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Detroit Lions: Decisions Galore Heading Into The Season

Every team is evaluating their talent and working on things that became evident in the first two preseason games, but some teams are really hard at work, with big decisions looming. One of those teams is the Detroit Lions...

Written by Scott Rieger about 3 months ago 328 reads 3 comments
Camp Confidential: Detroit Lions, Aug. 12

For many teams, this time of year is sort of a dress rehearsal for the regular season, where they acclimate the free agents and rookies to the organization, coaches, and teammates while keeping the majority of their starters in place...

Written by Scott Rieger about 3 months ago 1,065 reads 16 comments
Evaluating the Detroit Lions' Offseason: Why Martin Mayhew Deserves High Marks

Much has been said about the 0-16 record the Lions put together last season, the horrible track record of ousted GM Matt Millen, and the over 50 years of futility of the franchise, but things appear to be changing in Detroit...

Written by Scott Rieger about 5 months ago 1,247 reads 46 comments
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Three Days Out

With the 2009 NFL Draft approaching quickly, I've decided to publish my first and final mock draft. I've studied many other mocks, team needs, free agency signings, and the pre-draft combines and workouts to come to these conclusions...

Written by Scott Rieger about 7 months ago 1,932 reads 59 comments
My Take on the Detroit Lions' New Logo

The Lions have finally unveiled their new, more fierce, lion logo to the public in a recent press conference. Lions players Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith, Dominic Raiola, Ernie Sims, and Jason Hanson modeled the new logo, helmet, and threads...

Written by Scott Rieger about 7 months ago 1,660 reads 4 comments
Detroit Lions' Draft Question: Matthew Stafford or Daunte Culpepper?

There has been much debate and dialogue as to whether the Detroit Lions should use their No. 1 overall selection in next week's 2009 NFL Draft on Matthew Stafford, or select a different player that fills an immediate need...

Written by Scott Rieger about 7 months ago 501 reads 26 comments
College Football's Top 10 "Under the Radar" Players To Watch in 2009

1. Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State Talented back on one of the NCAA’s best offenses. He’ll look to improve on a sophomore season of 1,500+ yards and 16 touchdowns and enters the season as a favorite for the Doak Walker Award...

Written by Scott Rieger about 7 months ago 1,027 reads 19 comments
Detroit Lions' Free Agency Situation: Update!

The Lions started free agency with holes at many positions coming off of the worst season in NFL history for any franchise. The stigma of 0-16 was expected to be something the Lions would pay for in free agency and that has indeed been the case...

Written by Scott Rieger about 8 months ago 1,081 reads 10 comments
Agony and Bliss: Confessions of a Detroit Sports Fan

When I was a child, my father put two stuffed animals in my crib with me. One was a Lion, the other a Tiger. Most fathers do similar things, and you'd think nothing of it. But my father had ulterior motives; those particular choices had double meanings..

Written by Scott Rieger about 8 months ago 308 reads 60 comments
Detroit Lions Free Agency Situation and Updates

The Detroit Lions started free agency with holes at many positions coming off the worst season in NFL history for any franchise. The stigma of 0-16 was expected to be something the Lions would pay for in free agency and that has indeed been the case...

Written by Scott Rieger about 9 months ago 710 reads 21 comments
Lions Free Agent Vists: First Up, WR Nate Washington and OG Derrick Dockery

The Lions brass are currently holed up in Headquarters visiting with a couple of FA offensive players. The first player is wide receiver Nate Washington, member of the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh ...

Written by Scott Rieger about 9 months ago 501 reads 11 comments
Surprising Trade As NFL Free Agency Period Gets Underway

On the first day of the NFL Free Agency signing period, the Cleveland Browns have traded embattled TE Kellen Winslow Jr. to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for what is reportedly multiple draft picks...

Written by Scott Rieger about 9 months ago 115 reads 0 comments
Michigan Basketball Making Their Case for March

On a night when there were more questions than answers surrounding the Wolverines basketball team and their uphill battle to make the NCAA tournament at seasons end, Deshawn "Petey" Sims and ...

Written by Scott Rieger about 9 months ago 412 reads 15 comments
Detroit Lions: My Offseason Gameplan

I’ve taken a small break from writing about the Lions, partly due to the fact that not much was going on, and partly because others were doing a good job of publishing countless draft articles and off-season free agency pieces...

Written by Scott Rieger about 9 months ago 383 reads 44 comments
Michigan Wolverines Basketball: Where They Stand on the Bubble

The Michigan Wolverines basketball team has come a long way since last year’s dismal performances, where they won a total of 10 games. They are in a fight for a post-season tourney berth...

Written by Scott Rieger about 9 months ago 418 reads 28 comments
Thank You Detroit Lions! Lions Hire Scott Linehan As Offensive Coordinator

Well the Detroit Lions are certainly winning me over with their recent decisions. I was happy with the Jim Schwartz hire because they got one of, if not the top coordinator candidate available to coach the team...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 667 reads 27 comments
Gunther Cunningham Hired as Lions' Defensive Coordinator

The Lions and new head coach Jim Schwartz have hired long-time NFL assistant Gunther Cunningham as defensive coordinator. Cunningham will also have the title of assistant head coach...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 272 reads 15 comments
Should the Lions Hire Scott Linehan as Offensive Coordinator?

Okay, let me start this article off by getting the weird coincidence stuff out of the way. I was born on Sept. 17, 1981 and my middle name is Thomas. So, that’s Scott Thomas for those of you keeping track...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 287 reads 13 comments
Lions DC Hire: Just Say "NO" To Gun(ther)S

Numerous reports indicate that the Lions have requested permission to speak with Kansas City Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham about the same position with the Lions. Gunther Cunningham...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 520 reads 18 comments
Lions Have Their Man, Hire Jim Schwartz as Head Coach

The Detroit Lions have confirmed that former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz will take over as head coach and charged him with rescuing the franchise from unsurpassed futility, an 0-16 regular season that had never been done before...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 136 reads 5 comments
With Sam Bradford Staying a Sooner, Is It Matthew Stafford or Bust for Lions?

The Detroit Lions, who still have yet to hire a head coach, are sitting at the top of the draft board with the No. 1 pick...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 1,452 reads 46 comments
Assessing the Detroit Lions' Coaching Search: Who Is the Frontrunner?

The Detroit Lions' freshly promoted front office have laid the groundwork for the type of coach they are looking for: namely a quality coach that will agree to come in and earn a big paycheck ...

Written by Scott Rieger about 10 months ago 844 reads 18 comments
Rod Marinelli Given Discharge Papers by Detroit Lions

On the heels of the sorriest regular season in NFL history, the sad-sack Detroit Lions have once again identified a fall guy for their poor performance...

Written by Scott Rieger about 11 months ago 168 reads 22 comments
Creature Vs. Creature: Week 15 B/R Gridiron Guru Picks

*As part of a new series, a group of B/R writers make their picks on key football matchups. Minus numbers in parentheses denote how much a team is favored to win by...

Written by Scott Rieger about 11 months ago 106 reads 0 comments
Lions Blow Last Real Chance At Avoiding Dubious History

The Lions had several chances early on to get a nice lead on the Vikings but failed to do so. On their first two possessions, they drove into the Vikings red-zone, actually inside the five-yard line, but had to settle for field goals...

Written by Scott Rieger about 11 months ago 97 reads 10 comments

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Scott Rieger Article Archive

Detroit Lions: Decisions Galore Heading Into The Season

Camp Confidential: Detroit Lions, Aug. 12

Evaluating the Detroit Lions' Offseason: Why Martin Mayhew Deserves High Marks

2009 NFL Mock Draft: Three Days Out

My Take on the Detroit Lions' New Logo

Detroit Lions' Draft Question: Matthew Stafford or Daunte Culpepper?

College Football's Top 10 "Under the Radar" Players To Watch in 2009

Detroit Lions' Free Agency Situation: Update!

Agony and Bliss: Confessions of a Detroit Sports Fan

Detroit Lions Free Agency Situation and Updates

Lions Free Agent Vists: First Up, WR Nate Washington and OG Derrick Dockery

Surprising Trade As NFL Free Agency Period Gets Underway

Michigan Basketball Making Their Case for March

Detroit Lions: My Offseason Gameplan

Michigan Wolverines Basketball: Where They Stand on the Bubble

Thank You Detroit Lions! Lions Hire Scott Linehan As Offensive Coordinator

Gunther Cunningham Hired as Lions' Defensive Coordinator

Should the Lions Hire Scott Linehan as Offensive Coordinator?

Lions DC Hire: Just Say "NO" To Gun(ther)S

Lions Have Their Man, Hire Jim Schwartz as Head Coach

With Sam Bradford Staying a Sooner, Is It Matthew Stafford or Bust for Lions?

Assessing the Detroit Lions' Coaching Search: Who Is the Frontrunner?

Rod Marinelli Given Discharge Papers by Detroit Lions

Creature Vs. Creature: Week 15 B/R Gridiron Guru Picks

Lions Blow Last Real Chance At Avoiding Dubious History

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