http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Detroit Lions football team.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLatest news, rumors and opinions about the Detroit Lions football team.detroit-lionshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/yYZgjtvqT_k/detroit_lions_running_back_kev_9.html372844132991569685391533Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 08:38:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7712435 ]]>Smith wants to join Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure in the Lions' backfield next season. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_running_back_kev_9.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/MY6LYRQwY4A/detroit_lions_tom_lewand_on_th.htmlAudio597829391533Josh Slagter | jslagter@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 06:33:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7710806 ]]>Lewand: "Nobody gets a championship for the amount of positive media attention they get."http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_tom_lewand_on_th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/kHyEdIcwqgs/if_janoris_jenkins_falls_detro.html1270642Justin Rogers | jrogers@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:16 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7707135 ]]>The Lions are unlikely to find better value than Jenkins at 23 even if cornerback isn't the team's biggest area of need. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/if_janoris_jenkins_falls_detro.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/paWGtF7EXok/detroit_lions_will_select_wisc.html630515453021837425586811Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7706069 ]]>WalterFootball.com NFL Draft analyst Charlie Campbell believes the Detroit Lions will select Wisconsin junior center Peter Konz in April's draft. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_will_select_wisc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/I-Lub3OUYdQ/matthew_stafford_may_not_break.html18493478415127064367102400556279457719454383Philip Zaroo | pzaroo@mlive.comFri, 10 Feb 2012 04:44:17 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7705562 ]]>No matter how well he plays, Detroit's Matthew Stafford will struggle to break into "The Big Three" of NFC quarterbacks, but that doesn't mean the 23-year-old can't lead the Lions to bigger and better things.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/matthew_stafford_may_not_break.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/CyBcCWAtd28/detroit_lions_coach_jim_schwar_20.html3365294049577194Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 08:19:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7701993 ]]>Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz said things are crazy in the NFL and believes the next challenge is maintaining this year's success for a long period of time. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_coach_jim_schwar_20.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/w6RT-Ut4WJA/detroit_lions_given_18-1_odds.htmlThe Grand Rapids Press365360178348240055577194Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 08:34:18 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7700128 ]]>The Detroit Lions were given pretty good odds of winning next year's Super Bowl by Las Vegas.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_given_18-1_odds.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/V6Q-npsPuMM/detroit_lions_ndaumukong_suh_a.html584554Justin Rogers | jrogers@mlive.comWed, 08 Feb 2012 09:07:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7699710 ]]>Suh came in fourth on national survey behind only Tiger Woods, Michael Vick and Plaxico Burress. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_ndaumukong_suh_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/1p1Tbx3ZWnE/detroit_lions_president_tom_le_2.html294049406683577194391533Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comTue, 07 Feb 2012 07:59:46 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7690849 ]]>Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand is not content with his team's success this season and will not be satisfied until he holds the Lombardi Trophy. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_president_tom_le_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/bUN-SlSPThI/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_23.html10867240055Justin Rogers | jrogers@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 20:54:52 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7692316 ]]>Stafford beat out Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers for the award. Calvin Johnson was beat out by the Giants' Hakeem Nicks for the wide receiver award. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_23.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/uN036lV_7sc/detroit_lions_run_game_ranks_a.html577194Philip Zaroo | pzaroo@mlive.comMon, 06 Feb 2012 14:28:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7690785 ]]>The Lions averaged 95.2 yards per game and 4.3 yards per carry on the ground, while the Giants gained an NFL-worst 89.2 and 3.5.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_run_game_ranks_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/_a-RPMN4fTc/detroit_lions_have_realistic_s.htmlPhilip Zaroo | pzaroo@mlive.comSun, 05 Feb 2012 07:36:20 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7684163 ]]>With explosive players on offense and defense, the Lions have what it takes to get hot and make a postseason run.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_have_realistic_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/4lVjg-tsb-w/lions_beat_writers_make_their.htmlVideo577194MLive.com staffSat, 04 Feb 2012 22:30:28 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7682821 ]]>Anwar's key to the game is the battle between "elite" quarterbacks Eli Manning and Tom Brady, whereas Phil has his eye on the Giants defense.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/lions_beat_writers_make_their.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/oVMHyW7K8-4/detroit_lions_quarterback_matt_12.html240055The Associated PressSat, 04 Feb 2012 19:57:20 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7682440 ]]>The 23-year-old threw for 5,038 yards and 41 touchdowns in 2011 after being sidelined for 13 games with injuries in 2010.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_quarterback_matt_12.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/Eno_E7hpKBg/former_detroit_lions_rb_barry.html172693240055577194Philip Zaroo | pzaroo@mlive.comSat, 04 Feb 2012 16:38:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7682329 ]]>Sanders' Team Spike lost to Team Palladia, which was coached by current Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/former_detroit_lions_rb_barry.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/Z2b7UBoqhns/former_detroit_lions_offensive.html182710276192Philip Zaroo | pzaroo@mlive.comSat, 04 Feb 2012 16:16:37 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7682267 ]]>Stanfel played a key role on two Detroit Lions NFL championship-winning teams in the early 1950s.http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/former_detroit_lions_offensive.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/Yls11gcT850/billy_sims_makes_super_bowl_pi.htmlSteve Kaminski | Skaminsk@mlive.comSat, 04 Feb 2012 17:49:43 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf//3716.7681347 ]]>Billy Sims shares a few surprises and thoughts on the Lions.http://www.mlive.com/sports/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2012/02/billy_sims_makes_super_bowl_pi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/C41HrqM5fyw/arizona_cardinals_larry_fitzge.html172258268173577194Anwar S. Richardson | arichar2@mlive.comSat, 04 Feb 2012 09:07:55 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7680665 ]]>Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald is the NFL's highest paid receiver, but believes Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson should be paid more. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/arizona_cardinals_larry_fitzge.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/HFXoeYofiAY/todd_mcshay_has_detroit_lions.html751636398482300747Justin Rogers | jrogers@mlive.comFri, 03 Feb 2012 17:54:59 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7678492 ]]>Many early mock drafts had the Lions addressing needs in the secondary, but McShay's pre-combine prognostication has the Lions selecting Georgia guard Cordy Glenn. http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/todd_mcshay_has_detroit_lions.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/ihNuEJ4o_zg/detroit_lions_quarterback_matt_11.html240055577194Philip Zaroo | pzaroo@mlive.comFri, 03 Feb 2012 16:21:11 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2012:/lions/index.ssf//2235.7678337 ]]>The 23-year-old Stafford was in high demand on Friday morning, as he was shuffled from station to station for interviews. See the photo gallery:http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/02/detroit_lions_quarterback_matt_11.htmlnonadult