0 comments by Joe Dexter on 2/1/2016
Despite not having any official confirmation from either the Detroit Lions or Calvin Johnson himself, everyone continues to search for a reason into why a 30 year-old receiver would retire from the NFL. The past and current state of the Lions would lead many to believe that it’s because he’s spent 9 miserable years in […]
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The NFL is either trying to tell us that Super Bowl victories increase birth rates, or that Libras and Scorpios are really good singers. In a new NFL commercial featuring Seal, set to the music of “Kiss from a Rose,” a choir of “Super Bowl babies” sing about how their parents’ favorite teams won the Super Bowl and […]
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Colin Cowherd riffs on the reports that Calvin Johnson will officially retire this week.
Of course he targets the hot topic — being a member of the Detroit Lions means that Megatron was a waste of talent.
In true ‘Herd’ fashion, Cowherd says the the retirement is the only move, because you’re “powerless” in the Lions organization.
Expect more similar reactions to the story nationally as it develops and becomes official.
0 comments by Joe Dexter on 1/31/2016
First it was the running back that transcended the game in Honolulu blue. Now, every day that passes by seems to increase the possibility that the player that fans call ‘Megatron’ has played his final game in the NFL. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Calvin Johnson told two teammates during the 2015 season that he planned […]
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The Maryland Terrapins saw nothing special in the way that Randy Edsall was running it’s football program last year. Midway through the season, they got so sick of season nothing special, that they let him go to get a new jump-start on the program with a new face leading the way at head coach. Apparently, […]
0 comments by Joe Dexter on 1/29/2016
The Lions now have their salary cap guy. Former Giants director of football operations Matt Harriss has been hired on by Detroit to help GM Bob Quinn manage contracts and the salary cap. Detroit Lions beat writer Tim Twentyman has the details. Harriss has many secondary connections to the Lions, including his connection with assistant […]
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Just a few days after saying that he wasn’t in a rush to hire a strength and conditioning coach, general manager Bob Quinn is bringing another former Patriots co-worker to Detroit. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Lions have hired Harold Nash Jr. to take over the duty of head strength and conditioning coach. Nash […]
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In the lead up to Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, The Sports Daily will be remembering some of the most iconic moments and players from Super Bowl history. Our series continues with the greatest finishes in the game’s history: Super Bowl XLII The New York Giants ended the New England Patriots’ bid […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 1/28/2016
In the lead up to Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, The Sports Daily will be remembering some of the most iconic moments and players from Super Bowl history. Our series continues with the best quarterback performances in the NFL’s biggest game: Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XXIX) Young […]
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Most quarterbacks probably wouldn’t mind being on a list of the worst Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks because it would mean they own a Super Bowl ring. It’s kind of like being the ugliest Miss America or the flabbiest Mr. Universe. Only 31 quarterbacks have won Super Bowls. Ten of them are in the Hall of Fame and […]
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Every Morning, Outside the Lions brings you the latest news to start off the day, with quick hits on the news and views surrounding your Detroit Lions. It’s Thursday and yet there is still another 11-day waiting period for another professional football game that has meaning. Yet, the league still finds itself in a flex period with […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 1/27/2016
In the lead up to Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, The Sports Daily will be remembering some of the most iconic moments and players from Super Bowl history. Our series starts with the longest plays in the impressive history of the NFL’s biggest game: Longest Pass: Jake Delhomme to Muhsin Muhammad, […]
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Calvin Johnson’s impending decision to retire or return as a member of the Detroit Lions in 2016 took another interesting twist yesterday. His agent, Bus Cook, told the Detroit Free Press on Tuesday that his client is battling fatigue. From Josh Katzenstein at The Detroit News: “He’s tired, his body’s tired,” Cook told The Detroit […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 1/26/2016
The mass exodus of the 2016 Pro Bowl should really be the death blow for the NFL’s all-star game. According to ESPN’s Kevin Seifert, the original 86 players voted to the Pro Bowl has now swelled to 133—setting a new record for total Pro Bowlers in one season. The previous high was 119, set in 2009. […]
0 comments by Zach Kruse on 1/24/2016
The NFL’s Conference Championship weekend saw the Denver Broncos survive a late rally from Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to win the AFC and Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers blowout the Arizona Cardinals to capture the NFC crown. The Broncos and Panthers will now meet in Santa Clara for Super Bowl 50 in […]
