Campbell’s Bold Gamble: Lions Ditch Joint Practices, Starters Could See Real Action This Preseason
The Lions announced their three-game preseason schedule with Campbell hinting starters might see more action after skipping joint practices this year.
Dave '91
I've been a Detroit Lions fan since birth. Grew up in Livonia, Michigan, and my football education started early. The first thing this team ever taught me was heartbreak. Billy Sims was going to be everything in 1984. Then a knee injury ended his career at 27 and I learned what Lions fandom actually meant. I was ten years old.
It never got easier. Barry Sanders, the greatest running back who ever lived, walked away from the game in his prime rather than keep playing for a franchise that didn't deserve him. Calvin Johnson did the same thing a decade later. In between, there was 0-16, the Millen years, and more false starts than I care to count. Fifty plus years of this and I'm still here. That's either loyalty or a character flaw. Probably both.
ThatDetroitGrit.com exists because Lions fans deserve more than recycled takes and national media condescension. This is a site built by a lifelong fan who actually watches the film, tracks the roster moves, and holds Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell accountable while fully believing they're the best regime this franchise has ever seen. No algorithms. No hot takes for clicks. Just honest Lions coverage written by someone who's been suffering and celebrating since 1974, and isn't planning to stop anytime soon.
Dan Campbell Just Changed Everything About Lions Preseason and Fans Should Actually Care This Time
Dan Campbell hints he might actually play Lions starters more in preseason games against the Bengals, Commanders, and Colts after skipping joint practices this year.
This UDFA Could Be Detroit’s Biggest Steal If He Finally Puts It All Together
The Lions signed USC edge rusher Anthony Lucas as an undrafted free agent, betting on his physical tools despite inconsistent college production and injury concerns.
Why This Undrafted USC Pass Rusher Could Be Brad Holmes’ Biggest Steal Yet
USC edge rusher Anthony Lucas went undrafted despite having clear NFL potential, and the Lions coaching staff might be exactly what he needs to finally put it all together.
The USC Insider’s Take: Why Anthony Lucas Could Be Brad Holmes’ Best UDFA Steal Yet
USC insider reveals why undrafted Lions edge rusher Anthony Lucas has NFL-ready run stopping skills but questionable pass rush development and effort concerns that kept him out of the draft.
Lions Shopping List: 4 June 1st Cuts That Could Transform Detroit’s Defense
Brad Holmes has four roster spots to fill and these June 1st cuts including former Michigan DT Mazi Smith and veteran Arik Armstead could provide the Lions with quality depth at bargain prices.
Brad Holmes is Playing Chess While Other GMs Play Checkers: Why the Lions’ June 1st Strategy Could Land Arik Armstead
Brad Holmes is playing the waiting game with four open roster spots, eyeing June 1st cuts including potential impact player Arik Armstead and depth options like Mazi Smith as other teams make salary cap moves.
The Lions Chose Pain Over Practicality and That’s Peak Detroit Energy
The Lions chose Germany over an easier international game despite brutal scheduling that puts them on a 12-day stretch with three games and intercontinental travel right before Thanksgiving.
Why the Lions’ Week 6 Bye Won’t Kill Their Super Bowl Dreams (Despite What Everyone’s Saying)
The Lions' Week 6 bye isn't ideal for a Super Bowl run, but the Eagles proved early bye weeks aren't fatal and Detroit's 10-day Thanksgiving break could be the perfect remedy.
Ravens Video Proves Brad Holmes Stole The WRONG Player From Baltimore
Ravens war room video reveals Baltimore actually wanted Missouri's Zion Young over Michigan's Derrick Moore when the Lions jumped them in the draft, showing Holmes may have overthought his trade up move.
