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Amon-Ra St. Brown passes Calvin Johnson in the Lions record book

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown accomplished a receiving mark that Calvin Johnson never did in Detroit

When Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hauled in his sixth catch in the Week 16 win over the Minnesota Vikings, the wideout made some franchise history. That snag, an 8-yard gain in the third quarter, was St. Brown’s 100th reception on the season.

For the second season in a row, St. Brown topped 100 receptions. After hauling in 106 in 2022, No. 14 finished the Christmas Eve win with another 106 this season. He matches Herman Moore as the only Lions receivers to ever catch at least 100 passes in consecutive seasons.

Moore did it three years in a row (1995-97), which he kicked off with a team-record 123 catches. St. Brown could threaten that mark with two games remaining.

Interestingly, Hall of Fame wideout Calvin Johnson never had back-to-back 100-catch seasons. In fact, he had just one season with over 100; Megatron caught 122 in 2012, the year he set the NFL record for receiving yardage with 1,964.

Two former Lions among 25 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024

Two former Lions are among the 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, though neither spent much time in Detroit

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 25 semifinalists for the inauguration class of 2024. Two former Lions players are among those moving on in the process.

They’re probably not who most fans would expect, however. Dwight Freeney and Anquan Boldin are the two former Lions who made the semifinalist cut. Both finished their careers in Detroit after establishing their Hall of Fame bona fides with other teams.

Among the initial 2024 nominees known primarily as Lions, none advanced. That group includes Lomas Brown, Jason Hanson, Dre Bly and Herman Moore.

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Herman Moore offers a plan to get Jameson Williams more involved

Lions legend Herman Moore offers a plan to get young WR Jameson Williams more involved in the offense

Nearly everyone has an opinion about Jameson Williams. The second-year Lions wideout is one of the NFL’s most polarizing players.

One of the people with perhaps the most informed opinions on “Jamo” is Herman Moore. The Lions legend is one of the most prolific wideouts in team history and a true student of the game. When we asked Moore on the Detroit Lions Podcast about his take on Williams, Moore delivered with a concise plan to help out the struggling Jamo.

“He needs to get shorter routes,” Moore said. “Where you’re getting the ball in his hands really quickly.”

It’s a more simplified concept for Williams, who has struggled catching the ball and getting on the same page with QB Jared Goff on deep routes.

Moore expanded upon the idea in the video below,

Moore also makes a strong case for why he belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the 30-minute guest spot.

Several Lions alumni among the 2024 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Several Lions alumni among the 2024 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including two 1st-time nominees

The initial nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024 were released on Tuesday morning. Several players with Lions ties are amongst the 173 names, including some who are eligible for the first time.

Haloti Ngata and T.J. Lang are part of the group of first-year nominees who spent some time in Detroit. Ngata played defensive tackle in Detroit from 2015-2017, while Lang — a Detroit-area native — finished his offensive guard career in 2017-2018 with the Lions.

Returning nominees who have playing roots in Detroit include:

OT Lomas Brown
WR Herman Moore
CB Dre Bly, the Lions current DBs coach as well
WR Anquan Boldin
K Jason Hanson
QB Jeff Garcia
DE Dwight Freeney

Coach Buddy Parker is one of the Senior Finalists as well, which was previously announced.

The selection committee whittles the list down to 25 semifinalists in November.

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Herman Moore among former Lions nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame

Herman Moore and Kellen Moore are among former Lions nominated for College Football Hall of Fame

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The College Football Hall of Fame announced the 78 nominees for the induction class of 2024. A handful of players with Lions affiliations earned nominations.

The most notable former Lions player to earn a nomination is wide receiver Herman Moore. Detroit’s first-round pick in the 1991 NFL draft had a fantastic collegiate career at Virginia, averaging 22.0 yards per reception and scoring 27 touchdowns in his three seasons for the Cavaliers.

Another Moore, former Lions QB Kellen, is also among the nominees. Kellen Moore thrived at Boise State before joining the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Current Lions wide receivers coach Antwan Randle El is also on the list for his college career at Indiana, where he played quarterback.

Two other players who spent multiple years with the Lions in the 1990s, defensive backs Mark Carrier and Todd Lyght, are also in the nomination class.

Herman Moore headlines several former Lions nominated for College Football Hall of Fame

Moore is joined by Reggie Bush, Mark Carrier and others on a list that also includes a current Lions coach and another in the front office

The nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2023 are now finalized. Several players who spent at least part of their NFL careers with the Detroit Lions made the cut for the upcoming class.

Most prominent on the list is wide receiver Herman Moore, who dominated at Virginia en route to becoming the 10th overall pick in the 1991 NFL draft by the Lions. He is the only player who will be best-known for his NFL career in Detroit and not with other teams.

The remainder of the nominees with Lions blood in their NFL veins:

RB Reggie Bush
DB Mark Carrier
EDGE Dwight Freeney
CB Todd Lyght
QB Kellen Moore
DT Haloti Ngata
LB Matt Russell

In addition to those players, two current Lions administrators are also among the nominees. Wide receivers coach Antwaan Randle El is nominated for his playing days at Indiana, while front office special assistant John Dorsey earned a berth for his playing days at UConn.

As a disclaimer, I am a voter for the Hall and will include Moore, Bush and Carrier on my ballot.

Watch: Bringing together Lions legends Herman Moore, Lomas Brown and coach Wayne Fontes

Coach Wayne Fontes joined WR Herman Moore and LT Lomas Brown to reminisce about the 1991 Detroit Lions and share stories

The 1991 Detroit Lions were a special team. Led by head coach Wayne Fontes, they remain the only Lions team to win a postseason game in the Super Bowl era.

As part of the Detroit Lions Podcast 24-hour podcast for St. Jude’s, we were able to bring back together three members of Lions royalty from that wonderful season 30 years ago. We had wide receiver Herman Moore and left tackle Lomas Brown surprise coach Fontes during a phone call that coach was only expecting to talk to the hosts.

What followed is one of the reasons why that team was so special. They shared stories, they reminisced, they spoke openly of their love for one another as a team and as coach and players. It was an inspirational conversation that I am incredibly proud to be a fly on the wall as a co-host. The genuine love and respect these great Lions still share 30 years later is exactly what we want to see from the new edition of the Lions.

Enjoy this incredible walk down Detroit memory lane!

Watch: Our interview with Lions legend Herman Moore

An interview with legendary Lions WR Herman Moore via the Detroit Lions Podcast to help introduce a new joint venture with Moore, Lions Nation Unite

Legendary Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore joins Chris and Jeff Risdon from Lions Wire and Detroit Lions Podcast to talk about his days playing the game. Moore reflects on his favorite quarterbacks through his years, and shares some of his fond memories of Coach Wayne Fontes.

We bring that forward to today’s Lions and some of the similarities he sees between the current front office and coaching staff and the success that they found in the years with Coach Fontes. Herman also talks about the city, how it gets to be a part of you, and how he moved his entire family up to spend their lives in Michigan and Detroit.

Lastly, we make a huge announcement about Lions Nation Unite and how we will be working together with Herman and a number of other great creators to put together some content like you’ve never seen or experienced before.

If Julian Edelman is a Hall of Famer, Herman Moore needs to be one too

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman retired recently, and it spawned a massive wave of support for Edelman as a Hall of Famer.

Edelman had a fine career and deserves the praise for being one of the feel-good stories of the NFL over the last decade. He transformed himself from a lowly-regarded QB at Kent State into a prolific slot receiver and return specialist who churned out 12 good NFL years. But he’s absolutely not worthy of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, not with so many other wideouts in line already.

One of those who should be at the head of the line to get in is Lions legend Herman Moore. In comparing Moore’s career to Edelman’s, it’s almost insulting to think of Edelman as the better player.

The numbers don’t lie.

	Receptions	Yards	TDs	1,000-yard seasons	100-catch seasons
Moore	670	9,174	62	4	3
Edelman	620	6,822	36	3	2

They each played 12 seasons, with Moore playing in nine more games.

Edelman doesn’t come close to Moore’s three-year peak (1995-1997). Few can. In that span, Moore caught 333 passes for 4,275 yards and 31 TDs, primarily with Scott Mitchell as his quarterback in Detroit. He led the NFL in receptions twice in that span, and his three-year receiving yardage output is among the 10 best in NFL history.

Edelman gets fluffed up for his playoff prowess. And he was indeed a very good postseason player for the Tom Brady-era Patriots. In 19 career playoff games, he caught 118 passes for over 1,400 yards and was an integral part of three Super Bowl-winning teams. He even won a Super Bowl MVP. But don’t overlook what Moore did in the postseason, again with Scott Mitchell throwing him passes instead of Tom Brady: 27 receptions, 474 yards, two TDs in seven games, including Detroit’s only postseason win of the Super Bowl era.

Edelman’s numbers simply do not stack up. Moore made three straight first-team All-Pro squads. Edelman never even earned a single Pro Bowl, not even as an injury replacement alternate. If he’s worthy of enshrinement in Canton, it needs to come after Herman Moore gets in.

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The 8 best Lions not in the Hall of Fame

Not all of these 8 belong in Canton but they deserve respect for their great performances in Detroit

Inspired by my recent trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, I got to thinking about what Lions players could belong in the hallowed halls. There are currently 21 men who spent at least one season with the Lions enshrined in Canton, including Class of 2020 honoree Alex Karras.

Adding Karras crosses the biggest eligible name off the list. The most obvious Detroit standout that deserves enshrinement isn’t quite eligible yet. He’s the headliner here among the eight best retired Lions players not in the Hall of Fame.

This isn’t an argument for any of these players to get into the Hall of Fame, though a couple of them are certainly deserving. It’s honoring some Lions greats who aren’t in and likely never will get enshrinement in Canton.

Calvin Johnson

The mega-talented Johnson will be eligible in 2021, and he likely won’t wait too long before he joins Karras and the others in Canton.

Johnson’s list of accomplishments ad wide receiver made him one of the NFL’s biggest stars despite making just two postseason games in his nine years (2007-2015):

3-time first-team All-Pro
6 straight Pro Bowls from 2010-2015
NFL record 1,964 receiving yards in 2012
NFL record 5,137 receiving yards in a 3-year period (2012-2014)
4th in NFL history in receiving yards per game (86.1)
Pro Football Hall of Fame Team of the 2010s 1st-team

Johnson will get in sooner than later.

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