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Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) (Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports) We’re all guilty of it; voicing our quick takes or assigning grades to an NFL team’s draft class immediately after the names have been called. As Detroit Lions fans know all too well, it’s much more prudent to wait a few years to fully evaluate

The national headlines are ablaze with talk about the possible landing spot for Atlanta Falcons’ All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones. That after the seven-time Pro Bowler announced to the world that he’s out in Atlanta. But are the Detroit Lions a good fit? On Tuesday, Jones indicated to Shannon Sharpe on the FOX Sports show

Being the son of Mr. Universe comes with big expectations, and those are not just physical ones. From birth, the former winner of the Mr. Universe competition in 1981 and 1982, John Brown, proclaims that he knew that his youngest son was destined to be something special. Considering how far he has come since then,

Star wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, Julio Jones, has asked for a trade and things have heated up thanks to a phone call during FOX Sports “Undisputed” on Monday morning. The call has people talking about where Jones might land in a trade, with one reporter suggesting the Detroit Lions as a sensible landing

The Detroit Lions are turning over a new leaf. And while longtime fans of the Pride have experienced their fair share of rebuilds, there’s always hope that this is the one that results in the team’s first playoff victory since the early 1990s. Yet, it seems most analysts don’t believe the 2021 version of the

2019 NFC Championship game (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions offense is still ahead of the defense under Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell. However, it’s very different than what we’ve seen in the past. This week the Lions will have their full squad together for OTA’s. With a roster that has started

This offseason has been a one of massive change for the Detroit Lions organization, from top to bottom. And while both media and fans are often more focused on roster changes, the moves made behind the scenes could, in fact, be the spark of real change for the Motor City. This group is certainly not

Going into last month’s NFL draft, the position of wide receiver was arguably the great single team need for the Detroit Lions. Yet, the new regime in the Motor City refused to address that need until day three of the annual collegiate selection event. And while the selection of USC wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown in

Detroit Lions fans (Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions impressed many at the draft. Now Dan Campbell is working on the unthinkable; changing 60 years of losing culture. Almost four months ago to the day, the Detroit Lions introduced Dan Campbell as their new head coach. Campbell’s opening statement was 20 minutes

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) (Billy Hardiman-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions have just come out of what was seen by many pundits as a successful draft and offseason. What we need to do is to take a step back and see how things look from a big picture perspective. The Lions’ new offensive

Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Will Jeff Okudah live up to his draft pick in 2021? by Zach Payne Something Detroit Lions fans have longed for over the past couple of years was for the team to draft some help along the interior of the defensive line as

Back at the start of 2020, after the Detroit Lions traded star corner Darius Slay to the Eagles, the writing was on the wall. For months we knew that with the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Detroit was destined to select Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah. He was expected to step right

Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions (Photo by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions are building towards the future. But who needs the game against their past more; Matthew Stafford, the Motor Cities all-time leading passer, or Jared Goff? The hype in Detroit is palpable. The Lions have opened their 2021 rookie mini-camp and fans of

Tyrell Crosby lifts up Matt Prater, Detroit Lions. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports Late Thursday night, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Detroit Lions might move on from right tackle Tyrell Crosby via trade. With at in mind, we should look at why it makes sense to trade him and why it doesn’t. As

Washington Huskies defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (95) (Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports) The Detroit Lions are past the big offseason moves and draft. Is the defense ready to help the Lions make a move towards the top of the division? Every Lion rebuild, retool, reboot, or whatever the new regime chooses to call it comes with

D’Andre Swift, Detroit Lions (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) The Detroit Lions have garnered quite a bit of praise for putting together a very solid draft class. Now which of those draft picks will be the most productive this fall? We can never truly grade a draft class until three years later. That is the

Detroit Lions (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Detroit Lions: Does Kerryon Johnson’s exit end this troubling pattern? by Jeremy Friedrichs The Detroit Lions are heading in an exciting new direction in 2021. That after three years of disappointment with ex-general manager Bob Quinn and ex-head coach Matt Patricia at the helm of a team cemented

Just two years ago, running back Kerryon Johnson seemed like a critical piece of the Detroit Lions’ offense moving forward after a promising rookie season. Now, one can only hope that he represents the conclusion of a trend that has plagued the team over the last decade. Johnson was waived last Thursday, and claimed by

For years, the Detroit Lions struggled to provide a consistent rushing attack to support one of the NFL’s best passing offenses reliant on the arm of quarterback Matthew Stafford. Ironically, the Lions running game could finally find its legs without Stafford under center. Spending their third second-round selection on a running back since 2015, the

The new regime over the Detroit Lions is trying to force yet another culture change for the Motor City. This time one that better reflects the grit, resilience, and hard-nosed nature of the community and city it represents. In his introductory press conference, new Lions head coach Dan Campbell memorably described the type of team