Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had an interesting thought on Thursday when he was asked if contract years could be a thing for Lions players. The idea of the whole contract year phenomenon is that a player plays his best ball on the final year of his contract so that he can get another
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had an interesting thought on Thursday when he was asked if contract years could be a thing for Lions players. The idea of the whole contract year phenomenon is that a player plays his best ball on the final year of his contract so that he can get another
Thursday is the final day of Detroit Lions minicamp. And while the team does have OTA sessions on the docket for next week, the veterans are excused from participating. In other words, it’s the last practice session of the offseason before training camp begins in about seven weeks. Head coach Dan Campbell praised the veteran
OTAs and mandatory minicamp are coming to a close for the Detroit Lions this week. We’ve already got two under the radar players that have really shown up this spring in wide receiver Kaden Davis and safety Brandon Joseph. Both have been great throughout process. On Thursday Lions’ head coach Dan Campbell gave us a
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell had high praise for WR Jameson Williams and believes he will have a breakout season after the departure of WR Josh Reynolds. “We’re two practices in (to Phase III) and if you said, ‘Give me one player who is the most improved from that start to finish over that time?’
It’s easy to notice Levi Onwuzurike in Detroit Lions practices. No. 91 on the defensive line is a large man who carries himself with a very upright gait that makes him appear much taller than most of his linemates. He’s also worked hard to get a rocked-up, muscular physique. It’s also been easy to notice
During a recent episode of “The MMQB NFL Podcast”, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer shared what he believes the Detroit Lions are capable of in the upcoming 2024 season. “I have a hard time picking anybody but the Lions [to win the NFC North]. I think the Lions have a chance to win 13 or 14
We touched on both passing markets earlier this week, and we turn next to some pass-catchers to fade and back heading into the 2024 NFL season. When you consider a market like this, do know that the numbers and data suggest pocketing more unders than overs, despite our innate desire to root on things happening.
The second of three days of Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp took place on an overcast, humid afternoon at the team’s training facility in Allen Park. NFL and NFLPA rules prevent these practices from being in full pads or tackling to the ground, but the Lions still got a lot of intense work done. The starting
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had an interesting quote last week when he was asked about how he views sacks vs pressures. “Sacks aren’t that big of a deal as long as you’re getting the pressures.” Campbell said. “As long as you’re getting pressures and those pressures show up and affect the quarterback negatively,
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had an interesting quote last week when he was asked about how he views sacks vs pressures. “Sacks aren’t that big of a deal as long as you’re getting the pressures.” Campbell said. “As long as you’re getting pressures and those pressures show up and affect the quarterback negatively,
For the second practice at Detroit Lions minicamp in a row, cornerback Khalil Dorsey pulled off a pick-six in practice. It was part of an eventful day for the fifth-year cornerback. Dorsey stepped in front of a Hendon Hooker pass near the goal line and returned it some 100 yards for a score during a
It didn’t take long for ex-Lions cornerback Cam Sutton to find a new NFL home. Days after his June 1st release, Sutton is rejoining the Steelers. Sutton is heading back to Pittsburgh to rejoin his old team. Per reports, it’s a one-year deal worth the veteran minimum for Sutton, who played for the Steelers for
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell wants second-year QB Hendon Hooker to show that he can “run this offense” as they ramp up toward the season. “We need to feel like by the end of camp this guy can, he can run this offense,” Campbell said, via Kyle Meinke of MLive. “He’s somebody we know that,
The Detroit Lions do not have a fullback on the roster. The days of Jason Cabinda are but a distant memory. However, the team will still use the fullback position as a small part of the offense. Head coach Dan Campbell was asked about the fullback position before Wednesday’s minicamp session in Allen Park. Campbell
Sam LaPorta had a phenomenal rookie season playing tight end for the Detroit Lions. He set team rookie marks with 86 receptions for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023, an incredible level of production from the second-rounder from Iowa. That performance lands LaPorta in the top 10 of all NFL tight ends after just
Yes, you read the title correctly. The Detroit Lions currently don’t have a fullback on the roster right now and it doesn’t look like they will be bringing back Jason Cabinda. But according to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, the Lions do plan to use a fullback. “We like a fallback if it makes sense
The Lions had one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last season, allowing the sixth-most passing yards per game (247.4) in the league. Detroit made it a focus to revamp the unit this offseason, trading for CB Carlton Davis III, signing cornerbacks Amik Robertson and Emmanuel Moseley in free agency and selecting cornerbacks Terrion
The safety market in the NFL is really weird right now. Guys like Quandre Diggs, Justin Simmons, Jamal Adams, Tashaun Gipson, Marcus Maye and Eddie Jackson are still available. These are all pretty good players. Someone has to sign them at some point. Don’t expect the Detroit Lions to be that someone. The safety position
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke with reporters during OTAs on Tuesday, touching on topics ranging from the Lions’ improved secondary depth to the performance of rookie offensive lineman Giovanni Manu. Campbell’s team is a favorite to win the NFC North for the second straight year, a prospect that has him thinking Super Bowl.