http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/Latest news, rumors and opinions about the Detroit Lions football team.enMon, 06 Jul 2009 16:54:38 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 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/w67k3HkvWlo/detroit_lions_hall_of_famer_lo.htmlLions StoriesMLive.com - Home Page - SportsBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 06 Jul 2009 16:54:38 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3175642 ]]>ALLEN PARK -- Lou Creekmur, a member of the Detroit Lions' championship teams of the 1950s, died Sunday night at University Hospital in Tamarac, Fla. He was 82. He had been in failing health in recent years, according to a...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/detroit_lions_hall_of_famer_lo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/fScXW8eTceI/detroit_lions_links_roundup_do.htmlPhilip Zaroo | MLive.comMon, 06 Jul 2009 14:19:37 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/highlightreel//944.3173927 ]]>AP File PhotosFew would argue that offseason acquisitions like Dennis Northcutt (L), Ronald Curry (C) and Phillip Buchanon are significant improvements over the Lions players they've replaced at their respective positions. Here are the daily Lions links:...http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_do.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/ebKGYn53Byg/man_pleads_not_guilty_to_killi.htmlThe Associated PressMon, 06 Jul 2009 11:45:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3173542 ]]>PARKERSBURG, Iowa -- The man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Coach Ed Thomas was fatally shot on June 24 in a weight room in front of about 20 students...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/man_pleads_not_guilty_to_killi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/L74HDntwl0s/drew_stanton_should_settle_in.htmlTom Kowalski | OpinionMon, 06 Jul 2009 08:44:12 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3158188 ]]>James Schmehl | MLive.comLions quarterback Drew Stanton delivers a pass during the Lions' morning minicamp session on Wednesday in Allen Park. A few months ago, the Detroit Lions said repeatedly they were interested in acquiring a backup veteran quarterback. Now...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/drew_stanton_should_settle_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/P20wsiqen9Q/already_solid_at_nickel_back_c.htmlScouting ReportsTom Kowalski | OpinionSun, 05 Jul 2009 03:14:19 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3133005 ]]>It appears that free agent cornerback Eric King has solidified his position as the Detroit Lions' nickel back. Now the question is whether King can take another step and win one of the starting cornerback positions....http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/already_solid_at_nickel_back_c.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/LI9gUaoktyQ/after_bouncing_around_tonui_fo.htmlScouting ReportsTom Kowalski | OpinionSat, 04 Jul 2009 02:26:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3132069 ]]>Here are a couple of quick-hitter scouting reports on players hoping to make the Detroit Lions roster: TONIU FONOTI Ok, first things, first. It's pronounced "tone-E-you foe-no-TEE.'' The Lions had long discussions about adding Fonoti last season when they were...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/after_bouncing_around_tonui_fo.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/jryxGRQMJjo/chuck_darby_provides_some_insu.htmlScouting ReportsTom Kowalski | OpinionFri, 03 Jul 2009 02:59:23 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3131297 ]]>One of the forgotten men on the defensive line is eight-year veteran Chuck Darby, who many thought might be released earlier in the off-season when the team made its purge of many former Tampa Two players. However, the new coaching...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/chuck_darby_provides_some_insu.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/_6l5gnFBCVY/lions_dewayne_white_makes_pred.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressBrian VanOchten | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 02 Jul 2009 19:42:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3154099 ]]>AP PhotoDetroit defensive end Dewayne White is predicting a 10-sack season for himself, provided he can avoid injuries. ALLENDALE -- Detroit Lions defensive end Dewayne White enthusiastically offered up a bold prediction about the upcoming NFL season that included the...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_dewayne_white_makes_pred.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/wMcqvO-ssX0/lions_director_of_security_ric.htmlPhilip Zaroo | MLive.comThu, 02 Jul 2009 11:12:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3149627 ]]>DayPortPlayer.newPlayer({articleID:"18366",bannerAdObjectID:"null",videoAdObjectID:"null",videoAdConDefID:"2",playerInstanceID:"24FAD9E0-DC70-2532-414F-7E6F051C4C2F",domain:"wxyz.dayport.com",rootCategory:"null",categoryID:"13",accPos:"CCTVI.OTHER",accSite:"WXYZ"}); In the end, Ricky Sandoval succumbed to pancreatic cancer, just as more than 90 percent of the people diagnosed with the disease....http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_director_of_security_ric.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/dKDEv7K9CrE/twominute_drill_podcast_differ.htmlThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 02 Jul 2009 09:17:18 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/twominutedrill//2239.3148601 ]]>Brian VanOchten says Detroit is moving in right direction under new front office, coach.http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/07/twominute_drill_podcast_differ.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/ryqbtQ90oio/lions_ernie_sims_will_be_a_dif.htmlScouting ReportsTom Kowalski | OpinionThu, 02 Jul 2009 13:33:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3131197 ]]>AP File PhotoLinebacker Ernie Sims should be flying toward the ball rather than making a lot of reads in the Detroit Lions' new defense. Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims went into the regular season last year brimming with confidence. The...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_ernie_sims_will_be_a_dif.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/DHNIzqa226M/lions_fullback_terrelle_smith.htmlScouting ReportsTom Kowalski | OpinionWed, 01 Jul 2009 03:17:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3120048 ]]>Terrelle Smith should fit in very well with the Detroit Lions' offense because he's accustomed to not carrying the football and the new coaching staff isn't likely to give it to him. Smith, who is entering his 10th NFL season,...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_fullback_terrelle_smith.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/E5ZNmVwhYZ4/lions_trade_gerald_alexander_w.htmlTom Kowalski | OpinionWed, 01 Jul 2009 17:44:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3134926 ]]>The trade sending Detroit Lions safety Gerald Alexander to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for receiver Dennis Northcutt has been confirmed by the Jaguars (UPDATE: The Lions also have confirmed the trade). In judging the value of the trade, one...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_trade_gerald_alexander_w.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/5Jjd9wxmAWA/comment_rebuttal_kevin_carter.htmlTom KowalskiTue, 30 Jun 2009 07:39:45 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3130385 ]]>There's been a lot of talk about veteran free agent Kevin Carter signing with the Detroit Lions and that's still a possibility but hardly a done deal. If Carter does join the Lions, MLive commenter "Petessakes" is right -- Carter...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_kevin_carter.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroit-lions/~3/g52Zf_Y9ZvU/lions_dewayne_white_pits_produ.htmlTom Kowalski | OpinionTue, 30 Jun 2009 05:47:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/lions/index.ssf//2235.3119929 ]]>Mike Itchue | MLive.comDefensive end Dewayne White, left, practices blocking during practice last season. In the battle for the starting right end defensive end position for the Detroit Lions, Dewayne White isn't as athletic or as fast as the younger,...http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_dewayne_white_pits_produ.htmlnonadult