Jon Poole

Jon Poole

Joined: Jun 28, 2019

Born in Detroit, raised all over, but the prodigal son has returned and back living Downtown...a football's throw from Ford Field. Former athlete, life-long sports fan, new sports writer.

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Lions Counterpoint: What Should The Team Do With Matt Patricia?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions stands on the field during their game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Should We Blame Quinn, Patricia or Players for Unsuccessful Lions Season?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions looks on from the sidelines against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Firing Matt Patricia Prematurely Would Be a Huge Setback for the Lions

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 03: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions stands on the sidelines during their game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on November 03, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions Most Likely Path To An Unlikely Playoff Run

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 09: Blake Griffin #23 of the Detroit Pistons looks on while playing the Memphis Grizzlies at Little Caesars Arena on April 09, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Detroit Pistons Season Preview: Were The Offseason Moves Impactful Enough?

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 14, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Ref-Gate Turns Vikings Game Into Do or Die For Detroit Lions Season

AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 30: Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons poses for a portrait during the Detroit Pistons Media Day at Pistons Practice Facility on September 30, 2019 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

The Detroit Pistons Would Be Foolish To Cut Christian Wood

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 23: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions gestures pior to the start of the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on August 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Is Matt Patricia’s Seat Getting Hot With A Loss Sunday?

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions watches from the sidelines prior to the NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Blame Matt Patricia For Week One, But It’s Only One Week

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One Offseason Move Made The Detroit Lions A Playoff Team

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 23: Ty Johnson #38 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a first half touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL Pre-season game at Ford Field on August 23, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Which Rookies Will Have The Biggest Impact This Season?

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: The Michigan State football team celebrates after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Three Reasons the Michigan State Spartans Can Win The Big Ten

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Indianapolis Colts during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Detroit Sports: Ranking Detroit’s First Round Picks by Superstar Probability

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 28: Damon Harrison Sr., of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Ford Field on October 28, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Expect More Hold Outs For Less Talent In Detroit Lions Future

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 17: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions watches from the sideline in the second half during the preseason game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Stafford’s Rest Continues Theme Of Training Camp

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 17: David Fales #8 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans in a preseason game at NRG Stadium on August 17, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions: Biggest Takeaways From Preseason Week 2