Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

On Willie Young's contract

I was somewhat amused when I read that defensive end Willie Young wasn’t bitter about his one-year, $1.5 million contract. Bitter? That $1.5 million amounts to $136,363.64 per tackle based on his 11-tackle effort last season. He should have praised Jesus the Lions didn’t offer him the veteran minimum. But here’s the other reason Young … Continue Reading →

Live Blog: NFL Draft Round 1

Who will the Lions take with the No. 5 pick in Thursday night’s NFL draft? Will they trade down? Trade up? Who will go No. 1 — Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher? Follow the entire first round on Thursday night with live updates by Geoff Robinson of The Detroit News. [liveblog]  

Complete list of 30 pre-draft visits

Here, by position, are the 30 draft-eligible prospects that took official visits with the Lions. Offensive linemen (6): Eric Fisher, Travis Frederick, Vinston Painter, LaAdrian Waddle, Chance Warmack, Brian Winters. Receivers (4): Tavon Austin, Justin Hunter, Cordarrelle Patterson, Robert Woods. Tight ends (3): Michael Williams, Dion Sims, Travis Kelce. Running backs (5): Mike Cox, Onterio … Continue Reading →