Lions Miss Out on Athletic Center Jager Burton as Packers Strike Again
The Packers signed athletic center Jager Burton, leaving Lions fans wondering why Detroit didn't pursue another talented player now heading to their division rival.
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.
Lions Grab Another Defensive Back Because Apparently We’re Allergic to Offense Now
The Lions selected Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney with the 157th pick, continuing their defensive focus while adding a high-character player who tallied 21 passes defended and five interceptions over his last two starter seasons.
Lions Steal Second-Round Corner in Fifth Round or Classic Too Good to Be True?
The Lions grabbed projected second-round cornerback Keith Abney II in the fifth round despite already having 15 players in their secondary, potentially landing the biggest steal of the draft.
Holmes Raids Michigan, Steals a Top 100 Pick in Round 5, and Builds the Most Complete Lions Roster in Decades
Track every Lions draft pick live from Allen Park's war room as Brad Holmes builds the most complete roster in decades with Blake Miller, Derrick Moore and more steals.
Lions Front Office Finally Stops Getting Fleeced in Trades and Fans Don’t Know What to Do
The Lions finally show they know how to work the trade market with smart asset management in the Montgomery deal that has fans questioning if this front office is actually competent.
This Former Baseball Player Could Be the Lions’ Next Steal at Linebacker
The Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round despite limited starting experience, but his tape shows real potential to compete for the open WILL linebacker spot.
Rodriguez and Barnes Just Got Put on Notice: Why the Jimmy Rolder Pick Changes Everything for Detroit’s LB Room
The Lions drafted linebacker Jimmy Rolder and suddenly Malcolm Rodriguez and Derrick Barnes are fighting for their roster lives in what could be a brutal training camp battle.
Lions Draft Local Tackling Machine Who Actually Knows How to Tackle – What Could Go Wrong?
The Lions drafted Michigan linebacker Jimmy Rolder in the fourth round, bringing home a sure tackler who missed just four tackles all season but comes with injury concerns and limited starting experience.
Lions Draft Tracker: Holmes Trades Up, Grabs Two Wolverines and Our Future Right Tackle
The Lions are picking 17th for once and Brad Holmes is building through the trenches with Blake Miller at tackle, plus two Michigan defenders to bolster the roster.
Lions Draft Day 2: Holmes Trades Up for Michigan Pass Rusher as Detroit Keeps Building Around Campbell’s Vision
Follow the Lions draft picks live as Brad Holmes builds through all three days, from Blake Miller at pick 17 to late-round gems that could put Detroit over the top.
