Author: Sam Goodman

The 2023 USFL draft was an interesting process for all involved. With many unknowns about who would sign with the league and who would make it to the NFL, USFL teams found themselves in a limbo of sorts. Pursuing the NFL will always be the dream and the USFL offers another opportunity to do just that. This is exactly the case for Eastern Michigan tight end, Gunnar Oakes, a college standout selected by the Michigan Panthers, hoping to continue his football career at the next level. From Small-Town Ohio to Mid-Major Football: Hailing from small Swanton, Ohio, Gunnar Oakes has…

Everyone who has followed XFL football in its 2023 relaunch is aware of AJ McCarron’s resurgence into the football world’s spotlight. The former Alabama Crimson Tide star has had a hot start to the XFL 2023 season, with two-straight road wins. Emotional, McCarron spoke after each win on the importance of this league, not just to his career, but to his family. https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/1628234534071472128?s=20 AJ McCarron Making Core Memories in the XFL: AJ McCarron, known for his time as the Cincinnati Bengals’ backup quarterback, has lit the spring football world ablaze with two enthralling come-from-behind wins to start the St. Louis…

After a shaky 2022 season in which they landed the number one pick in the USFL draft for the second year in a row, the Michigan Panthers needed to add a lot to their roster to improve in 2023. With the draft complete, the Panthers did just that. Nailing each of their ten picks, adding star power and positional needs, the Panthers are without a doubt on the right path with Mike Nolan at the helm. 2023 Michigan Panthers Draft Class: 1. Jarret Horst, OT, Michigan State: With the first pick in the USFL draft, the Michigan Panthers made a…

After a stellar season in which the young Detroit Lions’ edge rusher, Aidan Hutchinson, broke NFL rookie records, he also capped it all off by winning an award. Competing with phenomenal rookies such as Sauce Gardner and Tariq Woolen, the young Lion proved that he stood amongst the best of the league in 2022. https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1623713836162338821 As just the third defender to win the award, Hutchinson joins the elite company of Nick Bosa (2019) and Ndamukong Suh (2010). Hutchinson was a sure-fire pick to win the award, dominating in his rookie season with 9.5 sacks, three interceptions, nine tackles for loss,…

Proven by his defensive rookie of the year considerations, Detroit Lions’ rookie Aidan Hutchinson had a phenomenal 1st season in the NFL. Producing unlike any rookie edge rusher in NFL history, the Michigan native propelled himself to 9.5 sacks, three interceptions, nine tackles for loss, and two fumble recoveries. His outstanding rookie year drew the attention of many NFL stars and legends alike. Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson from the Eyes of Michael Strahan https://twitter.com/ttwentyman/status/1623112575843192832?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet In a sitdown with Tim Twentyman for the Detroit Lions’ website, Fox Sports NFL Analyst and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan expressed his opinion on…

In January of 2021, the Detroit Lions announced former Philadelphia Eagles running back, Duce Staley would be joining the coaching staff as the team’s running back coach. Thriving with the players around him and making a huge impact on the team’s culture, Staley was then promoted to assistant head coach. Now, he is leaving the team to rejoin his former Eagles teammate, Frank Reich, as a part of the Carolina Panthers coaching staff. https://twitter.com/DanGrazianoESPN/status/1620862163618304013 Using his ferocious, hard-hitting mentality, Lions’ running backs dominated with Staley’s guidance. Rushing for 2,179 yards in 2022 and a massive 23 touchdowns, the Detroit Lions’…

With the 13th most cap space in the NFL this offseason, the Detroit Lions are going to make a splash in free agency. As always, they will look to free up some more space by cutting players who haven’t lived up to expectations. With plenty of rough contracts and aged veterans in Detroit, here are a few players who may be cap casualties this offseason. 4. Detroit Lions Cut Ties With Halapoulivaati Vaitai (OG): When healthy, Vaitai is a force to be reckoned with in the run game. Unfortunately, his time in Detroit has been exactly the opposite, injury-riddled, and…

Coming just a few days after the Detroit News reported that the USFL was set to host an event at Ford Field, the league officially announced the fourth and final regional hub city in 2023. Just a day after the league announced that the New Jersey Generals and Pittsburgh Maulers would call Canton, Ohio home, the league capitalized on the buzz, naming Detroit, Michigan home of the Michigan Panthers and Philadelphia Stars. https://twitter.com/USFL/status/1618642456542867456 Detroit is a budding city with a passionate fanbase that is sure to support its home team Panthers. With plenty of retail and social spaces emerging within…

As many Detroit Lions fans know, star offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was a hot name within head coaching candidate circles. The first-year coordinator interviewed virtually with multiple teams and was even named the lead candidate for both the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts. Lions fans have no fear, as NFL networks lead insider Tom Pelissero reports Johnson has informed interested teams he is staying in Detroit. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1615508570375593989?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Ben Johnson Returning to the Detroit Lions: Tom Pelissero, a trusted name in the NFL reporting world, put out a tweet on January 17th, claiming his sources told him that Ben Johnson called…

Last week, much to the dismay of Detroit Lions fans, the Seattle Seahawks pulled out a close win against the Los Angeles Rams. The 19-16 overtime game, was the official eliminator for the Lions’ playoff hopes. With the Lions set to play after, they beat the Green Bay Packers on “Sunday Night Football” knowing their season ended that night. Though, if the Rams had won, Detroit would have easily made the NFL playoffs. Detroit Lions fans, take a breath, this one stings. Many people were upset about the results of the Seahawks vs. Rams game, and understandably so. According to…