1. Detroit Lions: What to Watch for at OTAs

    The Detroit Lions will begin organized team activities this week which signifies that training camp is ever so close. OTAs are May 21 to June 8 and consist of team workouts, meetings and on-field drills...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 6 days ago 7,785 reads 58 comments

  2. Detroit Lions: 5 Players Poised for a Breakout Campaign in 2013

    The Detroit Lions ' roster was given a makeover this offseason. Old familiar faces are gone—thanks to free agency—and in their place are young shiny faces waiting to make a name for themselves in the NFL ...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 11 days ago 11,724 reads 107 comments

  3. The 5 Biggest Takeaways from the Detroit Lions' Rookie Minicamp

    For the Detroit Lions , rookie minicamp is a time to get their newest players on the field and acclimate them to the NFL grind...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 13 days ago 12,002 reads 32 comments

  4. 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 17 days ago 12,265 reads 80 comments

  5. The Biggest Needs the Detroit Lions Still Must Address After 2013 NFL Draft

    In terms of addressing needs, the Detroit Lions hit a home run in the 2013 NFL draft. That might surprise fans who are all too familiar with general manager Martin Mayhew's proclivity ...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 24 days ago 10,009 reads 86 comments

  6. Projecting the 2013 Impact for Each Detroit Lions Draft Selection

    The 2013 NFL draft is in the books and the Detroit Lions successfully added nine players who, given the holes in their roster, figure to contribute immediately...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 26 days ago 6,494 reads 46 comments

  7. 5 Players the Detroit Lions Should Target on Day 3

    On the first two days of the 2013 NFL draft, the Detroit Lions managed to add three players to address three of their biggest needs—defensive end, corner and offensive line...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 29 days ago 5,093 reads 26 comments

  8. 5 Players the Detroit Lions Will Miss the Most in 2013

    In many ways, the Detroit Lions have already had a successful offseason. They've added a number of players in free agency who will make them a much-improved team in 2013. However, they've also lost a few players whose absence will have a big impact...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 1 month ago 7,203 reads 49 comments

  9. Why Dion Jordan Is the 1 Player the Detroit Lions Must Grab in the NFL Draft

    For months the debate has raged about who the Detroit Lions will target with their first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft ...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 2 months ago 8,484 reads 144 comments

  10. Picking 1 Free Agent to Fill Each of the Detroit Lions' Holes

    The start of NFL free agency 2013 is upon us, and if the Detroit Lions hope to improve their 4-12 record from last season, they need to make moves and fill some of the gaping holes in their roster...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 2 months ago 5,571 reads 29 comments

  11. Projecting Detroit Lions' NFL Free-Agent Targets

    The NFL 's free-agency period for 2013 is just around the corner, and if general manager Martin Mayhew speaks the truth, the Detroit Lions will be major players for a change. In early February, he told Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 12,933 reads 59 comments

  12. 6 NFL Prospects on the Rise That the Detroit Lions Should Be Targeting

    The 2013 NFL Scouting Combine is in the books and as usual there was no shortage of awe-inspiring performances—particularly on the defensive side of the ball...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 6,815 reads 29 comments

  13. Leadership Questions Are Front and Center for the Detroit Lions This Offseason

    Earlier this week, fans of the Detroit Tigers engaged in an interesting debate about the importance of leadership...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 2,343 reads 8 comments

  14. 10 Draft Prospects Every Detroit Lions Fan Should Know About

    Detroit Lions ' fans have always enjoyed draft day. That's because their team is usually in a position to select an elite talent...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 8,059 reads 52 comments

  15. 5 Prospects the Detroit Lions Must Avoid on Draft Day

    Since the end of the regular season, there has been much buzz as to who the Detroit Lions will select in the 2013 NFL Draft ...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 8,350 reads 58 comments

  16. The Detroit Lions' Most Disappointing Players of the 2012 Season

    Following the success of 2011, the Detroit Lions ' 2012 season was a massive disappointment. Finishing 4-12 was the worst thing that could've happened to them. As a a result, blame needs to be assigned...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 6,584 reads 60 comments

  17. Detroit Lions' Best and Worst Draft Picks of the Mayhew Era

    At this time last year, Detroit Lions ' general manager Martin Mayhew was considered a drafting genius. He became the Lions' savior because he turned them into a playoff contender ...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 3 months ago 5,412 reads 40 comments

  18. NBA Mid-Season Predictions for the MVP Award

    The NBA season is already past the midpoint and the All-Star Game is a little more than a week away. Now is a good time to consider which players are worthy of MVP consideration for the 2012-13 season...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 4,263 reads 27 comments

  19. Players the Detroit Lions Must Absolutely Re-Sign This Offseason

    This offseason is a pivotal one for the Detroit Lions . After the failure of 2012, the current regime is running out of time to build a winner...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 9,541 reads 79 comments

  20. What to Expect from Lions' 2012 Rookie Class in 2013

    If there is a silver lining to the Detroit Lions ' miserable 2012 season, it might be that last year's draft class cannot be blamed for the failure...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 5,312 reads 34 comments

  21. The Biggest Question Marks Surrounding the Detroit Lions' Offseason

    After a disappointing season in which the Detroit Lions significantly underperformed—in every aspect of the game—they now enter the most important offseason of the Martin Mayhew/Jim Schwartz era...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 3,883 reads 41 comments

  22. Why the Detroit Lions Should Not Cut Ties with Titus Young

    Titus Young , the Detroit Lions ' talented but troubled wide receiver, has finally gone too far in the minds of many...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 2,215 reads 45 comments

  23. Full Detroit Lions Scouting Guide for the 2013 Senior Bowl

    Detroit Lions ' head coach Jim Schwartz and his staff have been busy this week. They were selected to coach one of the teams in this year's Senior Bowl, and in doing so, they'll have a unique opportunity to evaluate many of the NFL 's top prospects...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 3,215 reads 13 comments

  24. Why Pistons' Will Bynum Should Be in the Discussion for Sixth Man of the Year

    With all the attention given to the Detroit Pistons ' rookie phenom Andre Drummond, it's no surprise that Will Bynum has flown under the radar this season...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 1,432 reads 13 comments

  25. Detroit Lions Mock Draft: 7-Round Projections After East-West Shrine Game

    The 2013 East-West Shrine Game is in the books and, as always, the final score is of little consequence. NFL teams and their fans are more interested in how the players on their big boards performed...

    Chris Madden Written by Chris Madden about 4 months ago 11,286 reads 68 comments