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Johnson Said to Be Showing Great Promise in Camps

The Lions are expecting big things from WR Calvin Johnson in his second year, and Sportingnews.com is reporting that the wide out is looking good so far.  The report is that Johnson is showing some great skills and that it’s going to be tough this season to cover his one-on-one.  Johnson had a productive but [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 28 2008

Caleb Campbell Looks To Make The Lions’ Roster


Posted by Matt Loede on May 23 2008

75h Season Lions to Wear Throwback Uniforms

Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com reported the Detroit Lions will be back in the throwback uniforms for two games in 2008. Bringing back these jerseys will be a part of the Lions 75th season celebration. The Lions will have several celebratory events throughout the season including wearing the throwbacks against [...]

Posted by Jesse Rios on May 22 2008

Audio: Catching Up with Former Lions OT Lomas Brown

In this latest edition of Gridiron Gabbin, Site Editor Matt Loede is joined by former 7-time Pro Bowl OT Lomas Brown. Lomas’ career spanned from 1985 to 2002, playing mostly with the Lions (1985-1995), but also with the Cardinals (1996-1998), Browns (1999), Giants (2000-2001) and Buccaneers (2002). Brown talks about his life off the field [...]

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Posted by Matt Loede on May 22 2008

Be a Part of Lomas Brown’s Performance Enhancement Camps and Golf Outing

The camp dates:
June 27, 28 - Lansing, MI
July 11, 12 - Adrian, MI
July 18, 19 - Rochester Hills, MI
July 25, 26 - Grand Rapids, MI

Lomas Brown’s Performance Enhancement Camps are designed to help athletes from the ages of 7 to 18 improve their football skills and techniques. The athletes at the camp [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 14 2008

Lions Begin OTAs

The Lions held their first Organized Team Activity workouts as they prepare for the upcoming season.  Quarterback Jon Kitna said yesterday’s OTA session was a lot better than he expected.  He added that he welcomes the added responsibility of calling audibles at the line of scrimmage, something he was unable to do with Mike Martz [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 07 2008

Lions Wrap Up Rookie Minicamp

The Lions coaching staff got their first look at the team’s crop of rookies at a minicamp over the weekend.  Head coach Rod Marinelli said he saw good things from third round pick Kevin Smith, a running back out of Central Florida.  The Lions also moved Caleb Campbell, who played safety at Army, to linebacker.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 05 2008

Howie Schwab On The Draft’s Feel-Good Story


Posted by Matt Loede on May 03 2008

Three-Day Mini-Camp Opens Today for Lions

The Lions coaching staff will get their first look at this year’s rookie class at a three day mini-camp.  The eight-players drafted last week will be in attendance, along with six-undrafted rookies who signed with the team.

Posted by Matt Loede on May 02 2008

Lions Add RB Depth with Signing Pinner to One-Year Deal

Looking to add some depth to the running back spot, the Lions today signed Artose Pinner to a one-year deal.  The deal brings Pinner back to the team that originally drafted him back in 2003.  He enters his 6th NFL season, joining the Lions as a fourth round pick.  He has played in 47 regular [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on May 01 2008