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Lions' Gunther Cunningham wants to blitz more, but remains wary of big plays
Gunther Cunningham is caught in a vicious cycle. The Detroit Lions defensive coordinator said he wants to blitz more, starting with Sunday's game at the Green Bay Packers.
Jeff Smart might not go down as the most recognizable linebacker Colorado has ever seen.
Pistons bring back Atkins 97.1 The Ticket has learned that the Pistons are bringing back guard Chucky Atkins.
Is there anything more awe-inspiring than watching a bone-crushing hit from a linebacker? Perhaps a great white shark leaping ten feet out of the water to mangle and devour its prey.
Shoulder injury puts LB Ernie Sims' status in doubt
Linebacker Ernie Sims has a "fairly significant" shoulder injury, but the Lions don't know how long he will be out, coach Jim Schwartz said Monday.
Matthew Stafford isn't the only young Lion enduring on-the-job training
While most of the focus is on Detroit Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford and his struggles with turnovers, the reality of the situation is that a slew of young players are going through some rough patches with their on-the-job training.
If LB Sims is out, it's Dizon or Levy
Lions linebacker Ernie Sims suffered a shoulder injury Sunday against Minnesota that might sideline him.
Lions LB Ernie Sims suffers 'fairly significant' shoulder injury
Allen Park -- Lions linebacker Ernie Sims has a 'fairly significant' right shoulder injury and is likely to miss an extended period of time, coach Jim Schwartz said Monday.
Want to sell seats? Start rookie QB
I opted not to shuffle off to Buffalo for the Detroit Lions ' meaningless final preseason game against the Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y. There were a handful of reasons: 1. No cheap flights.
Linebacker Duren has turned his life around at MidAmerica Nazarene
Jake Duren was passed out in an apartment hallway when police officers, following a trail of blood from a smashed car window outside, roused him.It was the early morning of April 13, 2008, at Smiley Court family housing near the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Delmas hit causes scuffle at practice
Quick hits from the last day of Lions training camp: Rookie safety Louis Delmas delivered another big hit in practice today, smacking running back Aveion Cason near the goal line.
Carlos Monarrez: Fight was funny, but issues still remain for Lions
What did we learn about the Lions from Saturday's 27-10 loss at Cleveland? For starters, the Lions showed they had plenty of fight -- at least among themselves in pregame warm-ups. After defensive end Dewayne White and tight end Carson Butler tussled, coach Jim Schwartz joked that they must have thought the game started a half-hour early.
Lions' Linehan's ire lights fire under sluggish offense
With the dog days of summer upon them and training camp about to end, the Lions looked a little sluggish on offense during an early portion of practice Tuesday.
Actor Jeff Daniels visits Lions practice
Allen Park -- Actor and Michigan native Jeff Daniels watched practice from the sideline and even spent a little time with coach Jim Schwartz afterward.
Defense is putting on the blitz -- about 40 of them
Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham loves to blitz -- this way, that way, every which way.
Observations from Day 6 of Lions camp
The Detroit Lions put on full pads for the second time in camp this morning, and they popped pretty good.
Observations from Day 6 of Lions camp
The Detroit Lions put on full pads for the second time in camp this morning, and they popped pretty good.
Bullocks' knee injury saga continues; Johnson leaves practice with 'minor' injury
Lions safety Daniel Bullocks missed practice Sunday and was scheduled to have his surgically repaired knee checked by Dr.
Lions impressed by 15,000-plus fans at practice
By any measure, it was an impressive display of fan support for a team that went 0-16 last season.
Lions practice like they hope to play: aggressively
One of the most noticeable differences in the Detroit Lions ' training camp this season has been the aggressiveness of the cornerbacks as they step to the line of scrimmage and challenge receivers.
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