Nolan Bianchi | The Detroit News After signing a free-agent deal in 2010, former Detroit Lions receiver Nate Burleson walked through the locker room in Allen Park for the first time. A new teammate approached him. “Nate? I thought it was a rumor you signed here,” he said. Burleson was perplexed but relayed the info that the
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John Niyo | The Detroit News They like him, and to borrow a line from Sally Field — not to be confused with Justin Fields, obviously — they can’t deny the fact that they like him now. But how much do the Lions really like Jared Goff? Is it just enough to get from here
The Buffalo Bills led the NFL in rushing in Anthony Lynn’s only season calling plays in 2016, and the star of that ground attack, LeSean McCoy, said he expects Lynn to have a similar impact on the Detroit Lions‘ offense this fall. “I love Coach Lynn,” McCoy said Tuesday at Super Bowl LV. “I really do.
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News There are two camps of thought when it comes to the Detroit Lions acquisition of quarterback Jared Goff. The first group believes he’s a temporary solution, a bridge to the future with an unknown franchise passer selected in an upcoming draft. The other, based on the fact general manager Brad
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Justin Rogers | The Detroit News There’s something unusual about the staff Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is putting together. Before he decided to go into coaching, Campbell had a decade-long NFL career, appearing in 114 games for three teams. And after he joined the Lions last month, the first hire he made was naming Aaron Glenn
Jeff Seidel | Detroit Free Press I check my glass — nope, I’m not drinking alcohol. I look in the mirror — there are no red marks or bumps, no obvious signs that I’ve been bonked on the head. And I haven’t walked through a hazy parking lot before a Jimmy Buffett concert, not lately at
Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Lions make a huge statement, sending Stafford to Rams for Goff, picks Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ trade, sending Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and draft picks. Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Lions make a huge statement, sending Stafford to Rams for Goff, picks Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ trade, sending Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and draft picks. Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is preparing to play in his second Super Bowl and looking to win his first as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But even with that goal dominating his focus, he couldn’t miss this weekend’s trade agreement that saw the Rams
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Lions make a huge statement, sending Stafford to Rams for Goff, picks Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ trade, sending Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and draft picks. Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News Can’t see the full story? Sign in or subscribe. After the Detroit Lions hired general manager Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell last month, one of the first priorities for the new leadership tandem was a weekend-long deep dive into the team’s personnel. Those film sessions will set the tone for
Justin Rogers | The Detroit News The Detroit Lions agreed to trade Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams last week, scoring a bountiful return for the franchise’s longtime starting quarterback. But was it the best the Lions could have done? Let’s explore some details about competing offers that have leaked in recent days. First, let’s
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Lions make a huge statement, sending Stafford to Rams for Goff, picks Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ trade, sending Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and draft picks. Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit
Dave Birkett | Detroit Free Press Show Caption Hide Caption Lions make a huge statement, sending Stafford to Rams for Goff, picks Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez break down the Detroit Lions’ trade, sending Matthew Stafford to the Rams for Jared Goff and draft picks. Dave Birkett, Shawn Windsor and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit
Shawn Windsor| Detroit Free Press The Detroit Lions want to build a team in a similar way the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams did. And if that leaves you feeling a little uneasy, that’s understandable. Not because the model used by those two franchises didn’t work — both have been competitive and
Mitch Albom| Detroit Free Press Everybody’s motivated. That’s what makes this Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff deal a good one. Sometimes when a star player seeks a trade, it begins with disgruntlement and ends in disgruntlement, players unhappy, fans unhappy, front office ducking. Not so this time. Stafford, who did everything he was asked to do
Bob Wojnowski| The Detroit News Matthew Stafford got what he wanted, precisely what he wanted. He was traded to a contender in Los Angeles, near where he owns a home. It was done swiftly and without rancor. But the stunning aspect of the blockbuster deal is, the Lions also got what they craved, much more
Chris Bumbaca| USA TODAY Hours after learning he and a slew of draft picks were heading to the Detroit Lions for quarterback Matthew Stafford, ex-Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff was looking toward the future. “I’m just excited to be somewhere that I know wants me and appreciates me,” Goff told NFL.com on Sunday
Jared Goff isn’t the worst quarterback ever, but is there a quarterback in the class worth taking over him? The Matthew Stafford era is over. Enter the Jared Goff regime. For the time being. The Detroit Lions agreed to part ways with Stafford after 12 years by sending him to the Los Angeles Rams. Brad