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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Travis Fisher
Michael Gaines
Cornell Green
Matt Prater
Asante Samuel
Josh Sitton
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker
Strong Safety: Atari Bigby vs. Anthony Smith vs. Aaron Rouse Bigby was a terror when he was on the field. The key there is "on the field", as he found himself in the trainer's room all too often. Anthony Smith was Thompson's biggest free agent signing, …
In reality, however, the speculation about Favre returning says a lot more about the state of quality quarterbacking in the NFL than it does about an old warhorse who turns 41 this year. I mean, isn't Daunte Culpepper still available? …
BY STEVE SCHRADER ? FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER ? May 5, 2009 Hey, at least the Lions admitted Daunte Culpepper would be their starting quarterback in one of those if-the-season-started-today scenarios. How long do we have to wait for the Minnesota …
The Detroit News, MI
The Manning brothers have done the same for Stafford, who is expected to push Daunte Culpepper for the Lions' starting job in the fall. So has Hall of Famer Troy Aikman, who is practically a neighbor in the affluent Dallas suburb of Highland Park. …
TestisteroneSports.com, California
It's the guy's first real taste of practice in the NFL, so I'll give him a pass here. Stafford is still a great long-term prospect, and he's gonna love throwing the ball to Calvin Johnson in Detroit.
I've been around a lot of NFL training camps, and you worry about a guy when he's coming from a small level or lower level of competition like Occidental. But I think he came in and he did well out here." Goltz will return to Los Angeles to work out …
LomdardiAve
As many have already pointed out, the Chicago Bears have Jay Cutler and the Detroit Lions have Matthew Stafford and Daunte Culpepper. No room for him there. Most of the other quarterback situations in the NFC are relatively stable, with the exception …
And after analyzing the 2009 NFL season, there are a couple of Lions rookies who are going to make a big splash. Six Lions made the top 100 2009 NFL Impact Rookies, led by: WhatIfSports.com, April 29:#10: Louis Delmas, S, Detroit The likely starter …
In the WNS Moment of the Week, Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said veteran Daunte Culpepper would start over Matthew Stafford if the season started today. And most pundits have thrown in their two cents that the rookie quarterback …
So Hood, NY
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew, though noting it is early in the off-season, conceded that veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper would be considered the starter right now. ‘He'sa pro, and I trust Daunte,? Mayhew said. ‘He's got a lot of ability, …
ESPN Magazine
I think he's in a great position going to the Lions and coming in behind Daunte Culpepper. He can learn under him and get comfortable and not be expected to be the man right away. Also, if Culpepper fails and he steps in and only wins two games, …
White, a record-setting player in college, joined John Beck (recently released) and Chad Henne as recent selections, to go along with the trade that brought Daunte Culpepper to Miami prior to the 2006 season. While there is still some debate as to what …
RotoTimes.com
… started working together with some of the wide receivers and then all of the sudden you started seeing some better things later in practice." Our View: Stafford is new to the NFL, and should fare better heading into training camp and the preseason. …
General manager Martin Mayhew concluded the Lions' minicamp by saying he trusts Daunte Culpepper as a starter and he'd like to sign a veteran backup. The Lions' roster isn't like the Jets. The Lions are coming off an 0-16 season, and they don't have …
Rotoworld.com
Coach Jim Schwartz revealed that Matthew Stafford didn't impress with his accuracy at the Lions' first day of minicamps. "He was wild with some throws," Schwartz said. "When you go through a first practice as a rookie, you're so anxious to get going …
RealGM.com, IL
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there — I'm not gonna make that decision right now," Schwartz said of whether Stafford will start over Daunte Culpepper. "Part of our message has been nobody's earned a job yet. We have to throw groups out there to …
Johnson had filled in admirably for Daunte Culpepper‘who had torn three knee ligaments earlier in the season’but his age and pedestrian stats (1800 yards and 12TDs in nine games) were hardly reason for optimism. At the time of Childress' hiring, …
RotoTimes.com
Rookie safety Louis Delmas (Western Michigan) has been performing well so far in minicamp with the Lions, according to MLive.com. Head coach Jim Schwartz said, "Yeah, he stood out. Delmas makes a lot of plays because he can cover a lot of ground. …
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are currently planning on Daunte Culpepper starting the season as the first team quarterback, while Matt Stafford sits on the bench and learns the game. Detroit GM Martin Mayhew did not rule out Stafford …
Rotoworld.com
Mayhew added that Daunte Culpepper would be under center if the season started today. Stafford will get a chance to win over the coaches this summer, but he doesn't appear to have the groundswell of support that Mark Sanchez has in New York. May. …
General manager Martin Mayhew said that Daunte Culpepper is still the starter. Stafford said he was not concerned with the depth chart. "No, it's about knowing what you're doing," he said. "That's the main thing about the quarterback position. …
Sidelion Report
But general manager Martin Mayhew, though noting it is early in the off-season, conceded that veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper would be considered the starter right now. ‘He'sa pro, and I trust Daunte,? Mayhew said. ‘He's got a lot of ability, …
Monterey County Herald, CA
However, if Lions veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper has a good year with no injuries, Stafford may be standing on the sidelines holding a clipboard, not a football. There are more than a few football fans, as well as many others, who are scratching …
BY CARLOS MONARREZ ? FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER ? May 4, 2009 Matthew Stafford knew it was coming. Since the first day of rookie minicamp, safety Louis Delmas let Stafford know he was going to be the first to intercept one of his passes. …
But general manager Martin Mayhew, though noting it is early in the off-season, conceded that veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper would be considered the starter right now. "He's a pro, and I trust Daunte," Mayhew said. "He's got a lot of ability, …
1 pick in the NFL draft, throws during drills at the team's NFL football practice facility in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Jeremiah Washburn has been hired by the Lions to be the team's assistant offensive line coach …
Stampede Blue, New York
I also think the Lions could consider him, he could mentor Matt Stafford this year (better than he did with Kellen Clemens, I hope)…but they already have Daunte Culpepper and I'm not sure they'd like to bring that headache to town. …
Bleacher Report, CA
The Lions are on record as having the worst season ever in the history of the NFL. On to 2009. A new coaching staff of head coach Jim Schwartz, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan and defesnive coordinator Gunther Cunningham. …
1 pick in the 2009 NFL draft, have to decide how much of a chance they want to take. Do they play Stafford early or let him learn behind veteran Daunte Culpepper? ‘I'm waiting for my opportunity,? Stafford said. ‘I'm going to work hard in practice. …
So it was surprising that the locals voiced displeasure with the Detroit Lions' selection of Stafford with the first pick in the 2009 NFL draft. After the Lions became the first team to go 0-16 in league history, the fans were looking for a glimmer of …
1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, have to decide how much of a chance they want to take. Do they play Stafford early or let him learn behind veteran Daunte Culpepper? ‘I'm waiting for my opportunity,? Stafford said. ‘I'm going to work hard in practice. …
If Stafford beats out Daunte Culpepper for the starting job, there likely will be rough sledding ahead. How will he handle that? "The number one thing is when you take that hit mentally or physically is to work hard and get back to it," Stafford said. …
… quarterback Daunte Culpepper, Moss had a down year in the 2004 season. Following a 49 catch, 767 yard, 13 touchdown season in 2004, Moss was traded to the Oakland Raiders, where he completely fell off the map. Fast-forward to the 2007 NFL Draft. …
Pro Football Weekly, IL
That would give the Lions four quarterbacks: Stafford, Daunte Culpepper, Drew Stanton and Beck. Henson joined the Lions for two games last season, completing 1-of-2 passes for 20 yards with three sacks and two fumbles. The Saints released DT Brian …
… going from non-scholarship college football to the NFL. Before taking the Jets' job - he's an assistant quarterbacks coach under new head coach Rex Ryan - DeFilippo spent two seasons with the Oakland Raiders. Daunte Culpepper worked with DeFilippo …
The Detroit News, MI
At quarterback, Daunte Culpepper's the No. 1 for now, with rookie Matthew Stafford set to make his debut today in Allen Park. Drew Stanton also is on the roster — the Lions cut Drew Henson this week — but there won't be many practice reps for the No. …
The Lions have veteran Daunte Culpepper, No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford and 2007 second-round pick Drew Stanton. They might not bring in another quarterback right now because practice reps are so scarce. ‘We drafted a quarterback,? Schwartz said. …
The Lions have veteran Daunte Culpepper, No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford and 2007 second-round pick Drew Stanton. Will they bring in a veteran? ‘We could,? Schwartz said. ‘It's just going to be opportunity, cost, all those things that go into it, and then, …
While you understand fan frustration ? and you actually appreciate it because it shows they care ? you can't let failures of the past affect you as a new coaching staff. "We're very, very happy with Daunte Culpepper," but we're still open to adding …
The National Sports Review, IL
DP: If it had been Daunte Culpepper getting hurt and not Tom Brady, would we have seen a rule change? RG: Yes, we've had a number of injuries. One of the reasons we don't [try to] attach an individual to these rule changes is because they are not made …
But I'm not sold on him, I look at the Lions and think to myself you have Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton on the roster. With players like Charlie Frye, JP Losman and Rex Grossman all available as Free Agents, why Stafford. …
Bleacher Report, CA
The NFL has been very good at giving this black quarterback a shot. Some have been successful: Daunte Culpepper, Doug Williams, Steve mcnair, Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, and Kordell Stewart. Others have crashed and burned: Akili Smith, Andre Ware, …
MLive.com, MI
Seifert compares Foote to Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who is the favorite to start the 2009 season, despite the team's drafting of Matthew Stafford first overall in last weekend's NFL draft. It's an apt comparison. So long as the Lions can get …
The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com, LA
… $78 million contract for being the No. 1 overall pick. But look for veteran Daunte Culpepper to open the season. The game figures to be a match made in heaven for Saints' first-year defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and his revamped defense.
Livingston Daily, MI
ALLEN PARK ? Quarterback Drew Henson was cut by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, three days after the team made Matthew Stafford the NFL's top overall draft choice. Henson, a three-sport standout at Brighton who later played for the University of Michigan …
Toronto Star, Canada
Moon says the likes of Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper have thanked him for opening doors, and opening eyes, in proving blacks can be quarterbacks. Moon and Campbell worked their five Grey Cups (1978-82) in Edmonton, where a young hockey player and …
Detroit Free Press, United States
That leaves the team with Stafford, Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton. But only Culpepper has started in the NFL, so the team could add a veteran backup through free agency or waivers, as coach Jim Schwartz indicated before the draft. …
The Detroit News, MI
For now, the Lions have three quarterbacks on the roster, with Daunte Culpepper, Drew Stanton and Stafford, who signed a record-setting six-year $72 million deal that includes $41.7 million in guaranteed money just prior to Saturday's draft. …
Kansas City Star, MO
2002: Daunte Culpepper posts his worst career year after being on the cover. 2003: Marshall Faulk, after winning two Super Bowls and making the cover, injures his ankle and misses five games, ending the season with under 1000 yards. …
Revenge of the Birds
Daunte Culpepper was the featured player this year, being the 1st ever quarterback on the cover. The year before he led the Vikings to the NFC Championship game. This year however, the Vikings wound up 4-7 before Culpepper suffered a season-ending knee …
The Weekender, PA
Daunte Culpepper is already projected to be the starter for at least the start of the season, so Stafford will be holding a clipboard for awhile. If you can keep Stafford after this season, he might eventually be fantasy worthy. …
The State, SC
Wide receiver Shaun McDonald, punter Dirk Johnson and cornerback Keiwan Ratliff were among five free agents who signed with the Steelers. … The Lions released defensive back Travis Fisher and quarterback Drew Henson and signed wide receiver Demir …
Louisville Courier-Journal, KY
Jets: Former Harvard QB Chris Pizzotti was among 17 undrafted free agents signed. Pizzotti was a two-time All-Ivy League selection who threw for 5675 yards and 37 touchdowns. Lions: Defensive back Travis Fisher and QB Drew Henson were released, …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
The Lions released defensive back Travis Fisher and quarterback Drew Henson and signed wide receiver Demir Boldin, the younger brother of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin. Elsewhere: Pro Bowl defensive end Julius Peppers, who has asked to …
Connecticut Post, CT
Detroit released defensive back Travis Fisher and quarterback Drew Henson. PANTHERS — It would be understandable if Julius Peppers' teammates were angry. First the four-time Pro Bowl defensive end announced he had "maxed out" in Carolina and would …
by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, April 30, 2009 at 7:13pm ET The Detroit Lions have released veteran CB Travis Fisher, Scout.com has confirmed. Mlive.com and the Detroit Free Press reported the story earlier on Thursday. …
The Detroit News, MI
Only three weeks ago, Fisher, a seven-year pro, was talking as if he would be a starter in the fall. He started eight games last season, initially ahead of Leigh Bodden and later in place of ineffective veteran Brian Kelly. And despite the additions of …
He intercepted two passes that year, but he had no picks last year — part of a secondary that had only one — as the Lions suffered the NFL's first 0-16 season. ‘I just wish I could have been on the team this year to help them win a lot of games,? …
Lionsfans.com
Michael Gaines struggled after signing with the Lions as a free agent last season and was rel ‘Brandon Pettigrew is a guy we think the world of ? a really good blocker, big, physical presence in the run game and a big target for our quarterbacks,? …
Packer Report
Michael Gaines struggled after signing with the Lions as a free agent last season and was rel ‘Brandon Pettigrew is a guy we think the world of ? a really good blocker, big, physical presence in the run game and a big target for our quarterbacks,? …
Viking Update (subscription)
Michael Gaines struggled after signing with the Lions as a free agent last season and was rel ‘Brandon Pettigrew is a guy we think the world of ? a really good blocker, big, physical presence in the run game and a big target for our quarterbacks,? …
Players such as Mark Campbell, Michael Gaines, Ryan Neufeld, Tim Euhus, Kevin Everett, Brad Cieslak, Robert Royal, Derek Schouman and Derek Fine have filtered through Buffalo and the most passes any of them caught in one season was 34 by Campbell in …
Newsday, NY
TJ Conley, Punter spot is for the taking Profootballtalk.com reported that the Lions cut TE Michael Gaines. He seems like a quality blocking TE. Do you know anything more about him? Have the Jets said anything to the media about filling the TE position …
Detroit Free Press, United States
But Gaines caught only 23 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown, and he committed two costly turnovers — game-changing fumbles at Chicago and Carolina — contributing to the NFL's first 0-16 season. The Lions also have Casey Fitzsimmons and Will Heller …
The Detroit News, MI
NFL: The Lions released tight end Michael Gaines , four days after drafting his replacement in first-round pick Brandon Pettigrew . Gaines, who signed a four-year contract last year as a free agent, had 23 catches last season and struggled with dropped …
MLive.com, MI
The Lions announced Wednesday that they have released veteran tight end Michael Gaines. The Lions have added several tight ends to their roster in the offseason, including first-round draft pick Brandon Pettigrew and veteran free agent Will Heller. …
New York Daily News, NY
The Lions cut Michael Gaines, he would be a solid pick up to fill the blocking TE role and he should come pretty cheap. ProFootballTalk.com reported that there were 6 flights to Brett Favre's hometown today and one of them was from Minneapolis, …
by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, April 29, 2009 at 5:58pm ET The Detroit Lions released TE Michael Gaines on Wednesday, Scout.com has confirmed. Gaines signed a four-year, $10 million deal with the Lions in March of 2008. …
Lionsfans.com
by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, April 29, 2009 at 5:58pm ET The Detroit Lions released TE Michael Gaines on Wednesday, Scout.com has confirmed. Gaines signed a four-year, $10 million deal with the Lions in March of 2008. …
Detroit Free Press, United States
But Gaines caught only 23 passes for 260 yards and a touchdown, and he committed two costly turnovers — game-changing fumbles at Chicago and Carolina — contributing to the NFL's first 0-16 season. The Lions also have Casey Fitzsimmons and Will Heller …
This will be our first inkling into whether tackles Khalif Barnes, Mario Henderson, Erik Pairs and Cornell Green have a chance of keeping Russell upright in 2009. Who's at fullback? Oren O'Neal probably won't see the field until training camp. …
SportingNews.com
He also has tremendous respect for Cornell Green of the Cowboys. His favorite moment in Dallas was a post pattern he ran on Green and Renfro. The two collided, knocking themselves out of the play, as Homer took the ball for a score. "Cornell was tough. …
"I've got competition ? it's every other kicker in the league," Broncos kicker Matt Prater said. "If I was out here shanking them, I'm sure they would have someone out here Monday." Moreno understands what No. 27 means to the city of Denver. …
"I've got competition ? it's every other kicker in the league," kicker Matt Prater said. "If I was out here shanking them, I'm sure they would have someone out here Monday." Broncos running back Peyton Hillis runs a drill Sunday on the third day of the …
Secondly, Colquitt's value is significantly enhanced by the fact he could serve as the backup to Denver's Matt Prater on kickoffs. Colquitt kicked off 56 times as a Vol junior and six times as a senior, producing four touchbacks in the process. …
Mile High Report, CO
DP - Klis has some quotes from Russell and Darcel McBath, notes on Matt Prater and Chris Baker. CSUF - QB Tom Brandstater is excited to be a Denver Bronco. ND - So is UFA-signing LB Lee Robinson from Alcorn State. ECU - Here's a profile of another …
Denver Post, CO
How much confidence does the Broncos' new coaching staff have in holdover kicker Matt Prater? They have yet to sign a backup, although undrafted rookie punter Britton Colquitt could share some place-kicking reps during the mini-camps. …
But with two players in the Eagles' defensive backfield, Asante Samuel and Joselio Hanson, now earning more in annual salary than he is, Brown wants more, even though Samuel and Hanson waited to become free agents and he didn't. …
By Bob Brookover and Jeff McLane The Eagles had just lost to the Arizona Cardinals and been denied a trip to the Super Bowl, and the television cameras caught cornerback Asante Samuel laughing as he embraced opposing quarterback Kurt Warner. …
Sheldon Brown witnessed the team crashing a Brinks Truck into Asante Samuel's house last offseason and has since watched the Eagles stock cornerbacks. Shawn Andrews, too, has seen his brother (Stacy) and his old college roommate (Peters) get fat checks …
But Johnson has been there, from Hugh Douglas to Trent Cole, from Jeremiah Trotter to Stewart Bradley, from Troy Vincent to Asante Samuel. Johnson has adjusted and schemed and cajoled and, yes, hollered his way to universal respect as the architect of …
When he broke on the ball and made the play, fellow corner Asante Samuel shouted: "That's what I'm talkin' 'bout, Iguana!" Reporters staked out the locker of disaffected cornerback Sheldon Brown yesterday in what is likely to become a daily ritual …
Pats Pulpit, MA
This would have meant that New England would get a compensatory pick in the 2011 draft—but almost certainly not a 3rd rounder like they got for Asante Samuel. Probably, Hobbs would have fetched a 4th or, more likely, a 5th round compensatory pick. …
Asante Samuel said much the same thing, but still cashed in when he hit free agency. So if Wilfork, who I really love as the Pats' NT, and the Patriots can't get on the same page, they have a very capable backup in Ron Brace. Positives: Square-framed …
By GEOFF MOSHER ? For the Courier-Post ? May 2, 2009 Donovan McNabb playfully jawed with Asante Samuel during the Eagles' afternoon practice Friday inside the team's practice bubble. McNabb and Samuel taunted each other during passing drills, …
On draft day, Butler said he modeled himself after Asante Samuel, and when the former University of Connecticut star took the field yesterday for the first day of the Patriots' rookie minicamp, he was wearing Ellis Hobbs's old number (27). …
South Coast Today, MA
Another case in point, the day he was drafted, Butler said he molded his game after Asante Samuel, and that others compared him with the former Patriots corner. After a day in his new surroundings, Butler practically dismissed all talk of Samuel. …
Mile High Report, CO
Asante Samuel 5'10'' 185 lbs. Samuels is considered a top 5 cornerback in the league. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2003 draft by NE. He has amassed 267(239 solo) tackles, 26 interceptions, 83 passes defended, 4 TD. He played his college ball …
Another case in point, the day he was drafted, Butler said he molded his game after Asante Samuel [stats], and that others compared him with the former Patriots corner. After a day in his new surroundings, Butler practically dismissed all talk of …
After Ikegwuonu broke up a pass to first-round pick Jeremy Maclin, Asante Samuel screamed, ‘That's what I'm talking about Iguana!? Ikegwuonu, a fourth-round pick in last year's draft, missed all of his rookie season with a knee injury suffered during a …
Patriots.com
Don't be totally shocked if Asante Samuel's fellow Central Florida alum follows a similar path from Day Two pick to someday #1 corner. Biggest surprise: The aforementioned Cleveland head coach - better known, perhaps, as the Patron Saint of …
Hobbs will join former Patriot Asante Samuel in Philly, where he should have an immediate impact. The Patriots clearly were not impressed with their play at the cornerback position last season, as they often let up big plays and even bigger drives …
Asante Samuel is locked into a starting spot, Joselio Hanson has a big new contract, Sheldon Brown is still here, and Ellis Hobbs is now in the mix. But Ikegwuonu, cleared last week to resume practicing, said he's not concerned with any of that. …
Harris will play alongside cornerback Asante Samuel, one of the veterans he "literally loved watching." Upon his entrance into the locker room, Maclin sought out the stall of the man who would be throwing him touchdown passes. "Donovan's was the first …
One of them will start alongside Asante Samuel, who started next to Hobbs with the Pats in 2007. "I like him a lot," Brown said of Hobbs. "He seems like he's cut from the same cloth I am. Plays through injuries. Committed. …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
Harris will play alongside cornerback Asante Samuel, one of the veterans he "literally loved watching." Upon his entrance into the locker room, Maclin sought out the stall of the man who would be throwing him touchdown passes. "Donovan [McNabb]'s was …
Next it was Asante Samuel, Brown and Sheppard. The Eagles once again have "three starting corners." We know Samuel is one. Who will be the second? Because the nickel corner ? the true third corner ? is Joselio Hanson, who has earned a spot in the slot. …
Cecil Whig, MD
The trade gives Philadelphia some options at cornerback, a group that also includes Pro Bowl player Asante Samuel, who was a teammate of Hobbs in New England, and the recently re-signed Joselio Hanson. The Eagles also drafted Virginia Tech cornerback …
Bleacher Report, CA
Oh yeah, that's right’Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs. The two stellar secondary players are now reunited in Philly. If the Eagles can somehow squash the beef with Sheldon Brown, they will have one of the best CB trios in the NFL. …
Bleacher Report, CA
Butler is a near perfect fit for the Patriots because his skills are very similar to Asante Samuel who was a Pro Bowler while he was here. The Patriots dont have many guys over the age of 30 on the roster any more. It seems like they are trying to weed …
Bleeding Green Nation, PA
Asante Samuel by foos05 on Apr 29, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs by ceegramz on Apr 29, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs freddie mitchell and his hands. that was worth our first two picks’.. anyhoo-thanks for pointing out my …
NESN.com, MA
If that sounds familiar, Butler said he has also been told by numerous NFL secondary coaches he reminds them of former Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel, who now plays for the Philadelphia Eagles. But Butler isn't just a ball hawk. …
Bleacher Report, CA
After signing former Patriot Asante Samuel to a long term deal last offseason, the Eagles pass defense was very good. It got even better on Sunday, when the Eagles traded draft picks for former Patriot Ellis Hobbs. Hobbs, 25, had a bright year in 2008, …
FanHouse, NY
Hobbs, who will be reunited with former teammate Asante Samuel, admitted that he was shocked by the trade, but also conceded that the NFL is "a business" and these things happen. And while Hobbs hasn't said anything publicly about the Eagles re-working …
Chicago Bear Report (subscription)
Eastern Michigan tackle TJ Lang, taken in the fourth round, has a legitimate chance to win the right tackle job, especially if Daryn Colledge and Josh Sitton remain at the guard spots. Sitton earned a starting spot at the end of training camp last year …
Packer Report
Eastern Michigan tackle TJ Lang, taken in the fourth round, has a legitimate chance to win the right tackle job, especially if Daryn Colledge and Josh Sitton remain at the guard spots. Sitton earned a starting spot at the end of training camp last year …
RB Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions- 975 yards, 4.1 ypc, 8 TD's, while playing on the worst team in NFL history with a terrible offensive line. WR Kevin Walter, Houston Texans- 899 yards and 8 TD's while playing second fiddle to Andre Johnson. …
With second-year runner Kevin Smith penciled in as starter, ome may have thought the Lions were set at that position, but Pro Football Weekly implies that the team isn't 100 percent sure he's the man for them. ProFootballWeekly, May 3: Even in a league …
Even in a league where most teams use a two- or three-back system, the news came as a mild surprise, considering the strong finish of RB Kevin Smith, a third-rounder in 2008, as a rookie. We hear that the team is not down on Smith, who should start …
He's in competition with the likes of Jarvis Green, Mike Wright and Le Kevin Smith to earn a spot behind starters Ty Warren and Richard Seymour. That'sa deep depth chart to climb if Richard hopes to join former Georgia Tech teammate Gary Guyton in New …
ALLEN PARK — When Kevin Smith was drafted in the third round last season, the perception was that the Detroit Lions had filled their running back position. When DeAndre Levy was drafted in the third round this season, the perception is that the Lions …
He played football at USC, which could soon be in line to become the NFL's Los Angeles franchise. About everything Trojans coach Pete Carroll does smacks of a professional organization, from the talent on hand ? probably better than the Detroit Lions, …
When you combine those two with Kevin Smith, Shaun McDonald, Maurice Morris, Ronald Curry, Bryant Johnson and rookie Brandon Pettigrew, there's talent to work with on that offense. The Lions have a ton of work to do on defense, but so do the Chiefs. …
CBSSports.com
The only past draftees that will be major contributors on the Lions in a few years will be Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith, Gosder Cherilus, Ernie Sims, and possibly Jeff Backus and Daniel Bullocks. Matthew Stafford, QB: Jim Schwartz said that he had never …
Bleacher Report, CA
With his blocking ability Kevin Smith should love him and with his size he should be a frequent option in the redzone. I, for one, can't wait to see these guys get on the field, preseason should be fun because thats when were will see which one of …
OPENSports.com, FL
Kevin Smith, Jonathan Stewart and Tim Hightower all scored at least eight rushing TDs. And that's not even mentioning Darren McFadden, who had to deal with injuries and a Div. III offense. (And don't forget rookie RBs like Felix Jones, …
MLive.com, MI
The Detroit News, April 30: Lions season-ticket holder Todd Taylor, who commutes from Chicago to attend Lions home games, and his buddy Jim Allen from Royal Oak were stoked when Taylor won a replica Kevin Smith jersey during the Lions' draft party at …
Pride of Detroit, MI
Kevin Smith looks to be the Lions starter for a few years. Morris will be a nice change-of-pace back. Aaron Brown should be a decent 3rd down back and a solid contributor on Special Teams. Wide Receiver: Two words, "Calvin Johnson. …
The receivers, lacking a veteran presence and held back by first-round busts Reggie Williams and Matt Jones, could finally be on the road toward making a significant contribution, with the help of recent addition Torry Holt, holdover Mike Walker and …
The receivers, lacking a veteran presence and held back by first-round busts Reggie Williams and Matt Jones, could finally be on the road toward making a significant contribution, with the help of recent addition Torry Holt, holdover Mike Walker and …
He ripped a pass out of the hands of wide receiver Mike Walker and then closed on a pass to the sideline to reach Walker before he could turn upfield. Of all the rookies on defense, Cox was the standout player. Seventh-round running back Rashad …
St. Augustine Record, FL
Of the club's top returners (which include Dennis Northcutt and Troy Williamson), Mike Walker appears likely to start opposite Torry Holt. So the remaining slots are up for grabs, with Thomas, Dillard and fellow rookie Tiquan Underwood serving as the …
Of the club's top returners (which include Dennis Northcutt and Troy Williamson), Mike Walker appears likely to start opposite Torry Holt. So the remaining slots are up for grabs, with Thomas, Dillard and fellow rookie Tiquan Underwood serving as the …
Notes from Friday's mini camp Mike Walker isn't the only Jaguar changing numbers. He will wear his college number 11 with Torry Holt taking Walker's former number 81. DE Quentin Groves will wear 54 (LB Mike Peterson's old number) and DE James Wyche …
The five receivers - Dennis Northcutt, Nate Hughes, Mike Walker, Troy Williamson and D'Juan Woods - caught a combined 65 passes for 752 yards and three touchdowns. In the worst performance since his rookie season, Holt matched the production of those …
WOKV, FL
Mike Walker (wearing Reggie Williams' old number 11), Dennis Northcutt, and of course, Torry Holt (who took over Walker's old number 81, the same number Holt wore in St. Louis) worked most of the reps with the starters. But I saw good things from all …
Florida Times-Union, FL
The five receivers - Dennis Northcutt, Nate Hughes, Mike Walker, Troy Williamson and D'Juan Woods - caught a combined 65 passes for 752 yards and three touchdowns. In the worst performance since his rookie season, Holt matched the production of those …
Big Cat Country, FL
Receivers Mike Walker and Jarett Dillard run their respective routes, but they find the Colts are staying in coverage nicely. Unexpectedly, Garrard then turns and hands the ball to feature running back Maurice Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew then runs straight …
Orlando Sentinel, FL
Holt, whose middle finger on his left hand is hooked to the left 45 degrees, not only believes another big season is in the cards, but he's looking for the same from other Jaguars wide receivers, including Orlando's Mike Walker. "I was talking to Mike …
Pro Fantasy Sports, KS
However, one receiver who may benefit is Mike Walker. He is taller and more physical than Northcutt and should line up across from Holt on a regular basis. If he can stay healthy (a huge ‘if? considering that he has only played nine games in two years …
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