Detroit Lions News and Rumors
Lions' record-setting Calvin Johnson named to third straight Pro BowlChris McCosky , detnews.com Johnson is in; his trip to Hawaii is booked. Ndamukong Suh and Matthew Stafford, they are going to have to wait. Johnson was selected by fans, coaches and players to start for the NFC at the Pro Bowl in Honolulu on Jan. 27. |
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Henry Melton expects “dirty” play from LionsDec 26, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The first meeting between the Bears and Lions this season featured a hit by defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Bears quarterback Jay Cutler that Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall thought was a cheap shot. The league and Cutler disagreed with Marshall,… |
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NBC Sports, yahoo.com Ever wonder what a Chicago Bears fan looks like wearing a cheesehead? Mike Florio says for this week only we'll find out as the Bears look to sneak into the playoffs with a victory over the Lions and a Packers win over the Vikings. As we've seen this d… |
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Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com Lions running back Joique Bell doesn't have fond memories of the last game against the Bears. In a 13-7 loss in Week 7, Bell lost a fumble in the third quarter trying to dive into the end zone from the 1. He's calling Sunday's rematch a "redemption… |
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Wild Week 17: Bears back to trash talkDec 26, 2012
The Chicago Bears' last foray into trash talking with a division opponent didn't work out well. But you know what they say: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Wednesday, defensive lineman Henry Melton made clear he thinks the Detroit Lions a… |
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Josh Katzenstein , detnews.com Wright thinks he and Chicago's defense have figured out the Lions QB. "You put a little pressure on him, you close the pocket on him, and he hesitates," Wright said Wednesday. "He doesn't make that perfect throw." |
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Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is clearly impressed with Lions wideout Calvin Johnson, just as he loves having Brandon Marshall on his side. But that doesn’t mean he thinks it’s the best way to do business. In discussing Johnson’s record-breaking seas… |
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Scott Mitchell Is Not Happy About The Fact That Lomas Brown Let Him Get Injured In 1994Dec 26, 2012
Tom Ley, deadspin.com Last week, we told you about former Lions offensive tackle and current ESPN NFL analyst Lomas Brown admitting to intentionally blowing a block in the hopes that his team's quarterback, Scott Mitchell, would be knocked out of the game with an injury. Bro… |
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Lions' Ndamukong Suh to Warren Sapp: Mentor meDec 26, 2012
Chris McCosky , detnews.com Here's a new twist on the seemingly ongoing Warren Sapp-Ndamukong Suh spat. Suh on Wednesday said he would love it if Sapp, a seven-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, would mentor him. |
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Wild Week 17: Bears and Calvin JohnsonDec 26, 2012
The Detroit Lions have lost seven consecutive games even with receiver Calvin Johnson in the midst of his record-breaking run. So we can't come close to suggesting that a team must slow down Johnson, much less stop him, to beat the Lions. But as the Chi… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bears aren’t sure whether starting safety Chris Conte will be able to play in their must-win game against the Lions in Week 17, so they added a player to the roster to give themselves a little insurance against his absence. The team announced the si… |
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DraftWatch: Lions between No. 3 and No. 9Dec 26, 2012
We are now one Sunday's worth of games away from locking in the Detroit Lions' position in the 2013 draft. They've been running No. 5 overall for a few weeks in ESPN Stats & Information's projected draft order, and I've tried to expand upon their ch… |
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Josh Katzenstein, detnews.com Now, look to the future. Whether the Lions finish 4-12 or 5-11, this season will forever be remembered as a letdown. And while the Lions have a lot to do in order to compete for the postseason in 2013, there are signs of hope for next season. |
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NFL playoff picture starts to come into focusDec 26, 2012
Associated Press, detnews.com A number of playoff scenarios are in play as the NFL wraps up the regular season this weekend. The NFC Central has Minnesota and Chicago vying for spots and first-place Green Bay looking for a first-round bye. |
