Christmas didn’t exactly come early for the Detroit faithful when an “also-ran” Cincinnati team spoiled their faint playoff hopes this past Sunday. The ensuing caroling wasn’t jolly either, as a cacophony of anti-Caldwell sentiment built…
I couldn’t remember where I had seen it before; I just knew that it was familiar. On the final play of the first quarter against the Buccaneers, Matthew Stafford delivered a 21-yard strike to Eric…
In the days leading up to the contest in Tampa Bay, I had an opportunity to speak with Riley Auman, a writer for SB Nation’s Buccaneers affiliate. Riley also provides draft coverage for Breaking Football…
You Either Die A Hero, Or You Live Long To See Yourself Become The Villain. Jim Bob Cooter is not the man you thought he was, nor is he the man you think he is….
Jarrad Davis has some shortcomings to overcome in his rookie year I am not in the business of fearmongering, nor do I believe a single game portends a career, but Jarrad Davis’s work in zone…
Sophomore running back Dwayne Washington is the most recent Detroit Lion to draw fans’ ire during a three-game skid. The much-maligned Washington was limited to twelve yards on six carries against the Steelers, furthering the…
After some discussion with my editors, it was decided that it’s important for our readers to understand why the Lions’ – or any team’s – tendencies in power-eligible situations matter. The data in and of itself…
Jacquies Smith Celebrates After Sacking Mark Sanchez In A 2015 Game Against Philadelphia. Jacquies Smith was one of the most difficult evaluations I’ve ever done, and for several reasons. First and foremost, the 27-year-old defensive end…
Last week, I briefly reviewed some of the Lions’ favorite passing concepts in power situations. I outlined rubs/picks, sprintouts, smash/high-low concepts, and mesh concepts, the latter of which we’ll be focusing on today. As stated…
After spending his first four seasons with Green Bay and most of this offseason with Minnesota, former first-round pick Datone Jones has found a new home in the NFC North. The 27-year-old free agent signed…
This is the second installment of the PEPAT Project, a series that focuses on the Lions’ situational playcalling in power situations in 2016. A fair, democratic process was conducted through social media, and the good…
I Introduce To You The P.E.P.A.T Project. P.E.P.A.T stands for ‘Power-eligible Playcalling and Tendencies.’ This initiative was borne of a desire to determine which Detroit Lions running back was most effective in short yardage situations…
Bryce predicted the Lions to go 10-6 in 2017, but is now refusing to drink the Kool-Aid. Why?
Cornelius Washington looks to be an important piece for a defensive line that has been weakened by suspensions and injuries. He signed a 2-year, $5.825M deal in free agency, but is he the bookend to…