Calvin Johnson caught three touchdown passes for the first time in his young but illustrious career. He was close to having four, but Matthew Stafford was intercepted in the corner of the end zone during the first half going for broke. Calvin Johnson plays the wide receiver position with reckless abandon, much like Adrian Peterson does at running back. It is simply a matter of … [Read more...] about Stafford Thrusts New Life Into Detroit
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Detroit and Washington: Aficionados of the Two Point Conversion
Fans watch the NFL to see football played at the highest level in the world. Granted, only 42,329 attended the tilt between the Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions on Sunday, but they came for the aforementioned reason nonetheless. Calvin Johnson showed tremendous athleticism and Matthew Stafford made a triumphant return to Ford Field. Jim Schwartz and Mike Shanahan took a … [Read more...] about Detroit and Washington: Aficionados of the Two Point Conversion
Detroit Lions Quarterback Situation: Improving!
The Detroit Lions spent their bye week recuperating. The football gods are shining down on this franchise for a change because it came at an absolute perfect time for the franchise. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson can lick their wounds before they face the NFC East’s Washington Redskins. The injury to Shaun Hill’s left forearm during the New York Giants game necessitates … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Quarterback Situation: Improving!
Detroit Lions: An Offensive Juggernaut
Through a quarter of the NFL season Shaun Hill has a higher passer rating than Brett Favre. That statement pretty much sums up how everything is turned upside down in the league this year. The Detroit Lions are very fortunate at this set of circumstances because many of the fringe quarterbacks chose to play in the UFL and their ownership will not release the top performers … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions: An Offensive Juggernaut
St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions Coaches Make BONEHEAD Decisions
Why on Earth were Steven Jackson and Sam Bradford still in the game during the waning moments of the Saint Louis Rams thrashing at the hands of the Detroit Lions? The Rams are currently in the race for the NFC West title, even with a mediocre record thus far. Jim Schwartz and Steve Spagnuolo must have been out late at the MGM the night before the noon kickoff. There is no … [Read more...] about St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions Coaches Make BONEHEAD Decisions
How Matthew Stafford Can Become the Next Aaron Rodgers
At the time of publication Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had a quarterback rating south of the century mark, but he is still one of the top performers in the league. He is a man much like Steve Young, who learned behind a legend before taking the reins in his prime and becoming more effective than his predecessor could possibly be during the final portion of his career. … [Read more...] about How Matthew Stafford Can Become the Next Aaron Rodgers
Memo to Detroit Lions Management Concerning Ticket Prices
The injury to Matthew Stafford has put the aspirations of some Lions faithful on the shelf for the season. The chronic turf toe situation for Jahvid Best has made things even worse for this organization that is in dire need of some good news. Chief Executive Officer William Clay Ford Jr. had some recent draft picks with expectations that have come to fruition on both the … [Read more...] about Memo to Detroit Lions Management Concerning Ticket Prices
Points of Vikings Emphasis for Brad Childress During Bye Week
The Minnesota Vikings have finally lived up to 2010 expectations and won their first intra-division game against the Detroit Lions. This is certainly a weight lifted off the shoulders of all associated with the organization, especially Brett Favre and Head Coach Brad Childress. All’s well that ends well, but they are still in the infancy of their sixteen game regular season … [Read more...] about Points of Vikings Emphasis for Brad Childress During Bye Week
Calvin Johnson, Armando Galaragga: Detroit Sports Fans get SHAFTED Again
The start of the NFL season looked extremely promising for fans of the Detroit Lions near the conclusion of their game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Calvin Johnson appeared to have made a tremendous catch in the corner of the end zone. Upon further review, officials at the game negated the outstanding play because players must maintain control of the ball for the entire … [Read more...] about Calvin Johnson, Armando Galaragga: Detroit Sports Fans get SHAFTED Again
Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks
Matthew Stafford is banging on the door, but the conversation about the top quarterback in the NFC North begins and ends with two names: Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. There may be some Jay Cutler apologists out there muttering that last season was an aberration and that he is ready to prove himself once again this fall. I beg to differ because his utter refusal to be … [Read more...] about Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks