LIONS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Reggie Bush says this is the most talented team he’s been on

During an interview with Colin Cowherd on The Herd on ESPN Radio, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush was asked if he agrees that this is the most talented team he’s been on. “I do,” Bush said, per MLive.com. “I feel like our talent matches up with anybody’s in this league.” I’m not sure if the Lions are more talented than the 2009 Saints that won the Super Bowl...
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Lions’ Mikel Leshoure, Louis Delmas dealing with injuries

The Detroit Lions conducted OTAs minus two players – safety Louis Delmas and running back Mikel Leshoure – who are recovering from injuries, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Delmas has been excused from OTAs as he continues rehabbing his ailing knees. Coach Jim Schwartz said the team has been in contact with the safety: "We're in communication with...
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Reggie Bush: I Came To Detroit To Win Championships

The Detroit Lions haven’t always been the necessary landing spot for top free agents in years past.  The Lions seem to be a player or two away now from establishing some sort of post season tradition, and running back Reggie Bush might be the guy to help get them over the hump. Bush was with his new team for the start of their OTAs, and let it be known that he’s about his business...
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz plans to use Reggie Bush as a runner, receiver and return specialist

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has wisely been letting the electric Reggie Bush return punts in organized team activities. Signing a four-year contract with Detroit in March worth roughly $20 million, Schwartz also plans to frequently target the 28-year-old Bush as a receiver and use the former Trojan as a full-time, three-down back. Splitting carries with youngster Lamar...
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Matthew Stafford: The Lions are My Team

    The key for the Lions this year is really simple in my humble opinion. The team won 10 games and made the playoffs for the first time in 12 years in the 2011 season following 40 Touchdowns and 16 INTs from quarterback Matthew Stafford. But then fell to just 4 win in 2012 after Stafford only managed to throw 20 Touchdowns and 17 INTs. Coincidence? I think not. The success of...
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Mikel Leshoure, Louis Delmas didn’t participate in OTA’s

According to the Detroit News, Lions safety Louis Delmas didn’t attend this week’s organized team activities as he continues to work on strengthening his knees. “We’re in communication with Lou,” coach Jim Schwartz said. “He’s not here right now but there’s nothing he can get out of this because he can’t physically do the stuff we’re doing.” Running back Mikel...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Reggie Bush came to Detroit to win, not vacation

ALLEN PARK, Mich. Reggie Bush has gone from Hollywood to the French Quarter to South Beach to Greenfield Village? This new job with the Detroit Lions is providing quite a change in scenery and nightlife opportunities for Bush. He played in college at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, spent the first five years of his NFL career in New Orleans and then played...
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Nate Burleson: A Lion in the Rough

You may not immediately think of the name Nate Burleson when you think of the Detroit Lions. However, for the past three years he has been an underrated commodity and a great leader for the team. He has flown under the radar for the majority of his ten year career, but has managed to rack up over 5000 receiving yards and 38 touchdowns. He turns 32 in August, but the seasoned veteran...
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Report: Calvin Johnson Didn’t Actually Break His Fingers

It was reported earlier today that Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson had confirmed that he played with three broken fingers last season.  But that turns out not to be true, per ProFootballTalk.com. Photo Credit: Gavin Smith/DetroitLions.com PFT’s story disputes a report from the Detroit News, which includes a Q-and-A with the 6-5, 236-pound wide out that contains no...
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Calvin Johnson talks broken fingers and Titus Young

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson confirmed Monday that he broke the NFL single-season record with 1,964 receiving yards last year despite playing much of the season with broken fingers. Trying to straighten them things out, Johnson said of the crooked fingers on his left hand. Johnson said he wasnt certain exactly when he suffered the injury. It was never reported by the Lions...
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Calvin Johnson played 2012 with broken fingers

credit: Getty Images Lions receiver Calvin Johnson set a record with 1,964 yards receiving last season. He did so with broken fingers. Johnson confirmed to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News that he had broken fingers in addition to his knee issues last season. What is not know is how many fingers were broken. Rumors in February placed the number as high as three. The news makes Johnson’s...
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Calvin Johnson broke Rice’s receiving record despite broken fingers in 2012

After setting the single-season record for reception yards, Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson told reporters that he was playing with broken fingers.
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Detroit Lions battle shaping up at OLB?

After the Detroit Lions set up Stephen Tulloch, DeAndre Levy and Justin Durant as their starting linebackers two seasons ago, I (and a lot of other observers) never thought that the positions would be a question mark so soon.  The Lions failed to re-sign Durant this off season and while middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch is playing under a long-term deal and DeAndre Levy has a new...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Free agent safety Charles Woodson ‘open’ to playing for Lions

Free agents safety Charles Woodson is ‘open’ to the possibility to playing in Detroit and the team could have a very good tandem along with Louis Delmas. However, as Woodson tours teams, the one who stops posturing will win his services. Oakland and Denver have offers on the table, the New York Giants have interest, Woodson has a market that’s growing, but there is still...
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Detroit Lions’ Schwartz, Mayhew still looking for the pony

Detroit Lions DE Ronnell Lewis tweeted an apology to fans for his part in an incident in Norman, OK last month.  Lewis used Twitter to apologize to “everyone” and by that I presume he means fans, coaches, management and his teammates.  He claims to have learned from his adventure and seems to commit to the idea that it won’t happen again.  Good enough. With his Tweets,...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss
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