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- Detroit Lions new star wide receiver Marvin Jones threw out the first pitch at Friday's Detroit Tigers game.
He looks like he has a pretty strong arm, but has control issues. I think Matthew Stafford's job is safe..@MarvinJonesJr first pitch pic.twitter.com/vik8ZQWDqZ
— #VoteTigers (@tigers) June 3, 2016 - Stefan Charles spoke with the Toronto Sun about why he picked the Lions in free agency and the first thing he bought when he signed the contract with the team.
- USA Today compiled the worst playoff losses for each NFL franchise. The good news: They didn't select the 2014 game between the Lions and Cowboys. The bad news: the one they did pick is probably more painful in retrospect.
- The Lions' new punter/kicker Devon Bell struggled with accuracy issues in college, but he has impressive leg strength and hangtime:
- Pro Football Rumors believes the Lions should be in play for free agent running back Arian Foster. Foster suffered a serious achilles injury in October and won't be working out for teams until July.
- The Theo Riddick Hype Train is warming up at the station:
Highest receiving grades among NFL RBs last season:
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) June 2, 2016
1. Theo Riddick, @Lions
2. Danny Woodhead, @Chargers
3. James White, @Patriots
- Golden Tate is already hyping up Marvin Jones:
@garyowencomedy @MarvinJonesJr gonna have to get use to it brotha. U will be seeing him all over the highlights for years !
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) June 3, 2016