Pat Caputo: Lions Day 2 Draft Picks Perplexing
The Lions' moves on the second night of the NFL Draft Friday were perplexing. For the second year in a row, they traded up to take a running back, Mikel Leshoure from Illinois.
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The Lions' moves on the second night of the NFL Draft Friday were perplexing. For the second year in a row, they traded up to take a running back, Mikel Leshoure from Illinois.
The Detroit Lions drafted Titus Young in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night to be a No. 3 wide receiver, then made a trade to select Mikel Leshoure 13 picks later in the same round as a short-yardage running back.
The Lions have traded up in the second round to get RB Michael LeShoure from Illinois. The Lions gave up their 3rd and 4th round pick from this year to get LeShoure.
The Detroit Lions have selected Boise State WR Titus Young 44th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Things smaller than Nick Fairley's entourage...
It's day two of the NFL Draft and the Lions gearing up for rounds 2 and 3. Detroit drafts 44th overall which is the 12th choice in round 2 and then 75th overall the 11th choice in the 3rd round.
Seventy-five years ago, Detroit's defending NFL champions picked a local star in pro football's very first player draft. Take a look back in 'Joe Donovan's Detroit History.'
A weekend in Cleveland might not be the ideal place for the Detroit Tigers to end their current struggles.
The moment of truth finally arrived. The Lions were on the clock and the packed crowd at the Red Ox Tavern held its breath.
Nick Fairley is scary. Scary good and scary bad. Fairley showed he can dominate at the point of attack and was portrayed by some as a poor-man's Ndamukong Suh
The Detroit Lions started to turn around the franchise last year with an improved defensive line.
How do you like the defensive tackle rotation of Ndamukong Suh, Corey Williams, Sammie Hill and Nick Fairley?
Brennan Boesch added two hits on Thursday and is one of the few Tigers who has hit well consistently from the beginning of the season.
The Detroit Lions have selected Auburn DT Nick Fairley 13th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
I fill out a mock draft like an NCAA bracket. I just start filling out what I think will happen not what should happen and at the end I'm a little shocked at what I've done. Just like an NCAA bracket no mock draft is perfect.
The prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft have to be thrilled it's draft week.
Deion Sanders of the NFL Network says he has talked to Martin Mayhew and believes the Lions GM is looking for cornerback but Primetime has told his old Florida State buddy to stay away from drafting a corner.
While some teams may indeed be allowing players onto team facilities, others are not, CBSSports.com has learned.
The Detroit Lions won't take a quarterback with the 13th pick overall in the NFL draft.
Should the Lions hope wide receiver Julio Jones falls to them at the 13th pick? If you are one of those fans that want the Lions to trade down from 13 and get more picks this is exactly what you want.
As the NFL Draft approaches Thursday, under the most unusual circumstances ever because of a labor stoppage, the Lions are nonetheless faced with decisions that will set their course for years to come.
You'll see many lists over the next couple of days on the best and worst players drafted by the Lions and the other 31 NFL teams.
Three reasons, even before the draft and signing of free agents, I see the Lions going at least 9-7 or better in 2011
The Lions, for the first time in a decade, are scheduled to play a Monday night game this season. On Monday, Oct. 10 -- 10 years and two days since they lost 35-0 to the Rams at the Pontiac Silverdome - the Lions will host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.
There is an outside chance Amukamara, from Nebraska, will fall to them at No. 13. Smith, from Colorado, is almost certainly to be available for the Lions.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
Widespread power outages in the Metro Detroit area led to a round of school closures for Friday.
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
The National Weather Service is surveying from Hamtramck to Detroit to Belle Isle.
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
One official in California said that scanning individual ballots for every voter in the state would take roughly 43 years based on the Postal Service's estimates.
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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.
Chase, described as a calm companion who loves walks and quiet moments, and Patricia, a curious, climb-loving cat, are featured this week.
The National Weather Service will have a crew in Detroit on Friday to survey damage from a suspected tornado that caused significant damage Thursday afternoon on the east side of Detroit.
Happy Friday, Family! Mostly cloudy with fog early, expecting another round of thunderstorms this morning and afternoon, a high of 82°. Once again there is a Marginal (1 of 5) and Slight Risk (2 of 5) for southeast Michigan as we may see strong to severe storms this morning and afternoon. Main threat damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail. Tonight, a few linger showers and thunderstorms that may stick around for Saturday early morning, the clearing to mostly sunny skies. Dry conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend.
As Bedrock and General Motors move forward with plans to redevelop the Renaissance Center, the group of residents who will help scrutinize the plans is coming together.
The historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant in Detroit was damaged by recent storms.