Lions Should Grab Mark Barron If They Trade Up
But if you want a great defense in the NFL, you gotta have a safety. Every time you mention an amazing defense, you usually have a great corner.
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But if you want a great defense in the NFL, you gotta have a safety. Every time you mention an amazing defense, you usually have a great corner.
This is a new late development with the Detroit Lions that has gotten very little discussion in the weeks and months leading up to Thursday's NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions used to openly talk about potential draft picks.
In a perfect world, one of the top two or three cornerbacks on the Lions' board will be available when the 23rd pick rolls around.
The 2012 NFL Draft is just one week away so we've pulled together a mock draft featuring the first and second rounds for the NFC East. Do you agree with the picks?
Draft parties include 2012 NFL Draft Party presented by Bud Light and Welcome to Primetime Draft Party at the Hard Rock Cafe Detroit Allen Park, Mich.—For the first time, fans have two opportunities to experience draft events hosted by the Lions.
The Lions made the playoffs last year for the first time this century, so that's encouraging. What wasn't encouraging, however, was that they started 5-0 before going 5-7 the rest of the way; included in that stretch was a 17-point, opening-round playoff loss to New Orleans.
Two weeks until the NFL Draft. First of all, I miss the old days of the draft.
Josh Robinson, cornerback Central Florida - Ripped through the 40-yard dash in a combine best 4.33 seconds. Productive college player, who was a recruited heavily by Michigan out of high school.
This qualifies as uncharted territory for the Lions, at least for many years.
Now that the 2011 season is completely over, it's time to look ahead to the NFL draft.
With Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh paired at defensive tackle, the Lions' D-line becomes an extraordinary pass defense, while the addition of Titus Young gives the club an explosive wide receiver opposite Calvin Johnson.
The Detroit Lions closed the NFL draft by addressing need after two days of taking players they thought had the most talent.
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.
The moment of truth finally arrived. The Lions were on the clock and the packed crowd at the Red Ox Tavern held its breath.
The Detroit Lions have selected Auburn DT Nick Fairley 13th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Every year we look at the NFL draft with great anticipation, thinking this is the year the Lions improve themselves enough to compete for a playoff spot
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.
How are people preparing for the NFL Draft?
The prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft have to be thrilled it's draft week.
The Detroit Lions won't take a quarterback with the 13th pick overall in the NFL draft.
NFL Draft is coming up Thursday night, the NFL Network's Brian Baldinger saying today that he believes Jim Schwartz and Gunther Cunningham would be thrilled if Nebraska CB Prince Amakamara fell to 13 and believes Detroit would take him in a heartbeat.
At a Detroit NAACP forum, Kamala Harris pushed for a big Democratic turnout for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, warning: "We've got to be too big to rig."
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
At least one person is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash early Wednesday on I-696, Michigan State Police said.
The Mackinac Bridge connecting Michigan's two peninsulas was closed for hours in both directions after a serious crash early on Wednesday.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
At least one person is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash early Wednesday on I-696, Michigan State Police said.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
The Mackinac Bridge connecting Michigan's two peninsulas was closed for hours in both directions after a serious crash early on Wednesday.
At a Detroit NAACP forum, Kamala Harris pushed for a big Democratic turnout for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, warning: "We've got to be too big to rig."
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
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."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
At a Detroit NAACP forum, Kamala Harris pushed for a big Democratic turnout for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, warning: "We've got to be too big to rig."
The Justice Department claimed that reporting from CNN, MS NOW and Politico raises national security concerns and accused their journalists of failing to act with "professionalism and decorum."
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
Some lawmakers want to halt U.S. diesel exports as prices top $6.50 a gallon. But such a ban could have unintended consequences, experts say.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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.
Happy Hump Day Fam! Looking partly sunny, breezy, and cool, high 65°. Low chance for a passing afternoon shower. Clearing tonight Low 53°. Sunny and dry tomorrow with warmer temps in the upper 60's. Temps will continue to rise through the weekend with plenty of sun.
Alaska authorities say a Piper Cub carrying two occupants crashed after taking off Sept. 17. One of those killed was a Michigan teenager.
A popular arcade museum in Metro Detroit, Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum, will soon reopen in its new location. Here's a look.
Authorities in Idaho on Wednesday are expected to reveal the identity of a man known as the "Unknown Wanderer" after his remains were found in 1982 in a church. This case has a possible connection to the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murder investigation.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is due to speak at the U.N. meeting on Wednesday, one day after President Trump gave remarks to the General Assembly. CBS News has this report