You can stop emailing me. I get it. I know I goofed in my column yesterday. Instead of writing that the Lions were 0-5 against NFC playoff teams last season, I wrote that they didn’t beat a single playoff team. They beat the Broncos, who were, technically, a playoff team. Mea culpa, OK? I don’t … Continue Reading →
The Lions won’t waste any time tossing running back Mikel Leshoure into the fire. He was expected to start the game ahead of Kevin Smith, who had started the previous two games. The only surprise on the inactive list for Sunday was defensive end Lawrence Jackson. Jackson, who played just nine snaps at San Francisco … Continue Reading →
In case you missed it (a couple nuggets made the newspaper but didn’t get to the website), safety John Wendling was fined $7,875 for his hit on 49ers quarterback Alex Smith last week. Smith slid to the ground as Wendling was about to hit him. Wendling’s elbow caught Smith in the head. Wendling was not … Continue Reading →
Rookie Ryan Broyles may get into the mix this week. Broyles was active for the first time last Sunday, but never got on the field. He was the fourth wide receiver, but he is the sixth option in the passing game behind Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson, Titus Young, Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler. With running … Continue Reading →
Rookie Ryan Broyles will be heard from — eventually. But I hope nobody expects it soon. The Lions knew what they were getting when they took Broyles in the second round. They were getting a talented receiver and punt returner who fit their offensive scheme perfectly. They were getting, they believed, Nate Burleson’s eventual replacement. … Continue Reading →
Titus Young has changed the name on the back of his jersey — at least he has changed it on his practice jersey. His No. 16 jersey now reads, “Young, Sr.” His son, Titus Demetrius Young, Jr., was born in August.
The Lions signed two undrafted rookies Tuesday to replace two players they placed on the waived-injured list. They signed defensive tackle Bobby Skinner, who was waived after a brief stay with the Giants. The Lions have been short staffed at DT with Sammie Hill (back), Corey Williams (knee) and Andre Fluellen (undisclosed) missing time. They … Continue Reading →
General manager Martin Mayhew made his intentions clear on the running back situation during his training camp press conference a couple of weeks ago. Yes, there were a couple of veteran free agent running backs that have already been evaluated who he could and would call if he thought there was a need. Presently, even … Continue Reading →
The Lions are getting in out of the rain Thursday. They are moving their practice indoors. Which means, if you were coming to watch, stay home. It’s closed to the public
Because the NFL mandates it, teams have to put out a depth chart before every game, even exhibition games. So, the Lions have complied, and I will share it with you here. But please take it for what it is — a non-binding ranking of the players at each position. The important position battles are … Continue Reading →