For all the criticsm of the Detroit Lions’ first round approach, one analyst has ranked their 2023 draft class in the top-10 of the league. The Detroit Lions approach to the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft was widely derided as flatly ignoring modern positional value at their own peril, by taking a running
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Among remaining free agents along the defensive line, the Detroit Lions appear to have an easy and ideal fit. The bulk of NFL free agency is obviously over for this year, with some signings sure to come now that the draft is over and teams having needs to perhaps fill. For the Detroit Lions, there
Chris Simms is no stranger to against the grain quarterback takes, and Jared Goff truthers are sure to be triggered by what he said about Hendon Hooker. The Detroit Lions made what was widely seen as a shrewd pick to secure their potential quarterback in the third round of the draft. If not for a
The odds had seemingly faded, but the Detroit Lions may be back in play for an international game this season. Going back over a year, it has seemed the Detroit Lions were lined up to play game overseas this season. In recent months, some buzz came about said game being in Germany against the Kansas
Last week, we saw the national media start to slide in the Detroit Lions’ favor when it came to their polarizing draft class. A class that drew some heavy criticism early—mostly due to their perceived “reaches” and disregard for positional value—was starting to get some praise from national analysts late last week.
The Detroit Lions are certainly heading into 2023 with high expectations. They’re favorites to win the division for the first time in 30 years, and many believe this team could make a huge impact on the postseason, as well. Finishing the 2022 season with a 8-2 run and upgrading almost every position in the offseason…
The NFL Draft has a trickle down effect on every NFL roster. Naturally, when you add a player, it means there has to be a player who is pushed off the roster. And while every draft pick is not guaranteed a spot on the final 53, teams—whether they admit it or not—are going to favor…
The speculation mill may get rolling a bit, but could the Detroit Lions realistically trade for Keenan Allen? In some way, wide receiver is a little bit of a need for the Detroit Lions in the wake of Jameson Williams’ six-game suspension to start the season. Keenan Allen would be a big fish the likes
The Detroit Lions obviously spent a high draft pick on him, but will Jack Campbell start immediately? After inspring criticism about positional value by taking running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, the Detroit Lions doubled-down and doubled the sideways looks from analysts by taking linebacker Jack Campbell with pick No. 18. At
By a newly found and created advanced metric, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was only the best wide receiver in the league last season. The story of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has become well-worn by now. The 17th wide receiver taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, and as we know he
One thing ultimately frustrating about how big the NFL Draft has become is how the forest is lost for the trees. We obsess over mock draft and draft grades, but forget how special of a three-day event it truly is. This isn’t just about your favorite football team getting better, it’s about young men making…
The player acquisition phase of the offseason is basically over. Once the Detroit Lions’ UDFA signings become official, the Lions will be very close to their roster capacity limit, and while there may be tinkering here and there, what you see now is what you’ll get to start the Lions’ 2023 season.
General manager Brad Holmes said another addition will be made, so who are some viable options for the Detroit Lions to add to their quarterback depth? Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes declared at the outset of the offseason that there would be priority placed on the No. 2 quarterback spot behind Jared Goff. A
Nov 20, 2022; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before a game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports College decision by Colby Sorsdal sold the Detroit Lions on drafting him by Brad Berreman On a list of bold predictions for the 2023 NFL
Colby Sorsdal was not a widely well-known prospect, but a decision he made in college pretty clearly sold the Detroit Lions on drafting him. When the Detroit Lions took William & Mary offensive tackle Colby Sorsdal in the fifth round of the draft, it’s safe to say about 85 percent of people went “who?” Offensive
In the past week, the term “positional value” has been used ad nauseum to criticize the Detroit Lions’ 2023 draft haul, particularly the first-round choices of running back Jahmyr Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell. While there is certainly a fair argument to be made against picking those positions that high, the actual argument seems to…
The NFL reportedly plans to release the full regular season schedule for every team, including the Detroit Lions, on Thursday, May 11. The Lions’ opponents have been set since January, but now we finally get to see when these matchups will happen, when the Lions will get their bye week and how many nationally televised…
The Detroit Lions’ 2023 NFL Draft was full of surprises. The overall goal of the draft may have come into focus now that we’ve had a week to digest it, but that doesn’t change the fact that several picks made over last weekend were downright shocking at the moment.
After trading down multiple times, the Detroit Lions took Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker with the 68th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. For me, this was a confusing pick at the time. Hooker is not only coming off an ACL injury, but he’s also on the verge of turning 26 years old this upcoming season.…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – NOVEMBER 13: Amon-Ra St. Brown #14 of the Detroit Lions runs for a first down against Jack Sanborn #57 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Venerable NFL analyst things Jahmyr Gibbs can be a three-down back by Brad Berreman