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Tim Walton Seizes an Opportunity While Creating One For Detroit
Congrats to new Rams Defensive Coordinator Tim Walton, a good man and a good man for the job Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor Lions secondary coach Tim Walton has been hired as the new Defensive Coordinator for...
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Three Players the Lions Need to Pass
Matt Elam brings the pain…and hits like this get flagged in the NFL. Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor At this time of year there is ample discussion over which players the Lions should target in the first...
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NFC North: Positions to address
Could both Urlacher and Jennings no longer be in the NFC North? Freelance contributor Jeremy Brade takes a look at positions of need for the Lions and their NFC North foes. Chicago Bears Offensive...
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Getting Megatron Some Speedy Help will Transform the Lions Offense
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...
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The Clash over Cliff Avril
Cliff Avril Rocking the Casbah, err, Christian Ponder Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor My musical taste typically stray from punk, but I have a warm spot in my heart for The Clash. Combat Rock was one of the...
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Post Combine Mock Draft
Lions fans would learn to love Tank Carradine in the 2nd round Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor Because free agency still hasn’t happened I need to preface this mock with a few presumptions that I used as a...
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The Lions Not Playing Tag With Delmas
The Lions didn’t tag Louis Delmas, but he could still return to The D. (Photo courtesy MLive) Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor Monday was the deadline for NFL teams to use the franchise tag on their potential...
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A Last Run For Backus
How much longer will Jeff Backus play? Justin Wenzel, DLD Contributor Peterman is out. Raiola is likely on his last legs this year. Cherilus most likely won’t be resigned with younger tackles...
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The Calm Before the…Calm?
Look for Sammie Hill to flex his muscles elsewhere in 2013 Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor The free agency negotiation period kicked off at midnight Saturday, or 11PM Friday if you live in the Central time...
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Quick Hits: Digging into possible free agents
Will Glover Quin become a Lion? Justin Wenzel, DLD Contributor As the final hours before free agency tick away, fans begin to get giddy on social media sites. Suddenly every player fits for a fan’s...
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Will Today Be the Day?
Jason Jones could be a Lion by the time you read this (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor The first day of free agency in Detroit was full of bluster but short on actual,...
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Reggie Bush (Finally) A Lion
Welcome to The D, Reggie Bush! (photo courtesy NFL.com) Justin Wenzel, DLD Writer The Lions have officially agreed to terms with former Dolphins running back Reggie Bush. Bush, 28, will be the change...
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Houston, We Have a Deal
Chris Houston remains in Detroit. (photo courtesy AOL) Justin Wenzel, DLD Writer The first domino piece fell shortly before Reggie Bush when Chris Houston finally resigned with the Lions. Houston, a...
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Jeff Backus Calls it a Career
Congrats on a good, long career Jeff Backus! Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor On a day where most Lions fans are still basking in the afterglow of a very strong free agent haul, venerable left tackle Jeff...
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Play The Draft Market Reaction to Free Agency
Matt Barkley is a strong buy recommendation Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor If you haven’t signed up yet for our draft network contest, I strongly encourage you to do so. There is still time and you could win...
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Conversation with a Scout
An AFC scout had very nice things to say about Phillip Steward (photo courtesy Chron.com) Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor I got a chance to sit down and have a nice early dinner with a scout for an AFC team...
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Why the Lions are not Drafting Dee Milliner
Dee Milliner tortured the Wolverines, but don’t expect him in Detroit (photo courtesy Toledo Blade) Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor This is the time of year where far too many people fall victim to the...
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Mock Draft: One Month to Go! Edition
Eric Fisher as the Lions first round pick? I’ll take it! Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor Yes friends, we are down to just one month until the NFL Draft kicks off in New York City! I’ll be in Las Vegas for the...
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The Newest Lion: Hello CJ Mosley
Matt Schaub is happy to see Mosley out of the AFC South On Wednesday the Lions signed free agent defensive tackle CJ Mosley, most recently from the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mosley signed for two years...
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Five for Friday
It will be very strange to see someone other than Jason Hanson kicking for the Lions Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor I’ll keep these fairly brief so everyone can enjoy the weekend. 1. Happy retirement to Jason...
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