Report: Lions interested in Steve Breaston

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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Report: Lions interested in Steve Breaston

The Lions are reportedly one of five teams interested in Steve's services.  Would be a nice slot guy for Matt Stafford, pretty dependable player and dangerous in space - which he would have plenty of with Megatron commanding constant double and triple coverage. 

It would be a great fit for both sides - no doubt in my mind that Breaston would see a return to his Arizona numbers when he was playing alongside Fitzgerald.  Even if you think the Lions are the worst thing ever, their pass heavy offense is certainly not career suicide for good wide recievers. 

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130225/SPORTS0101/302250409/1004/SPORTS/Report--Lions-interested-in-ex-Michigan-receiver-Steve-Breaston 

The swag is back. 

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:27 PM | This would be great for both (Score:5 Normal)
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This would be great for both Breaston and the Lions. Say what you want about the Lions, but they throw the ball more than any other team (I believe) and Stafford is still getting better. And for the Lions, Breaston is like a better Titus Young, but without the baggage.

February 25th, 2013 at 2:39 PM | He's a poet (Score:5 Normal)
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He is also a poet and a damn fine one.

February 25th, 2013 at 2:29 PM | Yes please. He could also (Score:5 Normal)
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Yes please. He could also help in the return game. I just  cannot watch Stefan Logan anymore. 

HEY! You there!

February 25th, 2013 at 4:44 PM | Yes.  The Lions desparately (Score:4 Normal)
Doughboy1917
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Yes.  The Lions desperately need an improved return game.  I'd love to see Stevie B. running back kicks for them.

February 25th, 2013 at 2:30 PM | Well hopefully He would (Score:3 Normal)
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Well hopefully He would replace Logan as returner too. He is useless.

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:31 PM | Stafford didn't look he was (Score:1)
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Stafford didn't look he was practicing much this offseason when they showed him at the State game. Looks like he needs to do a few push ups.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

February 25th, 2013 at 2:34 PM | He always looks (Score:3 Normal)
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He always looks a little pudgy, especially in the face.  From the neck up you would think he weighs 300 lbs. 

February 25th, 2013 at 2:43 PM | But at the state game he was (Score:1)
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But at the state game he was about one more cheesburger from requiring the Manssiere or the Bro.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

February 25th, 2013 at 4:08 PM | I wasn't lookin at stafford I (Score:4 Normal)
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I wasn't lookin at stafford I was at his wife though.

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February 25th, 2013 at 4:25 PM | That's his GF, not his wife. (Score:2 Normal)
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That's his GF, not his wife.

You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.

February 25th, 2013 at 5:29 PM | Hmm (Score:4 Normal)
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So you're saying there's a chance...

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February 26th, 2013 at 3:59 AM | with (Score:4 Normal)
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her or stafford?

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:35 PM | And thankfully so are the (Score:2 Normal)
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And thankfully so are the Browns. I am praying we use some of our massive cap space to sign both Stevie-B and Wallace. That would improve our 47 year old second year QB targets dramatically.

 

 

February 25th, 2013 at 2:49 PM | Not sure what he could see in (Score:4 Normal)
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Not sure what he could see in Cleveland unless they can just offer him more money.  The Browns don't provide a better chance at winning and they certainly can't offer the same opportunity to garner great individual stats. 

Steelers make some sense since he's from Pennsylvania.  Cowboys may have appeal just because they are the Cowboys.  Titans are like the Browns, just seems like another Kansas City move. 

The swag is back. 

February 25th, 2013 at 3:35 PM | I know exactly what you're saying and I agree (Score:2 Normal)
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If I played ball, the Browns would probably one of the last places I'd want to end up (sorry Cleveland fans).  However, as many players over the years have stated, the NFL is a business first.  If the Browns pony up the $$$, I would have to assume he is theirs.  

Love to see him in Detroit; we need a midfield threat like nobody's business. 

I love Greg Mattison

February 25th, 2013 at 4:03 PM | "Not sure what he could see (Score:2)
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"Not sure what he could see in Cleveland...."

1. Money - the Browns are either #1 or #2 (sorry cant remember) in cap space so we could overpay him so-to-speak more so than anyone else.

2. Targets - Our recieving core SUCKS.  He would get the ball thrown his way a lot more than lined up opposite Megatron IMO.  A

3. Money - Always counts for double!

 

 

February 25th, 2013 at 4:43 PM | Money for sure, Cleveland may (Score:5 Normal)
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Money for sure, Cleveland may just have more of it to offer.  And that alone may be the deciding factor.

It's obviously just opinion but I'd see him getting more touches as the #3 WR in Detroit's offense than the #1 in the Browns offense - but with so much invested in Richardson, I can't see them becoming a high-flying offense.  Now maybe Chudzinski shows a tendency to play things a bit looser than Shurmur, but the Lions threw the ball 740 times last year!  Most EVER in the NFL.  For comparison, the Browns threw it 566 times. 

Of the 740 throws, Calvin was targeted 205 times, meaning 535 other throws went to guys not named Megatron.  That to me shows how much of an opportunity there is for a 2nd WR, 3rd WR, TE, and RBs in this offense.  Breaston could catch 70+ balls in the slot as the #3 guy IMO. 

The swag is back. 

February 26th, 2013 at 12:57 AM | Great stats (Score:1)
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and research.  More evidence that we can use him.  

Question: is there anyone at slot you would prefer ideally?  Not a huge NFL follower here outside of watching the Lions.  

I love Greg Mattison

February 26th, 2013 at 11:50 AM | The Lions need a dependable, (Score:3 Normal)
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The Lions need a dependable, steady, even demeanored guy as the #3 WR.  Someone who is a great route runner and has good hands.  Having escapability and the skill to break the big play would be a bonus, but not required in my opinion since Megatron gives you all the big plays you need. Breaston is a nice fit, assuming he's healthy, since he is virtually ego-less and has proven the ability to work the middle of the field previously in the Cardinals offense alongside Fitzgerald/Boldin. 

Brett Perriman is the guy I think of as the ideal guy to be the #3 in this offense.  You have to be at least 30 to know who he is/was, but he was the unsung but uber productive WR opposite Herman Moore and Johnny Morton on some of the Lions explosive mid-90's squads.  Of current NFLers, guys like Brandon Stokley and Danny Amendola come to mind. These guys are basically the opposite of Titus Young - they may not blow you away athletically but they will always be where the QB needs them to be and will always make the routine catch. 

The swag is back. 

February 25th, 2013 at 4:48 PM | "2. Targets - Our recieving core SUCKS."This is (Score:3 Normal)
xxxxNateDaGreat
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"2. Targets - Our recieving core SUCKS."

This is true. HOWEVER, Calvin drawing double and triple coverage can make for some pretty easy TD receptions from Stafford.

In Cleveland, barring the very unlikely draft of a first round WR talent, he would automatically be the #1 option with Weeden as his QB and only Greg Little to take pressure off.

Plus, Pitt has a truly horrendous O line. The whole "run around and improv until something happens" offense is not a winning strategy when you have no Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown decides to suspend himself for being an asshat.

That said, I would love to see him come here since we are the best fit but you are 100% right, money counts twice.

 

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:38 PM | lions always picks up Michigan guys (Score:4 Normal)
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toward the end of their careers.  It's in their business model.  Great name recognition on the cheap.  
Desmond, Butch Woolfolk, Anthony Carter.  This wouldn't surprise me at all. 

February 25th, 2013 at 2:57 PM | Larry Foote, a few years ago. (Score:4 Normal)
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Larry Foote, a few years ago.

February 25th, 2013 at 4:09 PM | And he ran back to Pittsburgh (Score:5 Normal)
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as soon as he could.

February 25th, 2013 at 3:25 PM | Don't forget Bubba Paris (Score:1)
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Don't forget Bubba Paris

February 25th, 2013 at 3:51 PM | Tai Streets, Charles (Score:3 Normal)
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Tai Streets, Charles Woodson...

Oh, wait. That's wishful thinking there...

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:40 PM | Go to Detroit Steve, maybe (Score:4 Normal)
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Go to Detroit Steve, maybe you can help break the curse...

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February 25th, 2013 at 2:49 PM | A talented receiver who's not a head case? (Score:5 Normal)
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Yes please.

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February 25th, 2013 at 3:01 PM | Pleassseeee happen! I'd have (Score:1)
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Pleassseeee happen! I'd have an excuse to give away my harrington jersey and buy a new one finally!

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February 25th, 2013 at 3:30 PM | Who... (Score:4 Normal)
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Who would be willing to take harringtons jersey from you?

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February 25th, 2013 at 4:45 PM | Why would (Score:3 Normal)
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You have ever bought a Harrington jersey in the first place?

Oh how I hate ohio state...

February 25th, 2013 at 5:10 PM | I think I got it as a present (Score:2 Normal)
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I think I got it as a present back in like 2005

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February 25th, 2013 at 5:06 PM | Goodwill/Salvation Army (Score:1)
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Goodwill/Salvation Army

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February 25th, 2013 at 3:02 PM | Also (Score:5 Normal)
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I saw a few articles that indicated the Lions were quite high on Denard.

I'm not sure if he's what they need right now, but it'd be fun for you and I.

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February 25th, 2013 at 3:56 PM | If Denard can learn to catch the ball... (Score:1)
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and run decent routes, look out. Lining him up next to Megatron and Broyles would make for a  spectacular WR corps. 

Plus, his character would be an added bonus. CJ and Denard would not only give the Lions two explosive talents, but two decent human beings as well. They would be easy to cheer for.

I'm crossing my fingers that this happens. It probably won't, but a man can wish.

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February 25th, 2013 at 4:15 PM | Broyles? (Score:1)
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Are we sure he even plays any longer? The dude has glass tendons.

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February 25th, 2013 at 4:51 PM | could replace (Score:1)
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titus young

February 25th, 2013 at 4:18 PM | I see Denard in the backfield (Score:1)
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I see Denard in the backfield in Jahvid Bests former role. He's already shown the ability to carry the ball and at 5'11, 199lbs (combine numbers) he's pretty much exactly the same size as Best.

I understand the slot WR thing with Randle El and other former QBs going that route but Denard has more than just crazy speed. He's got great vision, patience, quickness and acceleration to get to the next level of the D. In the Lions pass happy offense he'd get a lot of Shotgun draws which is his specialty as we all know.

Basically, hes proven as a RB and who knows with WR.

I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It's all in the game though, right?

February 25th, 2013 at 5:00 PM | Thunder and lightning (Score:3 Normal)
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Would be cool to see a Thunder and Lightning duo of LeShoure and Denard in the backfield...

February 25th, 2013 at 3:23 PM | Death by Lions. (Score:1)
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Death by Lions.

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February 25th, 2013 at 4:01 PM | Man, please don't do that to (Score:3 Normal)
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Man, please don't do that to him. One of my favorite M players in the last decade. Patriots, grab him now.

All in for some manball.

February 25th, 2013 at 4:21 PM | Stafford is just the New Millenium version of (Score:-1 Flamebait)
February 25th, 2013 at 5:21 PM | OH YEAH??? (Score:3 Normal)
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February 25th, 2013 at 5:42 PM | Congrats. You lose the internet. (Score:3 Normal)
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Besides both being white neither player has anything in common. Stafford has thrown for more touchdowns than INTs in his two full seasons as a starter. He did this with numerous injuries at the WR spot last year.

It's easy to say "Lions suck". It is not so easy to actually analyze the team. 

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February 26th, 2013 at 4:09 AM | thanks (Score:2)
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I forgot how much an ass you can be..but I remember now thx

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February 25th, 2013 at 5:11 PM | I think the Patriots should (Score:2 Normal)
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I think the Patriots should dump Welker and pick up Stevie B. I think production would be very similar at about 15 million$ less.

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February 25th, 2013 at 5:26 PM | Personally, I would like the (Score:3 Normal)
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Personally, I would like the patriots to do all they reasonably can to sign Welker. If they can't however, Breaston would be a great option at a (relatively) bargain price.

February 25th, 2013 at 11:58 PM | Please No! Steve deserves (Score:1)
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Please No! Steve deserves better.

...just one man's opinion.

 

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