Detroit Lions

Tentative NFC North salary-cap status

The NFL's new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) has brought an issue we haven't faced in a number of years: Tight salary-cap situations. After jumping considerably in the final few years of the old CBA, the league's cap limit isn't expected to rise much, if any, for the 2012 season.

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BBAO: Recalling the Andy Reid model

We're Black and Blue All Over: Andy Reid was an offensive lineman during his playing career and coached the Green Bay Packers' tight ends and offensive linemen for five years until then-coach Mike Holmgren switched him to quarterbacks.

PASCHE: Winning could add to Lions' endorsement deals

Suh ranked fourth on Forbes' most-disliked list

Lions defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh has seen his reputation with the public turn faster than he can cast aside opposing blockers, according to a poll published in Forbes magazine.

On winning a Super Bowl ring

Before the Super Bowl fades too far from our memories, I want to call your attention to a cool project I contributed to earlier this year. ESPN.com's "Super Bowl Rings" features a vignette from a player or coach of all 45 teams that have received their jewelry.

Detroit Lions given 18-1 odds to win Super Bowl XLVII

BBAO: Jeremy Bates is the 'right guy'

We're Black and Blue All Over: The Chicago Bears' hiring of Jeremy Bates as their quarterbacks coach was met with approval from two of his former players, one of whom he will reunite with in Chicago.

Insider: 2012 NFL Playoffs Predictor

ESPN Insider takes an early look at how the playoff field could look next season. The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots are the No. 1 seeds.

Kiper: 2012 NFL draft Big Board

Mel Kiper updates his Big Board of the top 25 NFL prospects and concludes that the offensive line has become a deeper group to draft from.