will be michigan's highest pick in a while
Tulloch a Lion for another 5 years.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:26 PM | 
Here's a link for everyone:
Here's a link for everyone:
March 20th, 2012 at 4:33 PM |
Mayhew + Lewand
Mayhew + Lewand
Mayhew + Lewand = good. Seriously. The current Lions GM & Pres/salary capmeister are doing some seriously good work fitting everything together. If we load up with some quality rookies in the draft, plus hopefully healthy Leshoure and Fairley (essentially rookie additions this year), I'm feeling good about another playoff push.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:39 PM |
So does that mean we have no
So does that mean we have no
So does that mean we have no more money for any other players? So a rookie or Cherilus is going to have Staffords blind side? OOOWEEEE
You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:41 PM |
Backus
Backus
Say what you want about Backus but he will still be protecting Stafford's blind side.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:44 PM |
Backus
Backus
They re-signed Backus about a week ago. Short-term deal, I'm OK with it- gives them time to draft/develop a tackle, since Chris Fox projects to RT.
March 20th, 2012 at 5:55 PM |
1) I did not know about
1) I did not know about
1) I did not know about Backus being resigned, which I'm fine with.
2) Jason Fox you mean? By the time Chris Fox is in the draft Backus will be 40 almost.
You know, Dude, I myself dabbled in pacifism once. Not in 'Nam of course.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:43 PM |
Well, this is really gonna
Well, this is really gonna
Well, this is really gonna hurt our run defense for 5 years. I was hoping we were gonna lure the younger MLB out of Seatle for a cheaper contract.
March 20th, 2012 at 4:45 PM |
Im hoping we could still sign
Im hoping we could still sign
Im hoping we could still sign Hawthorne.
Hail Yes
March 20th, 2012 at 5:50 PM |
Hawthorne is on his way
Hawthorne is on his way
To Detroit as we blog. He doesn't know Tulloch signed.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:15 PM |
how on earth
how on earth
is this going to hurt our run defense?
how do you think he amassed 160 tackles last season (with TEN), coverage?
"The last Saturday in November at 12 o'clock, that ball being kicked off, there’s nothing like it." - Coach Hoke
March 20th, 2012 at 5:00 PM |
Surprised
Surprised
To be honest, I didn't think there was a chance that he would be back, the market ended up playing into the leo's hand as Tulloch's landing spots seemed to dwindle everyday. With 21 of 22 starters re-signed to a playoff team they are in pretty good shape, just have to sure up some holes in the draft with a few CB's, a Peterman replacement, and another DE. It finally isn't embarrassing to admit to being a Lions fan.
Blank.....Blank......You're not looking at the big picture here.
March 20th, 2012 at 5:09 PM |
I hope we sign Tim
I hope we sign Tim
I hope we sign Tim Tebow
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
March 20th, 2012 at 5:19 PM |
Sorry
Sorry
to burst your bubble, but I already signed him to my IM team. He's going to be a project, but he should be ready for the big intercompany battles in the fall.
March 20th, 2012 at 8:01 PM |
This had better be a troll
This had better be a troll
This had better be a troll
"Dream Big, Work Hard"
March 20th, 2012 at 5:21 PM |
It would be dumb
It would be dumb
to sign Tebow. He plays his ass off, but Shaun Hill is probably the best backup in the NFL right now. I wish we would've made an attempt to sign Mario Williams. IMO he would have been a pretty nice addition for the D-Line. Oh well. CB absolutely needs to be addressed in the draft.
March 20th, 2012 at 5:28 PM |
Correct me if i'm wrong but
Correct me if i'm wrong but
Correct me if i'm wrong but considering the mega contract they gave Megatron, throwing stupid money at Mario would probably have hurt the cap like no other.
Unfortunately the Lions are at that point in time when some of those older big money contracts they needed to get quality FA's to sign with them are looking like deadweight, the difference is that the GM and coach have made hella good decisions and have managed tight cap space like magicians.
Blue is Faster
March 20th, 2012 at 5:59 PM |
It's really funny to think about this...
It's really funny to think about this...
but our Detroit Lions seem to be making great moves the last few years. I don't recall the last time we could say that! Making a few good draft choices is an absolute must, but wow do we have a solid team to make another playoff push.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:03 PM |
Some people have pointed to
Some people have pointed to
Some people have pointed to the Lions drafting a certain position this April, but do you think they will do the "best player available" strategy again and go against the people's wishes for as long as I've been paying attention to the Lions (MOAR CBs and OL)? I wonder if being higher up in the draft will mean that the Lions hone in on need instead of adding additional talent to a position group.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:36 PM |
I have to believe they go
I have to believe they go
I have to believe they go with a corner. It's the biggest hole on the team by far, and the one thing that held them back from a longer playoff run last year. If there is a run on the top guys, I don't think they will hesitate to trade up to get one before they're gone.
FINALLY, this team has talent and depth in most important positions, something I definitely have never thought in my lifetime.
"The trouble with quotes on the internet, is that it is often difficult to discern whether or not they are genuine" --Abraham Lincoln
March 20th, 2012 at 8:00 PM |
I agree with CB, but I also
I agree with CB, but I also
I agree with CB, but I also believe they will not reach for one. If Jenkins/Gilmore are not there, I have to believe they will go with best player available to fit a need. Perhaps OG, C, DE, SS
"Dream Big, Work Hard"
March 20th, 2012 at 10:13 PM |
You wouldn't take Dre
You wouldn't take Dre
You wouldn't take Dre Kirkpatrick in the Lions slot? If they did I wouldn't be upset with the pick, he's solid.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:56 PM |
Proud
Proud
Proud Lions fan- just keep it rollin boys.
March 20th, 2012 at 6:57 PM |
I want Tom Brady's hair on
I want Tom Brady's hair on
I want Tom Brady's hair on this team.I bet it can get at least 180 tackles.
"Are you an official here?Because you've officially given me a boner."
March 20th, 2012 at 7:41 PM |
Good news
Good news
The roar is restored. We need a new catchy slogan.
Warning: My imagination is inefficient.
March 20th, 2012 at 10:39 PM |
Next season is going to be a
Next season is going to be a
Next season is going to be a huge SUH-cess.
"He has an uncanny ability to get kids to believe in him and believe in themselves. He doesn't do it with smooth words. He's not smooth. He does it by being the same genuine person day after day." ~Jason Whitlock on Brady Hoke
March 21st, 2012 at 2:30 AM |
Happy to have him back. I
Happy to have him back. I
Happy to have him back. I wonder how Atogwe's visit went, we could use him and a corner in the draft. That would help the defense a lot. We also need at least one addition on the O-line. Our playoff run should last longer if we take these steps, I think.
Here's a link for everyone: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/lions-sign-stephen-tulloch-to-five-year-deal/
If you're doing nothing, how do you know when you're finished?
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