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• Is Sunday’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals a ‘must-win’ game?

  26-09-2020 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Could the Lions chances at a postseason berth be totally lost by the end of Week 3? After dropping their first two games of the season to division rivals, the Detroit Lions are digging themselves a hole not many teams find their way out of when in search of a postseason appearance.
  Since 1990, when the NFL adopted the 12-team playoff format, a whopping 88% of teams that started 0-2 missed out on the playoffs. With how things have looked over the past fiv
  
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• The Detroit Lions’ new jerseys appear to have leaked

  18-04-2024 16:24 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  The Detroit Lions new uniforms appear to have leaked through a promotional post.While the Detroit Lions are set to reveal their new uniforms on Thursday night in an event at Ford Field, it appears the jersey has leaked well before the launch. In a Fanatics promotional post at USA TODAY blog Lions Wire, they revealed several photos of what appears to be the new Lions jerseys.The set includes a classic blue jersey with the block letters that the team hinted at early in the week, a white uniform t
  
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• Notes: Lions LB Alex Anzalone wants to leave a legacy in Detroit

  18-04-2024 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Lions’ linebacker Alex Anzalone explains why leaving a legacy in Detroit was a big reason he hasn’t left.Back when he got here in 2021, there was a good understanding of what Detroit Lions’ linebacker Alex Anzalone’s role would be with the team—at least early on. Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell had just begun with their rebuild, and adding Anzalone made a lot of sense for several reasons.
  Anzalone, who wa
  
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• What are you hoping the Lions DON’T change in new uniforms?

  18-04-2024 12:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Detroit Lions unveil new uniforms on Thursday night, but what are you hoping they DON’T change from the current design?The Detroit Lions will unveil new uniforms on Thursday night, ushering in a new era of football since their last uniform changes in 2017. When team president Rod Wood made the news of a uniform change official, fans, players, and graphic designers all offered their thoughts about what the new uniforms should look like.Whet
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 30th pick, the Ravens select...

  17-04-2024 23:39 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports With the 30th pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select...We’ve moved past the Detroit Lions’ first pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, and now it’s time to close out the first round with the final three picks.Up first is the Baltimore Ravens, who are represented by commenter MaizeAndBlueWahoo. After a dominant regular season, the Ravens fell just short of the Super Bowl, and it felt like a little
  
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• Lions trade down, grab impressive haul in Brugler 7-round mock

  17-04-2024 17:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Athletic’s Dane Brugler released a full 7-round mock draft and projected the Detroit Lions to come away with an impressive haul of prospects. With just over a week before the 2024 NFL Draft, analysts are feverishly firing off mock drafts in order to put their stamp on the draft process. Some mock drafts are awful, but every once in a while a mock draft will produce some very interesting scenarios.One example of a mock draft that de
  
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• The Detroit Lions have a new mantra for the 2024 season

  17-04-2024 15:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK The Detroit Lions have adopted a new motto for the 2024 season to ensure they don’t take a step back.Ever since the minutes following their devastating loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has been preaching that the team’s climb back to a Super Bowl run will only get harder from here. His postgame quote about how the Lions may never be back—albeit somewhat misinterpreted—was a strong
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 29th pick, the Lions select...

  17-04-2024 14:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images With pick No. 29 in the 2024 POD Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select... Our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock is well underway, and over the past couple of weeks, we have seen members of our community make selections for the first 28 picks, and thus putting the Detroit Lions on the clock. If you missed any of the previous sections, you can check all of them out, including the fan-voted grades, in our Community Mock Draft Tracker.As we do every ye
  
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• Why the Lions should draft Cooper DeJean in 2024 NFL Draft

  17-04-2024 13:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Brandon Knapp tells you why the Detroit Lions should take Cooper DeJean in the 2024 NFL Draft. Another cornerback is on the board for my draft crushes this draft season. Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Cooper DeJean is a great fit for the Detroit Lions at pick 29, as he is one of the most versatile players this team could have, more than defensive back Brian Branch. DeJean could help fill a need at cornerback, and with the ability to play safety and be a kick/punt return
  
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• Open thread: What do you think of the sneak peek of the Lions’ new uniforms?

  17-04-2024 12:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Lions teased their new uniforms in a video Tuesday. What do you think so far?The Detroit Lions dropped a promotional video on Tuesday giving very quick, partial glimpses at their new uniforms, which are slated to come out this week. You can tell a lot from the limited teases, including new lettering, the return of white jersey/blue pants combos, and what appears to be minor coloring changes.Question of the day: What do you think of the Lions’ uniform sn
  
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• VIDEO: Detroit Lions leak sneak peek, hints at new uniforms

  17-04-2024 01:02 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  The Detroit Lions offered a little tease at their new uniforms in a promotional video.On Thursday, the Detroit Lions will unveil a whole new set of uniforms for the 2024 season and beyond. Thus far, the Lions have been very hush-hush about the new design, and there haven’t been any true leaks. The only real updates have been via team president Rod Wood, who has offered purposely vague updates like this.
  “They’re honoring our traditional color with a little updating and twist,&
  
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• NFL mock draft: 12 candidates for the Detroit Lions at Pick 29

  16-04-2024 23:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK The Lions are on the clock in our Community Mock Draft. Here are 12 candidates Detroit could pick.This is it. The Detroit Lions are finally on the clock in our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. It’ll be up to Erik Schlitt to make the 29th overall pick in the draft.
  Here’s a look at how the board has fallen through 28 picks.Chicago Bears: QB Caleb WilliamsWashington Commanders: QB Drake MayeNew England Patriots: WR Marvin Harrison Jr.Arizona
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 28th pick, the Bills select...

  16-04-2024 22:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  With the 28th pick in the POD Community Mock, the Bills select...The Detroit Lions are on deck in our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, and Erik Schlitt is patiently waiting for his turn on the clock.
  But before he can make his selection, he is at the mercy of the Buffalo Bills and acting Bills general manager Elite539. The Bills are seemingly stuck in AFC purgatory: too good to be earning top-10 picks, but not good enough to reach the big game. The Kansas City Chiefs have their numbe
  
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• Taylor Decker reveals offseason surgery on long-standing foot, ankle injury

  16-04-2024 20:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Lions LT Taylor Decker says he feels “incredible” after undergoing offseason surgery on a long-standing foot injury.Taylor Decker paused for a second in the middle of his Tuesday press conference, turned to the Detroit Lions director of football communications Eamonn Reynolds, and decided to break a little mid-April news.“I‘m going to go ahead and get ahead of this — I did have to have a foot and ankle surgery,” Decker reve
  
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• Jared Goff, Taylor Decker offer updates on contract extension talks

  16-04-2024 19:11 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Jared Goff and Taylor Decker both had small updates on their respective contract extension talks with the Detroit Lions. While NFL free agency is mostly done and the NFL Draft is a week in the future, the Detroit Lions front office has a third task to accomplish this offseason: offer extensions to players entering the final year of their deal. While not every Lions player seeking an extension will get one before the start of the season, there are a few key playe
  
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• Notes: Detroit Lions kick off voluntary offseason program

  16-04-2024 18:15 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Football is BACK (okay, not yet.) The boys are back in town.
  The Detroit Lions kicked off their offseason program Monday at Allen Park with the first of three phases. This voluntary phase lasts two weeks and consists of meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only, per NFL.com.
  The Lions are one of 25 teams getting the ball rolling, while the seven other clubs with new head coaches starting earlier in April.
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• Peter Schrager projects Lions to pick prospect loaded with grit

  16-04-2024 17:10 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Peter Schrager released his first mock draft of the offseason and he paired the Detroit Lions with a prospect who is grit personified. Peter Schrager, of NFL Network and Fox Sports, is one of the most well-respected insiders in the business and his position in the media affords him the opportunity to regularly speak with NFL coaches and general managers. As such, he typically only releases one mock draft per season, and because it’s sourced with inside informa
  
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• Why the Detroit Lions should draft EDGE Darius Robinson

  16-04-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Here’s why the Detroit Lions should draft Darius Robinson with the 29th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. While Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made some surprise draft picks along the way, the kind of player he has selected in his three years in Detroit has been remarkably consistent.Football character is a non-negotiable for the Lions. According to Holmes it’s the ultimate separator between a good players and a great one. This mantra has led most draft experts to rightfull
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 27th pick, the Cardinals select...

  16-04-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 27th pick in the POD Community Mock, the Cardinals select...It’s nearly the Detroit Lions’ turn in the 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, with the Arizona Cardinals on the clock with Pick 27 (the Lions are at 29).The Cardinals have a bonus first-round pick after allowing the Texans to trade up last year. With the fourth overall pick, the Cardinals have already selected receiver Rome Odunze to help out their d
  
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• Open thread: Should the Lions draft a kicker in the 2024 NFL Draft?

  16-04-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Lions could look to add some competition at the kicker position soon, but should they use a draft pick to do so? During his tenure with the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell has been one of the most aggressive head coaches in the NFL when it comes to his fourth-down decisions. This was on full display as recently as the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers (apologies for the reminder), where the Lions elected twice not to kick
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 26th pick, the Buccaneers select...

  15-04-2024 23:30 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With the 26th pick in the POD Community Mock, the Buccaneers select...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are up in our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, where you—the commenters—get to make the picks for each team.The Buccaneers were one of many teams who saw their season end at the hands of the Detroit Lions. And with an NFC South still very much in turmoil, the Buccaneers have as good of a shot as any team to repeat as the winn
  
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• 2024 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper goes need-heavy in Lions 3-round mock

  15-04-2024 18:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A detailed look at Mel Kiper’s latest selections for the Detroit Lions in his 3-round mock.We’re just over a week away from the 2024 NFL Draft right here in Detroit. And while in previous years, we had a pretty good handle on what the Detroit Lions may do, this year it feels like the possibilities are endless.Part of that is simply picking 29th overall, rather than having a top-10 pick, like they have had in each of the previo
  
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• 2024 NFL mock draft: Green Bay Packers select Kool-Aid McKinstry

  15-04-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports With the 25th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Packers select...We’re at Pick 25 in our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, and the Green Bay Packers are on the clock for the first time. We’ve already seen the Chicago Bears (Caleb Williams and Malik Nabers) and Minnesota Vikings (J.J. McCarthy and Jaylen Wright) have two selections, making the NFC North an drastically-improving division.
  Acting as general manager for the Packers in our
  
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• Why the Lions should draft Chop Robinson in 2024 NFL Draft

  15-04-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK Brandon Knapp explains why the Detroit Lions should take Chop Robinson in the 2024 NFL Draft. I told you this series wouldn’t just be filled with Michigan Wolverine players. When it comes to the 2024 NFL Draft, the one defensive end that stood out to me is Demeioun “Chop“ Robinson from Penn State. The Detroit Lions saw their defensive line improve in 2023, but there is still a need at the opposite edge position from Aidan Hutchinson—someo
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 24th pick, the Cowboys select...

  15-04-2024 13:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With the 24th pick in the POD Community Mock Draft, the Cowboys select...For being “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys have been the butt far more jokes than you may think over the past two decades. Perennially a winner during the regular season, the Cowboys have squandered great falls with terrible winters year after year after year. Since the year 1998, the Cowboys are just 4-12 in playoff games, and they over that time, they have not advance
  
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• Open thread: Which positions are realistic options for Lions’ 1st-round pick?

  15-04-2024 12:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK Which positions are realistic targets for the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick? The Detroit Lions are scheduled to select late in the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to an incredible postseason run. However, that has an unintended side effect: projecting their first-round pick is a toss-up.
  Ignoring the potential that the Lions trade out of pick 29, picking late in the draft means multiple players across multiple positions become viable options. Back in the 2022
  
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• 2024 NFL mock draft: Minnesota Vikings select RB Jaylen Wright

  14-04-2024 18:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports With the 23rd pick in the POD Community Mock draft, the Vikings select...The Minnesota Vikings are up again in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft after selecting Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 11th overall pick. Minnesota acquired the 23rd pick earlier this offseason in a trade with the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 second-round pick, among other compensation.
  Most projections believe the Vikings will package both of their first-round pic
  
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• Why the Lions should draft Mike Sainristil in 2024 NFL Draft

  14-04-2024 16:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Explaining why the Detroit Lions should take Mike Sainristil in the 2024 NFL Draft. While I could list a lot of Michigan Wolverines in this series, this is the last one that makes the cut for me. The Detroit Lions would be an excellent home for Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil overall. His work ethic and how he is as a person and a player is what the Lions could use on their team, especially in their secondary. After another offseason of change at the cornerback
  
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• POD Community Mock: With the 22nd pick, the Eagles select...

  14-04-2024 15:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports With the 22nd pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, the Eagles select..No team had a more public and more humiliating breakdown last year than the Philadelphia Eagles. After starting the season 10-1, they lost five of their last six games and were predictably humiliated in the opening round of the playoffs. Through it all, the Eagles panicked, made some very foolish coaching decisions, and never even showed a sign of fight. If it wasn’t so hila
  
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• Discussion: Who is your Day 2 NFL Draft crush?

  14-04-2024 14:00 via prideofdetroit.com
  
  Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports A look at one of our favorite Day 2 prospects for the Detroit Lions in the 2024 NFL Draft. On Saturday, our own Brandon Knapp made a compelling case for the Detroit Lions to draft Michigan guard Zak Zinter sometime on Day 2 or Day 3. Zinter is coming off a serious injury, but his ability as a road grader in the run game—plus Detroit’s lack of an immediate need at guard—make him a smart fit with the Lions.
  Of course, there are hundreds of other prospe
  
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