“Detroit shines during NFL Draft” A man draped in Chicago Bears gear packed himself into the downtown people mover heading from Brick Town to the main stage of the NFL draft. A concerned look struck him when the transportation security officer placed his hand across his chest and barked “No Bears fans allowed.” Of course…
The Detroit Lions have significantly strengthened their roster through the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting six promising prospects to don the Honolulu Blue. Following the draft, General Manager Brad Holmes and the team’s front office remained active, securing a number of undrafted free agents (UDFAs) aiming to intensify competition for roster spots. Below is a list…
In an unexpected move during the second round of the NFL draft, the Detroit Lions added another key piece to their revamped secondary. They did so by selecting Missouri cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. with the 61st overall pick. This choice came shortly after the Lions traded up to snatch cornerback Terrion Arnold from Alabama, solidifying…
Detroit erupted with excitement on the opening night of the 2024 NFL Draft, reaching a crescendo when the Detroit Lions announced their selection of Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick. The atmosphere was already charged as Detroit legends like Eminem, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Calvin Johnson Jr., and Barry Sanders…
The Detroit Lions are on the clock at pick 29 in the 2024 NFL Draft, and much of the city is growing restless. Under General Manager Brad Holmes, who has adeptly filled nearly every need on the roster, the Lions are now eyeing a potential Super Bowl run. The decisions made at this point will…
In 2021, the Detroit Lions welcomed General Manager Brad Holmes and Head Coach Dan Campbell, tasking them with revitalizing a franchise plagued by decades of underperformance. That same year, Holmes selected Oregon offensive lineman Penei Sewell with the seventh overall pick in the NFL Draft. Further enhancing their roster, Holmes found a gem in the…
At his pre-draft press conference, Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes was asked how quickly a player could be identified as a Holmes and (Dan) Campbell type of player. He swiftly responded, “Some of them, they declare themselves pretty early.” Indeed, when Colton Pouncy of The Athletic spoke with Jer’Zhan Newton…
The Detroit Tigers welcomed the Minnesota Twins to Comerica Park for their first home series against an AL Central rival. The series, filled with dramatic swings, saw the Tigers capture a commanding victory in the opener, but struggle to maintain momentum in the subsequent Saturday double-header. Fortunately, their young resilience never wavered and they finished…
Many of you know OJ Simpson as a guy acquitted of a double homicide. I know him as a great running back at USC and with the Buffalo Bills – and for being acquitted of a double homicide. I was in attendance at Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium – later known as the Silverdome – when OJ…
With the NFL Draft only 14 days away, the Detroit Lions find themselves in an enviable position, boasting a roster that many consider nearly complete. With this luxury, their draft strategy focuses on enhancing depth and versatility, key ingredients for sustained success in the league. The player they’ve chosen in the first round—a defensive back…