May 28th, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in 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 [...]
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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 Jacksonville at home on November 9 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
