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Get on Board and Join the Lionsgab Staff in 2008!

The Lions are looking to get back to the top of the NFC North, and here at LionsGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Lions fans that want to be a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Lions Rookie Arrested Days Before Draft

A Colorado newspaper reports Lions rookie linebacker Jordon Dizon was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving days before he was selected in this year’s draft.  The Boulder “Daily Camera” reports Dizon was driving the wrong way on a one-way street and had a blood alcohol level of 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08.  He [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Lions’ Pre-Season TV Team Complete

The Lions’ preseason television team is now set with homegrown talent.  WWJ-TV, Channel 62 officials, on Thursday, announced that former Lions Heisman Pro Bowl kick returner and HeismanTrophy winner, Desmond Howard will provide the color analysis along side previously announced play-by-play man Gus Johnson.  They will be joined by local sportscaster Matt Shepard and Lions Hall [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

Former Coach Bobby Ross Takes a Shot at RB Sanders

Former Detroit Lions Head coach Bobby Ross says Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders avoided being the the leader of the team while he coached there.  Speaking at a recent awards dinner, Ross says he didn’t know if Sanders “really loved the game,” but he “worked hard at.” 
He says he always wanted Sanders to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 19 2008

Lions Close Out OTA’s Before Six Week Break

The Lions will conduct their final off season training program today before taking a six week break.  Most of the team will spend another week working with the strength coaches before heading out on their break.  Rookie running back Kevin Smith says he will continue to train and work out for most of the six [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 12 2008

Look for Williams to Stick Around in 2008

It does not look like more than ever that the Lions are going to look to move WR Roy Williams before the start of the season. The Sporting News’ Inside Dish says that the team is counting on Williams and second-year wide out Calvin Johnson to be a strength of the team in 2008. The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008

Voting Begins For Lions All-Time Team

Fans can now begin voting for the Detroit Lions’ 75th Season All-Time Team.  The team will have a different position on its website from June through September for fans to choose the players they feel worthy to be on the all-time team.  The team will be announced on November 9th at Ford Field during a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 10 2008

Could DT Cody Be on His Way Out?

Is Lions DT Shaun Cody is danger of being cut?  That could be if you read into a recent article on the DT on MLive.com.  The paper says that the coaching staff is upset with Cody for being so ineffective and inconsistent over the past two years.  He was the only defensive lineman not to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 01 2008