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    • Feb. 22, 2012

    Draft targets get extra attention from Lions at Combine

    The Lions havent had to wait this long to make a draft pick since 1993; its been 11 years since theyve even had to wait into the 20s. They have had eight top-10 picks in those 11 drafts.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
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    Brady Quinn says hes sorry for comments on Tim Tebow

    Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos starting quarterback in a GQ article.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
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    Eagles restructure deal with DT Cullen Jenkins

    Jenkins signed a $25 million, five-year deal last offseason and had 5.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and 61 total tackles in his first season with the team. Jenkins spent his first seven seasons with Green Bay.

    • Feb. 22, 2012
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    Wednesday's NFL notebook: Tom Brady's personal quarterback coach dies

    San Mateo, Calif. — Tom Martinez, the longtime personal coach to New England Patriots quarterback and former Michigan Wolverine Tom Brady, has died at 67.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Vikings, University of Minnesota reach tentative deal on TCF stadium use

    The Minnesota Vikings say the organization has reached a tentative deal with the University of Minnesota on how much the team will pay to use TCF Stadium while a new Vikings stadium is being built.

    • Feb. 20, 2012
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    Lions Matthew Stafford is a No. 1 son, video reveals

    What was the first big purchase made by Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford after signing his monster rookie contract in 2009? The sleuths at TMZ have found out.

    • Feb. 19, 2012
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    Lions safety Louis Delmas breaks silence, says hes finally healthy

    Delmas had surgery during Week 15 and made it back for the playoff game against New Orleans. Clearly, though, he was nowhere near 100 percent. There was concern a second surgery might be required. It wasnt.

  1. Lions, Cliff Avril could be heading for impasse in negotiations

    Novi— Negotiations between the Lions and free agent-to-be Cliff Avril haven't reached an impasse, but you get the sense it's going to end up there.

    • Feb. 18, 2012
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    Ex-NFL players sue league in La. over concussions

    New Orleans— Nearly a dozen former NFL players living in Louisiana have sued the NFL, the latest players to accuse the league of failing to protect players from the risks associated with concussions.

  2. Cliff Avrils stance on hometown discount for Lions hasnt changed

    "There is no such thing as a hometown discount," said Avril, who will be an unrestricted free agent March 13. "You have to strike gold when you can." Nice quote, but it's not news.

  3. Lions should gather no Moss

    Elite receivers even ones at the end of their career demand the ball. And want more. Thats one reason any talk of the Lions signing the soon-to-be-unretired Randy Moss should end there. As talk.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
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    NFL Combine is key for possible Lions draft pick Janoris Jenkins

    This year, Martin Mayhew might have a chance to select cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who was expelled from Florida after two marijuana possession arrests within three months. He finished his college career at North Alabama.

    • Feb. 16, 2012
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    U-Ms Molk, MSUs Worthy ranked No. 3 at their positions by Kiper

    ESPN's Mel Kiper has ranked the top five NFL draft prospects at each position; Michigan's David Molk is the No. 3 center and Michigan State's Jerel Worthy is the No. 3 defensive tackle.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
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    Lions should take OT in first round, NFL Network analyst says

    Mike Mayock praised the Lions offense, saying it matched favorably with the Saints. He said if they chose to draft offense with the 23rd pick, he would look at left tackle.

    • Feb. 15, 2012
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    Kipers latest mock draft: CB Janoris Jenkins to Lions

    ESPNs Mel Kiper released his latest NFL mock draft Wednesday and he predicts that the Lions, with the No. 23 pick in the first round, will take North Alabama ...

    • Feb. 15, 2012
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    Ron Jaworski leaves Monday Night Football but stays with ESPN

    Jaworski signed a five-year contract extension to appear on other programming and will no longer join play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico and color commentator ...

    • Feb. 15, 2012
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    Receiver Titus Young earns Lions rookie award

    Young, from Boise State, caught 48 passes for 607 yards and six TDs this season. The DSBA has named a top Lions rookie every year since 2002.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Lions not in position for 'aggressive' free agent moves, team president says

    Lions president Tom Lewand spent nearly an hour on a teleconference with season ticket holders Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights:

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Debbie Stabenow among senators calling for end to NFL blackouts

    Five U.S. senators, including Stabenow, D-Lansing, have called on the NFL to stop barring television broadcasts of games that lack a sellout crowd, as the ...

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Lions star Ndamukong Suh named grand marshal of NASCAR race

    The Lions star defensive tackle will order drivers to start their engines at the NASCAR Subway Fresh Fit 500 on March 4 at Phoenix International Raceway, ...

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Monday's NFL notebook: Secondary coach joins Lions staff

    The Lions have restructured the way they will coach the secondary. They have hired former all-pro safety Marcus Robertson and expanded the duties of secondary ...

    • Feb. 13, 2012
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    Lions add Marcus Robertson to coaching staff

    The Lions have hired former All-Pro safety Marcus Robertson to replace Brandon Fisher as an assistant to the defensive coaching staff. Robertson spent 19 ...

    • Feb. 11, 2012
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    Friday's NFL notebook: Belichick wanted Giants to throw to Manningham

    The Patriots got exactly what they wanted when the Giants threw to Manningham on New Yorks last Super Bowl drive. Then the receiver deemed less dangerous than ...

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Lions Stafford confident but avoids bold predictions in ESPN interview

    Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford didnt take the bait Friday when ESPN SportsCenter anchor Chris McKendry asked him for a 2012 season prediction.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Jackson man indicted for bomb threat during Lions-Saints game

    The charge brought Friday against 34-year-old Shawn H. Payton carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

  4. Best Super Bowl moment didnt occur during game or halftime

    Its been five days since the Super Bowl, just enough time to give us a little perspective on the whole thing. Was it a football game? A concert? A competition ...

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    NFL invites six Michigan State players, three Michigan players to Combine

    Running back Edwin Baker, quarterback Kirk Cousins and defensive lineman Jerel Worthy were among the Spartans invited. Wolverine invitees include receiver ...

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Lions Ndamukong Suh among most disliked athletes, poll shows

    Suh ranks fourth among the most disliked athletes in the United States, according to Forbes magazine. The publication said the ranking is the result of surveys ...

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Champion Giants saluted with victory parade

    Thousands of fans roared as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hoisted the teams Super Bowl trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float Tuesday along ...

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    NFL draft order set: Lions have 23rd pick

    The Lions spot is no surprise, but the complete first-round order was not official until the Giants win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl. For being the ...

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