Archives for October 2014

‘”It’s the lynchpin of it,” Polian said. “There wouldn’t have been a career had I not succeeded in Buffalo. And that’s all due to the players and coaches. This is not about me, it’s really about the lessons I learned and about the players and coaches that I was fortunate enough to be with that provided success.”‘

‘And he wouldn’t guess what sort of reaction he’ll get from fans when he takes the field Sunday. “Doesn’t matter,” Schwartz said. “It’s about the game. That’s certainly not important.”‘

Waddle’s return expected to reverse Lions’ O-line woes (Detroit News)

Concussion will sideline Lions RB Joique Bell Sunday (Detroit News)

Linebacker Levy quietly becomes force on Lions defense (Detroit News)

Detroit News predictions: Lions vs. Bills (Detroit News)

Replacement QB poses riddle (Detroit News)

Lions’ James Ihedigbo fined $16K for hit on Jets’ QB (Detroit News)

Lions’ Tate ailed by hamstring; Johnson still uncertain (Detroit News)

Sam Martin, Jason Jones, Rob Sim named Lions’ captains (Detroit News)

Lions’ Johnson questionable, Bell out vs. Bills (Detroit Free Press)

Ex-Lions coach Schwartz downplays return to Ford Field (Detroit Free Press)

Waddle return should help protect Stafford (Detroit Free Press)

How Lions’ DeAndre Levy developed sixth sense on field (Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions’ Joique Bell cleared for physical activity (Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions’ Golden Tate expected to play vs. Bills (Detroit Free Press)

5 things to watch as Detroit Lions try to extend winning streak to 3 games (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions’ DeAndre Levy credits improvement to being unsatisfied with ‘just being a guy’ (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions RB George Winn should see carries with Joique Bell, Theo Riddick ruled out vs. Buffalo (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions’ Kyle Van Noy back to 100 percent, but can’t return until Nov. 9 (Ann Arbor News)

LaAdrian Waddle will return to Detroit Lions’ starting lineup against Bills (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions expect Golden Tate to play against Buffalo; ‘possibility’ Calvin Johnson won’t (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions Q&A: Cornelius Lucas talks online shopping, girls and playing for the … Pistons? (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions struggling on the ground, and that might not change against Jim Schwartz’s Bills (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin deflects praise for team’s defensive success to his players (Ann Arbor News)

Detroit Lions to lean on Reggie Bush against Bills (Oakland Press)

Detroit Lions notes: DeAndre Levy honored; Calvin Johnson questionable (Oakland Press)

Calvin Johnson questionable against Bills Sunday (Fox Sports Detroit)

Three storylines to follow in Lions-Bills (Fox Sports Detroit)

DeAndre Levy Credits Change In Mindset For Better Play Over Past 2 Seasons (WXYT-FM)

Caldwell Expects Tate Will Play Sunday, Says ‘We’ll See’ About Johnson (WXYT-FM)

Huntington week in review: 3-1 Lions keeping focus on Bills (DetroitLions.com)

Notebook: what fuels LB Deandre Levy? (DetroitLions.com)

Injury report: Game designations (DetroitLions.com)

James Ihedigbo Blog: I can’t wait (DetroitLions.com)

Ryan Broyles ready, willing and able to contribute (DetroitLions.com)

O’hara’s Friday focus: No looking back or ahead for Lions (DetroitLions.com)

‘Watt was penalized for roughing the passer two times in the Texans’ 23-17 victory. On both penalties, he was whistled after hitting quarterback EJ Manuel around the knees.’

‘He was fined for striking the quarterback below the knee area.’

‘”I hit too hard I guess,” Watt said after Sunday’s game. “We’ll see if I get a nice letter in my locker on Wednesday. Which I’m sure I will.”‘

‘Manuel’s brand of bad was particularly maddening because of the group the Bills have put together around him. We were about a week away from an “Is Sammy Watkins open?” Tumblr site. Here’s a hint: Sammy Watkins is always open. Going back and watching the tape of Buffalo’s game against the Texans was brutal. Every time Watkins streaked across the middle of the field, the ball seemed to hit him in the knee, or ricochet off the fingertips of an outstretched hand.’

‘”It’s about the same as any week,” Schwartz said Friday. “I’ve been a visitor there before, so I know where the visitor’s locker room is, in addition to the home locker room.”‘

‘This weekend, he’ll face a Detroit team ranked No. 1 in the NFL in total defense. Orton went 4-0 against the Lions when he was a member of the Chicago Bears, beating Detroit twice in both 2005 and 2008.’

‘Both players were limited in practice Friday. Williams rode a stationary bike and did individual work after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday.’

‘In week two at Carolina, the Lions gave up 251 passing yards, the most for them this season. The Panthers were able to attack them mostly by spreading the field and putting Lions linebackers and secondary players in 1-on-1 matchups. Cam Newton generally got the ball out of his hands pretty quickly – which is key against a very, very good front-four. Then his receivers ran shorter routes with high completion-percentage chances.’

‘He also showed his sensitivity when asked about Manuel. “I’ve been there,” he said of being benched.’

‘”We’ve got a front seven that’s been playing extremely well,” Bills coach Doug Marrone said. “People are in position. They’re playing good and disciplined. All of those things, when you see any run defense playing well, that’s what you’re seeing and we’re getting that out of multiple players.”‘