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http://www.themornin...wmode=fullstoryALLEN PARK — Sixteen months ago when coach Jim Schwartz went to Nashville to sell Kyle Vanden Bosch on signing as a free agent with the Lions, he didn't have much to lure him with. So he brought along an expensive bottle of cabernet.The Lions had a few good youngsters on the roster, but they were coming off a two-win season.Vanden Bosch was sold and now he's the one who is willing to sell potential free agents on the wonders of Detroit.Free agency was delayed this spring due to the NFL lockout, but starting Tuesday teams could talk to potential free agents. They can sign them on Friday after 6 p.m.Two of Vanden Bosch's former Tennessee Titans' teammates, linebackers Keith Bullock and Stephen Tulloch, are free agents who also know Schwartz from his Titans' days as defensive coordinator.It so happens linebacker is a position of need for the Lions, along with cornerback."I might make a call, I don't know who we have interest in. There's a couple linebackers I played with in Tennessee that are free agents, and they're both good players and good friends, it'd be nice to have them,'' Vanden Bosch said."Anyway I can help this team. Honestly my role when I came here was to be a football player and help this team win games. I made a vow that I would do anything I could to help this team so if I can make a phone call or meet somebody when they come in that might make a difference that's what I'm going to do,'' he added.He won't be alone.Vanden Bosch and quarterback Matthew Stafford were two of the first players at the Lions practice facility on Tuesday, the first day they'd been welcome since the lockout.Vanden Bosch didn't head upstairs where management was busy calling free agents, signing rookies and still getting squared away on the new NFL rules.Stafford wasn't shy.(See Lions, Page 3B)(Continued from 1B)"I went up there, they're running around, it's pretty wild,'' Stafford said. "It's going to be a crazy week everybody knows it, to see where everybody ends up landing. It's an exciting time.''During the lockout Stafford said he tried to sell a few players on the wonders of Detroit too.His spiel?"Depends on what position they are, if they're a receiver they're going to have a bunch of great guys around them, and that kind of thing,'' Stafford said. "If they're on defense we have a great defensive line coming back and opportunities to play in other places, it depends.''He forgot to mention the most critical part of the offense and only addressed it when questioned about whether his skills couldn't be the biggest part of the sales pitch."That's part of it I guess, I don't know. I'm not taking all the credit. They get to play with a lot of great receivers and tight ends too,'' said Stafford who threw six touchdown passes and just one interception in three games last season.The 23-year-old quarterback is willing to do what he can to get talented free agents to Detroit."Maybe have coaches have me make a couple calls here and there, we'll see. Depends on who they want and if I can help,'' Stafford said. "Hopefully I can, it'd be great.''When Stafford was drafted as the No. 1 overall pick in 2009, it was his football skills that the Lions found so attractive. But he's an all-around team player who has taken over the leadership of the Lions offense.When Vanden Bosch was signed in March 2010 it was for his skills as a veteran defensive end, along with his leadership qualities. He's embraced the role.It's clear that the Lions struck paydirt with both players. They not only excel on the field, but they're willing to work the phones — whatever it takes — to build the Lions into a winner. If that happens, the team will eventually sell itself.
 
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With general managers across the NFL working round-the-clock hours trying to fill out their rosters, there's plenty of news happening overnight.

Here's a look at some of the headlines from across the league while you were sleeping:

• The National Football Post quotes a league source saying the Detroit Lions are "aggressively pursuing" free agent Stephen Tulloch to fill one of their linebacker holes. Tulloch, who played under Lions coach Jim Schwartz with the Tennessee Titans, could get a $10-million signing bonus according to the report.

• The NFC North might have got a little tougher Tuesday when the Minnesota Vikings struck a deal to acquire quarterback Donovan McNabb from the Washington Redskins, according to multiple reports. McNabb is coming off a sub-par season and still needs to renegotiate his contract for the deal to happen, but he would seem to be a short-term upgrade over rookie Christian Ponder.

•McNabb's agent, Fletcher Smith, also represents Lions second-round pick Mikel Leshoure. Maybe the Lions and Smith can get Leshoure under contract now that the McNabb deal is done.

Cornerback Ike Taylor agreed to re-sign with the Steelers for four years, per multiple reports. The Lions were always a longshot to land Taylor, but that's one fewer player on the market at a position the Lions still need to upgrade.

•Free-agent defensive end Charles Johnson agreed to a six-year, $72-million contract with a whopping $32 million in guarantees to stay with the Carolina Panthers. Johnson had 11 ½ sacks last year and has 21 ½ in his first four NFL seasons. Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, a restricted free agent, had 8 ½ last year and has 19 in his first three seasons. His price tag just went up for a long-term deal.

Contact Dave Birkett: 313-222-8831 or dbirkett@freepress.com. Follow him on Twitter @freeplions.

 
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THE LIONS’ FREE AGENCY PICTURE GETS CLEARER

>> 7.27.2011

On Monday, I posted the timeline for contracts and signings, and noted that what happens midweek will set the stage for the moves to come:

Besides the rumors of who’s negotiating with who that will hit the wire come Tuesday lunchtime, keep a close watch on Thursday for the release of Lions veterans. Cuts, and whispers of renegotiated contracts for players like Jeff Backus, will hint broadly at the Lions’ approach. Will they be major players for major contributors, or just dipping a finger in the frosting of a rich free agent cake?

A few moves have already been made: Bryant Johnson has been informed of his impending release, Dave Rayner has agreed to return to compete for the kicking job, andfree agent OLB Stephen Nicholas will return to the Falcons. Now, the National Football Post is reporting that the Lions have offered Titans MLB Stephen Tulloch a contract with a $10M bonus, and that Lions staff and players alike are helping recruit Tulloch to Detroit.If they could land him, it would neatly upgrade two positions at once: Tulloch would step in as MLB, and DeAndre Levy would return to the outside. With Bobby Carpenter a free agent, the Lions would still have to add an OLB of some kind, but the LB corps would be greatly improved regardless.

The question remains: what are the Lions’ plans for the cornerback position? The amount of cap room the Lions have left isn’t great; my thought was they’d be able to get a handful of decent players, or perhaps make a big splash on one and get one more good guy. If Tulloch agrees to this apparently-massive deal, I’m not sure they’ll be able to make a run at Johnathan Joseph, as ESPN’s Chis Mortenson rumored.

Then again, as Sports Business Journal’s Liz Mullen pointed out on Twitter, the NFL’s new salary cap is “soft.” It’s a leaguewide maximum total, not a per-team maximum—and even then, there’s some wiggle room ($3M of exceptions in the first year, for example). Perhaps the Lions are simply going to go for broke—add two long-term, quality starters in Tulloch and Joseph, and round out the bottom of the roster with lots and lots of youth. I can’t say the vision I’m seeing through the fog is entirely unpleasant.

 
It’s no secret the Detroit Lions are in need of serious help at linebacker and they’re going after it.

According to a league source, the club is “aggressively pursuing” Stephen Tulloch, another player that coach Jim Schwartz knows well from his days with the Tennessee Titans. Tulloch made 160 tackles last season for the Titans and has not missed a game in his NFL career.

The source says the Lions have offered a signing bonus that reaches eight figures -- $10 million – and they’re waiting to see how the situation will unfold. Schwartz put a full-court press on another former Titan a year ago when he showed up on the door step of defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch at the outset of free agency. Landing Tulloch would go a long way toward improving a defense that already has a stout line.

If Tulloch enters the mix, he’ll likely play linebacker with DeAndre Levy a candidate to slide over to the weak side. Stay tuned.

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Johnathan Joseph: Mort: Watch out for Lions, Johnathan Joseph

Johnathan Joseph - DB - CIN - Jul. 26 - 12:58 pm etESPN's Chris Mortensen advises to "watch out" for the Lions pursuing free agent CB Johnathan Joseph.

We've seen plenty of rumblings connecting Joseph to Detroit. The Lions need a top corner, are unwilling to pay Nnamdi Asomugha, and prefer Joseph to Antonio Cromartie. The Bengals have placed a higher priority on re-signing Leon Hall. Jul. 26 - 12:58 pm et

Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter

 
Lions Tab Durant per the Chicago Tribune

By Vaughn McClureTribune reporter10:15 p.m. CDT, July 27, 2011

If Justin Durant was a top target for theBears, then the Detroit Lions beat their division rival to the punch.

The former Jacksonville Jaguarslinebacker has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Lions, according to a league source. The Bears reached out to Durant at the start of free agency.

 


Lions bring back John Wendling, Drew Stanton

The Detroit Lions agreed to contract terms with two more of their unrestricted free agents today, bringing back special-teams ace John Wendling for the next three seasons and backup quarterback Drew Stanton for one year.

Wendling, a Pro Bowl alternate in his first season with the Lions, agreed to a deal worth $2.75 million total and just over $1.3 million this year, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

Stanton, who went 2-1 as a starter last year, agreed to a one-year deal to return as the Lions' No. 3 quarterback. The New Orleans Saints were among other teams that showed interest in the former Michigan State star. His financial terms weren't immediately available.

“I’m excited to get it done for many reasons, but I’m excited about the future in Detroit, and I wanted to be a part of it," Stanton said. "I want to continue to improve and get better, and I think there’s room to do that here in Detroit. ... We signed a one-year deal, and next year, we’ll see what happens."

NFL free agents cannot officially sign contracts until 6 p.m. Friday.

The Lions, who continue to search for help at linebacker and cornerback, previously agreed to re-sign kicker Dave Rayner (MSU) and cornerback Brandon McDonald.

Wendling saw limited time at safety last year but was the Lions' best coverage specialist. He finished the season with 30 tackles.

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Reports of UDFA offers and agreements to sign went on until the early hours of Tuesday morning, even though they could only technically be considered verbal agreements.

The Lions came out of the gate early and twitter accounts were exploding with news of phone calls and exceptionally happy UDFAs who were reaping the benefits of an end to the 132 day lockout.

According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, "barring any immediate changes, NFL teams can formally sign those undrafted rookies starting at 10 a.m. ET Tuesday and can also begin negotiations with draft picks, their free agents and undrafted free agents."

The Detroit Lions took care of business by reportedly agreeing to deals with nine different players.

Each of these players made verbal commitments to sign with Detroit but still have the option of not signing.

Realistically, whether the undrafted free agent rookies end up signing or not, the direction of where the Lions front office will be going took shape in the course of a few hours.

If there was any doubt that head coach Jim Schwartz and general manager Martin Mayhew were looking to address the issue of depth at OLB, the fact that they pursued three players at that position on the first day should cast aside any residual doubt.



Davie on the tackle

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They reportedly made verbal agreements with three wide receivers, proving that one of two things are happening here.

One, the Lions are looking to add depth and are hoping to find an undrafted player who could step it up and fill their respective role.

Two, the Lions are just adding players to bring their roster count to the new limit of 90 for training camp.

No one knows if any of the UDFAs will make the final roster cut but it makes it clear which positions Detroit feels they need to address.

Truth be told, there may be some diamonds in the rough, but it is more likely that the Lions pick up two to three veteran players in FA to fill any positional needs. However, it would be great to see some of the UDFAs make it on the team. You can't help but root for the players who could prove that they deserved to be drafted.

The first mentioned offer went to TE Preston Dial from the University of Alabama. No small school issues here.

Even though Dial is listed as a TE he would most likely be asked to play FB. Both Jerome Felton, a restricted free agent who was tendered at his original fifth round pick, and Jake Nordin, an unrestricted free agent who could be gone this year, are leaving an open roster spot at FB.



Preston Dial

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ESPN ranked Dial at 17 out of a possible 278 as a TE but NFL Draft Scout who had him listed as a FB rated Dial number seven out of 84. There is clearly the thought that he would be easy to convert to the FB position as he's a bit small for a TE.

Next up is Quentin Davie who had 90 tackles and five sacks in his junior year at Northwestern as an OLB. At 6'4 and 232 lbs Davie could be a beast on the outside if he gets his game back on track. What better place to do that than in Detroit, a team that boasts one of the most dominate lines in the NFL?

Davie was ranked 24th by KFFL for OLBs entering the 2011 draft. To put that into perspective, Doug Hogue—who was drafted by the Lions in the seventh round—was ranked 18. Davie was expected to be rated higher but after a disappointing senior campaign he slid down and out of the draft.

The other two OLBs to reportedly be signing with the Lions are Dejuan Fulghum from Texas Southern University and Cobrani Mixon from Kent State.

Fulghum is a 6'0, 225 lb OLB who received the 2010 SWAC (South Western Athletic Conference) football defensive player of the year award after leading his team with 91 tackles and nine sacks in his senior campaignRyan Donahue punter Iowa

David Purdy/Getty ImagesCobrani Mixon is listed as an ILB who can also play on the outside. The 6'1, 241 lb linebacker was named to the 2010 All-MAC football first team. He started out playing for the University of Michigan before transferring to Kent State. Mixon recorded 108 tackles and three sacks in 2009.



During his senior year in 2010, Mixon had some injury issues—shoulder, knee, and foot—that prevented him from playing in every game, but he still managed to post 82 tackles, six and a half sacks, one forced fumble and one interception.

Staying with the defensive side of the ball, the Lions offered to sign Ricardo Silva, a 6'2, 210 lb Strong Safety from Hampton. Silva posted 74 tackles, four interceptions for 68 yards and a touchdown in 2010 to lead Hampton's secondary. He had a solid Pro Day performance with a 4.6 40 and a 34 inch vertical jump.

Since the Lions are relatively set at this position, Silva may be asked to try to convert to the cornerback position and see if he can bring some competition.

The last defensive player reportedly offered a contract is Iowa Punter, Ryan Donahue. This may come as a bit of a surprise to many as Lions current Punter, Nick Harris is under contract until 2013 (5 yr/$8,550,000).

However, Donahue was rated as one of the top punters in the nation—second overall—and may just be one of those diamonds in the rough. If there is room to keep him, he would have two years to learn under Harris.

Switching to the offensive side, there were three wide receivers and one guard who have been offered contracts.

Jeff Maddux is a 6'4, 307 lb offensive guard from Central Michigan University who can play on both the right and left side. He can also play at the tackle position, which makes him the kind of versatile player the Lions' front office loves. He started in all 47 games of his college career.

Next up is Marcus Harris, a lanky 6'1, 187 lb wide out from Murray State who put up impressive numbers and was team captain.

n 2010, according to ProFootball Weekly, "he became MSU's all-time leader in catches (216) and receiving yards (2,471)." Harris was productive on kickoff and punt returns and rushed 33 times for 155 yards (4.7) and one touchdown.

The second WR the Lions made an offer to is Keith Smith from Purdue. Smith is a 6'2, 232 lb receiver who tore his ACL in the early days of his senior campaign. However, in 2009 Smith posted 91 catches for 1100 yards. He knows how to get open and is considered to be an underrated possession receiver.

Last, but certainly not least, is Jared Jenkins.

Jared Jenkins, from Div. III University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, is one of the most interesting UDFA pickups for Detroit. He was thought to be a target in the draft by the Seattle Seahawks who he visited with in the offseason. Danny Kelly, a reporter for the Seahawks on SB Nation had this to say about Jenkins:

At 6'4, 215, he's another big, speedy, small school prospect that could be interesting to watch for on Draft weekend. Jenkins has 234 career receptions at UWSP with a ridiculous 34 TDs, so he's definitely got a nose for the end zone. He runs a 4.47 40 and has a 35 inch vertical with a 12'8" broad jump—not bad for a guy his size.

Jenkins was also chosen as a "sleeper" for the New England Patriots.

The Lions hit the UDFA hard the first day, but have slowed down to focus on cutting their own players, making trades, signing their own FA's, and making other necessary changes to stay under the new salary cap.

This is just the beginning of a very exciting week in the NFL.

 
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Lions | Eyes on undrafted rookie free agents

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:04:57 -0700

The Detroit Lions are expected to sign undrafted rookie free-agents TE/FB Preston Dial (Alabama), LB Quentin Davie (Northwestern), P Ryan Donahue (Iowa), LB Dejuan Fulghum (Texas Southern), WR Marcus Harris (Murray State), and S Ricardo Silva (Hampton).

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Lions | Dave Rayner agrees to deal

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:17:44 -0700

The Detroit Lions have reached a one-year agreement to re-sign free-agent PK Dave Rayner. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Lions | Derrick Williams to take over as No. 4 receiver

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:41:39 -0700

Detroit Lions WR Derrick Williams is expected to enter training camp as the team's No. 4 receiver with the pending release of WR Bryant Johnson.

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Lions | Close to re-signing Brandon McDonald

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:45:17 -0700

The Detroit Lions are close to agreeing to a new deal with free-agent CB Brandon McDonald, one of their own free agents. McDonald tweeted that the deal was done, but a source said it was not yet finalized.

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Lions | Keith Smith signs

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:23:19 -0700

The Detroit Lions have signed undrafted rookie free-agent WR Keith Smith (Purdue).

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Lions | Quentin Davie signed

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:56:22 -0700

The Detroit Lions have added undrafted rookie free-agent LB Quentin Davie (Northwestern).

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Lions | Cobrani Mixon to sign

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:04:36 -0700

Former Kent State LB <a href="http://www.kffl.com/player/25017/nfl" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 170); text-decoration: underline; ">Cobrani Mixon (Kent State) will sign with the Detroit Lions.

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ESPN John Clayton ready to wrap up the first day of tweeting. I think the Lions do have a great chance at getting J. Joseph, but the Bengals are still in hunt

 


Lions in free agency is a test of the team's football sense

By MICHAEL ROSENBERG - Detroit Free PressDETROIT --

If you didn't follow the NFL lockout on a day-to-day basis, and don't fully understand the complicated negotiations, the economic issues, the competitive concerns, the bitterness and the long-term ramifications, I will sum up all the important points:

1. It ended.

Now that we have that out of the way: Welcome back, Lions!



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And for once, I say that without a hint of sarcasm. People are actually excited about the Lions this year, and not just in the usual, delusional, "Hey, maybe if those 17 guys who have always stunk suddenly get good, we can go .500!" sort of way. The Lions have a plan. They have talent. They have . . . hope.What they do not have, yet, is a true contending team. But they should at least be competitive. And as the NFL condenses its entire off-season into 342 seconds, the Lions have to evaluate all the free agents, including their own. This is not easy to pull off, but neither was losing 121 games in 10 years.

This is when we start to find out if the Lions are really smart, if they are simply competent and that looks smart by Lions' standards. Conveniently, this 342-second free-agency period brings a wonderful little test for the Lions.

The best player on this free-agent market is Nnamdi Asomugha. His name is pronounced . . . um, just like it's spelled. Anyway, Asomugha is a true shutdown cornerback, maybe the best in the league. Nobody really knows how good he is, because opposing quarterbacks rarely threw in his direction and he spent large chunks of games filing his nails. He is 30 years old.

Conveniently for our test, the Lions desperately need a cornerback. This is not a secret. I know it, you know it, and of course the Lions coaches must know it. They have not broken up a pass in three years.

The question, then: Should they go after Asomugha?

Remember: They need a corner desperately. He is the best in the business. And so, the answer is . . . no. They should not go after Asomugha. It wouldn't be the worst signing in the world - he is a wonderful player. But he has shown no real interest in coming to Detroit. The Lions would have to be the clear top bidder to get him, which means they would either be wasting their time pursuing him or wasting money to beat all other offers.

There have been no indications that the Lions are a serious player for Asomugha. (For all I know, by the time you read this, Asomugha will have signed with the Jets, or perhaps the Redskins, or possibly the Yankees. NEVER count out the Yankees.)

This is encouraging, for one reason: Signing Asomugha would make the Lions one of the most talked-about teams in the NFL. They would have a fierce defensive line and an All-Pro corner. Fans would understandably go nuts - I bet the Lions would sell out most of their season very quickly if they signed him.

But these Lions aren't going for buzz or public-relations bumps. They are trying to be patient and disciplined. Signing a cheaper corner to go with a linebacker and one or two other contributors makes more football sense.

They should also sign Brett Favre, because as part of the new collective bargaining agreement, everybody must sign Brett Favre. Then they can get on with trying to build a playoff team. I don't know if they will get it done. But I like the way they're trying to do it.



 
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Would love for Detroit to go for Nnamdi, but I can completely understand not paying the huge $$ that it will require. Not to mention he has to WANT to come to Detroit. The

lure of working alongside Revis may be too great. I can see him going to NYJ if they can work out the $$.

But Jonathan Joseph would be a nice upgrade (most anything would be). Hope we can get him and Tulloch.

 
DetroitLions.com - @jschwartzlions will address the media this morning. #staytunedforcoverage 07-28

MLive.com - Zing! You sure got me there, Scoop! RT @iammikefeld @DetroitLions As if Durant's celebratory tweets didn't already confirm this. 07-28

MLive.com - Just you wait. Gonna be epic. RT @JDurant56 I love the fans in Detroit already doe!!! 07-28

MLive.com - That is our new LB. Follow! RT @JDurant56 "Now everybody from the 313, put ya *radio edit* hands up and follow me!!!" 07-28

MLive.com - Everybody happy now? RT @AdamSchefter Detroit reached agreement with former Jaguars linebacker Justin Durant on a two-year deal. 07-28

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Lions | Marquise Liverpool signs

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:04:08 -0700

The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free-agent CB Marquise Liverpool (Temple).

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Lions | Will release Jordon Dizon

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:42:21 -0700

The Detroit Lions will release LB Jordon Dizon.

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Lions | Derrick Williams on the bubble

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:26:53 -0700

<a href="http://www.kffl.com/team/16/nfl/detroit-lions" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 170); text-decoration: underline; ">Detroit Lions WR Derrick Williams is on the bubble to make the team this year. The Lions hoped he would develop into a dynamic special teams player, but he has not lived up to expectations and may now be a long-shot to make the roster with the addition of special teams ace Rashied Davis. Davis is also likely to take over as the No. 4 receiver, which is where Williams was previously slated.

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Not technically FA, but the Lions have agreed to terms with rookie LeShoure. Confirmed by Mikel via Twitter.

 
The Lions have been active in free agency, agreeing to terms with linebacker Justin Durant, wide receiver Rashied Davis and defensive back Maurice Leggett.They also have come to agreements with a number of their own players, including draft picks Mikel LeShoure, Greg Hogue and Johnny Culbreath. VIDEO: Jim Schwartz, Matthew Stafford and Kyle Vanden Bosch talk about starting camp under unusual circumstances in the player to the left.Leggett, a defensive back who played two years with the Kansas City Chiefs, came to terms with the Lions Thursday morning. Leggett's agent, Jason Fletcher released a tweet saying, "Congrats to @almighty31, cornerback/free safety Maurice Leggett of the Detroit Lions on his deal."Leggett did not play during the 2010 regular season after suffering a neck injury in a preseason game against Tampa Bay.He tweeted, "It's Moe Time in Motown... let's go to work" as a way of announcing his deal to the public. <br style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; "><br style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 14px; ">Durant's deal, while not confirmed by the Lions, was all but confirmed by Durant himself on his twitter account, where he boldly made a pair of proclamations suggesting Detroit was his new professional home. Shortly before 11pm Wednesday, Durant posted the following two messages on Twitter:"Now everybody from the 313, put ya mutha***** hands up and follow me!!!" and "Haha my mentions goin CRAZY right now!!! Detroit what up doe!?!?"Durant, a 6'1", 240 pound linebacker from Hampton, has played in Jacksonville since his rookie season of 2007, posting 230 tackles and two sacks. In 2010, he played just 10 games. As of early Thursday morning, reports were circulating that the Lions were still pursuing free agent middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch, the 26-year old who has played in Tennessee since 2006. Tulloch confirmed he had recently spoken with Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and that he had decisions to make. Thursday morning, the Lions agreed to terms with wide receiver Rashied Davis. Davis has spent his entire six year career with the Chicago Bears, but only caught 14 passes over the last two seasons.Earlier Wednesday, the Lions came to terms with quarterback Drew Stanton on a one-year deal. Stanton was originally drafted by Detroit in 2008 and has started four games over the last two seasons. In three years with the Lions, Stanton has thrown for 1,158 yards and five touchdown passes. John Wendling, a safety who was named an alternate to the 2011 Pro Bowl, has agreed to a three-year deal with the Lions, according to ESPN.The team has agreed to terms with running back Mikel LeShoure and wide receiver Titus Young, both of its two second round picks. LeShoure and Young join fifth round draft pick Doug Hogue and seventh round pick Johnny Culbreath among those the Lions have come to terms with. Nick Fairley is the only Lions draft pick the team still has to sign.Reports are indicating 2008 second rounder Jordon Dizon's time with the Lions is all but over. The linebacker missed all of last season due to injury.Lions head coach Jim Schwartz met the media Thursday morning and was unable to discuss pending agreements per NFL policy. The Lions will be able to comment about free agent signings at 6pm Friday.Lions pre-season game tickets for both the BENGALS (8/12) and PATRIOTS (8/27) are on sale NOW by calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting DetroitLions.com
 
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NFL Free Agency Rumors: Detroit Lions “Out” on Stephen Tulloch



AUTHOR: Zac Snyder | IN: Free Agency | COMMENTS: None Yet |



Stephen Tulloch has been the linebacker that has received the most attention from those that follow the Lions. Early reports suggest that the team made a big push for him but news this morning is much less positive.

From Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press:

I’m hearing the Lions are out on Tulloch. Hopefully more details soon.

The Philadelphia Eagles were the other team mentioned as a possible suitor for Tulloch so it is possible they are a more attractive option to him. The Eagles made news earlier in the day by reaching an agreement with former Titan defensive end Jason Babin. Could Tulloch be next? We’ll see.Like what you see? Give SideLion Report a “like” on facebook, become a follower on twitter, or grab our RSS feed.

 


http://sidelionreport.com/2011/07/28/peter-king-predicts-detroit-lions-in-the-super-bowl/

I went to sleep last night expecting to wake up to the news that the Lions have signed a linebacker and a certain corner from the Bengals with the initials of J.J.. Instead, I had this crazy dream that Peter King was on a national non-sports talk show and kinda picked the Lions to go to the SUPER BOWL.

I went about my usual morning routine of checking out what happened the day before on the computer- (seriously, the greatest invention since the wheel). Lo and behold one of the first things to pop up was a comment by Peter King on the "Morning Joe" show at MSNBC. He mentioned the Detroit Lions and the Super Bowl in the same sentence with a straight face. Host Willie Geist asked King:

"So if I had to put a gun to you on the spot right now, nothing like a Super Bowl prediction in July, but who would you put in the game?"



King: We'll I'm going to give you a little bit of an upset, maybe. But I think the Detroit Lions might…

Geist:"In Super Bowl?"

At this point, Geist is probably thinking-who booked this clown?

King: Might, MIGHT!, but I want to see what they do in Free Agency.

Geist: Peter, you've lost your mind."

King: I Know I have.

Geist: Peter King just said the DETROIT LIONS might be in the Super Bowl."

[see the video here]

I know that King is trying to be entertaining and going for shock value, but to pass on the recognized leaders, such as the Packers, Patriots and Steelers and mention the Lions on national TV is a step in the right direction.

I interpet the word he repeated three times, MIGHT, A little differently than other people do.To me the three MIGHTS represent why King said their name and not another team's:

1-Matthew Stafford MIGHT stay healthy and show the world his skills.

2-The offense is MIGHTY frightening.

3-The defensive line is the MIGHTIEST of them all.

 
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Peter King saved the best for last in a recent edition of MSNBC's Morning Joe. The longtime Sports Illustrated NFL writer ended the segment with a prediction - couched though it may have been - of the Detroit Lions going to the Super Bowl this season.

*cue record scratching* W.T. Fudgsicle?!

That's right: Detroit Lions. Super Bowl. Scratching record. Fudgsicles.

What's next, they're actually going towin the Super Bowl?! As you can see (and hear) in the video below, it wasn't exactly a full-blown, I'm-makin'-the-call-you-heard-it-here-first! prediction. King offered up the Lions as "a little bit of an upset" - yes, as was the Battle of Thermopylae - for the Super Bowl. He backtracked into several "mights" and admitted he wants to see what free-agent moves Detroit will make.





Still, Lions fans have to be excited about the national attention and praise the team is receiving despite coming off 2010's 6-10 season and just two years removed from 0-16 infamy.

While some may scoff at King's "prediction," Las Vegas isn't laughing. The Lions' odds of winning Super Bowl XLVI have gone from 75-1 to 18-1. "We can't stop the money on Detroit," said the manager of MGM's sportsbook.

 
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Here are the 13 undrafted free agents the Detroit Lions have signed:

Daunte Akra, LB, Wayne State

Branden Bufford, DB, Howard

Quentin Davie, LB, Northwestern

Preston Dial, TE, Alabama

Ryan Donahue, P, Iowa

DeJuan Fulghum, LB, Texas Southern

Marcus Harris, WR, Murray State

Pat Illig, OL, Wofford

Jared Jenkins, WR, Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Jeff Maddux, OL, Central Michigan

Cobrani Mixon, LB, Kent State

Ricardo Silva, DB, Hampton

Narada Williams, DE, Fort Valley State

 
I will be a bit disappointed if the Lions don't get Tulloch, but it does seem the Lions are aggressively looking for key missing pieces.

 


Jonathan Joseph Lions: Has Detroit Pulled Ahead of Bengals in Race for Joseph?

By Eric Ball (Featured Columnist) on July 28, 2011

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Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more storiesNextJim McIsaac/Getty ImagesThe race for free agent corner back Jonathan Joseph is going to be a photo finish.Originally Joseph was set to make his decision on Wednesday—but plans have changed. He is now waiting to see what kind of deal Nnamdi Asomugha receives.

Whatever sort of deal Asomugha receives will set the market for the rest of the corner back market, with Joseph at the forefront.

Joseph isn't a household name among NFL fans, but his ability can't be ignored. He has been the sort of shutdown corner that any team needs to have in order to compete in this league. He has great closeout speed and is more than willing to defend taller receivers. He has been the main reason a previously awful Bengals defense turned into a scrappy and intimidating unit in '08 and '09 before injuries ravaged the unit in 2010.

Naturally the Bengals would be thrilled to have the 27-year old back, but they will be competing with a slew of other teams according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer:

It looks like Joseph’s choice will come down to the Bengals, Lions, Texans and possibly the Browns. Due to cap room, the Bengals should have the edge but fans have seen this situation many times before where they have had the advantage in cap space and a player has left. After that you could say the Texans would be slightly favored over the Lions if he would go elsewhere.

Reedy is referring to situations in the past with players like Takeo Spikes, Justin Smith, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Eric Steinbach. All of them could have made the most money with the Bengals...and all of them didn't care.Joseph has never openly said a negative word about the Bengals but maybe he is smart enough to know to never bite the hand that feeds you.

The Lions have revamped their defense in a big way on the line and adding a shutdown corner would make the unit one of the top one's in the league. Add the young nucleus on offense and that is one intriguing team to look out for in 2011.

The Texans are still going all in with Asomugha and have a great shot of signing him. We'll see who is willing to spend the most money and if that is the only factor Joseph is looking at right now.

If he wants to be a part of a potential juggernaut defensive...expect Joseph to head north to the Motor City.

—Eric Ball

Follow @BigLeagueEball

 
'Hipple said:
not always good news...



NFL Free Agency Rumors: Detroit Lions "Out" on Stephen Tulloch



AUTHOR: Zac Snyder | IN: Free Agency | COMMENTS: None Yet |



Stephen Tulloch has been the linebacker that has received the most attention from those that follow the Lions. Early reports suggest that the team made a big push for him but news this morning is much less positive.

From Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press:

I'm hearing the Lions are out on Tulloch. Hopefully more details soon.

The Philadelphia Eagles were the other team mentioned as a possible suitor for Tulloch so it is possible they are a more attractive option to him. The Eagles made news earlier in the day by reaching an agreement with former Titan defensive end Jason Babin. Could Tulloch be next? We'll see.Like what you see? Give SideLion Report a "like" on facebook, become a follower on twitter, or grab our RSS feed.
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Now this is the same source as the first one so not sure if really a confirmation but...

Stephen Tulloch: Lions drop out of running for LB Tulloch

Stephen Tulloch - LB - TEN - Jul. 28 - 10:10 am etThe Lions have reportedly dropped out of the running for free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch.

Tulloch should've taken Detroit's $6 million-a-year offer with $10 million guaranteed when he had the opportunity. We wouldn't expect him to get more elsewhere. The Lions moved on when they were able to secure Justin Durant late Wednesday night. The Eagles have some interest, and they just got some leverage. Jul. 28 - 10:10 am et

Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter

 
'Hipple said:


Jonathan Joseph Lions: Has Detroit Pulled Ahead of Bengals in Race for Joseph?

By Eric Ball (Featured Columnist) on July 28, 2011

124 reads

3 comments

Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more storiesJim McIsaac/Getty ImagesThe race for free agent corner back Jonathan Joseph is going to be a photo finish.Originally Joseph was set to make his decision on Wednesday—but plans have changed. He is now waiting to see what kind of deal Nnamdi Asomugha receives.

Whatever sort of deal Asomugha receives will set the market for the rest of the corner back market, with Joseph at the forefront.

Joseph isn't a household name among NFL fans, but his ability can't be ignored. He has been the sort of shutdown corner that any team needs to have in order to compete in this league. He has great closeout speed and is more than willing to defend taller receivers. He has been the main reason a previously awful Bengals defense turned into a scrappy and intimidating unit in '08 and '09 before injuries ravaged the unit in 2010.

Naturally the Bengals would be thrilled to have the 27-year old back, but they will be competing with a slew of other teams according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer:

It looks like Joseph's choice will come down to the Bengals, Lions, Texans and possibly the Browns. Due to cap room, the Bengals should have the edge but fans have seen this situation many times before where they have had the advantage in cap space and a player has left. After that you could say the Texans would be slightly favored over the Lions if he would go elsewhere.

Reedy is referring to situations in the past with players like Takeo Spikes, Justin Smith, TJ Houshmandzadeh and Eric Steinbach. All of them could have made the most money with the Bengals...and all of them didn't care.Joseph has never openly said a negative word about the Bengals but maybe he is smart enough to know to never bite the hand that feeds you.

The Lions have revamped their defense in a big way on the line and adding a shutdown corner would make the unit one of the top one's in the league. Add the young nucleus on offense and that is one intriguing team to look out for in 2011.

The Texans are still going all in with Asomugha and have a great shot of signing him. We'll see who is willing to spend the most money and if that is the only factor Joseph is looking at right now.

If he wants to be a part of a potential juggernaut defensive...expect Joseph to head north to the Motor City.

—Eric Ball

Follow @BigLeagueEball

Johnathan Joseph: 49ers jump into the mix for Johnathan Joseph

Johnathan Joseph - DB - CIN - Jul. 28 - 12:19 pm etAccording to the Detroit Free Press, the 49ers are one of the teams showing interest in free agent Johnathan Joseph.

The Free Press lists the Lions, Texans, and Bengals as being in pursuit as well. This is notable because the 49ers had not been connected to Joseph previously, and recent word broke that the Texans have pulled into the lead for Nnamdi Asomugha. The Niners were known to be pursuing Asomugha. It's possible they've pegged Joseph as a fall-back option if Asomugha goes to Houston. Jul. 28 - 12:19 pm et

Source: Detroit Free Press
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Looks like OL, LB, DB will be lacking in Detroit again.

After losing out in Joseph, I would put the offer back on the table for Tulloch. At least that would make the LB's much better with Durant, then draft CB's next year.

 
'benson_will_lead_the_way said:
Looks like OL, LB, DB will be lacking in Detroit again.After losing out in Joseph, I would put the offer back on the table for Tulloch. At least that would make the LB's much better with Durant, then draft CB's next year.
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I agree on Tulloch. Bad feeling he goes to Philly. Best value player for Lions now I think is to go for Richard Marshall.
 
16 mil under the cap and they sign...no one...not one person who can help this team in anyway.

Davis

Leggett

Durant

Wright

The Lions are stuck with other teams scrubs...a Jags LB, a Browns CB, a Chiefs CB, and a Bears WR....am I wrong, or did we get players off teams at their worst positions that they had no interest in?

Lions have me so angry at them after a stellar draft, its easy to see why nobody ever really has faith in this team what so ever. MM had a chance to prove the Lions are back...failed patheticly.

Tulloch, Joseph, Nnamdi, Cromartie, Clements, Barnett, Lawson, and Poz...all out there at position they need so badly....and they settle for scrubs. WOW, does anyone wonder why this was the franchise that went 0-16? Lions Blue is the image of losers, never will change.

 
Tulloch hasn't signed yet has he? From what I've seen, Tulloch is still a possibility in Detroit, especially since they now lost out on every one else. Tulloch is the key on whether the Lions are interested in winning.

 
'jon_mx said:
Tulloch hasn't signed yet has he? From what I've seen, Tulloch is still a possibility in Detroit, especially since they now lost out on every one else. Tulloch is the key on whether the Lions are interested in winning.
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It says in this thread on page 8, that he has already turned down Detroits deal.
 
'JuSt CuZ said:
16 mil under the cap and they sign...no one...not one person who can help this team in anyway. DavisLeggettDurantWright The Lions are stuck with other teams scrubs...a Jags LB, a Browns CB, a Chiefs CB, and a Bears WR....am I wrong, or did we get players off teams at their worst positions that they had no interest in? Lions have me so angry at them after a stellar draft, its easy to see why nobody ever really has faith in this team what so ever. MM had a chance to prove the Lions are back...failed patheticly. Tulloch, Joseph, Nnamdi, Cromartie, Clements, Barnett, Lawson, and Poz...all out there at position they need so badly....and they settle for scrubs. WOW, does anyone wonder why this was the franchise that went 0-16? Lions Blue is the image of losers, never will change.
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The LBs in particular are getting badly overpaid and I for one am glad to see the Lions staying away. They don't have much cap room to begin with. Also, it's not like they are a player or two away from being a Super Bowl contender. This is a marathon for them, not a sprint and overpaying for players at this point in their rebuild is not all that smart. I think the Durant signing was great and although he has been hurt a lot, he definitely has plenty of talent and should be a good fit in this defense. Wright was a very good CB in his first 3 years before struggling last year, partly due to injury. It is a low risk signing him for one year. They still should have enough money to sign another CB or LB. As for the names you listed, Nnamdi was never coming here and even if he wanted to, the Lions don't have the cap room. They tried to sign Joseph, but I think the cost was too much. If they had been a cornerback away from being a Super Bowl caliber team, then they may have signed him. But they aren't and I have no problem with them not paying him $10 million per year. Cromartie is overrated and Clements is on the downside and both of those 2 want too much money. The Lions reportedly made a strong offer to Tulloch and he turned it down. Personally, I'm glad he did because I think he is among the most overrated LBs in this year's free agent class. The one interesting name you listed is Barnett and some of the locals think the Lions will go after him. But I would rather see them go after another CB (possibly Richard Marshall or Carlos Rogers), or possibly re-sign Chris Houston, although I think he is overpricing himself. The bottom line to me is I am glad to see the Lions staying away from overpaying some of these free agents. Some of the contracts that have been signed are ridiculous. Like I said, my opinion would be different if a player or two could make this a legitimate Super Bowl contender, but that is not the case.
 
'JuSt CuZ said:
16 mil under the cap and they sign...no one...not one person who can help this team in anyway. DavisLeggettDurantWright The Lions are stuck with other teams scrubs...a Jags LB, a Browns CB, a Chiefs CB, and a Bears WR....am I wrong, or did we get players off teams at their worst positions that they had no interest in? Lions have me so angry at them after a stellar draft, its easy to see why nobody ever really has faith in this team what so ever. MM had a chance to prove the Lions are back...failed patheticly. Tulloch, Joseph, Nnamdi, Cromartie, Clements, Barnett, Lawson, and Poz...all out there at position they need so badly....and they settle for scrubs. WOW, does anyone wonder why this was the franchise that went 0-16? Lions Blue is the image of losers, never will change.
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They will not overpay. Poz contract was ridiculous. Nnamdi/Cromartie doesn't make sense from a scheme or money. I could see Barnett or Tulloch but the front office has proven its style is to build a team not pay for a team. I don't see that changing. It may be frustrating but lets see how this pans out before we start throwing eggs at MM yet. IMO he has done a pretty darn good job over the last few years so far. They still have to lockup Avril. I will be disappointed if they don't address the oline at all....
 
'JuSt CuZ said:
'jon_mx said:
Tulloch hasn't signed yet has he? From what I've seen, Tulloch is still a possibility in Detroit, especially since they now lost out on every one else. Tulloch is the key on whether the Lions are interested in winning.
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It says in this thread on page 8, that he has already turned down Detroits deal.
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The most current reports are the Lions are still in the running. He tweeted that he will make a decision soon. I am not sure what happened with the old offer, but I think that is old news now.
 
'Anthony Borbely said:
'JuSt CuZ said:
16 mil under the cap and they sign...no one...not one person who can help this team in anyway. DavisLeggettDurantWright The Lions are stuck with other teams scrubs...a Jags LB, a Browns CB, a Chiefs CB, and a Bears WR....am I wrong, or did we get players off teams at their worst positions that they had no interest in? Lions have me so angry at them after a stellar draft, its easy to see why nobody ever really has faith in this team what so ever. MM had a chance to prove the Lions are back...failed patheticly. Tulloch, Joseph, Nnamdi, Cromartie, Clements, Barnett, Lawson, and Poz...all out there at position they need so badly....and they settle for scrubs. WOW, does anyone wonder why this was the franchise that went 0-16? Lions Blue is the image of losers, never will change.
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The LBs in particular are getting badly overpaid and I for one am glad to see the Lions staying away. They don't have much cap room to begin with. Also, it's not like they are a player or two away from being a Super Bowl contender. This is a marathon for them, not a sprint and overpaying for players at this point in their rebuild is not all that smart. I think the Durant signing was great and although he has been hurt a lot, he definitely has plenty of talent and should be a good fit in this defense. Wright was a very good CB in his first 3 years before struggling last year, partly due to injury. It is a low risk signing him for one year. They still should have enough money to sign another CB or LB. As for the names you listed, Nnamdi was never coming here and even if he wanted to, the Lions don't have the cap room. They tried to sign Joseph, but I think the cost was too much. If they had been a cornerback away from being a Super Bowl caliber team, then they may have signed him. But they aren't and I have no problem with them not paying him $10 million per year. Cromartie is overrated and Clements is on the downside and both of those 2 want too much money. The Lions reportedly made a strong offer to Tulloch and he turned it down. Personally, I'm glad he did because I think he is among the most overrated LBs in this year's free agent class. The one interesting name you listed is Barnett and some of the locals think the Lions will go after him. But I would rather see them go after another CB (possibly Richard Marshall or Carlos Rogers), or possibly re-sign Chris Houston, although I think he is overpricing himself. The bottom line to me is I am glad to see the Lions staying away from overpaying some of these free agents. Some of the contracts that have been signed are ridiculous. Like I said, my opinion would be different if a player or two could make this a legitimate Super Bowl contender, but that is not the case.
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:goodposting: The guys the Lions missed out on so far have been overpaid. The Lions are picking up guys with potential, several who have had injuries which have decreased their value. It is risky, but at least they are filling those holes. I still think they will get a couple of good signings to put them in contention for a playoff spot.
 
'jon_mx said:
'JuSt CuZ said:
'jon_mx said:
Tulloch hasn't signed yet has he? From what I've seen, Tulloch is still a possibility in Detroit, especially since they now lost out on every one else. Tulloch is the key on whether the Lions are interested in winning.
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It says in this thread on page 8, that he has already turned down Detroits deal.
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The most current reports are the Lions are still in the running. He tweeted that he will make a decision soon. I am not sure what happened with the old offer, but I think that is old news now.
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I sure hope so, I hope we get him.
 
'jon_mx said:
'Anthony Borbely said:
'JuSt CuZ said:
16 mil under the cap and they sign...no one...not one person who can help this team in anyway. DavisLeggettDurantWright The Lions are stuck with other teams scrubs...a Jags LB, a Browns CB, a Chiefs CB, and a Bears WR....am I wrong, or did we get players off teams at their worst positions that they had no interest in? Lions have me so angry at them after a stellar draft, its easy to see why nobody ever really has faith in this team what so ever. MM had a chance to prove the Lions are back...failed patheticly. Tulloch, Joseph, Nnamdi, Cromartie, Clements, Barnett, Lawson, and Poz...all out there at position they need so badly....and they settle for scrubs. WOW, does anyone wonder why this was the franchise that went 0-16? Lions Blue is the image of losers, never will change.
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The LBs in particular are getting badly overpaid and I for one am glad to see the Lions staying away. They don't have much cap room to begin with. Also, it's not like they are a player or two away from being a Super Bowl contender. This is a marathon for them, not a sprint and overpaying for players at this point in their rebuild is not all that smart. I think the Durant signing was great and although he has been hurt a lot, he definitely has plenty of talent and should be a good fit in this defense. Wright was a very good CB in his first 3 years before struggling last year, partly due to injury. It is a low risk signing him for one year. They still should have enough money to sign another CB or LB. As for the names you listed, Nnamdi was never coming here and even if he wanted to, the Lions don't have the cap room. They tried to sign Joseph, but I think the cost was too much. If they had been a cornerback away from being a Super Bowl caliber team, then they may have signed him. But they aren't and I have no problem with them not paying him $10 million per year. Cromartie is overrated and Clements is on the downside and both of those 2 want too much money. The Lions reportedly made a strong offer to Tulloch and he turned it down. Personally, I'm glad he did because I think he is among the most overrated LBs in this year's free agent class. The one interesting name you listed is Barnett and some of the locals think the Lions will go after him. But I would rather see them go after another CB (possibly Richard Marshall or Carlos Rogers), or possibly re-sign Chris Houston, although I think he is overpricing himself. The bottom line to me is I am glad to see the Lions staying away from overpaying some of these free agents. Some of the contracts that have been signed are ridiculous. Like I said, my opinion would be different if a player or two could make this a legitimate Super Bowl contender, but that is not the case.
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:goodposting: The guys the Lions missed out on so far have been overpaid. The Lions are picking up guys with potential, several who have had injuries which have decreased their value. It is risky, but at least they are filling those holes. I still think they will get a couple of good signings to put them in contention for a playoff spot.
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The fact of the matter is, they are all over paid...the market determines the value, not your opinion, sorry. If they overpaid, it means you have to pay more to compete in the market level, they are not doing that. I didnt create the nature of the beast, but to use the excuse they are overpaid, you must have missed the last 5 months of what football is really about. Teams have to spend money, so it makes that excuse even more valid.
 
'jon_mx said:
'JuSt CuZ said:
'jon_mx said:
Tulloch hasn't signed yet has he? From what I've seen, Tulloch is still a possibility in Detroit, especially since they now lost out on every one else. Tulloch is the key on whether the Lions are interested in winning.
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It says in this thread on page 8, that he has already turned down Detroits deal.
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The most current reports are the Lions are still in the running. He tweeted that he will make a decision soon. I am not sure what happened with the old offer, but I think that is old news now.
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I don't think the Lions have enough cap room to sign Tulloch now.
 
'Anthony Borbely said:
'jon_mx said:
'JuSt CuZ said:
'jon_mx said:
Tulloch hasn't signed yet has he? From what I've seen, Tulloch is still a possibility in Detroit, especially since they now lost out on every one else. Tulloch is the key on whether the Lions are interested in winning.
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It says in this thread on page 8, that he has already turned down Detroits deal.
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The most current reports are the Lions are still in the running. He tweeted that he will make a decision soon. I am not sure what happened with the old offer, but I think that is old news now.
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I don't think the Lions have enough cap room to sign Tulloch now.
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Also my point, cuz they wasted it on guys like Leggett and Davis and Durant, and Wright....no one who adds upgrade to what they already had....and now they cant do much.
 
'JuSt CuZ said:
The fact of the matter is, they are all over paid...the market determines the value, not your opinion, sorry. If they overpaid, it means you have to pay more to compete in the market level, they are not doing that. I didnt create the nature of the beast, but to use the excuse they are overpaid, you must have missed the last 5 months of what football is really about. Teams have to spend money, so it makes that excuse even more valid.
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Like any market place, there are good deals and bad deals. With the salary cap, you can't afford to be the one making the bad deals.
 
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