Da Guru
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Nick Fairley arrested for weed. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/18274716/report-lions-nick-fairley-arrested-on-marijuana-possession-charges
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2024 Detroit Lions: Getting ready for the draft in Motown. (14 Viewers)
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Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Lions use weed like most teams use Muscle Milk
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Lions plan on drafting a RB..again.
--Mikel Leshoure's legal troubles will not impact how the Lions draft for this simple reason - drafting a running back was already on their radar. They have spent a lot of time researching Oregon's LaMichael James and they are also intrigued by Boise State's Doug Martin.
"You never can have enough depth at running back," Schwartz said. Especially when there are big question marks around the top two on our depth chart - Jahvid Best (concussions) and Leshoure (coming off Achilles surgery and the legal trouble).
--Mikel Leshoure's legal troubles will not impact how the Lions draft for this simple reason - drafting a running back was already on their radar. They have spent a lot of time researching Oregon's LaMichael James and they are also intrigued by Boise State's Doug Martin.
"You never can have enough depth at running back," Schwartz said. Especially when there are big question marks around the top two on our depth chart - Jahvid Best (concussions) and Leshoure (coming off Achilles surgery and the legal trouble).
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Da Guru
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Javid Best update. Not good. Would not be surprised at all if Best retires before the season.
http://www.rantsports.com/detroit-lions/2012/04/14/detroit-lions-jahvid-best-might-take-part-in-otas/
http://www.rantsports.com/detroit-lions/2012/04/14/detroit-lions-jahvid-best-might-take-part-in-otas/
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matuski
Footballguy
Da Guru
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Just saying don`t be shocked if Best does not play again. Even is he does play I would not expect near the touches he had before his latest concussion. If LeShoure comes back healthy, and Kevin Smith with a full training camp under his belt, and the Lions already saying they are looking to pick up another RB, the slices of the pie will be much smaller.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
That would be a shame if it happened. Always been a Best fan and he's a good kid.'Da Guru said:Just saying don`t be shocked if Best does not play again. Even is he does play I would not expect near the touches he had before his latest concussion. If LeShoure comes back healthy, and Kevin Smith with a full training camp under his belt, and the Lions already saying they are looking to pick up another RB, the slices of the pie will be much smaller.'matuski said:'Da Guru said:
It wouldn't surprise me if he never played again either. Close to 6 months since his last hit & he still hasn't been cleared for contact. He's a real wildcard in fantasy drafts, because you should be able to get him for cheap & if healthy, he could be a difference maker.That would be a shame if it happened. Always been a Best fan and he's a good kid.'Da Guru said:Just saying don`t be shocked if Best does not play again. Even is he does play I would not expect near the touches he had before his latest concussion. If LeShoure comes back healthy, and Kevin Smith with a full training camp under his belt, and the Lions already saying they are looking to pick up another RB, the slices of the pie will be much smaller.'matuski said:'Da Guru said:
Da Guru
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If Best does play I really do not see him getting more than 10 touches a game from here on in.It wouldn't surprise me if he never played again either. Close to 6 months since his last hit & he still hasn't been cleared for contact. He's a real wildcard in fantasy drafts, because you should be able to get him for cheap & if healthy, he could be a difference maker.That would be a shame if it happened. Always been a Best fan and he's a good kid.'Da Guru said:Just saying don`t be shocked if Best does not play again. Even is he does play I would not expect near the touches he had before his latest concussion. If LeShoure comes back healthy, and Kevin Smith with a full training camp under his belt, and the Lions already saying they are looking to pick up another RB, the slices of the pie will be much smaller.'matuski said:'Da Guru said:
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Shouldnt be too bad,
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Yup it will be hard to get to last years 10-6, but maybe another wild card with 9-7.
thatguythere
Footballguy
I say 11-5 if they stay somewhat healthy. This schedule isn't terrible.That said they better do something about the RB position. It's high time we find someone that can be trusted every down and can take some pressure off of our passing game. Kevin Smith isn't going to last the season. Best and Leshoure may not even be playing. That leaves Keiland Williams and Joquie Bell. Yeeesh.Then there is the Avril situation. I sincerely hope we do not pay him 10.6 million dollars. Average of about 6-7 million is what I think he is worth when you look at the average salaries in the league. I hope they trade him on draft day and get some picks or move up by trading him and their #23 pick.It's obvious we will be drafting a DB this draft. I trust Mayhew and Schwartz have their eyes on someone. Just don't know if they make a bold move for one of the top guys like they tried last year, or if they find some value in the rounds 2 and 3.'Leroy Hoard said:
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Hard games:ATLHouPhiSF2XGB2XChiAverage games:TennSeaEasy games:2XMinnStlAzJaxIndy
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Any reason why they don't take a look at Cedric Benson?
jurb26
Footballguy
4 of the 6 outdoor games are all Oct or earlier too. Jack is in Nov, likely nice. GB is in Dec, likely unfriendly.Pretty nice schedule for fantasy points though it would seem.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I think they will if his value continues to plummet. Mayhew likes situations like this and using one year prove it contracts.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Asante Samuel is on the block again I hear, not sure if the Lions want to start that talk up again from last summer.
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Nice breakdown. Getting back to 10-6 seems totally feasible when you look at it like that. Just need to win two of the 'hard' games.
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Grahamburn
Footballguy
He seems like a perfect fit to me for those tough yards on early downs. They need a guy who can pick up some chunks when there's nothing there.
Da Guru
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With Best and LeShoure being huge ???? I would love to see the Lions grab Benson.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
I'd be open to playing for Detroit
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Win your easy games=6 winsSplit average=1 winWin a 1/3 of hard games=3 wins10 wins
hutchins929
Footballguy
My Picks For The Detroit Lions
Week 1
St. Louis Rams @ Detroit Lions
1-0
Week 2
Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers
1-1
Week 3
Detroit Lions @ Tennessee Titans
2-1
Week 4
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions
3-1
Week 5
BYE WEEK
3-1
Week 6
Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles
3-2
Week 7
Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears
4-2
Week 8
Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions
5-2
Week 9
Detroit Lions @ Jacksonville Jaguars
6-2
Week 10
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings
7-2
Week 11
Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions
7-3
Week 12
Houston Texans @ Detroit Lions
8-3
Week 13
Indianapolis Colts @ Detroit Lions
9-3
Week 14
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
9-4
Week 15
Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals
10-4
Week 16
Atlanta Falcons @ Detroit Lions
10-5
Week 17
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
11-5
Week 1
St. Louis Rams @ Detroit Lions
1-0
Week 2
Detroit Lions @ San Francisco 49ers
1-1
Week 3
Detroit Lions @ Tennessee Titans
2-1
Week 4
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions
3-1
Week 5
BYE WEEK
3-1
Week 6
Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles
3-2
Week 7
Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears
4-2
Week 8
Seattle Seahawks @ Detroit Lions
5-2
Week 9
Detroit Lions @ Jacksonville Jaguars
6-2
Week 10
Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings
7-2
Week 11
Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions
7-3
Week 12
Houston Texans @ Detroit Lions
8-3
Week 13
Indianapolis Colts @ Detroit Lions
9-3
Week 14
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
9-4
Week 15
Detroit Lions @ Arizona Cardinals
10-4
Week 16
Atlanta Falcons @ Detroit Lions
10-5
Week 17
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
11-5
hutchins929
Footballguy
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
I never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
The Captain
Footballguy
I thInk we passed on the next Steve Hutchinson for the next Jeff BackusI never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Only a Lions fan would ##### about a gift like this dropped in his team's lap.I thInk we passed on the next Steve Hutchinson for the next Jeff BackusI never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
hutchins929
Footballguy
I agree, Loved the pick! The Lions HAVE to spend day two concentrating on the secondary though!!! A must, in my book!I never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
jurb26
Footballguy
Agreed. I'm not sure how much further J. Jenkins is going to fall but if he isn't picked in the top 10 or so of the 2nd round, Det has got to start thinking of ways to move up and get him. He is a 1st round talent, perhaps top 15 talent, and they could land him in the early - mid 2nd. That would be huge.I agree, Loved the pick! The Lions HAVE to spend day two concentrating on the secondary though!!! A must, in my book!I never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
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Touchdown There
Footballguy
Three time heavyweight state wrestling champ with a record of 121-1. His arm length is shorter than what you want out of a tackle, but this guy has great feet and technique. Solid pick for the Lions.Only a Lions fan would ##### about a gift like this dropped in his team's lap.I thInk we passed on the next Steve Hutchinson for the next Jeff BackusI never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
do we really know how good he will be. OT is a premium position in the NFL, teams routinely take the postion in the top10 and even reach, Why did he slide to 23?Only a Lions fan would ##### about a gift like this dropped in his team's lap.I thInk we passed on the next Steve Hutchinson for the next Jeff BackusI never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
Da Guru
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http://www.google.com/imgres?q=alligator+arms&hl=en&biw=1016&bih=645&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=SxASfgBFi6DTiM:&imgrefurl=http://happyorhungry.com/tag/alligator-arms/&docid=7OAXWXHeycpCrM&imgurl=http://happyorhungry.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/alligator-arms1-copy.jpg&w=515&h=694&ei=XayaT_yDHYK68ASUioHkDg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=109&sig=108435512800565537762&page=1&tbnh=131&tbnw=94&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:83&tx=78&ty=106do we really know how good he will be. OT is a premium position in the NFL, teams routinely take the postion in the top10 and even reach, Why did he slide to 23?Only a Lions fan would ##### about a gift like this dropped in his team's lap.I thInk we passed on the next Steve Hutchinson for the next Jeff BackusI never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
Anthony Borbely
Footballguy
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=alligator+arms&hl=en&biw=1016&bih=645&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=SxASfgBFi6DTiM:&imgrefurl=http://happyorhungry.com/tag/alligator-arms/&docid=7OAXWXHeycpCrM&imgurl=http://happyorhungry.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/alligator-arms1-copy.jpg&w=515&h=694&ei=XayaT_yDHYK68ASUioHkDg&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=109&sig=108435512800565537762&page=1&tbnh=131&tbnw=94&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:83&tx=78&ty=106do we really know how good he will be. OT is a premium position in the NFL, teams routinely take the postion in the top10 and even reach, Why did he slide to 23?Only a Lions fan would ##### about a gift like this dropped in his team's lap.I thInk we passed on the next Steve Hutchinson for the next Jeff BackusI never thought Riley Reiff would fall to the Lions.
I read somewhere that Joe Thomas and Jake Long both have shorter arms than Reiff.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
"Your arms to short to box with God - but you can still play o-line in the NFL."
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
The whole short arm thing sounds like over analysis. geez.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I don't know much about Reiff but am excited to get a highly rated tackle - just hope he turns out better than our last attempt (Gosder). Excited to see what comes of today.
GO LIONS!
GO LIONS!
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
Reiff is a good pick, although I think he's going to play RT. I've heard scouts aren't high on him being a LT.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
ok seriously a WR in round2?
They have done nothing to address the defense
They have done nothing to address the defense
The Real Hipster Doofus
Footballguy
They took Broyles over all available players because they figure he will help them win the most games. He was a unanimous 1st round talent prior to injury. I am a firm believer that the first 2 rounds need to be BPA (obviously outside of taking another QB).Lions are in line to have an elite offense for years. The Patriots just made it to the Super Bowl with an average at best D. Sometimes it is a better decision to make a strength stronger than try to patch up a weakness.
azgroover
Footballguy
Even a RB would've made sense if they were going skill position. I don't get this though.
Agree with this...not only a WR but one coming off ACL repair? Yuck!
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I thought RB as well if it was going to be skill position.....but in Mayhew I trust.
azgroover
Footballguy
Hope they don't regret passing on Lamichael.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
The defense needs help badly in the secondary. The Lions have drafted RBs Best and LeShoure in the first RD. WR Titus Young last year in the second and now another WR. I like Broyles but really do not think WR was a pressing need at all. With Calvin locked up forever, Burleson and Young this was a puzzling pick.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Not loving or even liking the 2nd - 3rd round picks.
