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Haener, Thompson-Robinson, Bennett among Day 3 QB prospects
Teams searching for the next Brock Purdy should have plenty of QB prospects when it comes to Day 3 of the NFL draft. After Purdy went from “Mr. Irrelevant” as the final pick of the 2022 draft to the starter in the NFC championship game for the San Francisco 49ers, other teams might be much more willing to take a chance on a late-round quarterback. There are several
Detroit Lions fans go ballistic over Jamo gambling suspension
Welcome to overreaction Friday. Detroit Lions fans pounded the lines on talk radio and the Woodward Sports chat lines asking that the team trade 22-year-old wide receiver Jameson Williams after he was suspended six games by the NFL for violating the league’s gambling policy. The team released wide receiver Quintez Cephus and safety C.J. Moore after the league suspended them indefinitely. Receiver Stanley Berryhill was also suspended
The Physical Dominance of the Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines have become college football’s most dominant force outside of the Georgia Bulldogs over the past two seasons. Within this two-year frame, the Wolverines hold a 25-3 record, only trailing the Bulldogs as college football’s winningest team. Back-to-back Big Ten champions, two consecutive playoff births and two dominating wins over Ohio State have led fans to believe that the Wolverines have finally arrived on the
Detroit Lions: Jamo suspended six games for violating NFL gambling policy
There is another reason to be concerned about Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams.He was suspended Friday for six games by the NFL for violating the league's gambling policy.That means Lions fans won't get their next glimpse of Jameson until mid October. It is believed that Williams bet on college football games while inside an NFL facility.He is one of four Detroit Lions suspended. Wide receiver Quintez
Jalen Carter is not a fit for the Lions, but he should be
Defensive end Jalen Carter will not be a member of the Detroit Lions. Quarterbacks Teddy Bridgewater and Hendon Hooker might. That’s the take from General Manager Brad Holmes during his pre-draft press conference Thursday. For years I’ve attended pre-draft press conferences for the Red Wings, Lions, Tigers and Pistons. You know the GM does not want to leak information that might help other teams. But they want
Top 5 Coaches in Detroit Sports History
"Top 5 Coaches in Detroit Sports History" The city of Detroit has a rich history of sports. One that many sports fans only dream they could relive. The Lions had a great run in the 1950s. The Tigers have two World Series titles in modern times – 1968 and 1984. The Pistons have three championships including the Bad Boys era in the late 80s to early 90s.
Detroit Lions: 3 steals in the 2023 NFL Draft
Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes has had success finding talent outside the first round of the NFL Draft. In 2022, he found Kerby Joseph, Malcolm Rodriguez and James Houston in the third and sixth rounds. In 2021, Holmes drafted Alim McNeill and Amon-Ra St. Brown in the third and fourth rounds. All five players have made significant impacts early in their respective careers. St. Brown stands out
Panthers have no reservations about the size of QB Bryce Young
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team has no reservations about the size of Bryce Young as it begins to finalize a decision on who’ll be the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s NFL draft. The Panthers are also considering three other quarterbacks — Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, Florida’s Anthony Richardson and Kentucky’s Will Levis — but Young has emerged
The Lions won’t win or lose because of Aaron Rodgers
Do not be afraid of Aaron Rodgers. We do not know if Rodgers will be playing for the New York Jets or Green Bay Packers next season and I’ve already run into skittish Detroit Lions fans who are fearful he will return to the Packers and continue to haunt the Lions. I hope and pray he returns to the Packers to see the Lions shove it up
The Detroit Tigers Win Another Series
In a big three game series against the defending American League Central Champions, the Detroit Tigers showed they can compete. The Cleveland Guardians came in as the favorite to win the division again this season, but the Tigers made a good first impression on the team from Ohio. https://twitter.com/tigers/status/1648410659053510656?s=20 The Bullpen Shows Life The Detroit Tigers bullpen has had a very rocky start to the 2023 season.
Embracing the Darkness: Lions GM Brad Holmes Dives Deep into Draft
In Thursday's pre-draft press conference, Detroit Lions Executive VP and General Manager, Brad Holmes, captivated the audience with a bold statement: "I embrace the darkness." By this, Holmes conveyed his commitment to exploring every facet of the upcoming NFL draft, delving deep into the process, and leaving no stone unturned. Throughout the press conference, Holmes emphasized the central theme of "depth" in the Lions' draft approach, touching
Claressa Shields sees name and image at Little Caesars Arena
DETROIT (AP) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist and women’s world middleweight champion Claressa Shields was on the verge of tears when she saw her name and image on the videoboards at Little Caesars Arena, where she will fight Hanna Gabriels of Costa Rica. “I’m trying to stay calm and not take my makeup off, so I ain’t gonna cry, but I’m really happy,” Shields said. “I know that this is taking
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