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Lions Gab 2013 NFL Draft Scouting Report: West Virginia QB Geno Smith

Matt Loede, lionsgab.com

Athleticism: +Excellent size and frame for an NFL quarterback – legit 6’3?. +Has enough bulk to hold up to some hits at the next level. +Added 15 pounds of muscle this off-season. +Strong enough to shrug off would be tacklers. +Decent speed, but certa…

Matt Loede, lionsgab.com

Dominic Raiola has agreed to restructure the final year of his contract and should return to the Detroit Lions in 2013, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports citing a person familiar with the decision. The person did not wish to be identified, …

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

The Lions found themselves in need of a new defensive backs coach after Tim Walton took the defensive coordinator job in St. Louis earlier this week and it didn’t take them long to fill it. The team announced Thursday that Marcus Robertson would be prom…

Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com

Free agency doesn’t start until March 12, but players released by their 2012 teams are free to start shopping for a new team right away. Safety George Wilson is one of those players and he was in Detroit Thursday to talk to the Lions. There are no repor…

ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com

If Cliff Avril remains with the Detroit Lions for next season, it doesn't appear it will come at a hometown discount.

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

It’s not often you hear Vince Carter‘s name mentioned with Larry Bird‘s. But before you start in with the “Wince” jokes, know that he’s been one of the most surprising players this season, playing like he’s 30 years old again. In Dallas’ 2…