Drew Henson and the Lions

Submitted by mjv on

Drew Henson was apparently signed by the Lions to replace Stanton who broke his thumb Scott Dreisbach style -- on a lineman.

Not surprisingly, it sounds like this is a very temporary spot to get the Lions through pre-season.

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080822/SPORTS0101/8…

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080822/SPORTS01/80822…

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Henson sighting; Michigan QBs

befuggled

August 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 PM ^

The scary thing is that it's possible Henson could see some playing time, considering the quality of the Lions' offensive line, Kitna's age and the fact that we've never really seen what Orlovsky can do.

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WolvinLA

August 22nd, 2008 at 6:11 PM ^

I would LOVE to see Drew Henson finally do something as a pro QB, especially with the Lions.  I'm not sold on Orlovsky or Stanton.  Stanton was constantly injured in college and now, shock, has been injured ever since he joins the Lions.  Drew Henson is the answer!

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spartyNO

August 22nd, 2008 at 10:02 PM ^

This guy was one of, if not the best high school football (and baseball) player to ever come out of the state of Michigan.  Too bad things turned out sour for him.  Hopefully he saved that money he did get from the Yankees.

Anyone know if his family still lives in Brighton?

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Brick

August 23rd, 2008 at 11:14 AM ^

He actually preferred baseball from what I recall. He just couldn't hit a major league quality curveball.

 

If someone could play either sport professionally, baseball is the logical choice. Longer career and less toll on the body. I'm just really surprised he couldn't make it work when he came back to football.

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