Lions Gab

Thanks to PLAYBOY for this funny look at Stafford!

There’s been plenty of chatter about the Lions having interest in local product Larry Foote, the ILB from the Steelers who has asked the team or his release. John Clayton of ESPN reports that he thinks Foote would be a good fit for a team that needs some playmakers on defense:

With a need for [...]

Scout.com is reporting that the Lions today released TE Michael Gaines. He had signed a four-year, $10 million deal with the Lions last March. His release comes up just a few days after the team drafted TE Brandon Pettigrew. The Lions still have six tight ends on their roster as of now. [...]

Scout.com reports that the Lions today looked at and talked to former Dolphin, Titan and Rams DE Kevin Carter. The veteran unrestricted free agent can be a help, as he has recorded 364 tackles and 104 1/2 sacks. Last season, he registered 49 tackles and four sacks while starting every game for Tampa Bay. [...]

It looks like Neil Stein is the winner for our First Annual Draft Contest. He picked 7 correct choices to beat out Max by one correct pick. There were many surprises to this years draft, as there is in every year. It seems that some teams really do draft the best player [...]

QB Matthew Stafford talks to Erin Andrews about being selected by the Detroit Lions as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft

(on his emotions): “I’m extremely excited. This is a dream come true for me and my family, I’m so glad that they’re here to share it with me, it means a lot to me. I’m excited to get to Detroit and start things going. ”
(on how he found out he got selected): “I got a [...]

The 2009 NFL Draft has basically gotten underway, as the Lions, sitting with the number one pick after an 0-16 season in 2008, have gotten their man. Reports say that the Lions have agreed to terms on a 6-year deal with Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, and once the clock hits in New York City [...]

A source inside the Detroit Lions organization told NFL.com’s Thomas George that neither the team nor QB Matthew Stafford believe any differences in contract talks will stop the Georgia quarterback from becoming the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday’s draft. Stafford has previously expressed his desire to play for the Lions, and he didn’t waver [...]

The weekend has come and gone with the nice weather departing along with it. Being cooped up all weekend, I was only able to get a glimpse of how nice it truly was outside.
Inside the facility at Allen Park, there was a lot of work being done.
Overall, I think the weekend was a success [...]