Jordon Dizon? (1 Viewer)

[NorrisB]

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Expect to see more of Detroit Lions rookie middle linebacker Jordon Dizon in Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.Paris Lenon, who has started 33 straight games, expects to play after hurting his ribs and knee in the opener against Atlanta but Dizon showed enough in relief that Lions feel he can take on more duties."Yeah, we're looking at playing him a little bit more this week," Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said after Wednesday's practice.

We heard that and than we havent seen anything from him lately whats the deal?

 

[Anthony Borbely]

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Expect to see more of Detroit Lions rookie middle linebacker Jordon Dizon in Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.Paris Lenon, who has started 33 straight games, expects to play after hurting his ribs and knee in the opener against Atlanta but Dizon showed enough in relief that Lions feel he can take on more duties."Yeah, we're looking at playing him a little bit more this week," Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said after Wednesday's practice.

We heard that and than we havent seen anything from him lately whats the deal?

Good question. He didn't play against GB despite them saying he would. Marinelli obviously does not trust him with the responsibility of making the defensive calls yet. It is not a matter of how he plays that is the problem. He made 5 tackles in 14 plays against Atlanta in week 1 (something like that). He was inactive in week 3 with an injury. It is just a matter of time before he is starting. I would think he will start playing more regardless.

 

[W1cked]

Lions logic... it don't always make sense. I guess he couldn't be any worse than Lennon at this point. The season is lost.. throw him in there and let him get some experience.

 

[Gators]

Lions logic... it don't always make sense. I guess he couldn't be any worse than Lennon at this point. The season is lost.. throw him in there and let him get some experience.

Rookie Jordon Dizon has been yanked from the Lions' rotation at middle linebacker.It wasn't really a rotation to begin with, as Paris Lenon's been taking virtually all the snaps, but Dizon's progress has been slow and he's only a special teamer any longer. Dizon has also been dealing with a neck stinger.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Lions logic... it don't always make sense. I guess he couldn't be any worse than Lennon at this point. The season is lost.. throw him in there and let him get some experience.

Rookie Jordon Dizon has been yanked from the Lions' rotation at middle linebacker.

It wasn't really a rotation to begin with, as Paris Lenon's been taking virtually all the snaps, but Dizon's progress has been slow and he's only a special teamer any longer. Dizon has also been dealing with a neck stinger.

Below is the entire article. Don't hit the panic button yet. This is a move that shows the desperation the Lions face this week.

Lions' Dizon out of the MLB rotation

by Tom Kowalski

Wednesday October 01, 2008, 4:44 PM

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli indicated today that rookie second-round pick Jordon Dizon would not be part of a rotation at middle linebacker. Dizon was in for 14 plays in the season opener and was scheduled to share playing time with starter Paris Lenon in the Green Bay Packers game, but it never happened.

During that game, Dizon suffered a minor neck/shoulder injury -- a stinger -- and didn't play in the San Francisco game. Dizon is healthier and is expected to play on special teams if he's active for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Marinelli was vague on exactly why Dizon won't get playing time at middle linebacker, saying that the plan is to go with Lenon right now. It could be that Dizon's injury put him a little behind and it's possible Marinelli just wants to go with a veteran in a situation where the Lions are desperate to get their first win of the season.

 

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Lions' Dizon out of the MLB rotation

by Tom Kowalski

Wednesday October 01, 2008, 4:44 PM

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli indicated today that rookie second-round pick Jordon Dizon would not be part of a rotation at middle linebacker. Dizon was in for 14 plays in the season opener and was scheduled to share playing time with starter Paris Lenon in the Green Bay Packers game, but it never happened.

During that game, Dizon suffered a minor neck/shoulder injury -- a stinger -- and didn't play in the San Francisco game. Dizon is healthier and is expected to play on special teams if he's active for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Marinelli was vague on exactly why Dizon won't get playing time at middle linebacker, saying that the plan is to go with Lenon right now. It could be that Dizon's injury put him a little behind and it's possible Marinelli just wants to go with a veteran in a situation where the Lions are desperate to get their first win of the season.

Rod believes in playing the Vets first (not always the best decision). I think since Millen is now gone, the pressure to play Dizon has been removed. Rod has always stated that it is very difficult for a rookie to come in and start at the MLB for the tampa 2. I dont think this bodes well for Dizon at all.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Lions' Dizon out of the MLB rotation

by Tom Kowalski

Wednesday October 01, 2008, 4:44 PM

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli indicated today that rookie second-round pick Jordon Dizon would not be part of a rotation at middle linebacker. Dizon was in for 14 plays in the season opener and was scheduled to share playing time with starter Paris Lenon in the Green Bay Packers game, but it never happened.

During that game, Dizon suffered a minor neck/shoulder injury -- a stinger -- and didn't play in the San Francisco game. Dizon is healthier and is expected to play on special teams if he's active for Sunday's game against Chicago.

Marinelli was vague on exactly why Dizon won't get playing time at middle linebacker, saying that the plan is to go with Lenon right now. It could be that Dizon's injury put him a little behind and it's possible Marinelli just wants to go with a veteran in a situation where the Lions are desperate to get their first win of the season.

Rod believes in playing the Vets first (not always the best decision). I think since Millen is now gone, the pressure to play Dizon has been removed. Rod has always stated that it is very difficult for a rookie to come in and start at the MLB for the tampa 2. I dont think this bodes well for Dizon at all.

Right now, I agree. They are theoretically in contention still (even though we know they really aren't). Once they lose a few more, there is little doubt he will play. I'm seriously ticked off that he isn't playing. I could see him sitting if Lenon was doing something to deserve to play, but Lenon has been terrible all year. He does not deserve to start.

Marinelli is terrible with regards to playing young players. It's not like the starters are doing anything. Let the kids play if the vets aren't doing the job.