New Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell should know all about the franchise tag, given his days as an NFL player and assistant coach. Therefore, he probably understands, or is at least aware of the way players feel about being tagged. They don’t like it, because it doesn’t allow them to reach free agency and […]
Read MoreDan Campbell Outlines The Plan For Assistant Coach Duce Staley
There has been significant focus on the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL for years now. Even so, there are only three out of 32 teams after this year’s coaching carousel. Dan Campbell, who was hired to coach the Detroit Lions this year, is trying to do his part. Campbell hired Duce Staley […]
Read MoreShannon Sharpe Names Best College Football Defensive Player He’s Seen
Years of being an NFL analyst have given Shannon Sharpe plenty of time to follow college football extremely closely. But one man stands out to him as the best college football defensive player he’s ever seen. Last week, Sharpe had Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh on his Club Shay Shay podcast. During the […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Has 5 ‘Locks’ For The 2021 NFL Season
With the wild offseason we’re having so far in the NFL, very few things are predictable heading into the 2021 season. That being said, Colin Cowherd released his five “locks” for the upcoming league year. The controversial Fox Sports analyst shared his thoughts on The Herd with Colin Cowherd Tuesday afternoon. Here’s his full list: […]
Read MoreLions Coach Dan Campbell Responds To ‘Meathead’ Comments
Many have praised the incredible energy Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had at his introductory press conference several weeks ago. But others were less impressed, and called Campbell a “meathead” with limited brain capacity. But in a recent interview with MLive, Campbell declared that he has no problems with the label. He made it […]
Read MoreLions WR Marvin Jones On What He’s Looking For In Free Agency
Marvin Jones will become a free agent next month, and it appears more and more likely he’s played his last snap with the Detroit Lions. Jones has a short list of priorities for his upcoming free agency. Atop the list is a common wish: join a team that gives him a good chance of winning […]
Read MoreColin Cowherd Says 8 Teams Are In NFL’s ‘Clown Club’
Just like any sports league, the NFL has teams that are elite, teams that are average and teams that struggle. For the last group, Colin Cowherd has a special nickname: “The Clown Club.” The FOX Sports analyst doesn’t give the designation to just any organization in the NFL, but to a collection of teams that […]
Read MoreIt’s Wild To Look Back At The 2016 NFL Draft Quarterback Class
The 2016 NFL Draft was relatively quarterback-heavy, with the Los Angeles Rams taking Jared Goff No. 1, after making a big swap with the Tennessee Titans to land the pick. The Philadelphia Eagles swapped with the Cleveland Browns to move up to No. 2, selection Carson Wentz. Goff has made a Super Bowl as the […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Reveals What He Told Jared Goff After Trade
NFL quarterback trades are exceedingly rare, but this offseason we could see a number of high-profile signal callers change teams. The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams kicked things off, trading Matthew Stafford and Jared Goff in a mega deal featuring two future first round picks heading to Detroit. Stafford is seen as a big […]
Read MoreAdrian Peterson Confirms Personal Goal For Rest Of NFL Career
Adrian Peterson defied the odds by playing in all 16 games this past season as a 35-year-old running back. The four-time All-Pro has intention of stopping either. Peterson recently told TMZ that he plans on playing until he is 40–and still being productive at that age to boot. “I want to live to be a […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Was Asked About Relationship With Matt Patricia
Now that he’s no longer a member of the Detroit Lions, QB Matthew Stafford is opening up about some of his experiences with the team in 2020. One of the highlights was him finally addressing his relationship with former head coach Matt Patricia. In an interview with Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press, Stafford […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Names The 1 Loss That Still Haunts Him
Matthew Stafford has yet to win a playoff game as an NFL quarterback, but he came pretty close during the 2014 season. The Detroit Lions faced the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs that season. Detroit led for most of the contest, but Tony Romo led the Cowboys on a second-half […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Sums Up His Thoughts On Playing For Jim Caldwell
Matthew Stafford will move on from the Detroit Lions in 2021, after spending the first 12 years of his career with the organization that drafted him. The 33-year-old will pack his bags and suit up for the Los Angeles Rams next season. Although he might be headed for greener pastures, Stafford will always have fond […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Reveals He Had 1 Request With The Lions
Matthew Stafford has made it clear that he thought he would finish his career with the Detroit Lions. But once a trade became inevitable, Stafford had specific instructions for his now-former team. During his exclusive interview with the Detroit Free Press, Stafford revealed that he asked the Lions to trade him to a Super Bowl […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford, Wife Announce Huge Charity Gift To Detroit
Matthew Stafford and his family are off to the city of Los Angeles, but first, they have a parting gift for the city of Detroit. Kelly Stafford, Matt’s wife, announced on Instagram Thursday evening they’re gifting $1 million to fund an education center in Detroit. “We have teamed up with Mitch Albom to create an […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Reveals When He First Thought About A Trade
Matthew Stafford was the first domino to fall this offseason, as the Detroit Lions shipped the former No. 1 overall pick to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster trade. Stafford was the heart and soul of the Lions for a decade, proving that he’s as tough as he is talented. In a recent interview […]
Read MoreMatt Stafford Reveals Injuries He Played Through Last Season
Matthew Stafford started all 16 games for the Detroit Lions last year, seemingly against all odds. We knew he was playing a number of games hurt, but he recently revealed just how hurt he was. In a special interview with Mitch Albom, Stafford revealed that he played through the 2020 season with several injuries. Perhaps […]
Read MoreDuce Staley Explains Why He Left The Philadelphia Eagles
After spending the last decade with the Philadelphia Eagles, Duce Staley is moving on. The 45-year-old recently accepted the assistant head coach gig with the Detroit Lions. With the new job, Staley will get a chance to be a part of the NFC North organization’s upcoming re-build. He’ll also lead a talented group of ballcarriers […]
Read MoreMatthew Stafford Explains His Biggest Reason For Wanting Trade
We may have unprecedented quarterback movement this NFL offseason. Most years go by without the kind of trade that the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions are making, centered on veteran signal caller Matthew Stafford. L.A. is sending Detroit a pair of future first round picks and a third round pick, as well as Jared […]
Read MoreAnthony Lynn Reveals His Preference With Rookie Quarterbacks
Anthony Lynn might not have made it through the entire 2020 season with the LA Chargers were it not for the breakout performance of rookie Justin Herbert. But now that he’s no longer with the team, he offered insight into how the season played out with the Rookie of the Year. In a video conference […]
Read MoreThe Complete Order For The 2021 NFL Draft Is Set
Now that Super Bowl LV is officially in the books, the order for the 2021 NFL Draft is set. To be fair, most of the order was already known prior to this past weekend’s game. The Jacksonville Jaguars will be the first team on the clock when the draft starts in April. Just about everyone […]
Read MoreESPN’s Todd McShay Reveals New 2021 Mock Draft
It’s officially mock draft Season across the NFL as we enter that long lull between the end of the Super Bowl and 2021 NFL free agency. Fortunately, ESPN’s Todd McShay has gotten us off to a good start with his NFL Mock Draft 2.0 for the upcoming draft. McShay made sure to start things off […]
Read MoreFormer WR Antwaan Randle El Reportedly Landing NFL Job
Former wideout and current NFL assistant Antwaan Randle El has reportedly landed a new coaching job. On Tuesday afternoon, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive assistant is expected to become the Detroit Lions’ next wide receivers coach. The #Lions are expected to hire Antwaan Randle El as their wide receivers […]
Read MoreCris Carter Shares What Stood Out About Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend in his first year on the ballot. This isn’t a surprise if you watched “Megatron” play. Johnson only played nine seasons before becoming fed up with the Detroit Lions and retiring early at age 30. However, in that time, he dominated the […]
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