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Brodric Martin: A Giants Journey from Grief to Gridiron Glory
Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes made a bold move during the 2023 NFL Draft, trading up to the 96th overall pick to select Western Kentucky's defensive tackle Brodric Martin. The maneuver cost the Lions three draft picks, but the investment demonstrates the organization's high expectations and confidence in Martin's ability to make an impact on their defensive line. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 330 pounds, Martin's imposing
Detroit Lions Pick Up Hooker for Backup Role
The Detroit Lions have had a carousel of backup quarterbacks in recent years but hopefully their third round draft pick will put an end to it. Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is the newest Lions signal caller and should break through as the QB2 behind Jared Goff. He had a second-to-third round grade depending on what site you looked at. There were two red flags holding Hooker back.
Panthers, Maple Leafs meet in round 2 after big series wins
"Panthers, Maple Leafs meet in round 2 after big series wins" SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — There was a time in Paul Maurice’s coaching career when he wanted his teams to immediately move on after a big win and start thinking about the next challenge. Not now. He wanted the Florida Panthers to spend a little extra time savoring their upset of the Boston Bruins in one of the biggest NHL playoff
2024 NFL Draft: J.J. McCarthy Predicted to Falcons
The 2024 NFL draft class could quickly transform losers into winners. With a full season of college football still to be played, two future franchise quarterbacks are already being penciled into the top of draft boards: Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams of Southern California and North Carolina’s Drake Maye. Conventional wisdom is that both would grade out higher than Alabama’s Bryce Young, who went No. 1 overall in
Tigers begin 3-game series against the Mets
New York Mets (16-13, third in the NL East) vs. Detroit Tigers (10-17, third in the AL Central) Detroit; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 2.19 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Tigers: Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 7.07 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 15 strikeouts) FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Mets -148, Tigers +127; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Tigers host the New York
Puck Drop: Round 2 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions
Stanley Cup Playoff: Round 2 Predictions Following an eventful first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, which saw Toronto triumphing, the Presidents' Trophy curse persisting, and the Avalanche losing in seven games, our attention now turns to round 2 and our predictions for the upcoming matchups. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1653236375653679105 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs The upcoming series between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs promises to
Detroit Lions Bank on Powerhouse UDFA Mohamed Ibrahim
The Detroit Lions, after making eight selections in the 2023 NFL Draft, acted fast to sign Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim as an undrafted free agent. Ibrahim, standing at 5'8" and weighing 203 pounds, was signed with a significant $100,000 guaranteed bonus, reflecting the team's confidence in his potential to join the 53-man roster. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1652452204698116096?s=20 Record-Breaking College Career As a four-year starter, Ibrahim achieved the most rushing
Cade Cunningham 2023 Season Projections
Cade Cunningham was the number one recruit in the nation in 2020 and decided to attend Oklahoma State University. There he averaged 20.1 points and 3.5 assists in his lone college season. With the Detroit Pistons on the clock in the 2021 draft and a huge need at guard, the fit just made too much sense. Cunningham was selected first overall to Detroit and although his career
Detroit Lions: Branch is Coveted DB Chess Piece
"Detroit Lions: Branch is Coveted DB Chess Piece" The NFL goes through stages where certain phrases or formations become mainstream buzzwords. Years ago we had the Wildcat formation that the Miami Dolphins used for a few weeks. Before that, the term dual-threat quarterback was popular. This guy doesn’t just throw the ball, but he can run too. Introducing the Chess Piece These days, the popular buzzword is
AP Report Cards: Lions get C grade while Texans and Eagles get A+
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Texans got two of the best players in the NFL draft in the first three picks. The Eagles added three more defensive standouts from Georgia. While it takes two or three years to judge whether players panned out, it’s easy to identify the potential winners of the 2023 NFL draft. Houston selected quarterback C.J. Stroud at No. 2 and traded up to
Tigers vs. Mets Series Preview
The tough schedule will continue for the Detroit Tigers heading into May with the New York Mets heading into town. The Mets are a team with world series aspirations & will look to bounce back against a Detroit team in a funk. https://twitter.com/tigers/status/1652750600428302338?s=20 A Couple of Old Friends Justin Verlander, you may have heard of him, will make his season debut against the Tigers on Thursday. It
Michigan State Football: Thorne, Coleman, Brantley enter portal
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne, receiver Keon Coleman and defensive back Charles Brantley have entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Ben Phlegar confirmed Sunday. Spartans coach Mel Tucker said on multiple occasions this spring that Thorne, a two-year starter and captain, was part of an open competition to take the first snap next season. Thorne appears to have chosen to lead another school in his fifth
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