A couple of weeks ago I wrote about how the Lions are reshuffling the offensive line and that right now they weren’t quite sure where to slot Reiff. He will be a starter, but until they see how the draft and free agency turn out, they weren’t sure if he’d best serve at right guard … Continue Reading →
Does anyone really think that the Lions should make a play for Brian Urlacher? The guy was one of the best middle linebackers to play the game. Lord knows he did enough damage to the Lions over the years (165 tackles, 14 for loss, seven sacks in 22 games). But that was then. Urlacher will … Continue Reading →
Adam Schefter reported late last night the Lions were among the top contenders to sign free agent safety Dashon Goldson. Nice. Except, how would they do that? As of last night, their cap space was hovering under $6 million and Goldson will command a contract starting probably no less than $8 million. Certainly Martin Mayhew … Continue Reading →
I chuckled when I read what Louis Delmas told Free Press’ Dave Birkett today. It was classic Delmas — funny, pointed, but in the end, sort of off the point. He compared himself to a jilted lover, telling Birkett: “I almost feel like a girlfriend waiting at home that’s got a boyfriend that’s cheating on … Continue Reading →
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew’s love for wide receivers probably isn’t the only factor in how the team uses its pre-draft visits, but the scheduling has been a bit curious so far. The Lions hosted Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson Friday, according to the team’s web site, the second of their 30 allotted pre-draft visitors. … Continue Reading →
A popular question for prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine is which players they’ve modeled their game after. Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd admitted he’s only watched the NFL since 2007, but the first name that came to mind was Ndamukong Suh. “I did get a chance to know Ndamukong Suh in 2010, so we’ve … Continue Reading →
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew loves wide receivers, and if he’s looking for one early in the draft, West Virginia’s Tavon Austin will likely be a top target. Austin is far more than a receiver, though. During his senior season with the Mountaineers, Austin had 72 carries for 643 yards and three touchdowns, with the … Continue Reading →
The Lions are in the market for a new punter. If Jason Hanson retires, they will need a new kicker. Quinn Sharp can do both. The Oklahoma State standout will punt and kick field goals and kickoffs at the NFL Scouting Combine this week and hopes his versatility makes him appealing in April’s draft. “Not … Continue Reading →
While Martin Mayhew, Tom Lewand and Jim Schwartz have been tight-lipped about their preferred targets in free agency, it’s pretty clear who some of the players are campaigning for — running back Reggie Bush. Quarterback Matthew Stafford is following him on Twitter, though he hasn’t mounted a recruiting campaign just yet, and Nate Burleson made … Continue Reading →
With Kyle Vanden Bosch gone, with Louis Delmas, Corey Williams and Cliff Avril on the free agent market, the Lions are suddenly lacking in veteran leadership on the defensive side of the ball. “We may need to bring in some guys who have those (leadership) qualities,” coach Jim Schwartz said last week. Toward that end, … Continue Reading →