Detroit Lions Offensive Playbook: These Rams Don’t Have a Hemi
Published on: 28th October, 2009
When the Detroit Lions take the field this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field in Detroit Michigan, two teams will face off who are a combined 1-12 in 2009. Looking back, since the beginning of the 2008 season, the Rams are a combined 3-42. Wow. This past offseason, ...NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Comparing Teams to Halloween Candy
Published on: 27th October, 2009
Halloween and the NFL have a lot in common. Don't believe me? Read on, I'll feed you baby birds. —Both operate on the principal that sex sells: Seriously, is Halloween even for children anymore? Or wannabe playmates? —Obesity also sells: Which is more gluttonous, a bag ...The Schottey Thirty-Six: Top NFL Draft Seniors: Offense Edition
Published on: 23rd October, 2009
Get ready! It's a MEGA-sized Schottey Six this weekUsually the Schottey Six brings you the best (or worst) six of anything in the sports world. This week, 36 collegiate seniors are making the list as we count down the top NFL prospects at each position grouping in football. If you ...Vinny Ciurciu Added to Detroit Lions Roster
Published on: 22nd October, 2009
The Detroit Lions have had a busy bye week, considering they didn't make a move at the trade deadline. Two new players on the practice squad and now a veteran addition. Vinny Ciurciu (pronounced CHURCH-yoo) has been signed to the active roster. The 29-year-old was last with the New England Patriots ...Michael Oher Interview: Baltimore Rookie Wants to Talk Blocking, Not Book
Published on: 18th October, 2009
When the Ravens rolled into Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon, they did not expect what hit them. The Minnesota Vikings went up 14-3 at half and looked near invincible. The Ravens offense looked impotent and the visiting team could have been down by much more. Then halftime happened. Baltimore came out and traded ...Chicago Bears Trade For Gaines Adams
Published on: 16th October, 2009
Adam Schefter reports via Twitter that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded defensive end, Gaines Adams to the Chicago Bears for a undisclosed draftpick—believed to be a second rounder. The 6'5", 260lb end has not developed at the rate scouts had once projected for the Clemson Tiger. Adams was drafted with ...Detroit Lions Week Six Injury Report
Published on: 16th October, 2009
Buckle up Lions Fans. If the last few weeks is any indication, the marriage of Jim Schwartz to the Detroit area is going to be filled with intrigue and suspense—like being married to a Kennedy. So, while Lion backers may hope that Schwartz lasts as long here as his mentor, Jeff ...The Schottey Six: Top NFL Coordinators of 2009
Published on: 12th October, 2009
The National Football League is built around high priced characters. When a team wins, the head coach takes a lot of the credit and the general manager, owner and various star players take the rest. When things go poorly, those same people take the blame. However, an NFL franchise is ...Detroit Lions’ Rushing Woes Fall On Scott Linehan Not Kevin Smith
Published on: 6th October, 2009
Kevin Smith rushed for 30 yards last week. On 19 carries. Yuck. Certainly a lot of blame is to be shared. Also, a lot of credit is due to the Bears defense. However, for much of the second half, the Bears—sitting in a cover two—played the pass and left running lanes wide open. The ...Detroit Lions Defensive Playbook: Stopping the Bears
Published on: 2nd October, 2009
This picture, from 2008, just about sums up the Lions' season on defense. It wasn't pretty. Often the Lions were simply in the wrong spots. When they did sniff out a play, the lowly Lions were usually powerless to stop it. Receivers jumped over them. Running backs ran through them. Quarterbacks passed ...Featured Sponsors
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