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- If you're thinking Darius Slay may still have a chance at a Pro Bowl appearance if injury causes a player to miss the trip, think again:
The #Lions also announced none of their players are alternates this year, so no chance for a trip to Hawaii for Darius Slay.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) December 23, 2015 - Ever wonder what punters do and say during the 95 percent of the game when they aren't playing? If you answered yes, good news! Sam Martin was "Wired For Sound" in New Orleans.
- The Wall Street Journal had an interesting piece on how Bill Ford Jr. was phased out of the Detroit Lions front office after William Clay Ford passed away.
- Pro Football Focus thinks the Lions' receiving corps gives reason for optimism heading into 2016.
- Ezekiel Ansah expressed his gratitude on making the Pro Bowl:
Wow!!! Thank you fans for voting me into Probowl! Honored to represent Honolulu blue in... HONOLULU! #Humbled #OnePride
— Ezekiel Ansah (@Ziggy_Ansah) December 23, 2015
- Ziggy has had an extremely efficient season, but he's been productive since he has entered the league:
Sacks among players drafted between 2013-15: E. Ansah - 29.0 A. Donald - 20.0 K. Mack - 19.0 https://t.co/4gy6t5L2Hf
— Eamonn Reynolds (@Eamonn_Reynolds) December 23, 2015
- Kyle Meinke broke down how the Lions turned around their running game in the back half of the season.
- After the win on Monday night, the Lions dropped to No. 10 in the draft order.