Dave Birkett
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My account, I post what I want. 4x Michigan Sportswriter of the Year. Order my Lions book here: https://t.co/F5ASYtICsT News tips: [email protected]
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Joined March 2009
Gonna pin this here. Get your copy of my book, "Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline." Makes a great gift for the Lions fan in your life. If you want it personalized, shoot me an email or leave it in the comment section of the order & we'll get it done
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The Lions signed 2 to their practice squad today: OT Devin Cochran and LB Monty Rice.
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Create a life you absolutely adore, inspiring yourself and everyone.
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Got to update this with fall dates, but if you're around tonight, I'm back doing my library series of Lions talks at the Northfield Township Library in Whitmore Lake, 6:30-7:30 pm. Come talk Lions, vent about the start of the season & get ready for the home opener. See you there
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Dan Campbell said on @costaandjansen this morning that the Lions’ young OGs could have played more in the preseason after their rough debut https://t.co/3vf0pPomUL via @freep
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A second-round pick out of Georgia, rookie OG Tate Ratledge said he had several missed assignments due to communication erros vs. the Packers
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Lions to give Isaac TeSlaa bigger role after sick TD catch: 'There’s something there' https://t.co/UbLjSgbxZ3 via @freep
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Isaac TeSlaa played just 3 offensive snaps in his NFL debut in the Week 1 loss to Packers. But he made the Detroit Lions' only highlight of the game.
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For some context, Tate Ratledge said some of the Lions’ communication issues up front yesterday were due to working on a silent count and Green Bay’s shifting defensive fronts. No excuses just part of why there were so many busts https://t.co/FTYarz7Uqz via @freep
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Tate Ratledge said Detroit Lions had communication problems on their OL due to going silent count and Green Bay Packers' shifting defensive fronts.
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A little history: 5 teams started 0-1 and made the playoffs last season. Why the Detroit Lions aren't panicking after concerning loss to Packers in Week 1 https://t.co/FTYarz7Uqz via @freep
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Tate Ratledge said Detroit Lions had communication problems on their OL due to going silent count and Green Bay Packers' shifting defensive fronts.
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Dan Campbell: Detroit Lions' letdown vs. Green Bay Packers 'not what it appears to be' https://t.co/wzAXrAY1hc via @freep
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The Lions averaged 3.8 yards per play Sunday, their fewest in a game since Anthony Lynn was offensive coordinator in the 2021 season.
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Grades are in, and they're not great: Coaching, O-line bring up the bottom on bad day all around as Lions drop opener to Packers in convincing fashion, 27-13 https://t.co/dkTkQFfbZf via @freep
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The Detroit Lions averaged 3.8 yards per play on offense and failed to score a touchdown for the first 59 minutes Sunday, Sept. 7, in Green Bay.
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Terrion Arnold injury: Lions CB headed for MRI, hopes to play through groin injury he said he suffered in the first quarter https://t.co/vICrRWn3TP via @freep
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Terrion Arnold will have MRI on groin injury. Asked about Brian Branch personal foul, Lions coach Dan Campbell said Branch is 'better than that.'
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Detroit Lions slapped by reality in 27-13 egg vs Green Bay Packers in Week 1 as worst fears about pass rush, offense, new faces come true https://t.co/qy5kS3347u via @freep
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Detroit Lions were dominated in a 27-13 loss to their NFC North rival Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field in Week 1. Here are key takeaways.
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Terrion Arnold downgraded to out with his groin injury for the Lions.
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That’s a stat
#Lions QB Jared Goff is 1-of-4 for 5 yards with an interception in the red zone. Last season, Goff had 23 Pass TD and 0 interceptions in the red zone
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Um, it’s players saying it, not just the media. Read the story. And 2, who rips Brad Holmes? He’s been Executive of the Year 2 straight years, as voted on by the PFWA (media).
@davebirkett @freep This entire “superbowl or bust” narrative is bullshit. This is not a team full of aging vets in the final years of their expensive contracts. This is a young, talented roster of guys entering their primes. Local media has lost all credibility as they do nothing but rip Homles.
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With Jameson Williams' extension done, the Lions have committed $788.5 million to sign 8 cornerstone players over the past 16 months: Williams, Jared Goff, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kerby Joseph, Alim McNeill, Taylor Decker, David Montgomery.
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Jameson Williams contract: The Detroit Lions agreed to a huge extension with the speedy WR just hours before Week 1 game vs Green Bay Packers.
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The Detroit Lions open the season today against the Green Bay Packers, and after 2 years of playoff heartbreak it's 'Super Bowl or bust' for this team https://t.co/l30IEIVTWU via @freep
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The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games last season but lost their playoff opener to the Washington Commanders
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More on Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions agreeing to a 3-year, $83 million contract extension https://t.co/DPsVtyYDMC via @freep
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Jameson Williams contract: The Detroit Lions agreed to a huge extension with the speedy WR just hours before Week 1 game vs Green Bay Packers.
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Just landed in lovely Appleton. Confirming this Jarmo deal is done, first reported by Jordan.l I believe
BREAKING: The #Lions and star WR Jameson Williams have agreed to a 3-year, $83M extension with $67M guaranteed, multiple sources tell me. Jamo is coming off a career year — his first 1,000-yard season with 8 TDs. One of the league’s premier young talents just got paid.
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5 questions with Lions LB Grant Stuard: “I'm not sure if other guys have it in their build, in their makeup to use their forehead and put it under somebody's chin at full speed in the open field” https://t.co/4I307YD619 via @freep
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Detroit Lions linebacker and special teamer Grant Stuard wears No. 15 because his favorite college player growing up wore that number.
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Don Muhlbach is adding game management duties to his plate for Dan Campbell and the Lions this fall: "He’s got conviction about him when he sees something or believes something. He’s not going to waver in what it is or isn’t" https://t.co/nWO6YMIdyK via @freep
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Ex-Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach will help coach Dan Campbell with replay review decisions
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From @lissa218: Teacher’s NFL-themed lessons lead to surprise mail from Detroit Lions, viral moment https://t.co/lDSD3sWpAT via @freep
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The Miami classroom erupted when a large box from Detroit arrived, packed with gifts for every student, including Lions keepsakes.
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