1. Detroit Lions: Was the Signing of CB Chris Houston a Mistake?

    On March 13, the Detroit Lions inked veteran CB Chris Houston to a five year contract. The collective sigh of relief among Lions fans was palpable as it was widely acknowledged ...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 1 month ago 6,216 reads 75 comments

  2. Detroit Lions Offseason: Blowing Up the Defense Is the Only Option

    Like it, or not, the Detroit Lions defense will be in full rebuild mode in 2013. The salary cap crunch of 2012 will become the salary cap catastrophe of 2013...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 6 months ago 1,504 reads 14 comments

  3. Detroit Lions: Musings on the Week 3 Matchup Against the Tennessee Titans

    I’ ve settled back to earth after blowing a gasket following the Lions' loss to the 49ers last Sunday night. I’d like to thank the many Lions and even Niners fans who talked me in off the ledge...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 8 months ago 1,234 reads 25 comments

  4. Detroit Lions' Loss to San Francisco 49ers: Trying Not to Rant

    This game was a mountain to climb for Los Leos, but it was made a mission impossible by inept game-planning on both sides of the ball...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 8 months ago 1,386 reads 43 comments

  5. Detroit Lions: Random Thoughts for the Week 2 San Francisco Game

    This game has been on the Lions fans' radar since the schedule was announced, hasn ’t it? It’s about the players on the field, rather than the mercurial personalities of the coaches, despite anything the media says...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 8 months ago 3,197 reads 81 comments

  6. Detroit Lions UDFA Camp Stud Award Winner Announced

    They come into NFL training camps with nothing but high hopes of making the 53-player final roster. Some are so little known that you can’t even find them on Google...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 9 months ago 1,441 reads 6 comments

  7. Detroit Lions: Monday Training Camp Report

    A cool, overcast morning and a few raindrops fell on us fans awaiting the opening of the gates. A slight, refreshing breeze out of the Southwest. The crowds have dwindled to about one-third of last week’s numbers...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 9 months ago 996 reads 7 comments

  8. Detroit Lions: Tuesday Training Camp Report

    A beautiful morning with a 10-15 mph wind out of the East. The crowds haven’t diminished during the second week of camp, and I suppose that coming off a 10-6 season will do that...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 9 months ago 566 reads 8 comments

  9. The Detroit Lions Looming Crisis at Left Cornerback

    OK, here’s what I want you to do. No slackers! I want you to get up and stand on one leg for a few seconds. I’ll wait… Alright, take your seats and we’ll get back to this in a few minutes...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 9 months ago 2,242 reads 20 comments

  10. Detroit Lions Training Camp: Monday Report

    There’s a hint of autumn in the air. The dew lies heavy on the turf that is starting to collect falling leaves from the trees surrounding the Lions practice facility...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 10 months ago 2,479 reads 17 comments

  11. Detroit Lions: Saturday Training-Camp Lowdown

    Okay, Lions fans, I have to confess that I was a goof-off at camp today. Being surprised to see dear old friends and schmoozing players and coaches will do that to me from time to time...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 10 months ago 1,802 reads 24 comments

  12. Detroit Lions: Friday Training Camp Lowdown

    Happy Friday, Lions fans! I’m back with another look at our Leos here in sub-tropical Allen Park. The only thing missing is a couple of coconut palms and a margarita. There’s another big crowd on hand...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 10 months ago 1,441 reads 16 comments

  13. Detroit Lions Thursday Training Camp Lowdown

    I was cleared medically for practice a day early so I’m back at Allen Park for another Lions training camp. I’m not in football shape yet and my hammies are barking at me...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 10 months ago 1,616 reads 32 comments

  14. Making the Best of Your Detroit Lions Training Camp Visit

    Attending a Lions training camp session is the Lions fan’s equivalent of making a pilgrimage to Lourdes, or making the Haj to Mecca. Something that should be on every Lions fan’s bucket list...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 10 months ago 1,129 reads 19 comments

  15. Detroit Lions Training Camp Reports 2012: Questions

    Back by popular demand, I will be reporting daily from the Detroit Lions training camp sidelines. I’ll do my best to bring the experience to life for those who can’t ...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 10 months ago 1,630 reads 29 comments

  16. Cleveland Browns 2012 Draft: Late Round Slippers and Sleepers

    With 13 picks in the 2012 NFL draft, Cleveland Browns fans rightfully have high expectations that the top of the draft will provide several plug-n-play starters to bolster one of the league’s worst offenses...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 1 year ago 2,415 reads 25 comments

  17. Why OT Matt Kalil Will Not Be Drafted by the Cleveland Browns

    USC’s offensive tackle Matt Kalil is the consensus third-best player overall in the 2012 NFL draft. Agreement is almost unanimous that he’s the most gifted blind-side blocker since Joe Thomas...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about 1 year ago 3,067 reads 66 comments

  18. Detroit Lions Playoffs: Of Momentum and the Book of 16 Chapters

    I like to agree to disagree with much of what Rob Parker ( 97.1 The Ticket ) has to say, but he made a very astute observation regarding momentum in the NFL that I found thought provoking enough to share...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 944 reads 22 comments

  19. Cleveland Browns 2012 Executive Decisions: An Overview

    Following the 2011 NFL regular season, Browns owner Randolph Lerner will meet with Browns executives for the owner’s evaluation of the team. This is not going to be an acrimonious finger-pointing session where desks are cleaned out...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 1,432 reads 16 comments

  20. Detroit Lions 2011 Playoff Race: NFC Week 17 Bracketology

    When I picked up my Sunday morning newspaper off the porch, I had to immediately flip to the NFL standings in the sports section. Yep, there it was; that beautiful little “x-” prefix to Detroit...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 3,325 reads 9 comments

  21. Is It Time for the NFL to Fine Itself?

    We’ve all seen it, haven’t we? You know, that moment during every NFL game when we scratch our heads and go, “Penalty? What penalty?” I had two such moments ...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 82 reads 0 comments

  22. Detroit Lions 2011 Playoff Race: The Week 16 Dash to the Finish

    It’s known as “The Drive.” It came in January, 1987 during the AFC championship game between the Denver Broncos and the visiting Cleveland Browns ...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 1,896 reads 12 comments

  23. NFC Playoff Race: Week 15 Contenders and Trends

    Catch your breath yet? The Lions defense made it a little too interesting as they dominated early, only to let Vikings QB Joe Webb run roughshod over them until the final play of the game...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 1,605 reads 16 comments

  24. Cleveland Browns 2012 Draft: Ignore Trent Richardson's Mixed Messages

    On the eve of the 2011 Heisman Trophy presentation, Alabama’s dynamic running back Trent Richardson told ESPN’s Sage Steele that he would be returning to school for his senior season...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 4,008 reads 46 comments

  25. Detroit Lions WR Titus Young's Chronic Character Issues

    The Lions were driving for what appeared to be an inevitable touchdown against a reeling New Orleans Saints defense when Titus Young decided to throw a punch at a Saints defender on the two yard line...

    Michael Sudds Written by Michael Sudds about over 1 year ago 5,586 reads 22 comments