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Lions’ Jared Goff: Detroit media almost ‘relish in negativity’
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff would like the media that covers his team to realize that this is the start of a new era for the franchise, and they can stop focusing on the failures of the past. “I have this like, I probably need to drop it pretty soon here because I’m hopefully gonna […]
Continue readingPicks to eclipse: Players we like to beat early fantasy projections
Don’t look now, but the NFL draft is quickly approaching, and we’re already thinking about the 2024 fantasy football season. And with a total solar eclipse coming Monday for several states across the nation, we thought what better time to take an early look at players we expect to “eclipse” their projections for the upcoming […]
Continue readingLions to select best available player in 2024 NFL Draft
It’s one that has allowed the franchise to land five Pro Bowl players (Penei Sewell, Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta) in that span, with Sewell — the seventh overall pick in 2021 — and St. Brown — a fourth-round selection in 2021 — also earning first-team AP All-Pro honors for […]
Continue readingLions match 49ers’ offer sheet for TE Brock Wright
The Detroit Lions matched the San Francisco 49ers’ offer sheet to tight end Brock Wright, the team announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed, but sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Wright signed a three-year, $12 million offer sheet that included $6 million guaranteed. Wright was a restricted free agent, and the Lions tendered him a […]
Continue readingWhy Lions extended Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes
DETROIT — Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have transformed the Detroit Lions from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contenders in just three seasons. That’s how well Detroit’s coach and general manager have worked together. And Thursday, amid the yearly free agency rush, they were rewarded with contract extensions that will keep them together through the […]
Continue readingShould Patriots trade down or draft a QB, WR with No. 3 pick?
More Teams. More Games. Bart Scott and Louis Riddick debate whether the Patriots should draft a rookie quarterback with the third overall pick. (2:15) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been part of 30 NFL drafts. He has pinpointed the 31st as unprecedented for his franchise, calling it the “most anticipated […]
Continue readingSuper Bowl LVIII betting roundtable: Which rushing and receiving props should you bet on?
More Teams. More Games. Tyler Fulghum explains how he’s handling prop bet lines for George Kittle and Deebo Samuel in the Super Bowl. (0:41) What are the best rushing and receiving prop bets to make before you watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII? NFL betting experts […]
Continue readingBrad Holmes says Lions no fluke; aim now to sustain winning
More Teams. More Games. Adam Schefter explains to Pat McAfee the public fallout after Lions’ offensive coordinator interviewed for the Washington Commanders’ head-coach position. (2:33) ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the team’s run to the NFC Championship Game was no fluke and the aim now is to make winning […]
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Former Ravens LB Zachary Orr promoted by team to DC job
More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to the Ravens promoting Zach Orr to be their new defensive coordinator. (0:47) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens promoted inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr to defensive coordinator Thursday, elevating one of their former star defenders and making history as a result. Orr is the […]
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