1. Jim Schwartz: Lions 'one Play Away from Doubling Our Wins' Last Season

    Jim Schwartz ended on a high note Thursday afternoon on ESPN's “NFL Live.” The Lions coach was interviewed by Wendi Nix, who wanted to know what he told the team coming off a 4-12 season...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 11 days ago 341 reads 0 comments

  2. Missing Pieces the Detroit Lions Could Still Land

    Even though the peak of free agency has ended and the draft is over, the free-agent market is still littered with treasures here and there. The Detroit Lions still have some holes to fill despite the roster coming along rather nicely after the draft..

    Dean Holden Written by Dean Holden about 11 days ago 16,466 reads 55 comments

  3. Predicting 5 Problem Spots for the Chicago Bears in 2013

    Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery was a busy man this offseason. He brought in a new coaching staff, spent some money on the offense, said goodbye to some key veterans and brought in a ton of new faces on the roster...

    Ross Read Written by Ross Read about 11 days ago 14,430 reads 66 comments

  4. Minnesota Vikings 2013: Why Do People Seem to Hate Christian Ponder?

    Christian Ponder has received more hate than any other quarterback in the NFL that doesn't wear a New York Jets jersey. I have been racking my brains about this for some time trying to pinpoint the reason, and I just can't find one...

    Sam Lanctot Written by Sam Lanctot about 11 days ago 6,883 reads 152 comments

  5. Missing Pieces the Chicago Bears Could Still Land

    With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror and the majority of the Bears ' roster set for the 2013 season, there are still some areas in which the team can add solid depth through free agency...

    Matt Eurich Written by Matt Eurich about 11 days ago 20,829 reads 52 comments

  6. Eddie Lacy Wants to Get Toehold in Packers' Backfield

    Green Bay - For three years, Eddie Lacy rammed into a crowded line of scrimmage. It was the norm. So not surprisingly, the 229-pound running back is licking his chops to join the Green Bay Packers ' backfield...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 11 days ago 325 reads 0 comments

  7. Predicting 5 Problem Spots for the Minnesota Vikings in 2013

    The Minnesota Vikings had an eventful offseason. The lead-up to 2013 started with a big splash, when Minnesota traded versatile wide receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks for a bevy of draft picks...

    Bob Garman Written by Bob Garman about 12 days ago 15,250 reads 141 comments

  8. Report: Pro Bowl returner Josh Cribbs visiting Lions

    Shortly after the draft ended last month, Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said he was still looking for veteran help at a few positions, including in the return game...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 12 days ago 8,398 reads 0 comments

  9. Lions Keep Moving, Sign Devin Taylor, Sam Martin to Rookie Contracts

    The Lions spent the early rounds of last month's draft rebuilding their pass rush, and at least one of the players they're counting on for sacks this fall will be under contract when rookie minicamp opens tomorrow...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 12 days ago 231 reads 0 comments

  10. Lions Coach Jim Schwartz Likes Nick Fairley's Lofty Goals

    Lions coach Jim Schwartz likes Nick Fairley's confidence. Fairley, the Lions' third-year defensive tackle, told The Detroit News his goal is for the team to make the Super Bowl ...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 12 days ago 79 reads 0 comments

  11. Bostic Begins Bears Career with Memorable Day

    It was a memorable Thursday for Bears second-round draft pick Jon Bostic, who agreed to a four-year contract and arrived at Halas Hall for this weekend's rookie minicamp...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 12 days ago 8,646 reads 0 comments

  12. Minnesota Vikings: Top Positional Battles for the Summer of 2013

    It's been quite an interesting offseason for the Minnesota Vikings . The last time we saw the Vikings on the field, they were without their starting quarterback and got blown out in a road playoff loss against the Green Bay Packers ...

    Bill Hubbell Written by Bill Hubbell about 12 days ago 5,649 reads 23 comments

  13. The Lions Are Up Next for Josh Cribbs

    Cribbs wrapped up his visit with the Giants on Thursday and is now headed to Detroit . Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports.....

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 12 days ago 85 reads 0 comments

  14. Bostic in Fold; Long Last Unsigned Bears Pick

    As the Chicago Bears prepare for the start of rookie camp Friday, they continue to get rookies under contract. The latest in the fold is second-round linebacker Jon Bostic, who agreed to a four-year deal Thursday, according to a team announcement...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 12 days ago 759 reads 0 comments

  15. Vikings, University of Minnesota Reach Agreement

    The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a Facility Use Agreement that allows the Vikings to use TCF Bank Stadium for the 2014 and 2015 NFL seasons...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 12 days ago 189 reads 0 comments

  16. Hopes high for new Lions G Larry Warford after all he has put into training

    Larry Warford aced his first test as a professional football player before he even knew what it was. Warford, the Detroit Lions ' third-round pick out of Kentucky, moved to Arizona ...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 12 days ago 399 reads 0 comments

  17. Vikings, Reach Stadium Deal with U. of Minnesota

    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have reached agreement on the Vikings' use of TCF Bank Stadium for two seasons...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 12 days ago 28 reads 0 comments

  18. Packer Veterans Who Have Been Put on Notice This Offseason

    For the second straight year in 2012, the Green Bay Packers saw their Super Bowl aspirations go down with a resounding postseason thud. All of this after the Packers had won Super Bowl XLV...

    Bob Fox Written by Bob Fox about 12 days ago 16,109 reads 63 comments

  19. Study Shows Detroit Lions' Mikel Leshoure Faced Eight Defenders

    It's fair to say the Detroit Lions ' ground game was disappointing last season. The team finished 18th in the NFL with 4.1 yards per carry, largely hindered by the inability to break big plays...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 12 days ago 489 reads 0 comments

  20. Bears Top Pick Long Will Miss Most of Offseason Program

    Kyle Long will get a crash course with the Bears during the team's rookie minicamp this weekend, but then he's on his own until the start of training camp...

    Noah Jampol Written by Noah Jampol about 12 days ago 1,633 reads 1 comments

  21. Nick Fairley Sees Super Future for Lions

    Nick Fairley studies Reggie White's club move that carried him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame . He watches Warren Sapp, too. He envisions himself doing the Sapp twist move or the White club...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 12 days ago 566 reads 1 comments

  22. 5 Players the Detroit Lions Will Regret Passing on in the 2013 NFL Draft

    Former BYU phenom Ezekiel Ansah was the Detroit Lions ' top pick in this year's draft, and while his potential is intriguing, his boom-or-bust status is scary for a team trying to improve upon a disappointing 4-12 season...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 12 days ago 12,267 reads 80 comments

  23. Five Players the Bears Will Regret Passing on in the 2013 NFL Draft

    Like every team in the league, the Bears will end up having regrets about players they passed on for one reason or another during the NFL draft...

    Andrew Dannehy Written by Andrew Dannehy about 12 days ago 14,146 reads 77 comments

  24. Why the Minnesota Vikings Must Remain Patient with Cordarrelle Patterson

    By now, most Minnesota Vikings fans realize that former University of Tennessee wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson is a remarkably gifted athlete...

    Giancarlo King Written by Giancarlo King about 12 days ago 4,201 reads 13 comments

  25. Can Cordarrelle Patterson Become the New Percy Harvin in Minnesota?

    The simple answer is no, Cordarrelle Patterson is not the next Percy Harvin —and that's not a bad thing. Harvin entered the NFL draft following his junior year at Florida and came to the Minnesota Vikings with 59...

    Tim Arcand Written by Tim Arcand about 12 days ago 10,835 reads 62 comments