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An Offensive Tackle For Every Round
Reid Fragel in the third round? If the Lions want him, that’s where they need to pick him. Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor Continuing in the series after we have already covered pass rushers and cornerbacks,...
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Offensive Tackle Big Board
The #1 tackle in the draft is Eric Fisher The ratings here reflect the overall ratings compiled by Jeff Risdon and/or Darren Page. On players we both evaluated, the grade is a hybrid of the two and...
View ArticleUndrafted Free Agent Signings
Just because the draft is over, the personnel additions do not stop. It’s now undrafted free agent season, or UDFA time. Below are confirmed signing by the Lions and a little about each. Martavius...
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Lions vs. Browns Preseason Preview
Can Matt Willis make more catches like this gem last week? (Photo courtesy Detroit Lions) Kent Lee Platte, DLD Contributor If wins counted in the preseason, the Lions would be off to a hot start after...
View ArticleLions vs. Browns: How the Offensive Line Fared
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor There was little to cheer about in the lifeless, listless loss to Cleveland, so the focus here is strictly on the offensive line. As with the Defensive Backs last week (link),...
View Article10 quick takes from Lions/Patriots
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor I watched the game just once so far, in real time from the comfort of my living room. During the game I posted a live blog over at Bleacher Report, which you can find here. Here...
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How the Lions Rookies Fared vs. New England
Photo courtesy Getty Images Kent Lee Platte, DLD Writer Of all the things we could take away from the Lions preseason drubbing of the Patriots, it’s that this rookie class could have a huge impact this...
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Detroit Cuts Tony Scheffler, Signs Barry Richardson
Tony Scheffler is no longer a Detroit Lion (photo from LarryBrownSports.com) Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor The Lions made a couple of impactful roster moves on Tuesday. The #Lions are making a roster move...
View ArticleLions Pull off the Amazing Win
Kent Lee Platte, DLD Writer The first half of the Lions home game against the Cowboys saw the Lions Offensive line bullying the Boys all over the field. Calvin Johnson dominated Brandon Carr. Dez...
View ArticleLions vs. Bears Part Deux: Six Hidden Matchups
Kent Lee Platte, DLD Writer It’s edging closer to two weeks since Matthew Stafford’s franchise defining fake spike TD against the Cowboys to win in regulation, but the team still seems to be riding...
View ArticleVideo: Reaction to Dominic Raiola signing
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press broke the news that the Lions have re-signed veteran center Dominic Raiola to a one-year deal. The Lions have re-signed C Dominic Raiola...
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Detroit Lions Training Camp Notes, Aug. 1st
Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor It was the first day in full pads at Allen Park, and on a beautiful afternoon the Lions quickly got to work. So did I and Kent Lee Platte, who was kind enough to watch practice...
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Takeaways from Lions-Jaguars
Jeff Risdon I was at the final home preseason game, although thanks to the Eminem/Rihanna concert at neighboring Comerica Park and the ensuing traffic/parking nightmare having two events at the exact...
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Six Hidden Match Ups between the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills
By Kent Lee Platte Sitting alone atop the NFCN is new ground for the Detroit Lions. Their only loss has come against a playoff contender and two of their three wins were against super bowl winning...
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