Lem Barney spent his entire Hall of Fame career with the Lions (photo courtesy Pro Football Hall of Fame)
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
The folks at Pro Football Talk have undertaken a project to create a Mt. Rushmore for each and every NFL team. Today (June 7th) is the day for the Lions. (more…)
Mikel Leshoure balances atop the RB depth chart…for now (photo courtesy Toledo Blade)
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
Since the draft is over it is now proper time to assess the depth chart. This is a projection as to how the Lions will enter their first mini-camp. This entry focuses on the offense, and we’ll tackle the defense later.
If Stafford wants to be regarded like these two Super Bowl winners, he needs to not get paid like them before winning anything
The NFL never ceases to seize the sporting world headlines. Much to the relief of Brandon Knight, the only sports news that matters on Monday relates to the NFL. More specifically, the NFC West dominated the headlines.
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Getting speed on the other side will help Calvin Johnson avoid coverage like this more often (Photo courtesy Chicago Tribune)
DLD Contributor Will Richards (@WillRichards19) takes a look at how the Lions can make Calvin Johnson and the offense even more potent.
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a piece advocating that Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham get fired. While the prospect of Cunningham being the sacrificial goat for the incredibly frustrating and disappointing season is still up in the air, we got a glimpse into the mind of Head Coach Jim Schwartz about who is not the goat.
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Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor
Twas the night before Christmas and all through Ford Field
Lions fans wonder what the offseason will wield
Another poor season is nearly complete
Our preseason dreams buried in defeat
Free agency looms for plenty of players
There could be changes at so many layers
Coordinators, assistants passing the torch
Several players pushed off the porch
Calvin Johnson sets records, dominating the sport
Now Martin Mayhew must get him support
No more malcontents or selfish druggies
Get us some playmakers, we’ll give you big huggies
The defense clinkers and clatters like a rattling trash can
Poor scheme, poor awareness, hard to be a fan
But Ndamukong Suh and his partner Nick Fairley
Can strike fear in opponents, more than just barely
Leshoure and Joique Bell offer some promise
I wish I could say the same about Mike Thomas
A return man and pass rusher are high on the list
And also a new safety that hits like a fist
Matt Stafford delivers presents all over the turf
But too often he throws like he’s trying to surf
Consistent mechanics, a more steady approach
Will make Stafford a QB few who can approach
Salary cap issues are coal in the stocking
But not enough to keep us from rocking
As Bob Seger would croon “There I go, turn the page”
A good draft, smart signings can reset the stage
Next season will be filled with lots of excitement and wonder
Will the Lions rise up or be again tossed asunder?
Honolulu Blue and Silver, for you we still cheer
In faint hope a playoff win will soon be near
We beg you, Dear Santa, for the arrow pointing up
Our loyalty deserves it, please come fill our cup
The pieces are in place to be really great
Oh Dear Santa please don’t make us wait!
Merry Christmas from DetroitLionsDraft.com!
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