Minicamp invite woos ex-Lions season-ticket holders | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
freep.com 6/28/2009 — The Lions' first-round picks teamed up for a highlight-reel play Wednesday afternoon at minicamp. Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 overall pick, threw a high dart over the middle. Tight end Brandon Pettigrew, the No. 20 overall pick, leaped ...

Remember when it was almost impossible to buy Detroit Lions season tickets for Ford Field?
waynefontes.com 7/1/2009 — Boy howdy, have things changed in 9 years... I had the following press release arrive in my email inbox today: LIONS OFFERING NEW FLEXIBLE SEASON TICKET PACKAGES Multiple options create greater value for Lions fans Allen Park, Mich.-- The Detroit ...

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 ...

What to expect from the 2009 Lions
myteamrivals.typepad.com 6/22/2009 — Can the Lions win more than 5 2009 games? Probably not

Lions draft pick hurt
novafantasysports.com 6/24/2009 — Update: Derrick Williams is dealing with a sore hamstring and likely to miss the rest of a Lions minicamp that ends tomorrow, according to MLive.com. Fantasy Impact: Williams was slotted to be a fourth or fifth receiver at best with the Lions, and possibly a kick returner. The third round ...

Detroit Lions
facebook.com 6/21/2009 — Additions at linebacker seem to have sparked the most fan excitement Detroit Lions Site: Detroit Lions Blog -- Week of June 21 - June 27, 2009 Source: www.detroitlions.com Additionsat linebacker seem to have sparked the most fan excitementThe Lions ...

The Lions Congregation: Late June Edition
churchofschwartz.com 6/27/2009 — Please note that all answers were received before the announced Gerald Alexander trade . If there are any questions, you’d like the Congregation to answer, email the Reverend ! 1. How does Marquand Manuel fit into the secondary picture? Steve, Detroit Lions Weblog : Assuming that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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).

William Clay Ford Speaks Out: Sincerity, Subterfuge, or Stupidity? — Bleacher Report - NFL
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 ...

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

Veteran WR Dennis Northcutt Traded to Lions — Bleacher Report - NFL
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 ...

Truly a James Harris Move: Lions Trade Away Saftey For Veteran WR — Bleacher Report - NFL
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, ...

Gerald Alexander Jacksonville Jaguars: How He Fits In the Secondary — Bleacher Report - NFL
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 ...