Pat Caputo: Lions Are In Unchartered Territory Heading Into 2012 NFL Draft
This qualifies as uncharted territory for the Lions, at least for many years.
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This qualifies as uncharted territory for the Lions, at least for many years.
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A Michigan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge he phoned in a bomb threat to the Superdome during the New Orleans Saints' playoff win over the Detroit Lions in January.
President Tom Lewand sounded an optimistic tone during Super Bowl week when discussing the re-signing of the team's vital free agents - defensive end Cliff Avril, middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch, cornerback Eric Wright and left tackle Jeff Backus.
Although general manager Martin Mayhew said after the season that he didn't think the defense needed to be retooled, the Lions clearly have more holes and concerns there than on the offensive side.
When Forbes magazine released a list of America's Most Disliked Athletes this week, it was stunning Lions' defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was fourth behind only Michael Vick, Tiger Woods and Plaxico Burress.
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson's cap number for 2012 will be in excess of $21 million, which is why the Lions' are eager to work an extension.
My rule when ranking NFL free agents: Nobody age 30 or over in the top 10 -- unless you are a quarterback.
The Lions — the team, the coaching staff, the front office — has moved beyond the failures of the past.
While Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick and golfer Tiger Woods remain the most disliked professional athletes, Ndamukong Suh is making a charge.
Now that the 2011 season is completely over, it's time to look ahead to the NFL draft.
There is bad news for Detroit Lions fans in the aftermath of the New York Giants' 21-17 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
The Detroit Lions were one of the NFL's biggest stories in 2011, jumping out to their best start in over 50 years and making the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Lions running back Jahvid Best insists that his playing career is not over, though in the same breath admits there are no guarantees the next concussion won't put him out of the game for good.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.
Let me first say that I am a Lions fan. I am not impartial at all.
He was tied for 333rd in the NFL tackles during the 2011 season with 36.
A Michigan man faces federal charges on accusations he phoned in a bomb threat to the Superdome while the Detroit Lions were playing the New Orleans Saints in the NFL playoffs.
While Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best has said he would "definitely" be back next season, the team is exploring other options at running back through the draft.
It's not like the Lions haven't tried to fill their need at running back. Four times within the last eight years, and in each of the last two drafts, they have traded up in the early rounds to select a running back.
Former Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna was hired as the football coach at Lincoln High School in Tacoma after retiring from a 15-year NFL career.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford should be making reservations for Hawaii.
Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are headed to Honolulu for the Pro Bowl.
Jahvid Best insists that his playing career is not over, though in the same breath admits there are no guarantees the next concussion won't put him out of the game for good.
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is headed to Hawaii.
A 77-year-old woman is in the hospital after the SUV she was driving crashed into a tree in Oakland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring people of all ages together.
The community of Hamburg Township, Michigan, is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a time capsule.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Investigators say the driver of an Oakland County Road Commission truck that was involved in a fatal crash was attempting to turn into a private driveway at the time of the incident.
The appearance was a rare face-to-face meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as they launched a 60-day sprint to negotiate over the fate of Iran's nuclear program.
An 87-year-old man is dead after he was hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon.
The community of Hamburg Township, Michigan, is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a time capsule.
A Metro Detroit church is giving back to the youth. In an age of heightened peer pressures, such as teen takeovers, leaders tell CBS News Detroit that good old-fashioned fun is the way to bring people of all ages together.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Trei Cruz made family history with his major league debut Friday night — and his grandfather and father were there to watch.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Police in Sterling Heights are stepping up traffic enforcement after they say incidents of distracted driving and speeding have increased in residential neighborhoods. Officials say they've received more complaints from neighbors about reckless driving as warmer weather brings out more children to play.
Police in Holly say an 18-month-old boy who was seen on camera wandering around has been identified and located, Detroit police are honoring dads with cars and food ahead of Father's Day and other top stories for the evening of June 20, 2026.
Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed after the country accused the U.S. and Israel of violating the memorandum of understanding. U.S. Central Command, however, said the strait remained open to commercial traffic. The clash comes ahead of planned peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Hamburg Township in Livingston County is honoring America’s 250th anniversary in a special way. CBS News Detroit’s Alysia Burgio explains.
In the wake of teen takeovers and the pressures young people face, multiple church leaders and businesses came together at Eastpointe High School Saturday to create a place for kids to have fun. Kids at Legacy in Action Day say they wish similar events existed.