Here’s some tidbits from the second day of free agency. I’ll update this post throughout the day if the situation warrants it.
NOTE: I will be out of town on a business trip starting Sunday morning, 3/1/09 and returning late on Friday 03/06/09. I will update every evening but it may be difficult as I’ll either [...]
Here’s some tidbits from the first day agency. I’ll update this post throughout the day if the situation warrants it.
11:15pm
The Buffalo Bills are idiots. Mayhew had a trade deal worked out with them for OG Derrick Dockery, didn’t turn in the paperwork and then released him. Dockery then signed, for less money, with the Washington [...]
The Reverend at The Church of Schwartz did a nice question and answer with several Detroit Lions bloggers, myself included, on the Offensive Tackle position for the Detroit Lions. It’s a good read, go check it out.
Tonight at midnight is the start of the 2009 NFL free agent signing period. The Detroit Lions need to be smart (and fast) at procuring some good talent to fill the many holes, especially on defense. Lions president, Tom Lewand says this will be a short fast signing period.
“My sense is that it’s a [...]
Former University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford is saying and doing all the right things. He would love to be a Detroit Lion. He wants to be able to throw balls to Calvin Johnson.
“I’m being completely honest, and it has nothing to do with money—I would love to go to Detroit,” Stafford said in the [...]
The Lions are in need of linebackers. Sims cannot do it all himself. I believe they should look to free agency as well as the draft (safe #1 pick, Aaron Curry) to bolster the middle and really help the Lions this coming season.
How about Channing Crowder? Play him on one side, Sims on he [...]
The Lions are in need of a good blocking/receiving tight end. Brandon Pettigrew fits that bill. I seriously doubt that Pettigrew would still be available at 1-20 and the Lions do have more pressing needs (like fixing the o-line and the entire defense) but they do need a TE and he’s the top available in [...]
Here’s a guy people have been talking about. According to Killer at MLive, he did rather well in his interview yesterday. he might be an interesting choice at 1-1 instead of Andre Smith, who has had some off field problems.
Strengths:
Outstanding athleticism. Smith is a converted tight end who is quick, agile, has good balance and [...]
Drew Sharp, from The Detroit Free Press, wrote a funny article today about how the Wonderlic Test could help the Detroit Lions with their draft picks.
The Wonderlic test has become a useful tool in that determination. Every participant in the Combine must take the test. They get 12 minutes to answer 40 questions that involve [...]
The Lions are in need of …well…ok, they’re in need of just about everything. If they don’t select an offensive tackle at 1-1, here’s one that might be available at 1-20 or 2-1. William Beatty weighs in at 6’-6”, 310 lbs. Excellent size for a LT.
Strengths:
Terrific size with a very large frame that gives him [...]
Today marks the beginning of the 2009 NFL combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will run through Tuesday the 24th. Detailed information concerning the combine can be found here at NFL.com. They have some great information, a live link and also check out the workouts tab for video information on all [...]
The Detroit Lions this afternoon, re-signed veteran kicker Jason Hanson through the 2012 season.
Hanson’s new contract presumably allows Hanson, a 17-year NFL veteran, to finish his career in a Lions uniform. Last season, he was 21-of-22 on field-goal attempts and tied an NFL record with eight field goals of 50 yards or more.
“I wouldn’t put [...]
Freeman could be available at 1-20 or 2-1 depending on his performance in the upcoming combine. It might be advisable to wait until then to take a quarterback (if at all this year).
Strengths:
Excellent height, elite arm strength, has a nice (though inconsistent) touch underneath and throws a catchable ball. Pretty good mobility and can throw [...]
According to agent, Ken Zuckerman, the Lions have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension (5-year, $15 million with $5.5 million guaranteed) for guard Stephen Peterman.
“He likes it there, his family is comfortable there, and he likes Coach Yarno and thinks the team is headed in a positive direction,” said Zuckerman, who also represents [...]
Britton, at times, certainly shows that he has what it takes to be an NFL offensive tackle but his inconsistency may force him to start on the right side or as a backup until his skills can be improved to match the need of an elite LT.
Strengths:
Eben is a very large offensive tackle who is [...]
The Detroit Lions have the possibility of there being several good linebackers available to take with their second pick (1-20) in the draft. Among them is Brian Cushing from USC. He would be able to play inside or outside in either a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme.
Strengths:
Brian has good size and amazing strength with excellent [...]
Secondary is a huge need for the 2009 Detroit Lions. Bodden, the only decent cornerback on the Lions, was let go. Most of the reason for that seems to be contract related but his verbal attack on the Lions after the season, I’m sure, didn’t help. That leaves Detroit with the need of acquiring in [...]
I would love to see Laurinaitis fall to the Lions at #20 (unless they take Curry at 1-1). I don’t believe he’ll make it this far in the draft and will probably be gone before the Lions select their second pick.
Strengths:
James is a very instinctive player. He has excellent vision, speed and is of decent [...]
Jim Schwartz completed his coaching staff yesterday. You can check HERE to see the compiled list of the staff.
I’m disappointed that Stan Kwan was retained as the Lions special teams were anything but special. I am very glad, however, that Jim Colletto “parted ways” with the Lions. Hopefully the new staff can turn things [...]
Mark Sanchez started one year in college (USC) and led the Trojans to a 12–1 season, number 2 in the coaches poll and number 3 in the AP. He played in the 2009 Rose Bowl and was named it’s MVP. Sanchez has a total of 16 games of experience at the collegiate level.
Strengths:
Mark has excellent [...]
