver targets for the Lions in the second round
With a new regime taking over in the Motor City this offseason, the Detroit Lions are experiencing an unprecedented amount of change across their organization. Undoubtedly, the most impactful being under center with the team trading away longtime passer Matthew Stafford. While the position of quarterback has dominated the headlines, the positional group experiencing the […] 3 … [Read more...] about 3 wide receiver targets for the Lions in the second round
Detroit Lions full 2021 mock draft: Two Tigers at the top
Less than three weeks before the 2021 NFL Draft gets underway, the potential landing spots for some of this year’s top prospects have begun to come into focus. The Detroit Lions will have a major say in how the first half of Day 1 unfolds, and here is Sidelion Report’s latest prognostication on how […] Detroit Lions full 2021 mock draft: Two Tigers at the top - SideLion … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions full 2021 mock draft: Two Tigers at the top
Detroit Lions: 3 first-round draft choices that might enrage fans
The Detroit Lions are in the midst of a full-blown rebuild. While the new regime would rather categorize it as retooling, replacing the general manager, head coach, coaching staff, starting quarterback, and several players on the roster is frankly more than simple retooling. And with no big splash signings in free agency, the Lions have […] Detroit Lions: 3 first-round draft … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions: 3 first-round draft choices that might enrage fans
Detroit Lions: Receiver is a need, but not at seventh overall
The Detroit Lions are preparing themselves for the draft. However, Brad Holmes needs to think long and hard before taking a receiver at number seven. We are in the final few weeks before the 2021 NFL draft commences on Thursday, April 29th. It is merely a stone’s throw away at this point. While much can […] Detroit Lions: Receiver is a need, but not at seventh overall - … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions: Receiver is a need, but not at seventh overall
The Detroit Lions are playing the long game in 2021
As the NFL keeps moving on the road to the draft, the big free agent wave has come and gone. And during that wave, the Detroit Lions didn’t really make any big splashes. Aside from the Matthew Stafford trade of course. General manager Brad Holmes instead chose to target depth players or players that are […] The Detroit Lions are playing the long game in 2021 - SideLion Report - … [Read more...] about The Detroit Lions are playing the long game in 2021
Lions situation ideal for a rookie quarterback to redshirt
The Detroit Lions will enter the 2021 NFL regular season with several questions swirling about their new front office, coaching staff, and their quarterback under center. This is far from the Same Old Lions, yet the end results could be far too familiar. For now, the new faces working for the Motor City Leos are […] Lions situation ideal for a rookie quarterback to redshirt - … [Read more...] about Lions situation ideal for a rookie quarterback to redshirt