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Atari Bigby
Daunte Culpepper
Travis Fisher
Michael Gaines
Cornell Green
Alex Haynes
Darcy Johnson
Asante Samuel
Kevin Smith
Mike Walker
Chicago Bear Report (subscription)
Quite honestly, getting people back healthy ? I think Cullen Jenkins, to me, was just having a tremendous year before he went down with the injury; obviously, Nick Barnett and Atari Bigby missed big portions of the year. …
Packer Report
Quite honestly, getting people back healthy ? I think Cullen Jenkins, to me, was just having a tremendous year before he went down with the injury; obviously, Nick Barnett and Atari Bigby missed big portions of the year. …
Acme Packing Company, WI
He's similar to, but a little lighter than, SS Atari Bigby, but I doubt anyone in the NFL would trade a 2nd round pick for Bigby. 3rd round - LB DeAndre Levy. I really want to like the selection of a Wisconsin Badger, but I don't like this pick. …
Lionsfans.com
The third round, at least on paper when these guys have never played a down in the NFL, was really slim pickings. We'll see in a couple years. How do you see Atari Bigby doing in the new defense? Bill: I think he'll be fine, but he's also never put …
OPENSports.com, FL
Atari Bigby, SS, and Nick Barnett, LB, Green Bay: When the Packers defense imploded in the latter stages of the 2008, both strong safety Bigby, DE Jenkins and linebacker Barnett were long gone for the season to injury. With training camps still more …
Packer Report
The third round, at least on paper when these guys have never played a down in the NFL, was really slim pickings. We'll see in a couple years. How do you see Atari Bigby doing in the new defense? Bill: I think he'll be fine, but he's also never put …
Bleacher Report, CA
Meanwhile, Detroit will have either Daunte Culpepper or Matthew Stafford in a new system at quarterback. Aaron Rogers, who was on fire for almost the entire 2008 season, will be back at the helm again in the post-Favre era. Running back Brian Grant, …
Detroit Free Press, United States
Much media attention will be on how Matthew Stafford looks next to Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton. After rookie orientation May 3, general manager Martin Mayhew gave his thoughts on why top QB prospects have failed in the past. …
Bleacher Report, CA
In back-to-back seasons NFL fans were treated to both. I say going 0-16 is tougher, so I'll firmly say the Lions will not lose every game this year. The Lions have a tough schedule ahead. They get the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, …
MLive.com, MI
AP File photosit may be a longshot for Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper to match that of Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner - who led his team to the Super Bowl last season - but the numbers say there may be a chance. …
Bleacher Report, CA
We hope it's cordial and Culpepper is the mentor the Detroit Lions need him to be for the future of the worst franchise in the NFL. Once more…a rebuilding program with a new QB in the Motor City. Today is the first day the rookies meet the veterans …
Sidelion Report
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Ocala, FL
‘I remember watching film of myself and then watching Kenny and the only way you could tell the difference was to look and see if it was Ronnie Jones or Daunte Culpepper at quarterback,? said Rhem. ‘I remember as a kid seeing all of the greats play at …
Ocala, FL
The 90s team featured Bernard Smith, Daunte Culpepper, Napoleon Rhodes, Roosevelt Overstreet and Jermaine Roberts. For the 2000s, Eric Price, Jordan Carrier, Jamal Naylor, Don Johnson and Freddie Riley made up the squad. The players in attendance were …
Bleacher Report, CA
Daunte Culpepper is looking to revive his career this year with the Detroit Lions. He came to camp 30 pounds lighter and has looked like he has something to prove. The Lions were 0-16 last year, but things are looking up and Culpepper could help right …
Detroit Free Press, United States
Who would you start at QB for the Lions this season — Daunte Culpepper or Stafford? Stafford — all day and every day. You don't hide rookies during the month of May at Indianapolis in the garage. You put him on the track, and if they smack the wall …
Bleacher Report, CA
by Patrick Hayes (Contributor) Watching an out of shape Daunte Culpepper get thrown to the wolves last season as Rod Marinelli desperately tried to avoid becoming the coach of the worst team in NFL history was not pretty. Unfortunately for Culpepper …
Bleacher Report, CA
Even if the nontrad players put up the stats that white guys love, such as Daunte Culpepper with the Minnesota Vikings in 1999 — writers like Pete Prisco will disregard it as an offense. You win the Super Bowl, yet some loser gets glorified for stats …
Bleacher Report, CA
by John Lorge (Columnist) In 1999 the Minnesota Vikings made Daunte Culpepper the 11th pick of the NFL Draft, one year after drafting Randy Moss. Amongst the names of Tim Couch, Donovan McNabb, Akili Smith, and Cade McNown, Culpepper was largely …
FanHouse, NY
Calvin Johnson will likely start the season with Daunte Culpepper under center, which - lean or not - does not do him any good. In the 5 games with Culpepper last season, CJ did not top six catches and his only real success came on a just a few big …
Bleacher Report, CA
In 2002, Linehan had use of Daunte Culpepper, Michael Bennett and Randy Moss. In 2009, the offense will consist of Daunte Culpepper, Kevin Smith and Calvin Johnson. Linehan employs a vertical passing game’perfect for the strengths of the current Lions' …
Bleacher Report, CA
by Ross Maghielse (Contributor) Daunte Culpepper is the incumbent starter. Matthew Stafford is the highly rated, overpaid, and knock-on-wood, savior of the Detroit Lions franchise. Yet, the roles of these two quarterbacks in 2009 are far from decided. …
Packer Report
One of the first acts Childress made as head coach was to dump Daunte Culpepper. The coach and the QB butted heads almost immediately when Childress attempted to discover what progress Pepp was making in rehabbing his knee. When he basically was told …
Viking Update (subscription)
One of the first acts Childress made as head coach was to dump Daunte Culpepper. The coach and the QB butted heads almost immediately when Childress attempted to discover what progress Pepp was making in rehabbing his knee. When he basically was told …
Detroit Free Press, United States
Who would you start at QB for the Lions this season — Daunte Culpepper or Stafford? Stafford — all day and every day. You don't hide rookies during the month of May at Indianapolis in the garage. You put him on the track, and if they smack the wall …
Bleacher Report, CA
With Daunte Culpepper supposedly in great shape and another year under the Lions' offense, Daunte can really bring dominant quarterback play. The only thing stopping quarterbacks from becoming successful in Detroit is a terrible line which wasn't …
Bolts from the Blue, Troy
Daunte Culpepper tore his ACL, MCL and PCL and his career never recovered. Brady tore his ACL and MCL, which is why there's more concern for his return than there was for Rivers. There's also those rumors that his rehab was behind schedule and that he …
The News-Press, FL
Dorsey, the adopted brother of Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper and a frequent participant in celebrity basketball games, lofted a free throw off the glass as Kyle Arrington, who was on the Tampa Bay's practice squad as a cornerback last …
The News-Press, FL
Dorsey, the adopted brother of Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper and a frequent participant in celebrity basketball games, lofted a free throw off the glass as Kyle Arrington, who was on the Tampa Bay's practice squad as a cornerback last …
KFFL, CA
By KFFL Staff Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said he expects the workload at quarterback will be distributed evenly between qbs Daunte Culpepper, Matthew Stafford and Drew Stanton for the most part. …
Pride of Detroit, MI
1 overall pick in the NFL draft, signals during drills at football minicamp at the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Daunte Culpepper, Matthew Stafford, and Drew Stanton are initially going to …
MiamiHerald.com, FL
And he's invited a few famous friends to help him celebrate during the ''Duane Starks NFL Retirement & Charitable Weekend'': Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Meagan Good and fellow NFL stars Warren Sapp, Edgerrin James and Daunte Culpepper. …
Bleacher Report, CA
Hill was not considered an NFL prospect in 2002, which fueled him to prove his critics wrong. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent, spending the season as a third-string backup to Gus Frerotte and Daunte Culpepper. …
Detroit Free Press, United States
"We only have two quarterbacks right now and these guys have had all the reps that they can handle," coach Jim Schwartz said Thursday of Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton. "We'll need a third quarterback and, yeah, we'll get him as many reps. …
Bleacher Report, CA
On offense, Daunte Culpepper will have a full year to learn the schemes and plays. He's not the 2003 Daunte model, but couldn't he have a good year with his former and new offensive coordinator, Scott Linehan? Isn't Megatron poised to unleash holy hell …
Seattle Times, United States
Michael Vick was one of the best running quarterbacks in league history and in Oakland there was a parade of Daunte Culpepper, Josh McCown and a not-ready-for-primetime JaMarcus Russell. You have to go back to 2003 to find the last time Knapp had a …
FOXSports.com
That one at least had Donovan McNabb and Daunte Culpepper. In Young, Leinart, Clemens and Jackson, you've got four young men with four different situations ? none of which are exactly promising. Young and Leinart each saw journeymen veterans on their …
Pride of Detroit, MI
Daunte Culpepper broke his silence by talking with the Lions' official site. Zack Follett wants to take his wood carving skills to the NFL, where his client list would have a little more money to dish out. The Sporting News ranked the best receivers in …
The Morning Sun, MI
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper declined an interview request again Wednesday, saying he'll talk to the media at next month's minicamp. But several of his teammates said Culpepper has appeared even more motivated since the addition of Stafford. …
The Detroit News, MI
Then he wants to make one of quarterback Daunte Culpepper and former running back Barry Sanders because they were his heroes growing up in California. And finally, he wants to carve Lions receiver Calvin Johnson leaping over a defender, simply because …
SI.com
But if given the choice, I'd rather have JaMarcus Russell, Jason Campbell, Trent Edwards, Kyle Orton, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Cassel and even Daunte Culpepper leading my fantasy squad. However, if Favre is still available at Round 17 … maybe, …
Pioneer Press, MN
Green was at the helm of the Vikings when the organization drafted Daunte Culpepper in 1999. The team has been searching for an answer at quarterback since Culpepper was injured and departed Minnesota. He was traded to Miami in March 2006 after …
USA Today
To put that in perspective, Bulger ranks one spot behind Daunte Culpepper and seven spots behind Joey Harrington. "Obviously, it has been two difficult years," Bulger says. "But with the team mentality the way it is now, I'd be selfish to start …
CBSSports.com
Daunte Culpepper isn't the solution; Stafford might be. Let's find out. Give the Lions credit for doing what they should have done. Some people automatically put this one in the win column. Not me. Not after Charlie Weis fizzled at Notre Dame and Romeo …
Bleacher Report, CA
Daunte Culpepper with a 110.9 QB rating, 69.2 completion percentage, 4717 yards, 39 TDs, and 11 INTs in 2004. Michael Bennett with 255 carries, 1296 yards, a 5.1 per-carry average, 37 catches, 351 yards, and six total TDs in 2002. …
Pioneer Press, MN
Green was at the helm of the Vikings when the organization drafted Daunte Culpepper in 1999. The team has been searching for an answer at quarterback since Culpepper was injured and departed Minnesota. He was traded to Miami in March 2006 after …
Bleacher Report, CA
Big Blue would draw the Minnesota Vikings for the NFC Championship game, a team with a high-octane offense consisting of strong-armed quarterback Daunte Culpepper and the dangerous receiving duo of Randy Moss and Cris Carter. …
Yahoo! Sports
I mean, come on, Drew Stanton beating out both Daunte Culpepper(notes) and Matthew Stafford(notes) for the Lions starting job? Sure, just as soon as the fans in Pittsburgh start clamoring for Charlie Batch(notes) to unseat Ben Roethlisberger(notes). …
SportingNews.com
Daunte Culpepper and Matthew Stafford both have strong arms, but both can be inconsistent and the offensive line is a work in progress. He still figures to see a lot of double-teams. Until the Lions improve, Johnson will be a step below the top …
Bleacher Report, CA
Expect all of these players to make some sort of impact in their NFL careers. Obviously, the best pick was Percy Harvin. He should be a dynamic receiver and a great play-maker for the next years to come. Good article. Long as heck. …
MLive.com, MI
If neither Daunte Culpepper nor Matthew Stafford works out, maybe Tommie Frazier is available. (Side note to overanxious readers: Yes, I am aware that the Cornhuskers' offense has changed since Tom Osborne roamed the sidelines.)
Student Operated Press, FL
While the Vikings may repeat being Division winners this coming year, Favre`s talent cannot be easily overlooked as the quarterback position has been a sore spot for production after Daunte Culpepper left the team back in 2005. …
The Detroit News, MI
Allen Park — This wasn't the way offensive lineman Lydon Murtha planned to spend his first NFL mini-camp. Murtha, the Lions' seventh-round draft pick, stood on the sidelines and watched. He has an undisclosed back injury, something he describes as …
Bleacher Report, CA
When I first started grasping the NFL, the Vikings had the likes of quarterback Daunte Culpepper and wide receiver Randy Moss. So, 2004 was a year I will never forget. In my life, I had never seen a Vikings quarterback play as well as Culpepper did in …
Bleacher Report, CA
At the Corner back position there is good depth with Eric King, Travis Fisher, Keith Smith to accompany likely starters Philip Buchannon and Anthony Henry. However there is no start, there is no lockdown DB on this entire problem. …
Decider Chicago, IL
New acquisitions include guard Frank Omiyale and tackles Kevin Shaffer and Orlando Pace, as well as blocking tight end Michael Gaines. The most exciting of these additions is Pace, a future Hall of Famer, at left tackle, which is notorious for being …
Packer Report
Behind Cutler, the coaching staff is showing a lot of faith in Caleb Hanie, who was nothing more than an undrafted free agent a year ago but appears to have a future in the NFL ? free-agent signee Brett Basanez is currently listed as the No. 3. …
Chicago Bear Report (subscription)
Behind Cutler, the coaching staff is showing a lot of faith in Caleb Hanie, who was nothing more than an undrafted free agent a year ago but appears to have a future in the NFL ? free-agent signee Brett Basanez is currently listed as the No. 3. …
Viking Update (subscription)
The Bears' signing of unrestricted free agent tight end Michael Gaines could present last year's fifth-round pick, Kellen Davis, with an uphill battle for a roster spot this year. The 6-foot-7, 262-pound Davis played in all 16 games last season as the …
Packer Report
The Bears' signing of unrestricted free agent tight end Michael Gaines could present last year's fifth-round pick, Kellen Davis, with an uphill battle for a roster spot this year. The 6-foot-7, 262-pound Davis played in all 16 games last season as the …
SCInsider.com, SC
The Bears' signing of unrestricted free agent tight end Michael Gaines could present last year's fifth-round pick, Kellen Davis, with an uphill battle for a roster spot this year. Gaines, who was also courted by the Jets, signed a one-year deal with a …
Bucknuts.com
The Bears' signing of unrestricted free agent tight end Michael Gaines could present last year's fifth-round pick, Kellen Davis, with an uphill battle for a roster spot this year. Gaines, who was also courted by the Jets, signed a one-year deal with a …
Pro Football Weekly, IL
Seeking accomplished blockers to improve their running game and better protect new QB Jay Cutler, the Bears agreed to terms with TE Michael Gaines on a one-year contract Monday. Although the Bears have talented tight ends in Greg Olsen and Desmond …
Bleacher Report, CA
Most recently, the Bears signed TE Michael Gaines from Detroit. While the Lions set new records with their 0-16 season, Gaines pushed on and managed 23 receptions with a personal high of 260 yards in a season his teammates would otherwise like to …
Mile High Report, CO
Erik Pears, the former Bronco, should also look to be the other bookend although Cornell Green a career back-up has been the starter over the last two seasons. Guards are led by a former Bronco in Cooper Carlisle and more notably Robert Gallery the …
San Francisco Chronicle, USA
Right tackle Cornell Green is getting first-team snaps, but Erik Pears will get a chance to show what he can do — and don't forget the veyr real chance Mario Henderson or Khalif Barnes gets bumped over from the left side. Green should get a look in …
Bleacher Report, CA
RT Cornell Green vs. Erik Pears, Kalif Barnes and James Marten Cornell Green was the starter on the right side last season but did not play well and didn't cause anyone to forget about Lincoln Kennedy. He was the starter on the right side in the team's …
Mile High Report, CO
Alex Haynes? Adam Bergen? Who? One thing I learned from healthcare - opening a wound is painful. Leaving the team in the state it was, on the other hand, would be fatal to the squad, just as not lancing a wound could be to the patient. …
Bleacher Report, CA
Another intriguing option who could be primed for an expanded role is tight end Darcy Johnson. In his fourth year out of Central Florida, Johnson has slowly made great strides. A practice squad player in 2006 and injured in 2007, Johnson played in all …
Daily Press, VA
As secondary coach in 2008, McDermott helped cornerback Asante Samuel and free safety Brian Dawkins earn Pro Bowl invites. Here's a link to his bio on the Eagles Web site. The team touts McDermott as "one of the brightest, young defensive minds in the …
Eagles Insiders, PA
Ex-Eagle Lito Sheppard ripped the Birds' bosses in a Newsday article, alleging they acted vindictively when they acquired Asante Samuel in 2008 free agency and immediately installed him in Sheppard's starting role. Sheppard, who was traded to the Jets …
Bleacher Report, CA
This puts a lot of pressure on pro-bowl cornerback Asante Samuel to carry the load in the secondary. With Tony Romo, Eli Manning, and the slowly improving arm of Jason Campbell leading the opposing offenses in the passing game, the Eagles secondary …
RealGM.com, IL
Sheppard requested a trade from the Eagles last summer after the team signed Asante Samuel, but was only granted his request this offseason. He finished the season as the fourth cornerback on Philadelphia's depth chart in 2008. …
Bleacher Report, CA
… stands right now, Asante Samuel, Joselio Hanson, Hobbs and Brown will compete for three spots. The linebacker squadron of Stewart Bradley, Chris Gocong, Omar Gaither and Akeem Jordan is intact and quickly becoming one of the top units in the NFL. …
The Phinsider, FL
He's been known to give too much separation, but I hope he sheds that and is allowed to take risks as a ball hawk; we lost that with Asante Samuel and I miss it. As important as Darius' CB abilities are, his kick return skills have turned out to be …
Newsday, NY
Sheppard felt that opportunity wasn't there in Philly last year, especially after the Eagles signed Patriots free agent Asante Samuel to a six-year deal worth close to $60 million. Sheppard, once the star of the Eagles' secondary, continued a rapid …
Philadelphia Daily News, PA
By LES BOWEN The Eagles' 2008 rookie wideout sensation was basking in adulation at ET Richardson School yesterday, after giving seventh-grader Jason Begley a limo ride to the Springfield, Delaware County, middle school, as part of the NFL's "Take a …
Bleacher Report, CA
Moss went on to catch an NFL record 23 touchdown passes. All Welker did was tie for the league lead in receptions with 112. But one area player he hasn't been able to replace, at least through one year, has been Asante Samuel. This year Belichick tries …
Bleacher Report, CA
After the Eagle acquired Asante Samuel in the offseason, Sheppard playing sparingly and was clearly upset about it. A trade in February brought the disgruntled DB to New York in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a conditional pick in 2010. …
Patriots Insider
In that draft the Patriots selected Asante Samuel, Ty Warren, and Dan Koppen, all of whom would visit Hawaii at least once after the regular season was over. Contributors Eugene Wilson, Tully Banta-Cain, and Bethel Johnson also were selected during …
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA
Vincent sees no similarity between the Eagles' decision last year to sign free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel, who replaced Sheppard at left cornerback, and their recent decision to trade for Hobbs, a 3-year starter with the Patriots. …
Pride of Detroit, MI
Can Kevin Smith, Jim Schwartz, Maurice Morris or Matt Millen on his TV spot? (Does a text symbol for the middle finger exist’) We didn't win a game, so we didn't come close to the playoffs, Kevin. We didn't win a game, so we shouldn't have won eight, …
SportsBusiness Daily (subscription), NC
Detroit Free Press columnist MITCH ALBOM and director KEVIN SMITH "will be teaming up for a movie adaptation" of the late WARREN ZEVON song "Hit Somebody (The Hockey Song)." Smith is hoping to begin the project in either '10 or '11 (MTV.com, 5/14).
Bleeding Green Nation, PA
Kevin Smith, Lions. Smith started as a rookie in '08, a bright spot on a winless team. He is a productive zone-scheme runner with a nose for the end zone and proved to be a capable receiver. He'll improve with the arrival of Jim Schwartz and new …
OPENSports.com, FL
On offense, they have two solid playmakers in WR Calvin Johnson and RB Kevin Smith. If Stafford plays well, the Lions could have a solid core to build around for the future. The defense needs to be addressed and should be in the 2010 draft. …
SportingNews.com
Want to win autographs from Dwight Howard (pictured), Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady and Josh Smith? Watch this video to find out how. There's news today via press release that Tony Kornheiser will no longer be part of Monday Night Football. …
MLive.com, MI
But the best part of the entry is Maurice Morris, the free agent running back signed by the Lions this offseason to back up Kevin Smith. "the Detroit Lions, they should have won eight games. They may have lost them in the fourth quarter with a play …
San Antonio Express, TX
‘I like Kevin Smith's guarantee,? the agent wrote. ‘You must have confidence to succeed in the NFL, and Kev has it.? Well, OK, some of Rosenhaus' tweets are for the birds. HBO announced Thursday that the Cincinnati Bengals will be the focus of this …
Los Angeles Times, CA
Director Kevin Smith says the game can promote something no sport can: The ability to punch somebody in the face. By Mike Penner In a guest essay for Time magazine, director Kevin Smith argues eloquently on behalf of a sport too often overlooked in the …
SportingNews.com
Kevin Smith, Lions. Smith started as a rookie in '08, a bright spot on a winless team. He is a productive zone-scheme runner with a nose for the end zone and proved to be a capable receiver. He'll improve with the arrival of Jim Schwartz and new …
Pride of Detroit, MI
by jimoska on May 17, 2009 7:01 AM EDT 0 comments James L.'s post about Kevin Smith started me to thinking about things I wish I'd never said (or believed). As a Lions' fan of more than a couple years, I have had my share of optimistic and pessimistic …
Gambling911.com, FL
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith predicted his 0-16 team would rebound to make the playoffs this season but Sportsbook.com oddsmakers aren't buying it. In the newly released Regular Season Wins futures odds just released at Sportsbook.com, …
Concord Monitor, NH
… Kevin Smith, who drew laughs by predicting the Lions would make the playoffs next season. "I like Kevin Smith's guarantee that the Lions will make the playoffs in '09," Rosenhaus wrote. "You must have confidence to succeed in the NFL and Kev has it."
Pride of Detroit, MI
If I were the Head Coach of any NFL team, I would want every last member of my roster believing that the team would win the Super Bowl. Kevin Smith, and John Kitna before him, may look foolish to those of us grounded in the real world. …
Warpaint Illustrated
There are actually several other decent running backs on this list ? Frank Gore, Kevin Smith, Matt Forte ? which tells you how important ‘franchise? running backs are to the success of a football team. We've also found some truly horrible secondaries. …
Yahoo! Sports
And here's a good place to start — a new hockey movie by writer/director Kevin Smith and Mitch Albom, based on the old Warren Zevon song "Hit Somebody." The movie ought to be good, as long as Smith's hysterical profanity and the late Zevon's lunatic …
News-Herald.com, OH
The 2008 class also includes the Lions' Kevin Smith, who ran for 976 yards and eight TDs and caught 39 passes for 286 yards. — Reggie and MJD: The Saints' Reggie Bush ran for only 565 yards in 2006, but he scored eight total TDs and had 88 receptions …
Detroit Free Press, United States
BY CARLOS MONARREZ ? FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER ? May 15, 2009 Last week, running back Kevin Smith predicted the Lions would make the playoffs this year. After practice Thursday, coach Jim Schwartz acknowledged Smith's positive attitude but said May …
The Detroit News, MI
… running back Kevin Smith dreaming about the playoffs. But Schwartz won't look that far ahead. Smith, a second-year man, said the Lions will follow last season's 0-16 record with a playoff run. That would mean the best turnaround in NFL history. …
Los Angeles Times, CA
"I like Kevin Smith's guarantee that the Lions will make the playoffs in '09," Rosenhaus wrote. "You must have confidence to succeed in the NFL and Kev has it." To the surprise of no one, Pete Rose said he believes Alex Rodriguez deserves induction …
Bleacher Report, CA
If not for Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith, there would have been nothing at all to cheer for. So now we look at a new year. New coaching staff, new front office management and a slew of new players, including Matt Stafford, Brandon Pettigrew and Larry …
The Detroit News, MI
But he supported running back Kevin Smith, who said — for the second straight year — that the Lions will make the playoffs in 2009. Smith came a few games short in 2008, when the Lions were the first team in NFL history to go 0-16. …
MLive.com, MI
AP File PhotoDetroit Lions running back Kevin Smith congratulates teammate Calvin Johnson for being named the No. 2 wide receiver in the NFL by the Highlight Reel. It looks like the topic du jour is about the NFL's best wide receivers, and particularly …
The Detroit News, MI
Rosenhaus is keeping a running commentary on his NFL clients, including Lions running back Kevin Smith and rookie safety Louis Delmas . Smith recently said the Lions would recover from a 0-16 season and make history by making the playoffs this season. …
KFFL, CA
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Bleacher Report, CA
Running back Kevin Smith did predict the playoffs on his website last week, However before one can run, one must win. The team spent last season as well as the other years in the Millen era demonstrating that there is more than one way to lose a game. …
Bleacher Report, CA
One of the few players that showed any kind of promise for the Lions last season was Running Back Kevin Smith who rushed for 976 yards in his rookie season out of Central Florida. While he's clearly not Barry Sanders he can pick up tough yards and has …
Bleacher Report, CA
After Holt is third year receiver Mike Walker. Walker has exceptional talent and great size for a receiver. Walker's problem so far in the NFL has been his health. If healthy, Walker can turn into a very dangerous weapon that, teamed up with Holt, …
Bleacher Report, CA
Fellow draftees Thomas & Dillard are sure to make the active roster and 3rd year Mike Walker out of UCF impressed last year before injury ended his run. Provided the Jags keep six wide receivers on their roster what are you going to do to fight for …
Titans Insider
Battling it out with the rookie class will be somewhat less than sure-handed veterans Dennis Northcutt and Troy Williamson, youngster Mike Walker, and undrafted journeymen Nate Hughes, D'Juan Woods, Jason English, Todd Peterson, and Maurice Dupree. …
Big Cat Country, FL
At receiver the Jags have Torry Holt and Mike Walker as the starters right now. Both have prototypical size, as well as the good route running and speed required of AC receivers. Under these two, Dennis Northcutt, Mike Thomas, Jarrett Dilliard, …
JagNation.com, FL
Battling it out with the rookie class will be somewhat less than sure-handed veterans Dennis Northcutt and Troy Williamson, youngster Mike Walker, and undrafted journeymen Nate Hughes, D'Juan Woods, Jason English, Todd Peterson, and Maurice Dupree. …
Bleacher Report, CA
Battling it out with the rookie class will be somewhat less than sure-handed veterans Dennis Northcutt and Troy Williamson, youngster Mike Walker, and undrafted journeymen Nate Hughes, D'Juan Woods, Jason English, Todd Peterson, and Maurice Dupree. …
Bleacher Report, CA
Dennis Northcutt has been a consistent contributor for the group, and the expectation is that Mike Walker will take the next step in his progression this year, so it appears that the receiving corps is going to be much improved this season. …
Mile High Report, CO
After the cuts that makes incumbent veteran Dennis Northcutt and Mike Walker the starters going into camp. The jags will also turn to Tory Holt to help tooter rookies Mike Thomas, Jarrett Dillard, and Tiquan Underwood. Thomas gives them a speed at the …
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