Detroit Lions Strategy And Personnel 10-21-11
Eldra Buckley, a former Eagle, worked out for the Lions Thursday. He was not immediately signed.
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Eldra Buckley, a former Eagle, worked out for the Lions Thursday. He was not immediately signed.
The Lions don't strive for offensive balance but incorporate their backs in the short passing game as an extension of the running game.
The Lions could be without running back Jahvid Best for several weeks after he suffered his second concussion of the season and third since his junior year at California.
The curse of Barry Sanders? That's probably a reach, but there certainly seems to be a cloud over the running back position in Detroit.
According to reports the nixed trade between the Lions and Eagles may have saved Jerome Harrison's life.
Cbssports.com reporter Mike Freeman said today in his article Ten Point Stance that Best may have to sit out the rest of the season.
Lions LB Justin Durant and TE Tony Scheffler are both participating in open drills for the first time since week 5.
It's funny how one word is being thrown around the state to describe a couple of teams lately.
WR Nate Burleson relates the Lions' passing attack to a shooter's rhythm in basketball. "It's like with a really good shooting guard in basketball," he said.
The NFL acknowledged Tuesday that due to an official's mistake, the 49ers got an extra five yards on a spot after a 40-yard punt return by Ted Ginn, Jr., which set up the winning drive on Sunday.
OK, you are the Atlanta Falcons preparing to play the Lions. You watch the film from Sunday where the 49ers stoned the Lions' ground game playing essentially a six-man box the entire game.
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz guardedly spoke about the ways in which Ronnie Brown would help his running back depleted team and how the veteran would be able to quickly get up to speed.
Detroit and the media have gotten used to bold proclamations from Lions second year D-lineman Ndamukong Suh.
The Detroit Lions might need running back Ronnie Brown sooner rather than later.
Upon hearing the League's statement regarding the egregious mistake in spotting the football during the Lions contest with the 49ers, I believe that I speak on behalf of all fans here in Detroit by saying...and?
And so the Lions have lost a game. The NFL's version of Cinderella hasn't had its glass slipper shattered, but it has been chipped.
Brandon Pettigrew continues to be Stafford's primary bailout target.
As coach Jim Schwartz said, losing teams can always pick apart the film and point to four or five plays where, "had we made just one of those plays, there might have been a different outcome."
The Philadelphia Eagles traded running back Ronnie Brown to the Detroit Lions for running back Jerome Harrison and an undisclosed draft pick in 2013.
Lions have traded Jerome Harrison and a 7th round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for Ronnie Brown according to Adam Schefter
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has been around the game long enough to know you don't go bouncing up to a defeated opponent and glad-hand him as if you've found a long-lost friend.
Champ: Jim Schwartz is the champ for going after Jim Harbaugh after the rough hand shake/back slap.
Kyle Vanden Bosch, who suffered a stinger in the fourth quarter, was back in the weight room early Monday morning. The stinger came when he tried to throw a block on the interception return of Amari Spievey.
In the aftermath of his post-game dust-up with 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, Schwartz was contrite but not apologetic.
Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says running back Jahvid Best began experiencing "concussion-like symptoms" after Sunday's game against San Francisco.
The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Anthony R. Servitto sentenced Sikorski to 30 days in the Macomb County Jail and 18 months of probation, including 90 days on an alcohol tether.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in Southeast Michigan are without power Thursday evening following a line of intense thunderstorms.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits.
Residents across Madison Heights are cleaning up after strong overnight storms brought down trees, damaged homes and left thousands without power.
A discount gas station promoted by President Trump just opened a new location in Detroit.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
"Diesel is just a couple of ticks away from hitting a new record," one energy expert said. "That will happen."
The agency told a woman that she has 30 days to pay it back. Otherwise, it would cut her benefits by 50% while it collects what it overpaid.
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice for women and girls.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Michigan's first case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in a domestic animal in 2026 has been detected in a horse in Clare County.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
Ivan Reed didn't love the experience he and his family had with youth football in the past, so a couple of years ago, he decided to start his own program.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says he's hopeful safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers hit three-run homers during a 10-run sixth inning for the Minnesota Twins to highlight a 15-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Residents in a Commerce neighborhood are concerned after a teen was caught on surveillance video stealing packages off porches in the middle of the night.
Severe storms and downed power lines sparked a structural fire in a Royal Oak neighborhood.
This school year is the first in which districts will need to have their own policies to prevent cell phone use in class.
The man suspected of killing two people and injuring six others in a mass shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex was facing eviction after a string of incidents, including assault and allegedly showing a gun to apartment management, according to court documents.
The rain isn't stopping the kickoff of the Michigan State Fair, but officials said they're keeping an eye on the weather so no one's stuck on the Ferris wheel just as a thunderstorm hits.