National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast
Following a 31-21 loss to the Green Bay Packers today, the Detroit Lions became the first team in NFL history to go 0-16. I can’t even imagine how difficult a season it was for the players and coaches. After today’s game, quarterback Dan Orlovsky said:
“I don’t ever want to be a part of this again. We haven’t won since — November of ‘07 — maybe? I don’t even know the last time we won a game.”
It was December 23 of last season, actually. But the fact remains, there are so many problems in Detroit, it’s …read more

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL
It was supposed to be their year. Detroit Lions fans, the team, the media — everyone was pretty much tired of losing football in the Motor City. And this was their year. The pieces were in place, the predictions made. Then disappointment hit. Again. I spoke with wide receiver Mike Furrey about how the team was dealing with missing the playoffs, what can be done for the future, and in keeping with the spirit of the season — a “Mountain of Toys.”
Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Mike Furrey (NFL player guest)

0:40 – Losing six …read more

Blogging the National Football League, Blogging the NFL
It’s bad enough that the Detroit Lions have lost four straight games. Now they’ve lost their top receiver for possibly the rest of the season. Wide receiver Roy Williams (63 catches for 836 yards and five TDs) has a sprained knee and Lions head coach Rod Marinelli says the injury is similar to the one sustained by CB Stanley Wilson in the Thanksgiving Day loss to Green Bay. Stanley was put on injured reserve. The Lions are hoping the same fate does not await Roy Williams. Luckily, the Lions have a lot of …read more

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Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL
Last season, Detroit Lions WR Mike Furrey was one of the NFL’s best with 98 receptions. It was a storybook season that culminated with a new three-year contract to stay in Detroit. Now with the addition of all-world rookie wideout Calvin Johnson, the Lions are poised to explode as one of the league’s most powerful offenses. As Detroit opened training camp in Allen Park, Michigan, I spoke with Mike about his offseason and his expectations for 2007.
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