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OT: LB Nick Barnett to meet with Detroit Lions on Sunday

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July 30th, 2011 at 8:22 PM
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OT: LB Nick Barnett to meet with Detroit Lions on Sunday

It appears the Lions will definitely sign another Free Agent Linebacker, but which LB that is remains to be seen. Nick Barnett is flying into Detroit on Sunday to meet with the Lions, and could sign a contract. It appears to be between Nick Barnett and Stephen Tulloch. Who would you rather see in a Lions uniform this season .. Barnett or Tulloch? I think both bring a unique dimension to the team. Tulloch played in Shwartz system, and knows the playbook. On the other hand, Barnett has played in the NFC North his entire career, and is familiar with all of the teams ... especially Green Bay. If I had to choose I would say Barnett ... heck .. sign them both.

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/07/detroit_lions_will_meet_with_n.html

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July 30th, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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Tulloch seems to want to stay

Tulloch seems to want to stay in Tennessee and would probably be a lot pricier.  Barnett works fine for me and probably comes cheaper.

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:53 PM
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Barrett Ruud just signed with

Barrett Ruud just signed with Tennessee, so I'm not entirely sure Tulloch is going to go back there.

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July 31st, 2011 at 9:56 AM
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Survey says!!!!

errrrrntt Wrong.....Tulloch come on down

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July 30th, 2011 at 8:56 PM
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I like Barnett personally

I like Barnett personally

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July 30th, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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I think Barnett

is a solid player. He might also want to stick it to Green Bay for letting him go as well.

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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Agreed

I think he has a bit of a chip on his shoulder, see his tweet from earlier.

@NickBarnett 

 

Can't believe  already gave my number out lol sad

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:00 PM
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Barnett

Sign him. Now. He's a game changer. Crafty vet.

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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Detroit will get a solid player in nick. Im upset it didnt work out in gb this year but thats part of the business.

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:14 PM
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Barnett can be explosive

and definitely a fiery player, but he was prone to mental errors that really hurt GB's defense at times...plus his emotion sometimes was a distraction for the team, but definitely a solid player...

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:48 PM
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my dad's friend said he saw

my dad's friend said he saw Barnett riding in Suh's car on the freeway tonight.

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July 30th, 2011 at 9:56 PM
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well...

Were they buckled up?

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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Did someone say "buckle

Did someone say "buckle up"?...oh boy...

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:12 PM
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I'd prefer Barnett, but I

I'd prefer Barnett, but I think either would be solid pickups. I'd be more worried about getting someone from the constantly shrinking DB pool.

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:20 PM
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still a good deal of talent out there

Could resign houston still, which would be ok. Carlos Rogers is a possibility, he might have stone hands but he's still a good cover guy, and Nate Clements is another name out there. Waaaaay overpaid last contract and not the same player he once was, but he's still a starting level CB.

And though it doesn't directly affect the lions, Asante Samuel might get traded, as he doesn't necessarily fit into the scheme. Lions won't trade for him, but that's one more spot somewhere in the league that the players we are looking at won't get, and that drives the price down.

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:28 PM
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Reports are that Clements

Reports are that Clements signed with Cinci tonight. Just another in the dwindling pool gone. Hope Lions move quick.

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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the dream dies

Cincy could have started 2 michigan cornerbacks. I guess they decided they needed an upgrade from morgan trent.

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July 31st, 2011 at 7:53 AM
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The last part of your comment

The last part of your comment makes no sense...why would anybody want to upgrade from Morgan Trent?

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:35 PM
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So if the Lions take Barnett,

So if the Lions take Barnett, where does Levy play? I was under the impression that both Levy and Durant were either MLB or WLB, and Barnett is a true MLB. Although I guess I won't complain about the Lions having too many good players on D for once.

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:44 PM
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Both Levy and Durant can any

Both Levy and Durant can any of the three linebacker spots.

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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yea, need a CB soon

yea, need a CB soon

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July 30th, 2011 at 10:56 PM
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Does anyone really feel like

Does anyone really feel like the Lions are whiffing big time in the FA market?

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July 30th, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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How?

They have already  updated the LB corps with Durant. With Barnett or Tulloch they would have solidified a huge weakness.

 

I think the problem here is unrealistic expectations. The Lions were never going to be able to fill all their holes this offseason. To think that they would was not a realistic expectation.

Almost every team in the NFL wanted Joseph and Asomugha(sic). I don't think the Lions had a chance at either.

 

They can find decent CB's in the '12 draft or in FA.

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July 31st, 2011 at 12:27 AM
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Durant has a history of

Durant has a history of injury and I think someone mentioned that Tulloch is not coming here...  Didn't need Joseph or Ashmouga, couple other names out there, but man..  Can they please stop drafting RBs?  Trading picks to move up for a position that is abundantly available year in and year out just hurts.

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July 30th, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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No not yet. If no proven CB

No not yet. If no proven CB is acquired, then maybe

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July 31st, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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Lions sign Stephen Tulloch

Lions sign Stephen Tulloch today, don't know what this means for Barnett. 

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