Casey Fitzsimmons

EDITOR'S NOTE: Casey FitzSimmons is arguably the greatest eight-man football player in Treasure State history. The former Chester Coyote was a football and basketball star in high school and went on to earn All-America honors as a tight end at Carroll College. Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Detroit Lions in 2003, FitzSimmons played seven seasons in the NFL. His pro career included 99 games, 88 receptions for 677 yards, and 5...  

While the Bears parted ways with offensive coordinator Mike Martz on Tuesday, defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli never had to fret about his status for next season. Coach Lovie Smith's longtime friend signed a contract extension before the 2011 ...  

State Superintendent John Huppenthal has ordered that millions of dollars of the Tucson Unified School District's state aid be withheld as a result of ... are designed primarily to benefit the paranoid, elderly and poorly educated white ethnic group ...  

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh just wrapped up a disappointing year. His Lions were bounced in the first round of the playoffs (their defense being shredded in the process), and his personal reputation took a few hits (on the … Continue reading →  

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. Stafford beat out six other players who received votes from a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league. Stafford fought through injuries his first two seasons, then threw for more than 5,000 yards in 2011 to lead Detroit to its first playoff berth in 12...  

The Detroit Lions were one of the NFL's biggest stories in 2011, jumping out to their best start in over 50 years and making the playoffs for the first time since 1999. Now, the Lions are busy making sure that their success does not prove to be a flash in the pan.  

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was one of three guys to throw for more than 5,000 yards this season, along with Drew Brees and Tom Brady. This makes Stafford one of four guys who have ever done it (the other … Continue reading →  

INDIANAPOLIS - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.  

The Detroit Lions borrowed from the salary cap of future seasons in 2011 to help fortify their first playoff...  

Marcus Robertson, fired by the Tennessee Titans as secondary coach, has latched on with an old friend in Jim...  

The Detroit Lions have serious salary cap problems heading into the 2012 season. The team is already using...  

Kevin Smith is an unrestricted free agent but until the Detroit Lions tell him he’s no longer welcome, he...  

Cliff Avril wants to be back in Motown next season. But he doesn’t want to be there playing under the...  

Episode 51: Matthew Stafford’s Super Bowl pick Guest: Matthew Stafford, quarterback, Detroit Lions...