Archive for July, 2006
Will Mike Williams Or Charles Rogers Be Cut?
There are numerous reports in the media that wide receiver Mike Williams was fined around four hundred thousand dollars last year by the Detroit Lions. There are rumors that he has been late to meetings, has shown a poor attitude and has been overweight. There are also conflicting reports about whether he showed up overweight […]
Posted: July 31st, 2006 under Coaching, Players, Offense.
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Lions Player News: Boss Bailey, Ernie Sims, Shaun Rogers
Boss Bailey has been removed from the PUP list and is officially on the practice field. We’re thrilled to see Bailey back in action, but let’s just hope he can stay healthy and be as dominant on the field as we think he can be.
Speaking of linebackers, first round pick Ernie Sims signed yesterday to […]
Posted: July 31st, 2006 under Players, Defense.
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Kitna Haters Everywhere!
If you caught ESPN’s Pardon The Interruption today, you must have saw the guest hosts (Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser must be on vacation again) rip on Mike Martz and the Lions, specifically Martz’s comparison of Jon Kitna to Kurt Warner. The guest hosts (one of whom I believe was Jay Moriarty of the Chicago […]
Posted: July 29th, 2006 under Players, Offense.
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Lions Sign Five Draft Picks
The Lions signed five major draft picks yesterday, just in time to get them into camp. The players were: OL Fred Matua, LB Anthony Cannon, CB Dee McCann, RB Brian Calhoun and OT Jonathan Scott. Still unsigned are first round pick Ernie Sims, a linebacker, and second round choice Daniel Bullocks, a safety.
The signing of […]
Posted: July 28th, 2006 under Players, Offense.
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Scott Mitchell Falls Down and He Can’t Get Up
Last night, I sent out an e-mail to my friends announcing the creation of this blog. The response was immediate. I’ll post the responses as they come in. To start off, here’s an excellent tale (are true stories tales?) from my buddy Mark. It’s called Scott Mitchell Falls Down and He Can’t Get Up.
“Who knows […]
Posted: July 27th, 2006 under History, Players.
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Lions Training Camp Questions Abound
With training camp opening tomorrow for the Detroit Lions, the Lions once again are going into the season with more questions than answers. Here are the top three issues facing the team at this point, as I see it.
Is Rod Marinelli The Real Deal? If Not, Would Mike Martz Take Over?
I’ll be honest. I am […]
Posted: July 27th, 2006 under General, Coaching.
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Welcome To The Detroit Lions Fan Blog
Why a blog about the Detroit Lions? Maybe it’s devotion, maybe it’s frustration, but this is a blog I felt that I just had to start. I was born in Michigan and have been a Lions fan my entire life, despite moving to several other cities over the years. I’ve had chances to switch allegiances […]
Posted: July 27th, 2006 under General.
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About
I admit it. I love the Detroit Lions. Even though they suck, I still watch their games and I root for them every week. Glutton for punishment or true blue fan? Only time will tell.
Being born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, I grew up watching the Detroit Lions every Sunday. It’s been frustrating to say […]
Posted: July 27th, 2006 under General, Coaching, History.
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