Detroit Lions

Lions’ Young banned from OTAs after punching teammate

May 21, 2012

Titus Young is yet another shining example of a player who possesses million dollar talent to go along with a ten-cent head. According to MLive.com, Young won’t be allowed to participate in Lions OTAs after getting into a confrontation with safety Louis Delmas last week. Allegedly, Young sucker-punched Delmas when he wasn’t looking, and Detroit [...]

Nate Burleson thinks ‘Megatron’ can break Madden curse

April 18, 2012

You don’t have to be a hardcore gamer to know of the dreaded Madden curse, which, coincidentally or not, has led to disappointing seasons for many of the stars that have graced the cover of EA Sports’ pride and joy. Whether or not you buy in to the fable is immaterial; the guys who, you [...]

2012 NFL Week 1 spreads: Bears, Lions heavy favorites

April 18, 2012

Well in line with the NFL’s unveiling of the 2012 regular season schedule Tuesday, the first point spreads for the new season have emerged, courtesy of BetOnline. The online betting site released the spreads for each of the Opening Day contests, listing half of the NFC North — the Bears and Lions — as the [...]

Ndamukong Suh: Lions don’t employ bounty system

March 4, 2012

After Gregg Williams‘ now-infamous BountyGate scandal set off a brushfire across the nation, players league-wide are weighing in on the matter, and their experience in the supposed “pay for performance” system. While Ndamukong Suh wouldn’t know what it’s like, he insists the Lions aren’t bounty hunters, and don’t permit such a program to take place. [...]

Lions’ Suh unhurt after crashing car into tree

December 3, 2011

It’s been anything but a memorable week for Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. On Tuesday, Suh was suspended two games by the NFL for his stomp heard ’round the world against the Packers’ Evan Dietrich-Smith on Thanksgiving. Four days later, Detroit’s disruptive lineman made news again. According to the Oregonian, Suh was involved in a [...]

Lions place Jahvid Best on injured reserve

November 25, 2011

Just before their Turkey Day showdown with the Packers, NFL insider Jay Glazer reported that Lions running back Jahvid Best won’t return to action “anytime soon.” The team all but confirmed as much Friday. Per the Detroit Free Press, the Lions placed Best on injured reserve, effectively cutting short his concussion-riddled 2011 campaign. The move [...]

Lions defender trashes Tebow: ‘He’s a joke’

November 1, 2011

In just a week’s time, everyone, from the media to the fans, seems to have done a complete 180 and are starting to sour on Tim Tebow. As they should, considering the second-year quarterback looked dismal in Week 8. It’s gotten worse. Now an opposing player joined the fray, absolutely ripping Tebow a new one [...]

Lions’ Suh requests, receives permission to meet with commish

October 30, 2011

Ndamukong Suh, the Lions’ disruptive defensive tackle, has quickly become a star in the NFL. To make sure it stays that way, he arranged — on his own accord — a sit down with the league’s head honcho. According to reports, Suh requested a meeting with commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the NFL’s rulebook, and [...]