Moran Norris News

Okay now that that's out of the way... In all seriousness, if you look up "ineptness" in the dictionary, it's likely you will find a blurb about the Detroit Lions historically bad season a year ago.

Takeo Spikes remembers the first time he met Moran Norris. Spikes and the Buffalo Bills were preparing to play the Texans, and Norris, then Houston's starting fullback, continued to catch his eye on the videotapes.

"Big Mo," he hollered across the 49ers' practice field Monday, as Moran Norris finished up some extracurricular drills by catching passes.

Frank Gore 's goal - "to be the best player on the field" - might be more attainable under Jimmy Raye 's offense than it was under Mike Martz 's. The 49ers' running back implied as much Wednesday after a 49ers practice.

Jerome Felton's blocking ability is the key to his success with the Detroit Lions.

The 49ers are yet again "one and done" with another offensive coordinator. After last year's disappointing 7-9 season, their latest hot-shot offensive coordinator Mike Martz was let go from the team... San Francisco 49ers: Exit Mike Martz, Enter Jimmy Raye and Moran Norris? by Andy Bensch 305 reads Opinion The 49ers are yet again "one and done" ...

Coming off the worst season in N.F.L. history - maybe even in the history of professional sports - the Lions can only get better.

Continuing what feels like an all-Detroit day, we bring you this exciting news: The Lions announced they have signed free-agent receiver Ronald Curry and fullback Terrelle Smith to one-year contracts.

If you will excuse the wanton use of a summer metaphor to discuss the Lions' first week of free agency, it's pretty clear the team did not hit a home run.

At least three players visited the Lions as NFL free agency began Friday. It appears the Lions got one yes, one maybe and one bizarre no.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers signed fullback Moran Norris to a three-year contract today, welcoming back the burly blocker after releasing him last summer.

Contrary to several reports, the Detroit Lions are not in any discussions with running back Derrick Ward .

On the first day teams could sign new free agents, the biggest news from 49ers headquarters was about a few familiar faces.

On the first day of the NFL's free-agent signing period, the Lions were busy hosting a pair of visitors Friday at the team's practice facility.

The free-agent market opened at the stroke of midnight, and Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has a shopping list as long as his arm.

The NFL free-agent market opens at midnight tonight, and the Lions are expected to pursue mid-level players more than high-profile ones.

Although I don't always believe what I read on the Internet , I think it can be useful to get an idea of what's going on out there.

INDIANAPOLIS - Lions general manager Martin Mayhew spoke to reporters over breakfast this morning, touching on a number of subjects.

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew spoke to reporters over breakfast this morning, touching on a number of subjects for about an hour.

Kicker Jason Hanson's new contract extension -- a four-year deal signed Tuesday -- presumably allows the 17-year veteran to finish his career in a Lions uniform.