Mike Furrey

Ray was equally enthused ... The Alouettes announced the signing of import defensive end Copeland Bryan to a two-year deal with the club. Bryan spent the last three seasons with the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions.  

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has drafted the best player on his big board available when the team makes their selection, and he is not expected to stray from that philosophy come this April. That being said, here is a look at the best-case ...  

Who will go down as the better defensive end to wear a Detroit Lions uniform, Robert Porcher or Cliff Avril? A question that seemed outrageous only two years ago must now be taken seriously by the football community. Cliff Avril has burst onto the ...  

The defensive assistant spot opened up on the coaching staff when Brandon Fisher followed his father Jeff to St. Louis to help with the Rams. The remainder of the Lions' coaching staff is set to return, giving Detroit a decided edge in ...  

When that is the case, it is easier, to entice notable free agents, particularly veterans who are looking for a shot at a ring. Right now, the Lions don't have many major needs, and I think it is more likely they address their issues in the NFL Draft ...  

The Lions, a relatively young team, finished the 2011 season with a 10-6 record, finishing second in the NFC North division behind the Green ... A key phrase in sports is defense wins championships. The Lions possess one of the young, talented quarterbacks ...  

INDIANAPOLIS -- Coming off their best season in more than a decade, the Detroit Lions have decided to raise ticket prices for the first time in five years. Team president Tom Lewand said today that the average price of season tickets next year ...  

With NFL free agency just around the corner, the Detroit Lions like all teams are busy poring over paperwork, attending those ever-endless meetings and trying to assess what their team needs.We know the Lions need help in the secondary, at linebacker and on offense. The Lions could also use some help at running back and eventually defensive end.The Lions have made it known, both publicly and privately, that the Lions are looking to re-sign...  

MOBILE, Ala. -- The Detroit Lions might see what Ken Browning witnessed when he recruited North Carolina linebacker Zach Brown in high school. Browning, North Carolina's assistant coach, went to Hargrave Military Academy and watched Brown play in person.  

Stafford is experiencing a breakout year after entering the ... Stanton looked like he might wash out after struggling under offensive coordinators Mike Martz and Jim Colletto in his first two seasons, but he led the Lions to two victories ...  

Sidelion ReportWhich Free Agents should the Detroit Lions Re-sign?Sidelion ReportThe Lions have many decisions to make regarding free agents, both restricted and unrestricted, during the 2012 off-season. Four of those players were starters this season on Detroit's first playoff team this millennium, and Martin Mayhew and company ...Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew believes injuries hindered ...MLive.comall 5 news articles »  

Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew sat in a crowded Mobile Convention ... The South Team featured such standouts as North Alabama defensive back Janoris Jenkins, Georgia defensive back Brandon Boykin, Florida State University tackle ...  

It's difficult to say whether Matthew Stafford's emergence as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks was assisted or stunted by his numerous injuries during the first two seasons of his pro career. Detroit's superstar has showed flashes of brilliance ...  

Kevin Seifert, the man who broke the bad news about how Calvin Johnson's bonuses could make him difficult to re-sign long-term has a new post about how the Detroit Lions' salary cap is dominated by high draft picks from the past several years ...  

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 →