Catching up: Birkett leaves the Lions beat
waynefontes.com 6/30/2009 — Coming off of major surgery, I have to be honest with you. There were a few weeks where I wasn't paying much attention to the Lions. I was kinda busy, you know? But what did happen over the past few weeks in Lions-land? I plan on spending the next ...

Draft Decisions: Good or Genius?
profootball-fans.com 6/23/2009 — Detroit’s organization has had a questionable history. This makes Lion’s fans wonder about the team’s front office, again. Detroit goes into the draft and does not initially take care of the biggest needs (Defensive Line, Offensive Line, Linebacker).

The Lions Congregation: Draft Recap Edition
churchofschwartz.com 5/2/2009 — This week’s edition is all about the draft obviously. I kept the questions simple. The answers however are well thought out and wide ranging. Enjoy! 1. What was the Lions worst pick in the draft? Dave, Birk’s Eye View : Derrick Williams. Not that Williams is a bad player, but ...

2009 Roster Overview
prideofdetroit.com 7/11/2009 — Disclaimer: This is my original work, sorry for the long post. http://www.studyofsports.com/?p=2413 Before I begin, I'd like to address my absence from this website.  I went into what I like to call a "sports coma" after the Red Wings lost ...

Lions to be blitz happy?
myteamrivals.typepad.com 7/15/2009 — New Lions Defensive Coordinator, Gunther Cunningham, is set to have the Lions blitz on 40% of the team's defensive plays in the coming season. This is very troubling for any number of reasons. The first being if the Lions are going to blitz this much, it seems that opposing Offensive ...

This guy really does take one for his team, the Lions | detnews.com | The Detroit News
detnews.com 5/3/2009 — Terry Foster: Terry's Town This guy really does take one for his team, the Lions No one is more behind the Lions than Gary Kapp of Southgate. And he has the tattoo to prove it. Kapp's friends made fun of him for being a Lions fan even during the ...

The Worst Franchise in Sports?
detroit4lyfe.com 5/5/2009 — A lot of people think the Detroit Lions are the worst franchise in sports. I mean a lot. Any why not? They certainly haven't given anyone reason in the past 10 years to feel otherwise. Well, Mike Wilbon on PTI the other week said that his hometown Washington Nationals were the worst ...

Why We Watch, Part I
lionsgab.com 8/1/2009 — This is the first of a three part series of articles that look at why we remain fans of the Detroit Lions. During the last few years of the Second World War, the United States government sponsored a public relations campaign called “Why We Fight”. It was designed to remind the American ...

Lions Planning To Use Louis Delmas In Man Coverage?
profootballtalk.com 6/26/2009 — Though quarterback Matthew Stafford has received the bulk of the attention (I was going to say “Lion’s share,” but that would have been lame), there’s another Detroit draft pick who could have as big of an impact. Second-round ...

Opponent Preview 2009 – Week Two: Detroit Lions
vikingsgab.com 7/13/2009 — Leading up to the beginning of the NFL Season, I’ll start looking at the Vikings upcoming opponents for the year, offering both a Good, Bad, and the Ugly scenario for each opponent. Consider it a level headed opponent preview done in an effort to not pump any sunshine to the Viking reader ...

Gerald Alexander Jacksonville Jaguars: How He Fits In the Secondary — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/27/2009
The reports are out that the Jaguars have dealt wide receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Lions for strong safety Gerald Alexander. The news on Northcutt is no surprise. The Jags had been seeking to trade him this week, and if they couldn't find a ...

Silverdome may be headed for auction block — ESPN.com - NFL 6/27/2009
The former home of the Detroit Lions may be headed to the auction block.

Veteran WR Dennis Northcutt Traded to Lions — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/27/2009
Veteran wide receiver Dennis Northcutt is now a member of the Detroit Lions.  The 10-year veteran was traded Friday to Detroit after spending two seasons in Jacksonville in exchange for safety Gerald Alexander. The 31-year-old Northcutt ...

William Clay Ford Speaks Out: Sincerity, Subterfuge, or Stupidity? — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/27/2009
It’s not often Detroit Lions fans are treated to a William Clay Ford press conference. When the Lions owner, generally reclusive in nature, does step into the limelight, no matter how briefly, it’s difficult to determine what to take ...

Truly a James Harris Move: Lions Trade Away Saftey For Veteran WR — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/27/2009
I would call this a steal, but when you have James "Shack" Harris in your office your bound to make mistakes.  Especially on wide receivers.  If you know James Harris, you know that he's the GM who drafted Reggie Williams, Matt Jones, ...