If you live in Michigan, you already know that wild turkeys are not just background wildlife. They are bold, they are dramatic, and they absolutely will square up in a Meijer parking lot if the mood strikes them.
But even by our standards, what happened to one UPS driver in Connecticut is next level.
A now-viral TikTok posted by user @hindy007 — which has racked up more than 5 million likes — shows a UPS driver attempting to deliver packages while being aggressively pursued by a flock of wild turkeys. The caption sums it up perfectly: “I thought someone was fighting outside. It’s just the UPS man fighting for his life from the turkeys.”
And honestly? That feels accurate.
UPS Delivery Turns Into Turkey Obstacle Course
The video shows the driver hustling between apartment doors as multiple wild turkeys sprint after him like feathery linebackers. At one point, he mutters a few choice words before announcing, “Now I gotta get back,” meaning back to the relative safety of his truck.
He makes a break for it, climbs inside, and yells “Made it!” while laughing hysterically as the turkeys gather outside the vehicle, gobbling and pacing like tiny security guards who absolutely did not authorize this delivery.
Then comes the line that Michigan residents will deeply understand:
“I’m 40 years old, I can’t be dealing with this!”
But the job isn’t done. He grabs another package, tucks it under his arm like a football, and sprints again while the turkeys give chase. At one point he faces them down, yells “Deuces!” and bolts back toward the truck, celebrating like he just won the NFC Championship once he makes it inside.
The internet lost it. Comments ranged from “This man deserves a UPS commercial” to “Your package has been delivered under sheer panic and terror.”
And while it’s hilarious, it also raises a very real question: why are wild turkeys so bold?
Do Wild Turkeys Actually Attack People?
Wild turkeys can become territorial, especially during breeding season when males get a little extra spicy. In suburban neighborhoods, where they’re used to humans, they sometimes approach, posture, chase, and generally act like they own the sidewalk.
Actual injuries are rare. But getting chased while holding an Amazon box? Very possible.
Which brings us back home to Michigan.
Michigan’s Turkey Energy Hits Different
If you’ve lived here long enough, you’ve probably had a turkey moment. They block traffic in Oakland County. They stroll through Macomb like they’re late for brunch. They stare into your soul in the Costco parking lot.
And here’s where my Ryan Reynolds angle comes in.
There’s something deeply “Deadpool meets Pure Michigan” about how we handle it.
In Michigan, when a turkey chases you, you don’t panic — you narrate it. You trash-talk it. You text your buddies about it. You turn it into a bit. It’s very Ryan Reynolds energy. Self-aware. Slightly sarcastic. Mildly annoyed. But also entertained.
The Connecticut UPS driver? He gave us that exact vibe. He wasn’t screaming in terror. He was commentating his own survival. Laughing. Yelling “Deuces!” like he knew this would eventually be content.
Because here’s the truth: you’re not outrunning a turkey forever. They’re stubborn. They’ve got hops. And they absolutely believe this is their world and you’re just delivering packages in it.
How to Deal With Wild Turkeys (Michigan Edition)
If you find yourself in a turkey standoff:
Don’t corner them.
Don’t challenge them like it’s recess.
Maintain distance.
Use obstacles (cars, trees, your truck).
And if necessary… embrace your inner Ryan Reynolds and narrate the chaos.
Confidence matters. Turkeys respond to posture. Walk steady. Don’t flail. And maybe avoid sprinting unless it’s truly necessary — because that just turns it into the Hunger Games.
Rain, Snow, Sleet… and Turkeys
UPS drivers sign up for a lot. Weather. Traffic. Porch pirates. Dogs. But nowhere in the job description does it say “defensive maneuvering against gobbling velociraptors.”
Still, this driver delivered the goods.
And if you’re in Michigan, you’re probably watching that video thinking, “Yep. Tuesday.”
Because around here, turkey season isn’t just in the woods.
And sometimes, it’s chasing your delivery guy down the sidewalk.
Mackey Arena is one of the toughest places to play in the country. It’s loud, it’s rambunctious. But against the Wolverines, it was quiet.
The No. 2 Michigan men’s basketball team (25-1 overall, 15-1 Big Ten) silenced No. 7 Purdue (21-5, 11-4) in West Lafayette, winning by a final score of 91-80.
With such anticipation for the matchup, the energy in the gym was tense, and it showed with the play on the court. Both teams were playing tight, and the score reflected that. Purdue fared a little better in the opening minutes taking a 7-2 lead four minutes in, but 3-pointers from graduate forward Yaxel Lendeborg and senior guard Roddy Gayle Jr. kept the Wolverines in the game.
The Boilermakers’ offense is one of the best in the nation, but it primarily runs through star point guard Braden Smith. In the first half though, forward Trey Kaufman-Renn was the only release valve. The Wolverines took Smith out of the game, and that makes Purdue one-dimensional.
It was a low-scoring game considering the two prolific offenses, and with 13 minutes left in the first half, the Boilermakers held a slim 11-10 lead.
But Michigan snapped out of the daze first. From the 13-minute mark to the 4:23 mark, the Wolverines ripped off a 32-11 run to take a 42-22 lead, stunning Purdue and the crowd alike.
The Wolverines were attacking the offensive glass, collecting eight offensive rebounds and cashing in 14 second-chance points in the first half. Lendeborg, freshman guard Trey McKenney, and sophomore guard L.J. Cason all knocked in 3-pointer reloads off of offensive rebounds. They also utilized their size, finding junior center Aday Mara in several post isolation scenarios against smaller defenders.
Michigan also continued to shut down Smith, holding him to zero points in the first half and limiting his success in Purdue’s usually-productive pick and roll game. The Wolverines’ offense got going, and Purdue’s never did.
Entering halftime, Michigan flaunted a 16-point cushion, leading 48-32.
Out of the break, Purdue looked much more confident than it ever did in the first half. Smith scored his first four points of the ball game and Kaufman-Renn added six more of his own in the first five minutes of the period. But junior guard Elliot Cadeau‘s two 3-pointers and graduate guard Nimari Burnett‘s dunk kept the lead safe. As the clock ticked under 15 minutes, the Wolverines were up 14 points, 56-42.
After a relatively quiet first half in which he scored just three points, Cadeau took over in the second. He added three more buckets on top of his two 3-pointers, scoring 12 of Michigan’s first 14 points in the period. While Purdue was finding its stride on offense, mainly by force-feeding Kaufman-Renn down low, Cadeau’s spurt was instrumental in keeping the Boilermakers out of true striking distance.
The squads were more or less trading buckets, but Michigan was more than happy to tread water with a 69-54 lead and just eight minutes to play.
Every time Purdue seemed poised to go on a run, the Wolverines had a response. Whether it was Cason’s tough finishes around the rim or a pair of crowd-silencing 3-pointers from McKenney, they simply wouldn’t let Purdue back into the ball game.
Very slowly, the Boilermakers shrunk the lead from 15 points, then to 13 points, then to 11 points, but Michigan didn’t back down. Instead, it came back and used offensive rebounds and a 3-pointer from Lendeborg to raise the lead right back up to 16 points at 79-63 with 4:16 to play.
Purdue whittled its deficit down to eight points with under two minutes to play, but the Wolverines’ previously accrued lead was too much to overcome in such little time.
The once-raucous crowd was mum was the clock hit zeroes. Michigan had passed the first of the week’s two top-10 tests, acing this one with flying colors in a convincing 91-80 win.
Class of 2027 quarterback Peter Bourque has officially de-committed from the Wolverines, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bourque told ESPN that he plans to reopen his recruitment, ending what had been a strong early commitment to Michigan.
Bourque is regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects in the country. ESPN ranks him as the No. 130 overall recruit nationally in the 2027 class and a Top-10 quarterback in the cycle. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound signal-caller out of Tabor Academy (Marion, Massachusetts) has long been viewed as a high-ceiling prospect with prototypical size and arm strength.
, Bourque carries a four-star rating, a 0.9623 composite score, and ranks among the top quarterbacks nationally for the 2027 class. His profile made him a foundational piece of Michigan’s long-term quarterback planning.
At this point, Bourque has not announced any new favorites, but his decision to re-open recruitment immediately puts several national programs back into the mix. Quarterbacks of his caliber rarely stay uncommitted for long.
For Michigan, the de-commitment leaves a notable hole in its future recruiting board at the game’s most important position. While the 2027 class remains early in the process, losing a Top-10 quarterback recruit is a reminder of how fluid and competitive modern college football recruiting has become.
More updates are expected as Bourque begins taking new visits and evaluating his options.
Javier Báez didn’t dodge responsibility. He didn’t deflect blame. And he didn’t sugarcoat how much it hurts.
Speaking Tuesday, Feb. 17, at spring training in Lakeland, the Detroit Tigers shortstop addressed his suspension from the 2026 World Baseball Classic, which will prevent him from representing Team Puerto Rico after testing positive for marijuana during the 2023 WBC.
“I don’t want to point fingers at anybody because this is all my fault,” Báez said via the Detroit Free Press. “I’m the one that failed the test. … It’s just really frustrating that I won’t be able to be there. … It really hurts my family, my reputation, but it’s part of it. Other than that, I got a long season to go, and I got to prepare for that.”
The 2026 World Baseball Classic is scheduled to run from March 5–17, but Báez’s suspension — handed down by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) — does not expire until April 26, making him ineligible for the tournament.
While Major League Baseball has permitted marijuana use since 2020 under its jointly negotiated drug policy with the MLB Players Association, the WBSC still prohibits the substance. MLB and the MLBPA explored whether Báez could be cleared for the tournament, but those efforts ultimately failed.
“I understand the rules,” Báez said. “It’s not like I was taking steroids or anything to last longer or whatever. They made that decision. I’m fine with it – I mean, I’m not fine with it. I just keep my mouth shut.”
The positive test dates back to March 12, 2023, during the previous WBC. As a result, Báez received a two-year period of ineligibility — from April 26, 2024, through April 26, 2026 — which bars him from WBSC-sanctioned events.
“There are a lot of people mad and frustrated,” Báez said, “but it doesn’t hurt more than it hurts me. It’s time to turn the page and get ready for the season – and try to stay healthy.”
The timing makes the situation even more painful. Team Puerto Rico will host WBC games in 2026, marking the first time the tournament returns to the island since 2013. For Báez, the opportunity carried deep personal meaning.
“One of my dreams is to play in Puerto Rico for Team Puerto Rico with our families, our fans, our island,” Báez said. “Nothing I can do. I’m just happy for all of my teammates that got the chance to represent. I wish them good luck.”
Báez, who lives in Puerto Rico during the offseason, vividly remembers watching the inaugural 2006 World Baseball Classic as a 13-year-old fan in the stands at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.
“It’s been a long, long time since we played this tournament in Puerto Rico,” Báez said. “To have the chance to be a part of that, and now it’s away from me, it really hurts.”
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said Tuesday she is prepared to investigate and prosecute federal immigration officers if they violate the law after news surfaced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is opening an office in Southfield.
McDonald’s warning comes as immigrant advocates and Democratic leaders question the federal government’s intentions for a leased office at One Towne Square near the M-10 and I-696 interchange. While city officials say the space is designated for administrative and legal work, critics fear it could mean ICE is expanding in Southeast Michigan.
“The escalation by federal immigration officers in U.S. cities has created fear and uncertainty for public school officials, community leaders, and residents,” McDonald said in a statement. “ICE’s presence in Southfield will only heighten that fear.”
McDonald added that “everyone in Oakland County” is “entitled to basic constitutional rights, including the right to be free from unlawful arrest, regardless of immigration status.”
McDonald said she has already provided guidance to local school districts on how to protect students and ensure they understand their constitutional rights.
“I am committed to working with Oakland County’s local law enforcement to ensure everyone’s rights are protected and that allegations of lawlessness — including by federal officers — are fully and transparently investigated by independent authorities,” McDonald said. “As Oakland County Prosecutor, I will hold anyone who breaks the law accountable, no matter who they are. No one is above the law.”
In Southfield, the controversy centers on a lease executed by the U.S. General Services Administration for office space to support ICE operations. The city said the space would be used for administrative and legal functions and that enforcement officers would not operate from the location.
Immigrant advocates and Democratic leaders, including U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, have admonished ICE’s presence in Southfield.
“ICE has no place in Michigan,” Tlaib said in a statement last week. “This is an unaccountable and violent agency that terrorizes and brutalizes our communities every day. We have all watched as ICE agents execute American citizens in broad daylight and detain and deport our immigrant neighbors with no regard for their wellbeing, right to due process, or the myriad other laws and court orders restricting their illegal operations.”
Detroit attorney Mark Brewer suggested the office could be used to tamper with the November elections.
“ICE isn’t coming to Southfield because it’s a hotbed of illegal immigration (it ain’t) but to make Southfield its headquarters for voter suppression in the fall elections on behalf of Trump and the GOP,” Brewer said on X.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are hitting the road again this spring for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour, and yes, it’s going to be epic.
Kicking off at Minneapolis’ Target Center on March 31, they’ll roll through cities across the country, bringing that legendary energy to fans who’ve been waiting way too long. One of the stops you can’t miss? Philadelphia at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, May 8. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, February 21 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. Heads up: there’s a four-ticket limit for reserved seats and a two-ticket limit for general admission floor tickets, so plan ahead.
Bruce Springsteen Tour
Springsteen himself set the stage for what fans can expect. “We are living through dark, disturbing and dangerous times, but do not despair — the cavalry is coming,” he said in a statement. “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be taking the stage this spring from Minneapolis to California to Texas to Washington, D.C. for the Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.”
In the statement, he adds that, “Everyone, regardless of where you stand or what you believe in, is welcome — so come on out and join the United Free Republic of E Street Nation for an American spring of Rock ‘n’ Rebellion.”
The tour follows a massive European run in 2025, when Springsteen and the band played for more than 700,000 fans and released the “Land Of Hope And Dreams” EP from opening night in Manchester. Their return to the States marks the first North American shows since 2024, and you can bet they’ll bring that same unstoppable energy home.
Bruce Springsteen is the kind of artist you feel in your bones. He’s been telling the story of America. That’s why he’s not just a musician, he’s an icon, plain and simple.
Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
Alex Anzalone has been one of the quiet constants of the Detroit Lions’ defensive rebuild, but with free agency approaching, his future in Honolulu blue is suddenly very much up in the air.
Now, one NFL analyst believes he’s found what might be the ideal next stop for the veteran linebacker — and it’s a landing spot that actually makes a lot of football sense.
Why Alex Anzalone’s Lions Future Is Uncertain
Anzalone, 31, has been a fixture in the middle of Detroit’s defense for five seasons, carving out a role as the signal-caller, tone-setter, and do-the-dirty-work linebacker in Aaron Glenn’s system.
He’s also been one of the Lions’ best bargains.
Averaged 14 starts per season in Detroit
Averaged nearly 100 tackles per year
Played on team-friendly contracts around $6 million annually
But as the Lions juggle a tight salary cap and look toward getting younger on defense, bringing Anzalone back is no longer a lock — especially with multiple linebacker-needy teams looming in free agency.
Lavonte David is a free agent, leaving a potential leadership and production void at linebacker
Todd Bowles’ defense relies heavily on instinctive, downhill linebackers
Anzalone thrives in pressure looks, run fits, and quick diagnosis — areas Bowles emphasizes
The analyst noted that Anzalone is “quick to key the run” and fits seamlessly into Bowles’ pressure-heavy approach, where linebackers are often asked to blitz, stunt, and communicate pre-snap.
Production Still Matches the Film
Even as he enters his early 30s, Anzalone hasn’t fallen off statistically.
In Detroit last season, he finished with:
2.5 sacks
Eight pass breakups
Consistent every-down usage in base and sub-packages
From an advanced metrics standpoint, Anzalone remains a steady, assignment-sound linebacker — not flashy, but reliable — which is exactly what a veteran defense like Tampa Bay would value.
Why This Hurts for Detroit Fans
Anzalone isn’t just a stat-line defender. He’s been one of the emotional leaders of the Lions’ defense, a player who embodied Dan Campbell’s culture shift from day one.
If Detroit lets him walk:
They lose experience in the middle of the defense
They lose a trusted on-field communicator
They likely turn to a younger, cheaper option with growing pains
That doesn’t mean the Lions should overpay to keep him — but it does explain why this particular projection stings.
Final Thought
If Alex Anzalone leaves Detroit, Tampa Bay makes a lot of sense — schematically, culturally, and financially.
For the Lions, the question isn’t whether Anzalone still has value. It’s whether they can afford to prioritize it in an offseason filled with tougher decisions.
The Hazel Park bar and event space is bringing in a new food partner in 2026.
Calico Jack’s Kitchen will replace the former Smoked Lotus BBQ, which moved out at the end of last year after serving barbecue in the space since Eastern Palace Club opened in 2023.
According to a press release, Calico Jack’s Kitchen will serve up dishes that will complement Eastern Palace Club’s Key West beach bar theme, including a house double-patty Palace Burger, a Pu Pu Platter, and Walking Ceviche with shrimp, red onion, cherry tomato, avocado, citrus, and coriander served in a bag of Doritos.
The new kitchen will be led by Nate Shaw, the former chef de cuisine at Detroit’s high-end Apparatus Room, in addition to other roles in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Flint.
“I love Hazel Park so much,” Shaw said in a statement. “As a semi-recent transplant to the city, I’m excited to be more involved in the community. And I’m thrilled to be able to contribute to the culinary environment here. Eastern Palace Club is an already-established and successful business, so to be able to come in and build on that is very exciting for me.”
The kitchen is under construction and expected to open in the coming weeks.
Eastern Palace club is located at 21509 John R Rd., Hazel Park; epchp.com.
2026 Tour starts in mid-June and runs through the end of August, playing more than 25 dates throughout North America. Including a stop at Pine Knob on June 18th.
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Not the First Tour Together
The Last time they performed together was in 2019, when the Doobies supported Santana on their Supernatural Now tour.
Is Michael McDonald with the Doobie Brothers?
Michael McDonald is back with The Doobie Brothers for their new studio album, Walk This Road, which is out in stores. Reuniting Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee. The first original studio album with the band in over 40 years, followed by a tour.
Last 10 Years of Doobie Brothers Activity
Last 10 years, the Doobie Brothers remained active by releasing new music, major anniversary tours, and welcoming back Michael McDonald. Liberté (2021) Walk This Road (2025) and inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025.
The 2026 OnenessTour
Erik Aratari
The Oneness Tour 2026 is a North American summer concert tour featuring guitarist Santana and The Doobie Brothers. From June to August 2026, the tour showcases Santana’s five-decade career alongside hits from The Doobie Brothers, with stops in major cities including Los Angeles, Toronto, and Dallas.
Santana and the Doobie Brothers 2026 Tour Dates
Sat, Jun 13 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Mon, Jun 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater Wed, Jun 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Thu, Jun 18 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sat, Jun 20 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater Sun, Jun 21 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center Wed, Jun 24 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live Fri, Jun 26 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium Sat, Jun 27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center Mon, Jun 29 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, “Chit!.” Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.
Since the first trailer for Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” was released, I’ve been obsessed with finding out why they’re selling the film with the quotation marks around the title. Five minutes into the film, I figured out why.
This isn’t Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. This is very much Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” with quotations, a few exclamation points, and maybe a dollar sign. Purists who feel deep connections with the 1847 novel will probably be endlessly annoyed with this loose “adaptation” of the source material.
I have no real connection to the novel, so I can only look at the film as an outsider with a very basic knowledge of Brontë’s plot. I know Brontë took great care to accurately describe and set her story in the Yorkshire moors of Northern England. While some of the new film was shot in those very locations, Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is set somewhere between a water-worn cover of a bodice-ripping romance novel and the liminal state between death and rebirth known as the bardo. The sky is red and false, the moon large and painted, the sex both chaste and rough.
Cathy (a strong, but terribly miscast Margot Robbie) and Heathcliff (a brooding, but terribly miscast Jacob Elordi) are two monstrous humans whose love is so toxic, dangerous, and unhealthy that it doesn’t just destroy everyone around them, but also poisons the picturesque surrounding countryside. This obsession turns the windswept estate of Wuthering Heights into a filthy and decaying hell and Thrushcross Grange from a lavish manor into a grotesque, Cronenbergian nightmare of flesh-colored longing.
Are we supposed to root for Cathy and Heathcliff to get over themselves and build something healthy together? I have no idea. The way that Fennell writes these characters makes me think she despises them both and takes pleasure in putting them in a life-size dollhouse and leaving it out in the rain. Cathy is a narcissist, at best, and Heathcliff is, without question, a sociopath with some murderous tendencies, so spending 140-minutes waiting to see if they get together is tantamount to caring if the most toxic couple you know are calling it quits or not. It’s fun to watch, but don’t expect real emotional investment.
That’s the biggest problem with “Wuthering Heights” in a nutshell: it’s a stunning facade with nothing behind the expertly painted backdrops. Don’t get me wrong, Elordi and Robbie have so much chemistry that the film must be impossible to watch for their significant others, but don’t we need more than sexiness here? When Heathcliff picks up Cathy by her corset with one hand, I might have said under my breath, “More like Jacob OhLordy,” but I can’t tell if Fennell thinks her audience is rooting for their eternal love or anxiously anticipating their breakup sex.
With a transcendent original soundtrack by Charli XCX, breathtaking cinematography from Linus Sandgren, and a film-stealing performance from Alison Oliver (who also managed to steal HBO’s Task last year), “Wuthering Heights” is still a wildly entertaining bit of camp that is too hetero to become a queer cult classic and too actively unintelligent to please classic lit fans. What we’re left with is the cinematic equivalent of culinary fusion, but instead of a perfect distillation of umami like Thai barbecue, we’re left with something off-putting like spaghetti and bananas or shrimp with cottage cheese.
“Wuthering Heights” also feels achingly, obsessively horny, while stranding Robbie and Elordi to summon sexual heat by just making out constantly and putting their fingers in each other’s mouths. I didn’t necessarily expect Elordi to hang dong, but I’m still surprised a movie so animalistic with its urges and impulses acts like French kissing is the height of romantic sex. The kinkiness and rough stuff that comes into play in the third act is winked at like a perversion that Fennell thinks is adorable, but refuses to take seriously.
After Saltburn and Promising Young Woman, Fennell proved that she could make movies that felt immediately like a product of their time and I’m not sure whether that’s a compliment or not. I’ve never gone back to rewatch either film because I feel like they already stained my brain from seeing them the first time — and “Wuthering Heights” is more of the same. You’ll get everything you need from it on the first try.
I have so many conflicting feelings about “Wuthering Heights” that it’s hard to know whether I even liked it or not. Visually dazzling, emotionally inert. Maximalist production, minimalist writing. Prurient and chaste. Decadent, but hollow. Messy and mannered. I know I was entertained, but I’m not sure it’s actually a good movie or says anything about romance, obsessive love, or the human condition.
The film is like a deceptively shallow pool. You’ll break your neck trying to dive in because the water looks refreshing and sure seems deep from far away. But maybe you’ll die with a smile.
Every so often, a hypothetical trade pops up that makes Detroit Lions fans stop scrolling and say, “Wait… what?”
This is one of those.
While the Lions themselves weren’t included in ESPN’s latest batch of trade proposals, one idea involving the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders should absolutely set off alarm bells in Detroit, because it would drop one of the NFL’s most destructive defenders right into the NFC North.
If that sounds terrifying from a Lions perspective, it should.
Crosby lining up twice a year against Jared Goff, alongside an already aggressive Chicago defense, would dramatically shift the balance of power in the division.
Why the Bears Might Actually Consider It
Barnwell explained why Chicago could be willing to move on from Moore, even though he’s been one of their most productive offensive players:
“I’m not sure Johnson really loves Moore. The Bears will be locked into Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III — both on rookie deals — as two of their top wide receivers in 2026. Colston Loveland will command a ton of targets.”
Barnwell went further, suggesting scheme and personnel preferences could make Moore expendable:
“The Bears could move on from Cole Kmet, but what if Johnson wants to live in 12 personnel more often? What if he prefers Olamide Zaccheaus as a third receiver on a much cheaper contract, given the journeyman’s blocking ability? Moore’s a better player, but the Bears can find a replacement for his targets at a much cheaper cost.”
From a Lions standpoint, this is where the concern starts to grow. If Ben Johnson — now Chicago’s head coach — is willing to sacrifice offensive firepower to supercharge the defense, that’s a problem.
Why the Raiders Would Listen
Barnwell also laid out why Las Vegas could be motivated to move their defensive star, especially with a rookie quarterback on the way:
“The Raiders, meanwhile, need to add help at wide receiver for presumptive No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. Speedy flanker Tre Tucker profiles as a secondary option, while 2025 draft picks Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr. failed to impress in their rookie seasons, racking up a combined 42 catches for 445 yards.”
He continued:
“Klint Kubiak should lean into 12 personnel with Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer, but Vegas still needs a starting-caliber wideout.”
And while free agency could offer alternatives, Barnwell made it clear Moore would be a clean solution:
“Raiders GM John Spytek could look toward his old stomping grounds in Tampa Bay and attempt to sign Mike Evans if the future Hall of Famer hits free agency. But Moore would be a much-needed addition for the Raiders, who need to surround Mendoza with talent to ensure that their new QB can live up to expectations.”
Why Maxx Crosby in Chicago Is a Nightmare Scenario
Barnwell didn’t mince words about what Crosby would do for the Bears’ defense:
“Crosby pushes everyone into the right role, notably Sweat, who would see far fewer double-teams.”
That’s the sentence Lions fans should read twice.
A Bears front featuring Crosby and Montez Sweat would instantly become one of the most dangerous pass-rushing units Detroit has faced in years.
Barnwell acknowledged the cost — but framed it as a calculated gamble:
“Giving up a first-round pick would be painful, and the Bears need to address safety with Jaquan Brisker hitting free agency. But if they think they’re close to making a deeper playoff run, adding Crosby would be one way to leverage Caleb Williams’ rookie-scale salary.”
The Lions Angle: This Is Exactly What Detroit Doesn’t Want
From Detroit’s point of view, this proposal is alarming for one simple reason: it makes a division rival significantly tougher in the exact area that causes problems for the Lions.
Crosby is the type of defender who wrecks game plans
The Lions have spent years climbing to the top of the division. A move like this by Chicago would threaten that balance immediately.
Final Thought
This trade isn’t guaranteed to happen — but it’s realistic enough to matter.
And if the Bears do manage to land Maxx Crosby? Detroit Lions fans will remember this proposal as the moment they realized the NFC North arms race had officially escalated.
It’s a jovial mood at Detroit’s Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, where three dozen cast members and support staff of the television series South West High are gathered. Even though the series wrapped up filming several weeks ago, the creators Dennis Reed, Ty Mopkins, and Jalen Rose brought the cast back together to shoot promotional clips, photos, and just have fun. Actresses Brooklyn “Queen” Oates and Diamond Sanderfield are making TikTok videos, singer and actress Towanda Braxton is playfully telling Rose that she can beat him in basketball, actor Stevie Baggs Jr. is chasing his toddler son around the stage, and boxing legend Thomas Hearns stops by for a visit.
“It was important for all of us to come together and be a family again because a lot of times when you do a project, the project comes out, and you guys are never in the same place at the same time,” Rose tells the group from the auditorium’s stage. “It means a lot as a family for you guys to pull up the way you’ve done and we’re going to make sure we do our best to make sure this is definitely going to be a success.”
Since his days as a standout prep basketball player at Southwestern High School and his three seasons at the University of Michigan, Rose has been one of Detroit’s proudest sons, going on to play 13 seasons in the NBA, embarking on a successful broadcasting career, and opening the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in northwest Detroit in 2011. Along the way he’s been a friend to Detroit’s hip-hop community and a sideline fixture at both Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions games.
“The unique thing about me as a public figure is that I never moved,” he says. “So what happens for a city like Detroit, and I say this humbly — when you’re watching a Lions game and the people they may show at the game don’t necessarily live here. So a lot of times that becomes the disconnect.”
Jalen Rose. Credit: Kahn Santori Davison
But within Rose’s plethora of on and off-the-court achievements, he still had another avenue he wanted to pursue: entertainment. In early 2025 Rose approached longtime friend and Detroit tastemaker Ty Mopkins with the idea to film a scripted series. Rose wanted it to be something that not only spoke to the youth of Detroit, but accurately represented their struggles and beauty to the rest of the world.
“Ty and I were just in the lab thinking about something that we can create that would be something special,” Rose says. “And coincidentally, Ty and I both attended Southwestern High School […] we felt like there was a space for us to do something where we can educate young people but also highlight a lot of the challenges that they needed to overcome.”
The first order of business was financing. Rose wanted a big budget, so he reached out to billionaire Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores. He decided to invest in the project, and together they formed a production company called Same Page Entertainment.
“It’s really just a maturation of our relationship,” Rose says. “We’ve been really good friends for over a decade. The Pistons, Platinum Equity, and Tom and his wife Holly have been great supporters of JRLA over the years.”
The next piece was finding the right director. Rose initially wanted to use his industry contacts to reach out to someone in California or New York, but Mopkins suggested native Detroiter Dennis Reed. Over the last decade Reed has filmed over four dozen projects, built a 15-thousand square foot film studio, and has taken a leadership role in Detroit’s independent film community. Reed penned a script using the now-closed Southwestern High School as a muse (school colors and all). Rose transformed parts of the JRLA into film sets, and South West High was brought to life.
Towanda Braxton and Dawn HalfKenny behind the scenes. Credit: Kahn Santori Davison
In the series, Rose plays Nolan Thomas, a former NBA player who has been recruited by his two longtime friends and educators, Kelli Tillman (played by Towanda Braxton) and Mason (played by LeMastor Spratling), to return to his alma mater as a principal and revive the family culture that existed when they were students there. Thomas has to find solutions and manage the same issues that schools across the country deal with. There’s low test scores, recreational drug use, teen pregnancy, poverty, gang violence, guns, and a couple of teachers who just don’t care anymore. There’s hidden messages and positive themes, but South West High isn’t a sitcom or an afterschool special — it’s a drama. Rose’s portrayal of Nolan Thomas is much more Joe Clark (Lean on Me) than Mr. Cooper. He’s principal Jefferson Pierce (Black Lighting) minus the superpowers, trying to balance family life with the needs of his students.
Rose admits he didn’t take acting classes, but he’s spent the better part of his life in front of a camera and leaned on his experiences. “I’m an actual educator, and president of the board, so that’s my life 24/7/365,” says Rose. “So I get a chance to be in the trenches day-to-day and see the good bad and ugly things that are happening in public schools in Detroit, and so what we wanted to use this story to do is highlight the many things good bad and ugly the challenges the young people overcome the teachers overcome in an inner city public school dynamic and then play it out in this series.”
Reed put together a strong cast of emerging stars, industry veterans, and Detroit favorites. Anna Maria Horsford (who plays Thomas’s mother) has starred in everything from Amen to Friday, Stevie Baggs Jr. has been a regular in Tyler Perry projects, while Dawn Halfkenny (who plays Thomas’s wife) has been a rising star for the last few years. Local talents Darius Brantley Jr. and Sarah “Chyna” Evalt have been casted, and emcee Royce da’ 5’9” is the show’s music director. Rapper and actor Darnell “Lil Blade” Lindsay Jr. plays a star basketball player, and Brooklyn “Queen” Oates stars as Thomas’s daughter Maize (a nod to U of M).
“In the show, I’m supposed to be in a private school, but I persuade my dad to let me go to the school that, you know, that he’s running . And it gets crazy,” says Oates. “It’s really relatable, whether it’s family issues, family drama, or anything in high school. And we’ve all been through high school.”
“I just believe that this series is going to be a number one series because it really relates to every high school,” adds Braxton.“You know, you have your pros, your cons, your situational situations.”
Reed said the cast jelled pretty quickly, but the biggest challenge was making sure the series stayed PG.
“It was certain things Ty and Jalen wanted that were non-negotiables. One of the things was no cussing, and if you watch any of my stuff, you know we’re cussing and doing the whole nine yards,” Reed says through a hefty laugh.
There are also no explicit sex scenes and no uses of the n-word as Reed, Rose, and Mopkins wanted a project that could transition to network TV and other platforms in the future.
“It literally made me a much better writer,” says Reed. “It made me think outside of just my New York and Detroit bag, you know what I mean? Now I’m writing and thinking, what is this kid in Palm Springs thinking? What are some of the issues that kids really go through in both inner city and suburban neighborhoods?”
The cast and crew of South West High. Credit: Kahn Santori Davison
Even with a sturdy budget, the trio made a conscious choice to place South West High on Tubi, as the scrappy streaming network has risen to be a major competitor in the streaming wars and a haven for Black indie filmmakers from Detroit. Since Fox bought Tubi in 2020 for $440 million, its value has risen to $2 billion dollars with more than 100 million monthly viewers. Reed points out that a Tubi series has never won an Emmy Award, and he wants that to change with South West High. Mopkins has told the cast repeatedly that he believes their lives are going to change when this show debuts, and a second season is already in the works.
The first episode will debut Monday, Feb. 23, and four more episodes will air every Monday through March 23. It’s the first time in Tubi’s short history that a series will not release all their episodes on the same day.
The trio is hoping to channel into that old-school nostalgia where fans had to wait a week between episodes. There will also be features from Fox 2’s Maurielle Lue and rappers Skill Baby and Sada Baby.
Ultimately, Rose says he wants the city to be proud of the series but also eliminate stereotypes and misconceptions about how people view Detroit youth.
“I think people have their own narratives about how they feel schools in Detroit are,” says Rose, “and I kind of think this series exposes that there’s a lot of love here and there are people here that care.”
February 17 is a big day in rock music history. It’s the day Elvis Presley’s self-titled second studio album became a gold record and also when many rock stars were born into or taken from this world. Whether you love classic rock or alternative music, the breakthrough hits, cultural happenings, recordings, performances, and challenges of February 17 have changed the rock music industry in past years.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
These Feb.17 breakthrough hits and milestones changed rock music:
1962: “Surfin‘” by the Beach Boys debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at 93 and moved up the chart slowly to peak at 75. This song helped launch the band’s career when Capitol Records signed them.
1973: War made it to the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart with their fifth album, The World Is a Ghetto. It was the best-selling album of the year.
1976: AC/DC released their debut album, High Voltage, in their native Australia. It featured Bon Scott on vocals and the Young brothers on guitars, establishing the band’s trademark raw sound.
Cultural Milestones
Your favorite music wouldn’t be where it is without the cultural milestones of February 17:
1971: With the growing popularity of television, James Taylor made his TV debut on the Johnny Cash Show, singing “Fire and Rain” and “Sweet Baby James.” This appearance led to a Time magazine cover story, increasing interest in his music.
1972: Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was born in Fort Worth, TX. He recorded eight albums with the band before his untimely passing in 2022.
1972: On the same day of the same year, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong was born in Oakland, California. He co-founded the band in 1987, and they’ve sold an estimated 75 million records worldwide since.
2004: In an effort to curb copyright infringement, the Recording Industry Association of America filed a lawsuit against 531 John Does suspected of illicit peer-to-peer file sharing. The suits were filed in federal courts in Atlanta, Orlando, Trenton, and Philadelphia.
Notable Recordings and Performances
Did you know these rock recordings and performances happened on February 17?
1969: Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash had a legendary joint recording session at the CBS Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Their collaboration spawned the song “Girl from the North Country.”
1972: Pink Floyd played songs from their Dark Side of the Moon album 13 months before it was released. A bootlegger recorded the material during the Feb. 17 performance at the Rainbow Theatre in London and sold copies of it — reportedly as many as 100,000.
1976: The Eagles released their compilation album, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975). It was the first album ever to receive the RIAA’s Platinum certification and has sold over 40 million copies in the US to date, making it the best-selling album of all time in the US, ahead of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.
1979: Kicking off their first U.S. tour, The Clash played at The Palladium in New York City. Their Pearl Harbour tour was considered a success, but fixed seating at the first show made it challenging for fans to show their enthusiasm.
Industry Changes and Challenges
Though changes and challenges can be tough, rock music wouldn’t be the same if not for these past February 17 events:
1950: Rickey Medlocke, best known for his work with Blackfoot and Lynyrd Skynyrd, was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He started performing at 3 years old and formed his own band right after graduating high school.
2014: Bob Casale, best known for his keyboard and guitar skills in the band Devo, died of heart failure in Los Angeles, California. He’d also worked on the first solo album for Andy Summers from The Police.
Rock music will continue to feel the waves made by these historic Feb.17 milestones indefinitely. It will be interesting to see what Feb. 17 will bring to future, ever-changing music genres.
Every offseason, the Detroit Lions become the center of some truly wild trade ideas. Most fade quickly. This one deserves to be laughed out of the room.
On 97.1 The Ticket, co-host Rico Beard floated a hypothetical trade that would send Amon-Ra St. Brown to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for defensive tackle Chris Jones. His reasoning?
“I like Amon-Ra St. Brown but I would do this in a heartbeat… you have enough toys on the offense, you can absorb it.”
97.1 The Ticket Co-Host Rico Beard on if he would trade Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown for Chiefs DT Chris Jones:
“I like Amon-Ra St. Brown but I would do this in a heartbeat… you have enough toys on the offense, you can absorb it” 😳
That take might work for talk radio shock value, but in reality? It completely misunderstands where the Lions are — and who Amon-Ra St. Brown is to this franchise.
Why Trading Amon-Ra St. Brown Makes No Sense
Let’s start with the obvious: Amon-Ra St. Brown is untouchable.
He’s not just Detroit’s No. 1 receiver. He’s the emotional engine of the offense, Jared Goff’s security blanket, and one of the league’s most reliable chain-movers. Since entering the NFL, St. Brown has:
Become one of the most consistent high-volume receivers in football
Proven durable, tough, and clutch in big moments
Earned a long-term extension because Detroit views him as a cornerstone
You don’t trade franchise pillars in their prime — especially not when you’re in Super Bowl contention.
Chris Jones Is Great — But the Timing Is Wrong
Chris Jones is an elite defensive tackle. No one disputes that. But context matters.
Jones is older than St. Brown
He would come with a massive contract and cap implications
The Lions have spent years building sustainable depth, not one-year splashes
Detroit already invested heavily in the defensive line through the draft and targeted free agency. They’re not in the business of tearing down the offense to patch a single defensive position — even a premium one.
“Enough Toys on Offense” Is a Dangerous Assumption
This might be the most baffling part of the argument.
Yes, the Lions have talent around St. Brown. That’s because of him — not in spite of him. Removing Amon-Ra doesn’t make the offense stronger or “balanced.” It fundamentally changes how defenses play Detroit.
Take him out, and suddenly:
Defensive coverage tilts elsewhere
Third-down efficiency drops
Goff loses his most trusted target
You don’t “absorb” losing an All-Pro caliber receiver. You feel it every single Sunday.
Brad Holmes Would Never Make This Deal
If there’s one thing Brad Holmes has made clear, it’s this: the Lions build through smart drafting, culture, and continuity.
Trading Amon-Ra St. Brown for an older, expensive defensive lineman runs directly against that philosophy. Detroit didn’t claw its way out of irrelevance just to repeat the mistakes of desperate franchises chasing headlines.
This proposal works as radio fodder. It does not work in the real NFL.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is exactly the kind of player you build around, not trade away. And while Chris Jones is a phenomenal defender, Detroit isn’t one piece away — they’re building something sustainable.
Sometimes the loudest takes are the easiest ones to ignore.
Quarto Publishing plans to drop two books in March 2026. They tell the story of 1976, when Rush and KISS both hit it big. Daniel Bukszpan penned RUSH and 2112: 50 Years, while Martin Popoff crafted KISS ’76.
The books arrive 50 years after both groups hit the road together in 1975, then split off to chase success the next year. Rush was a trio from Ontario, while KISS was a four-piece crew from New York.
Bukszpan’s work has 176 pages and arrives in a slipcase. His book examines the 2112 album with track-by-track breakdowns, photos, and conversations with the musicians. The prog-rock record opens with a seven-part sci-fi suite that runs 20 minutes.
Popoff’s volume tracks 12 months that changed everything for the band in 1976. That year delivered the Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over albums.
His text captures several wild moments from that stretch. These include Ace Frehley getting electrocuted onstage in Florida, which sparked the creation of “Shock Me,” Peter Criss singing “Beth” live for the first time, and Gene Simmons sitting behind the board to produce a Van Halen demo. The group moved Platinum albums and filled concert halls from coast to coast.
Both writers have tackled rock music for years. Bukszpan has cranked out multiple titles on the subject. Popoff, who lives in Toronto, has written more than 100 books. His catalog spans bands, music styles, and record collecting.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg is known around the program as one of the most outgoing and fan-friendly players on the roster. He signs autographs, takes pictures, and spends time with kids before and after games. That reputation is exactly why a recently resurfaced viral video caught so much attention.
The clip, recorded shortly after Lendeborg committed to Michigan, shows him using profanity while talking about Purdue in a casual, off-court setting. With the Wolverines preparing to play at Mackey Arena, the video made the rounds quickly on social media.
Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg ahead of Tuesday’s matchup at Purdue:
“When we see Purdue we gonna spank they f*cking ass. We gonna beat they f*cking ass. F*ck Purdue.” pic.twitter.com/DlKspHSdT3
Rather than dodge the topic, head coach Dusty May addressed it directly — and used it as a moment for growth.
Dusty May Acknowledges the Video Head-On
May didn’t pretend the video was new to him or that someone else had to bring it to his attention.
“Obviously, I saw the video,” Michigan head coach Dusty May said via The Wolverine. “It’s been well circulated to this point. I have social media and I follow social media, so I don’t have to say someone showed it to me to act like I don’t have it.”
May explained that he spoke at length with Lendeborg about the situation, and what stood out most wasn’t anger or frustration — it was how Lendeborg felt about how the clip made him look.
Why the Video Bothered Lendeborg So Much
According to May, the most disappointing part for Lendeborg wasn’t the reaction from opposing fans or rival programs. It was the way the video might be perceived by children and people who look up to him.
“I spoke at length, with Yaxel about it, and the most disappointing part of it is that he feels really bad about how he’s perceived from children and those who look up to him,” May said. “He said, ‘coach, I don’t even use that language in conversation. I don’t like the way it makes me look. I feel terrible about it.’ And then obviously how he’s perceived by our fan base and those that he cares about.”
May emphasized that this reaction mattered — and that it showed maturity rather than defiance.
A Lesson in Being a Professional
Instead of framing the situation as a disciplinary issue, May described it as part of the learning curve of becoming a professional athlete.
“Look — it’s a great lesson,” May said. “It’s one of the reasons he’s here. He wanted to learn to be a better pro, and to be a better pro, you need to have the mindset that you’re probably always being recorded. If there’s ever a moment that someone can use that information against you …”
The point, May stressed, wasn’t punishment — it was awareness.
Context Matters, Including When the Video Was Taken
May also made it clear that the video shouldn’t be taken as a calculated shot at Purdue or its program.
“It’s an old video,” May said. “This was back I think in May, right after he signed with Michigan, and obviously in the excitement of being here, of playing in these games. He’s at an establishment after hours, and they ask him a question about the number one team in the country, and he said the things he said he wishes he would not have.”
While May acknowledged that Lendeborg regretted the comments, he emphasized that the context matters — and that the lesson has already been learned.
“But moving forward, it’s a good learning lesson,” May said.
Purdue Doesn’t Need Bulletin Board Material
As for whether the video will motivate Purdue players on the court, May didn’t buy into that narrative.
“I don’t imagine the Boilermakers’ players are sitting around motivated by what Yaxel Lendeborg said in a over-21 establishment four months ago,” May said, noting, “I think that they’re killers, as is.”
Execution, not social media, decides games.
“So, as far as bulletin board material, I’m not sure that means much when it comes time to execute pick and roll defense or transition defense,” May said.
No Punishment, No Overreaction
May also shut down any speculation about disciplinary action or changes to Michigan’s plans.
“I’m sure it’ll be brought up, but we’re not going to cancel our travel plans,” May said. “There are a lot bigger things to be worried about … everything’s good for us.”
The situation, from Michigan’s perspective, is closed.
A Final Perspective From Dusty May
May finished by zooming out — reminding everyone that mistakes happen, and growth is what matters.
“He made a mistake. This is a, a learning lesson. We can’t go back in time and change it.”
And perhaps most importantly:
“I think there are a lot of people in our profession saying things that when they’re in a clearheaded state of mind, they probably wouldn’t say. Chalk this up to one of those. But he’s a wonderful human being that will be better because of this. On to the next.”
After years success operating their Detroit 75 Kitchen as a food truck and pop-up, brothers Mike and Ahmad Nassar are opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Detroit 75 Kitchen is set to open Friday, Feb. 20 at 32275 Stephenson Hwy., Madison Heights.
The building was the former home to the Madison Club Bar & Grill.
According to a press release, the development cost around $1.5 million and will employ 25 workers.
Detroit 75 Kitchen describes the new restaurant as having a “retro-diner aesthetic” with mid-century style and tabletops made from recycled Faygo bottle caps. A patio is expected to open this spring.
“Madison Heights is exactly where we want to be,” Ahmad said in a statement. “We started by feeding truck drivers — people who want real food at a fair price. We’re not trying to be a destination restaurant where you visit once for Instagram. We want to be the place you stop for lunch, on your way home from work, where you know the staff and they know your order. That’s what a neighborhood sandwich shop should be.”
Detroit 75 Kitchen first launched in 2014 as a food truck at the brothers’ family’s truck stop near Detroit’s Ambassador Bridge.
The restaurant serves up sandwiches named after local roads and communities, like the I-75 Chicken Shawarma and the Corktown BBQ Beef.
The Detroit Lions don’t usually chase headlines in free agency, and that’s exactly why Bradley Chubb is interesting.
With the Miami Dolphins officially moving on from the former Pro Bowl edge rusher, Detroit suddenly has an opportunity to explore a move that fits Brad Holmes’actual philosophy: buy low on proven talent, manage risk, and let the culture do the rest.
This isn’t about chasing the name. It’s about whether the Lions can weaponize the circumstances.
The Resume Is Still There
Chubb’s career arc is complicated, but the production hasn’t disappeared.
After missing the entire 2024 season due to a devastating knee injury (ACL, meniscus, and patellar tendon), Chubb came back in 2025 and played all 17 games, finishing with 8.5 sacks, the most on Miami’s roster.
That matters.
Even more telling? Opposing offenses treated him like a threat anyway:
Double-teamed on 23.1% of his pass rushes (a career high)
Posted a 10.5% pressure rate, the third-best of his career
The sack total wasn’t elite, but the attention he commanded absolutely was.
Why Miami Let Him Go (And Why Detroit Can Pounce)
This move isn’t about performance — it’s about math and timing.
Chubb was scheduled to carry a $31 million cap hit in 2026, turns 30 in June, and has now torn the ACL in both knees during his NFL career. For a rebuilding Dolphins team, that’s an easy (if painful) decision.
For Detroit? That contract is gone.
What’s left is a player who:
Has two double-digit sack seasons on his résumé
Just proved he can stay healthy for a full season post-injury
Was a team captain and locker-room leader
Won Miami’s local media “Good Guy” award for professionalism
That checks a lot of Lions boxes.
The Fit in Detroit’s Defense
The Lions don’t need Bradley Chubb to be the guy.
They need him to be a guy defenses still fear.
Detroit already has a cornerstone edge presence, but what they’ve lacked at times is consistent pressure from the opposite side — especially someone who forces protections to slide and opens lanes for others.
And in a system that prioritizes effort, physicality, and accountability? His leadership profile fits seamlessly.
The Risk Is Obvious — And That’s the Point
Yes, there’s risk.
Two major knee injuries
Declining pass-rush win rate (7.8% in 2025)
Age 30 season approaching
But this is exactly why the Lions should be interested now, not two years ago.
Detroit wouldn’t be paying for the Broncos version of Chubb. They’d be paying for the post-hype, post-contract, prove-it version — likely on a short-term deal with incentives.
That’s the Brad Holmes sweet spot.
Final Thought
The Lions don’t need to overextend. They don’t need to promise anything. They just need to make the call.
If Bradley Chubb is willing to bet on himself — and on a contender — Detroit should absolutely be one of the teams on the other end of that phone.
Sometimes the smartest moves aren’t loud. They’re just timed perfectly.
After nearly a decade in business, Mutiny Tiki Bar in Southwest Detroit is going out of business.
Mutiny Tiki Bar made the announcement in a social media post on Monday.
“For nine incredible years, you’ve filled our space with laughter, music, celebration, and community,” Mutiny Tiki Bar wrote on Instagram. “We are endlessly grateful for every visit, every toast, and every memory made under our roof.”
The bar cited financial concerns as the reason.
“Unfortunately, with current business levels, it’s no longer possible for us to continue,” the message continued. “Our final day of service will be Sunday, March 1st.”
Mutiny Tiki Bar opened in 2017 at 4654 Vernor Hwy., Detroit. It was owned and operated by the Detroit Optimist Society, the hospitality group behind other Detroit-based bars and restaurants including Sugar House, Wright & Company, The Peterboro, Honest John’s, Bad Luck Bar, Grandma Bob’s, and Time Will Tell.
The bar served up fanciful old-school tropical-inspired cocktails in a setting complete with thatched roofs and other nautical-themed decor, a nod to Detroit’s tiki bar history.
“Please join us in the coming days to raise one last glass, share your favorite stories, and help us send Mutiny off in true tiki style,” the bar’s farewell continued. “Thank you for being part of our journey — it has meant more to us than words can express.”
The Dirty Show on Valentine’s day is for couples as well as anybody else looking for good, kinky fun. Here are some pics from Saturday’s jam-packed night of burlesque, the attendees, and more. The Dirty Show continues Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21 for its closing weekend. More information is available at dirtydetroit.com.
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