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.
February 25th, 2013 at 1:27 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 1:39 PM ^
He is also a poet and a damn fine one.
February 25th, 2013 at 1:29 PM ^
Yes please. He could also help in the return game. I just cannot watch Stefan Logan anymore.
February 25th, 2013 at 3:44 PM ^
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 1:30 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 1:31 PM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 1:34 PM ^
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 1:43 PM ^
But at the state game he was about one more cheesburger from requiring the Manssiere or the Bro.
February 25th, 2013 at 3:08 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 3:25 PM ^
That's his GF, not his wife.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:29 PM ^
So you're saying there's a chance...
February 26th, 2013 at 2:59 AM ^
her or stafford?
February 25th, 2013 at 1:35 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 2:35 PM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 3:03 PM ^
"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 3:43 PM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 11:57 PM ^
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.
February 26th, 2013 at 10:50 AM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 3:48 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 1:38 PM ^
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 1:57 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 3:09 PM ^
as soon as he could.
February 25th, 2013 at 2:25 PM ^
Don't forget Bubba Paris
February 25th, 2013 at 2:51 PM ^
Tai Streets, Charles Woodson...
Oh, wait. That's wishful thinking there...
February 25th, 2013 at 1:40 PM ^
Go to Detroit Steve, maybe you can help break the curse...
February 25th, 2013 at 1:49 PM ^
Yes please.
February 25th, 2013 at 2:01 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 2:30 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 3:45 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 4:10 PM ^
I think I got it as a present back in like 2005
February 25th, 2013 at 4:06 PM ^
Goodwill/Salvation Army
February 25th, 2013 at 2:02 PM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 2:56 PM ^
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.
February 25th, 2013 at 3:15 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 3:51 PM ^
titus young
February 25th, 2013 at 3:18 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 4:00 PM ^
Would be cool to see a Thunder and Lightning duo of LeShoure and Denard in the backfield...
February 25th, 2013 at 2:23 PM ^
Death by Lions.
February 25th, 2013 at 3:01 PM ^
February 25th, 2013 at 3:21 PM ^
Scott Mitchell. Stevie (and Denard and Charles and any other UM player), stay the hell away from the Ford Field dumpster fire if you know what's good for your career.
February 25th, 2013 at 4:42 PM ^
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.
February 26th, 2013 at 3:09 AM ^
I forgot how much an ass you can be..but I remember now thx
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