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- Former NFL quarterback and current contributor at Bleacher Report Chris Simms is fully drunk on Detroit Lions Kool-Aid. Last week, he penned an article that referred to the Lions as Super Bowl contenders. This week, he’s going all-in on Matthew Stafford.
During @PFT_Live, @CSimmsQB argued that Matt Stafford is No. 3 QB in NFL behind Rodgers/Brady. Who do you put at No. 3?
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 31, 2017
Calling Stafford the No. 3 quarterback is pretty bold, even for Lions fans. For what it’s worth, a totally unbiased current NFL quarterback seems to agree:
He's right up there in the conversation
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) July 31, 2017
- According to a report from TMZ, defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson is currently facing a lawsuit over an unpaid tab at a Hollywood club that totaled over $9,000. The claimant says Robinson and fellow NFLer Caleb Benenoch still owe him over $5,000 after their credit cards were declined.
- Still looking to consume content from the Lions’ first practice on Sunday? DetroitLions.com has an extensive photo gallery and training camp highlights.
- Not only is Theo Riddick sporting the no-contact red jersey at practice, but he is still wearing some kind of support for his right wrist:
It looks like Theo Riddick is still wearing protection for his right wrist. (Screengrab from @lions highlights: https://t.co/BMhdyoNny4) pic.twitter.com/8reNquItsR
— Pride Of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) July 31, 2017
- After coming rehabbing from a long-overdue hip surgery, T.J. Lang says this is the best he has felt in five years.
- ESPN’s Michael Rothstein scored an extensive interview with Lions president Rod Wood, who explains his goals, both competitively and professionally, for the team.
- Ever wonder what former Lions Pro Bowl cornerback Dre Bly is up to? For the first time, he’s helping coach in the NFL. He has joined the New Orleans Saints as a defensive backs coaching intern.