The Ugly Business Of Detroit Lions Football

Former Lions Star Would 'feel Dirty' Joining Packers

Veteran offensive tackle Taylor Decker is still without a team following his release from the Detroit Lions, and he does not seem interested in joining the Green Bay Packers — or any of the other Lions rivals in the NFC North Division amid the NFL free agency.That was a takeaway Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net had after he interviewed Decker.“He wants to play for a winner. Yet he’s kind of thinking about, ‘Is it cheap to go win somewhere el…

The Ugly Business Of Detroit Lions Football

When the Detroit Lions released 10-year veteran tackle Taylor Decker, fans strongly objected, feeling team management mishandled the situation. Decker’s release was viewed as disrespectful and unappreciative of the 10-year veteran’s contribution and personal sacrifice. When four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow was asked to repay a portion of his signing bonus, the fans were even more outraged. Was it disrespect or merely the ugly side of doing…

What is the best era of Detroit Lions football?

This 21 December 1997 file photo show Detroit Lions Barry Sanders as he is carried off of the field by his teammates after he became one of three players to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season against the New York Jets 21 December 1997 at the Pontiac, Mich, Silverdome. Sanders will reportedly announce his retirement from football after a 10-year career. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images On Monday night, th…