Detroit Lions Notes
Notes: Detroit Lions media gets a new beat writer
The folks over at The Athletic have made a new hire for Detroit Lions beat writer.
Notes: Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown listed as potential 2022 first-time Pro Bowlers
Both seem like a sure thing tbh.
Notes: Lions legend Herman Moore names Quintez Cephus a sleeper for 2022
In what is now a crowded wide receiver room, most believe Quintez Cephus is likely going to have to work for a roster spot. Former All-Pro Herman Moore doesn’t see it that way.
Notes: AFL’s first Black starting QB—and former Lion—Marlin Briscoe, passes away at 76
The trailblazer made a brief stop in Detroit along his incredible journey.
Notes: Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny passes away at 93
Superstar halfback finished his career in Detroit, but was already a familiar name throughout the 1950s.
Notes: T.J. Hockenson ranked 8th among top TEs of 2022
"His best football is ahead of him," one CBS Sports analyst says.
Notes: Don’t forget about St. Brown in Lions’ improved WR room
The Lions added talent to the wide receiver room this offseason. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press explains why that won’t slow down St. Brown.
Notes: Behind-the-scenes video at Detroit Lions media day
The Lions media staff has done it again.
Notes: DeShon Elliott is a culinary master in the making
Can you smell what chef DeShon is cooking?
NFLN predicts only slight improvement for Lions in game-by-game picks
Record predictions are always fun. Let’s party.
Notes: Lions scaling back James Houston’s roles hoping to highlight his athleticism on edge
The Lions sixth round pick is putting his off-the-ball linebacker duties on hold so he can focus on his edge rushing.
Notes: PFF ranks Detroit Lions offensive line in top tier
The expectations for the Detroit Lions’ offensive line is through the roof in 2022.
Notes: Aidan Hutchinson on being a Lion ‘I don’t know if it has set in yet’
"It’s just crazy that I’m here."
Notes: Alim McNeill goes by many names in Allen Park
John Niyo of The Detroit News has more on how a switch in schematics may benefit the man of many names.
Notes: Hutchinson, Glenn mentioned in NFL’s most influential people list
Two of the Detroit Lions’ biggest influences on the team were named as honorable mentions in Peter King’s ‘Most Influential People’ in the NFL list.
Notes: NFL analyst Scott Pioli praises the new-look Lions
The former NFL general manager sees "a team on the rise" in Detroit.
Notes: Lions expanding versatility as Ifeatu Melifonwu getting reps at safety
Coaches explain why the corner is trying his hand at safety.
Notes: DJ Chark opens up about why mental health is so important to him
Chark spoke with Detroitlions.com’s Mike O’Hara about raising awareness, and touched on some of his own struggles with anxiety.
Notes: The Draft Network praises Detroit Lions’ team building approach
It’s time to get excited for the young talent GM Brad Holmes has acquired over two offseasons.
Notes: Detroit Lions teammates offer first impressions of Aidan Hutchinson
"He’s as advertised," one teammate says.
Notes: Former Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson making the most of his opportunities
Nate Burleson and the rest of ‘Good Morning Football’ win Sports Emmy
Notes: Former Lions RB Bo Scarbrough wins USFL Offensive Player of the Week
Former Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough is, again, making the most out of his opportunities—this time in the USFL.
Notes: Richard Sherman on Calvin Johnson: ‘best player I’ve ever played against’
Megatron love never gets old, IMO.
Notes: Watch this emotional video of Aidan Hutchinson on Draft Day
How can you not love this guy?
Former NFL players scout Lions WR Jameson Williams: He’s a ‘matchup nightmare’
A pair of former NFL players are weighing in on the Lions’ 12th overall pick.
Notes: Jared Goff has some ‘Hard Knocks’ advice for Lions teammates
With cameras set to be all over Allen Park, the Detroit Lions quarterback offers his two cents from his own experience with HBO.
PFF projects Hutchinson to have the best rookie season among EDGEs
PFF believes Aidan Hutchinson could produce around 10 sacks his rookie season and have the best year among this EDGE class.
Lions receive A- in PFF’s total ‘Offseason Grade’
Put this report card on the fridge, baby.
Notes: Recapping Lions GM Brad Holmes’ appearance on Rich Eisen Show
According to Holmes, Aidan Hutchinson reminds him of former Rams pass rusher Chris Long.
Shaun O’Hara: ‘All of America is rooting for Dan Campbell’
O’Hara says the Lions head coach is an easy guy to root for.
Notes: Jamaal Williams doesn’t ‘give a —’ about Hard Knocks, focused on football
The Detroit Lions once again put a microphone in front of Jamaal Williams and the results were highly entertaining, as expected.
Notes: Pelissero believes Lions are most-improved team after NFL Draft
The Lions continue to get showered with praise from national analysts after their bold 2022 NFL Draft.
Notes: Detroit Lions have the NFL’s 2nd-fewest travel miles on 2022 schedule
The Lions do not have to travel very far during the 2022 NFL season.
Notes: Lions get their franchise QB in ESPN’s 2023 mock draft
Thought you were done with mocks? WRONG.
Notes: Jameson Williams’ surgeon says Lions WR wants to play in 1st preseason game
The Lions will likely proceed with caution when bringing Williams along during his recovery process.
Notes: The Lions angered the NFL (again) for making draft pick too quickly
For the second straight year, the Lions broke an unwritten rule at the beginning of the 2022 NFL Draft.