Silverdome Roof Deflated Ahead Of 2013 Renovations
Crews renovating the Pontiac Silverdome have deflated the roof ahead of the start of work to return the former home of the Detroit Lions to use.
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Crews renovating the Pontiac Silverdome have deflated the roof ahead of the start of work to return the former home of the Detroit Lions to use.
Who in the playoffs is the template for the Lions?
The mantra of most Lions' players during the team's season-ending eight game losing streak was that any individual success they achieved was bittersweet because of the team's unfulfilled 2012 expectations.
Martin Mayhew was asked almost immediately if he expects to return as Detroit's general manager — and if Lions coach Jim Schwartz will be back to after a disappointing 4-12 season.
Chris Berman (ESPN, 23) — Lost eight straight to finish. C'mon Man!
When the Lions placed WR Titus Young on injured reserve with a knee injury in Week 14, it was assumed the second-year player's many behavioral and disciplinary issues had seen him play his last game in Detroit.
NFL Announces Detroit Lions 2013 Regular-Season Opponents
Most consecutive seasons by NFL teams without winning a playoff game since 1933 (first season of NFL playoffs), according to STATS LLC
2012 started with the Lions gearing up for their first playoff game in over a decade and the belief that the future was bright.
In 2011, Detroit players held well-attended workouts during the lockout.
The Detroit Lions have reportedly cut loose three coaches on their staff.
It was addressed early at Monday's press conference as Lions head coach Jim Schwartz stood at the podium for the last time this season answering questions about his future.
Within hours of the season ending games on Sunday - a plethora of pro-football coaches have been canned. Our own Detroit Lions' head coach Jim Schwartz has survived the ax so far, but there is a lot of time between now and the 2013 kick-off to reflect on that choice.
And, then it was all over!
Jay Cutler threw for 257 yards and a touchdown and helped seal the game with a late scramble, and Chicago kept its playoff hopes alive - for now - with a 26-24 win over the Lions on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions lose their final game of the season 24-26 to the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Matthew Stafford could also enter his name into the record books with a big game Sunday.
The Detroit Lions have put defensive tackle Sammie Hill on injured reserve because of a foot injury.
You have been eating and drinking at the tailgate and it is time to go, not to the game but to the restroom. Have no fear, you will find plenty of facilities at Eastern Market and once you are at Ford Field, there are restrooms galore.
The offseason arrests resulted in players dismissed and now the coaches are pointing fingers at each other in the media.
It was not too long ago that we as Detroiters picked sides and went into verbal wars with each other about whether or not Chris Osgood deserved to be in the Hall of Fame?
Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs insists he is only thinking about beating the Detroit Lions and reaching the playoffs.
When Raiola was told Melton made the Pro Bowl he responded by saying, "This guy made the Pro Bowl? Kevin Williams, who worked through injuries all year, Suh, who's a better player than this guy, he made the Pro Bowl? Come on."
Bears can clinch playoff spot with win and Minnesota loss.
Let's face it; we're all glad 2012 is over.
