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(Message started by: sameoldsameold on Mar 13^th, 2006, 3:45pm)

Title: Lions Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 13^th, 2006, 3:45pm

I couldnt find one...if there already is one im sorry...

Anyway...Lions Wasting More Money On WRs?

Lions | Bradford signed to four-year deal
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:22:21 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Detroit Lions have signed free agent WR Corey Bradford (Texans) to a four-year, $7.4 million contract that includes a $2 million signing bonus.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 14^th, 2006, 12:33pm

The Lions hold onto their return game.....

March 14, 2006 11:27 AM ET
Lions: Drummond agrees to terms
The News

The Lions have struck a deal that will keep free agent kick return ace Eddie Drummond in Motown. The Detroit Free Press reports that Drummond will sign a five-year, $6 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes $2 million in bonus money.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 14^th, 2006, 12:39pm

Joey Who???????

Kitna agrees to four-year deal with LionsBy John Clayton
ESPN.com

Jon Kitna made the first move Tuesday for what will be a busy day for NFL quarterbacks by agreeing to a four-year deal with the Detroit Lions.

Terms of the four-year contract weren't available, Kitna visited the Jets and Lions and was under consideration by the Ravens. He sensed something was going to happen with another team over the weekend when he told the Bengals he would not be returning.

In response, the Bengals brought in Rams quarterback Jamie Martin for a visit.

Kitna's decision could heat up talks between the Redskins and the Jets for Redskins quarterback Patrick Ramsey. The Redskins want to move Ramsey on Tuesday in a trade. Detroit, the Jets and the Dolphins were the teams talking to the Redskins.

John Clayton is a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by Tony_O on Mar 14^th, 2006, 1:48pm

Lions give Edwards $8M in guaranteesBy Michael Smith
ESPN.com

Defensvie end Kalimba Edwards has re-signed with the Detroit Lions for five years and $20 million, with $8 million in guarantees.

Edwards visited the Browns, was to meet with the Falcons, and his agent, Kennard McGuire, had scheduled a trip to Oakland. Edwards decided to return to Detroit after being impressed by new coach Rod Marinelli and defensvie coordinator Donnie Henderson's recruiting efforts. Edwards, 26, posted seven of his 20 career sacks last season in his role as a situational pass rusher. Detroit drafted him in 2002 out of South Carolina with the third pick of the second round.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 20^th, 2006, 6:43pm

No surprise here... Harrington era for all intents and purposes over... From "The REAL Feed":

Lions coach says Harrington "not with us" (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/03/20/2020.ap.fbn.lions.harrington.1st.ld.writethrui.0293/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (20.03.2006 13:13)

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 29^th, 2006, 10:31pm

Quarterback "controversy" is a brewin'... From "The REAL Feed":

Lions say if season started today, Kitna would start (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2389485&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (29.03.2006 22:25)
If the season started today, the Lions say Jon Kitna would be their starting quarterback.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 25^th, 2006, 3:55pm

Draft insight from "The REAL Feed":

DRAFT 2006: Lions might (finally) take a first-round player on defense (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/25/2020.ap.fbn.draft.lions.0742/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (25.04.2006 04:45)

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 7^th, 2006, 4:42am

Ooops... LOCAL tidbit currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Lions 'moving on' after breaking offseason rules (http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060507/SPORTS0101/605070345/1126/rss14)
Detroit Lions (07.05.2006 04:33)
ALLEN PARK -- Lions coach Rod Marinelli didn't want to talk much about violating NFL rules during his first offseason as a head coach.

[smiley=doh.gif]

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 22^nd, 2006, 5:04pm

Wilkinson's up-and-down career may finally be winding down... Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Lions release DT Wilkinson, re-sign LB Davis (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/05/22/2020.ap.fbn.lions.moves.0157/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (22.05.2006 16:12)

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 5^th, 2006, 7:48pm

Lions auspiciously being kept in the fold... From "The REAL Feed":

Detroit's re-signed unrestricted FA's: Lucky seven? (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/07/detroit-lions-resignings050706.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (05.07.2006 06:05)
The dust has temporarily settled on the NFL acquisitions market, giving Detroit Lions backers a chance to look at seven the silver-and-blue formerly unrestricted free agents now solidly placed on the roster.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2^nd, 2006, 9:52pm

Must-read, quick-hit Lions analysis... From off "The REAL Feed":

Lions: Five things to know (http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9582348/rss)
CBS SportsLine.com - Columns by Clark Judge (02.08.2006 17:30)
Five things to know about the Lions as Clark Judge continues our tour of NFL training camps.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 4^th, 2006, 7:23am

This is an old-school Steggie-style report, the kind I used to do all the time back in the day when I had more time and when "The REAL Feed" contained fewer sources, virtually no local ones...

I was doing some "personal" research here before I hit the hay for the night and I ran into a bunch of stuff regarding (a guy I really like in the long-run) Orlovsky's pushing McCown for the #2 job, Bradford pushing M. Williams for the #2 wideout position, and the coaching staff's pushing M. Williams,... period. From LOCAL sourceS on "the Gridiron Newsstand (http://www.fantasyfootballer.com/newsstand.htm)" (which, along with "The REAL Feed", is really all the hardcore fantasy footballer needs):

"2 Lions treated like polar opposites - M. Williams keeps busy, Rogers rests (http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060803/SPORTS01/608030361/1049)"

"Mike Williams endures exhaustive stretch in heat (http://www.mlive.com/lions/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1154488215281500.xml&coll=1)"

"Orlovsky remains in mix at QB (http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060804/SPORTS0101/608040310/1126)"

"Lions are a week into drills (http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/080406/spo_2006080408.shtml)"

...

My take on Orlovsky,... he's a DEEEEEP [smiley=sleepers.gif] SLEEPER, for keeper leaguers at least, like another of Martz's offspring, a former stockboy named Kurt.

My take on M. Williams versus Bradford,... this whole Bradford thing is being used to light a fire under Williams's ass, period. We ALL know what Bradford's about all too well. He's a filler, and I'm not talkin' fantasy; I'm talkin' NFL-wise. In the end, it will be the Williamses in the starting lineup. Rogers, by the way, though, I think might just end up being the odd man out (of Detroit, which might actually be a good thing for his career).

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16^th, 2006, 4:05am

Rogers now is sitting out practice with a sore knee... From "The REAL Feed":

Rogers sits out of practice but hopes to end string of setbacks (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/15/2020.ap.fbn.lions.rogers.0455/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (16.08.2006 00:34)

I just think a once promising Charles Rogers is on his way out of Michigan, finally. [smiley=no.gif]

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 17^th, 2006, 5:46pm

This guy is SO DONE... If only there was as much "Mel Kiper-esque" hullabaloo as these guys get cut as there is when they're drafted... From "The REAL Feed":

Lions WR Rogers won't play Friday because of knee (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2552587&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (17.08.2006 17:09)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers will miss Friday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns with a knee injury.

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 24^th, 2006, 5:26am

I'm really starting to wonder whether Charles Rogers will ever play in the NFL ever again... From "The REAL Feed":

Lions WR Rogers to miss another preseason game (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/23/2020.ap.fbn.lions.rogers.0217/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (23.08.2006 21:09)

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 31^st, 2006, 6:39am

Rogers thinks he won't be cut... according to "The REAL Feed":

Rogers confident Lions will not cut him (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/30/2020.ap.fbn.bills.lions.0598/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (30.08.2006 19:31)

Title: Re: Lions Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 2^nd, 2006, 7:12pm

Rogers does end up on the outside... From "The REAL Feed":

Lions cut WR Rogers, No. 2 pick overall in 2003 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/09/02/2020.ap.fbn.lions.rogers.cut.3rd.ld.writethru.0264/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (02.09.2006 15:13)