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Shifting a goofy, guilty glance side to side before bursting into a grin, Detroit Lions rookie tight end Joseph Fauria admitted to practicing his 'N Sync touchdown dance moves in the mirror.
Even those most critical of the idea of drafting a punter had to appreciate Sam Martin's performance Sunday.
Students had a chance to play games like foursquare and jump rope with Lions mascot Roary and former Lions safety, native Detroiter Ron Rice.
Stephen Tulloch responded vaguely to many questions about the night of Nate Burleson's car crash, but on one topic he was perfectly clear.
"Any time you're in a highway accident, there's potential for worse than broken bones," Schwartz said.
Burleson was at fault in the one-car crash, Shaw said; but no ticket was issued.
Lt. Mike Shaw said no tests for alcohol or drugs were administered at the scene of the incident because Burleson did not exhibit any signs of being under the influence.
The Detroit Lions returned from their latest road trip with a bit more legitimacy.
Defensive linemen Andre Fluellen's on-again, off-again relationship with the Detroit Lions is on again. Going into his sixth year in the NFL, Fluellen has spent parts of every season with the Lions, and he has returned yet again.
For a player not even selected in the draft, Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell sure is making an impression.
Standing up at the podium, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz looked a little peeved at the inquiry about his hurling of his headset.
The Detroit Lions were already dealing with a major injury on offense when they sustained a big one on defense.
The Detroit Lions knew nothing about success in Washington. Through 21 trips to the nation's capital, they owned an 0-fer.
Most entertainingly for Detroit Lions fans, undrafted rookie free agent tight end Joseph Fauria snagged another touchdown pass - and executed another touchdown dance.
Maybe - just maybe - the Lions offense is not completely inept without Reggie Bush after all.
The Detroit Lions took advantage of a pair of fourth-quarter bobbles, including one by Robert Griffin III, in a 27-20 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
Redskins' struggling defense might catch a break if the Detroit Lions' Reggie Bush is unable to play.
Far from being resentful of his declining status, the 33-year-old Mathis takes care to build up his young teammates.
Asked how he can get players to play the ball instead of the receiver, Cunningham – a 44-year coaching veteran – laughs, and there is a measure of scorn in the sound.
"The Lions will not only win, but win big," Valenti said.
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has struggled to hold onto the football recently, and head coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday that Pettigrew needs to be more consistent with his catches, although his value is in more than just those plays.
Detroit running back Reggie Bush hopes to practice Friday, though his status for the Lions' game at Washington this weekend is still uncertain.
Part of being a Lions fan is looking forward to the NFL Draft in week two of the regular season.
The Detroit Lions will lose to the Washington Redskins on Sunday. It's as certain as a sunrise.
