Hi everyone,
Hope all is well out there in Lions Land. Just a quick note this blog is just a recap of Lions news links the past couple of weeks. They are all pretty much great information but there is a lot so read what you wish. I will have another post out Thursday night before training camp starts this Friday. Until then take care and GO LIONS!
A good article by NFL Senior Analyst Pat Kirwan that the Lions under Coach Schwartz are not that far off from respectability in the league.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810bd435&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true
An archived Live Chat from NFL.com with QB Matthew Stafford.
http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/345
Calvin Johnson is such a stud here is an awesome article on him from the Detroit News.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090716/SPORTS0101/907160425/1004/SPORTS/Lions+have+no+reason+to+worry+about+WR+Calvin+Johnson
Lions have signed our sixth round pick, RB Aaron Brown and seventh round pick LB Zack Follett.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_sign_late_draft_pick_aar.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_ink_seventhround_linebac.html
Lions announcer Dan Miller was on the Huge Show with Bill Simonson to talk about the off-season. A good audio interview if you get a chance to listen to it.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/dan_miller_on_the_huge_show_ve.html
Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press was also on the Huge Show with Bill Simonson on QB Matthew Stafford being the starter at New Orleans. Another great audio interview!
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/brian_vanochten_on_the_huge_sh_4.html
Here is an interesting article from Tom Kowalski on DT Sammie Hill playing immediately for the Lions because of our lack of depth at the DT position.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/sammie_hill_is_one_rookie_who.html
A great article from Tom Kowalski on Offensive Coordinator Scott Linehan.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_will_need_to_score_point.html
T Jon Jansen had some keen insight on the unlikelihood of an NFL strike in 2011.
http://www.freep.com/article/20090719/SPORTS01/907190412/1049/New-Lion-Jon-Jansen-says-NFL-strike-in-2011-is-unlikely-
NFL Sirius Radio’s Adam Schein made a prediction that the lions won’t go .500 like division foe Al Harris from the Green Bay Packers has proclaimed. Thanks a lot Al for the love and Adam you’re not the first analyst I would turn to for football commentary.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9813380/Schein's-Nine:-Cards-back-in-Super-Bowl?>1=39002
As you all know with our team coming off that dreadful season the likelihood of the Lions being blacked out is almost a certainty. I feel they need to end the black-out rules they are archaic and extremely insulting to the fan base especially in these downtrodden economic times.
http://oplions.blogspot.com/2009/07/will-we-see-lions.html
A great Q/A online chat with Lions Announcer Dan Miller. It is the transcript of the Q/A session which is a great read.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/live_chat_lunch_qa_with_fox_2.html
A good article by Tom Kowalski on our Defensive Coordinator Gunther Cunningham.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/look_for_lions_defensive_coord.html
The Lions have traded WR Ronald Curry to the St. Louis Rams for DT Orien Harris.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_trade_wide_receiver_rona.html
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090722/SPORTS0101/907220422/1361/Lions-acquire-DT-Orien-Harris-from-Rams-for-WR-Ronald-Curry
Martha Reeves is running for re-election on the Detroit City Council and she put the old Lions logo on her campaign literature. She said she was a member of the Lions but someone forgot to tell her women are not allowed on professional football teams. What amazes me is the pure stupidity of the Detroit City Council and I really feel bad when you have morons like this lady represent a once great city.
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2009/07/is_martha_reeves_and_the_vande.html
The NFL draft is moving from Saturday and Sunday to Thursday through Saturday. I am pretty stoked about this.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/nfl_to_start_draft_on_thursday.html
Some bad news might be brewing with a possible NFL strike in 2011. Here is an article from Tom Kowalski about that subject.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/enjoy_the_nfl_this_season_and.html
A great article by Tom Kowalski on our super awesome Head Coach Jim Schwartz. A great read.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/head_coach_jim_schwartz_should.html
Here are articles from Tom Kowalski on WR John Standeford, WR Eric Fowler, WR Adam Jennings, TE, Casey Fitzsimmons, LB Julian Peterson, CB Phillip Buchanon, CB Keith Smith, K Jason Hanson
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_backup_receivers_will_ha.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/casey_fitzsimmons_is_only_retu.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/arrival_of_julian_peterson_giv.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/phillip_buchanon_could_be_the.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/keith_smith_might_be_down_to_h.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/comment_rebuttal_actually_ther.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/jason_hansons_amazing_talents.html
Links round-up by Philip Zaroo.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li_3.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ji_1.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_al.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_se.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li_4.html
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
It's This And That With Kenny
Howdy to my favorite peeps in the world the ones that I call my fellow Lions fans! I know things are pretty bad in Michigan but if I can give you all a few laughs and some helpful insight on the Lions then that makes me feel good. I want to tell you all that when the Lions turn this thing around, this will be Christmas, New Years, winning the lottery and meeting the love of your life all rolled into one!
Here is a link to a site called College Football News that is a first-look projection of where the 2010 NFL Draft Class will land and the First Round is STACKED with OL and DL! We could very well snag out LT with our First Round pick!
http://cfn.scout.com/2/856941.html
The Lions have announced open practice schedules for the Lions. Here is the schedule from the Detroit Lions web site. I hope some of you will work out a time when we can go down to Allen Park and check them out in action.
http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=486307
Here are some HYSTERICAL You Tube videos with Adolf Hitler ranting about the Lions. Some of you have seen some of these before. This movie clip that they use is from some World War II movie with Hitler assumably blaming everyone but himself about Germany losing the war and the sheer genius who does these adds subtitles to totally change what it really says. These are so funny I almost split my side every time I watch them. There is some bad language so you are forewarned but they are so funny to watch. They take awhile to stream so I suggest clicking on the link hitting pause then wait for it to load and then watch them.
These two are on the Lions going 0-16.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_MSuSL8e-c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01AvAlIxwQo&feature=fvw
(There one has a few comments from Rod Marinelli at the end of this one)
This one is on the Lions half-way through the 2008 season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm4ikLH3qW0&feature=related
Last night the NFL Network aired a special Quarterback Challenge competition. It got me thinking about a few things. I have mentioned before changing the Pro-Bowl format so I want to hit on that again. This is what I would change in the Pro-Bowl. Make it like the All-Star Game in baseball. Instead of having it two weeks after the Super Bowl have it mid-season after Week 8. Every team should have their bye week during this time so the playing field is leveled PUN INTENDED.
It would be early enough in the season so various cities can host it if there is stadium that is exposed to the elements like Lambeau Field. These are some of the events I would have. Baseball has the homerun derby, so I would have the Pro-Bowl have a Quarterbacks Challenge with quarterbacks throwing the ball the farthest and accuracy contest, Kickers with the longest Field Goal and a Wide Receiver contest to catch balls on various routes. The game that is played between the AFC and NFC would have some meaning like whichever side wins the NFC or AFC teams in the draft would get an extra compensatory pick in the 7th round or the NFC/AFC team automatically receives the ball first in the Super Bowl.
The Draft is moving from a two-day weekend format to a three-day primetime format! They are going to move it from a two-day format to a three-day format. The first round will air on Thursday night during primetime, second and third rounds air on Friday night also during primetime and rounds four through seven will air on Saturday morning. WOO-HOO! This is such awesome news! Check out this article!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nfldraft-primetime&prov=ap&type=lgns
This article is worth checking out some interesting thoughts on the NFC North.
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/07/15/summer-scramble-nfc-north-burning-questions-and-prediction/
Another Lions fan maybe not as big as yours truly LOL just joking calls himself Lions In Winter and he uses the same blog domain that I do and he has some really awesome insights and thoughts on the Lions. I suggest adding his spot to your favorites.
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com
Everyone thinks I am on mad crack for saying the Lions are going 7-9 this year and I am delighted that Lions In Winter agrees with me! I am not alone in this universe after all! Although a caller to the Pat Caputo show said that Matt Stafford will lead the Lions to an 11-5 record. I guess I am not the only one chugging the kool-aid and scarfing the corn bread.
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com/2009/07/completely-useless-waste-of-time-part-i.html
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com/2009/07/completely-useless-waste-of-time-part.html
I want to repeat my draft wish list from awhile ago. I know I am a little ahead of the game on this one but I was thinking about our draft wish list for the 2010 draft. Right now we have 8 picks. One for each round 1-7 and I believe an extra 5th rounder from Denver from this past draft. There is the chance of getting another couple of compensatory picks from the league with free-agent losses. But let’s say for the sake of the argument we have 8 picks. What should we get with those?
My little list will probably change a million times before the 2010 draft and that is probably a conservative estimate. Right now I think we should look at snagging a Cornerback/Safety, Quarterback (Stafford will need a strong back-up), Offensive Guard/Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle (First Round would be my choice), Defensive End, Wide Receiver (Not a First Rounder but maybe a good one in the 3rd round), Running Back (they are a dime a dozen and we should be able to snag one in the 4th round) and another Linebacker (preferably middle which is sort of dependent on if Larry Foote signs a long-term deal with us.
Well my Lionettes I will have another post with more link round ups by the end of this weekend. I hope you all have an awesome weekend. Until next time GO LIONS!
Here is a link to a site called College Football News that is a first-look projection of where the 2010 NFL Draft Class will land and the First Round is STACKED with OL and DL! We could very well snag out LT with our First Round pick!
http://cfn.scout.com/2/856941.html
The Lions have announced open practice schedules for the Lions. Here is the schedule from the Detroit Lions web site. I hope some of you will work out a time when we can go down to Allen Park and check them out in action.
http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=486307
Here are some HYSTERICAL You Tube videos with Adolf Hitler ranting about the Lions. Some of you have seen some of these before. This movie clip that they use is from some World War II movie with Hitler assumably blaming everyone but himself about Germany losing the war and the sheer genius who does these adds subtitles to totally change what it really says. These are so funny I almost split my side every time I watch them. There is some bad language so you are forewarned but they are so funny to watch. They take awhile to stream so I suggest clicking on the link hitting pause then wait for it to load and then watch them.
These two are on the Lions going 0-16.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_MSuSL8e-c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01AvAlIxwQo&feature=fvw
(There one has a few comments from Rod Marinelli at the end of this one)
This one is on the Lions half-way through the 2008 season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm4ikLH3qW0&feature=related
Last night the NFL Network aired a special Quarterback Challenge competition. It got me thinking about a few things. I have mentioned before changing the Pro-Bowl format so I want to hit on that again. This is what I would change in the Pro-Bowl. Make it like the All-Star Game in baseball. Instead of having it two weeks after the Super Bowl have it mid-season after Week 8. Every team should have their bye week during this time so the playing field is leveled PUN INTENDED.
It would be early enough in the season so various cities can host it if there is stadium that is exposed to the elements like Lambeau Field. These are some of the events I would have. Baseball has the homerun derby, so I would have the Pro-Bowl have a Quarterbacks Challenge with quarterbacks throwing the ball the farthest and accuracy contest, Kickers with the longest Field Goal and a Wide Receiver contest to catch balls on various routes. The game that is played between the AFC and NFC would have some meaning like whichever side wins the NFC or AFC teams in the draft would get an extra compensatory pick in the 7th round or the NFC/AFC team automatically receives the ball first in the Super Bowl.
The Draft is moving from a two-day weekend format to a three-day primetime format! They are going to move it from a two-day format to a three-day format. The first round will air on Thursday night during primetime, second and third rounds air on Friday night also during primetime and rounds four through seven will air on Saturday morning. WOO-HOO! This is such awesome news! Check out this article!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nfldraft-primetime&prov=ap&type=lgns
This article is worth checking out some interesting thoughts on the NFC North.
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/07/15/summer-scramble-nfc-north-burning-questions-and-prediction/
Another Lions fan maybe not as big as yours truly LOL just joking calls himself Lions In Winter and he uses the same blog domain that I do and he has some really awesome insights and thoughts on the Lions. I suggest adding his spot to your favorites.
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com
Everyone thinks I am on mad crack for saying the Lions are going 7-9 this year and I am delighted that Lions In Winter agrees with me! I am not alone in this universe after all! Although a caller to the Pat Caputo show said that Matt Stafford will lead the Lions to an 11-5 record. I guess I am not the only one chugging the kool-aid and scarfing the corn bread.
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com/2009/07/completely-useless-waste-of-time-part-i.html
http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com/2009/07/completely-useless-waste-of-time-part.html
I want to repeat my draft wish list from awhile ago. I know I am a little ahead of the game on this one but I was thinking about our draft wish list for the 2010 draft. Right now we have 8 picks. One for each round 1-7 and I believe an extra 5th rounder from Denver from this past draft. There is the chance of getting another couple of compensatory picks from the league with free-agent losses. But let’s say for the sake of the argument we have 8 picks. What should we get with those?
My little list will probably change a million times before the 2010 draft and that is probably a conservative estimate. Right now I think we should look at snagging a Cornerback/Safety, Quarterback (Stafford will need a strong back-up), Offensive Guard/Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle (First Round would be my choice), Defensive End, Wide Receiver (Not a First Rounder but maybe a good one in the 3rd round), Running Back (they are a dime a dozen and we should be able to snag one in the 4th round) and another Linebacker (preferably middle which is sort of dependent on if Larry Foote signs a long-term deal with us.
Well my Lionettes I will have another post with more link round ups by the end of this weekend. I hope you all have an awesome weekend. Until next time GO LIONS!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Land O Links
Hi everyone,
Well we are only a week and two days away from the start of training camp but whose counting? This blog entry is full of stories from MLive half way through July. They are good reads if you have the time I will put an asterisk by the ones worth checking out.
Articles from Tom Kowalski on FB Terrelle Smith, LB Ernie Sims, DT Chuck Darby, OG Tonui Fonoti, RB Antone Smith, WR Kenneth Harris, CB Eric King, QB Drew Stanton, WR Derrick Williams, CB Anthony Henry, TE Brandon Pettigrew, Safety Marquand Manuel, Punter Nick Harris, Safety Stuart Schweigert, CB Dexter Wynn, DE Eric Hicks, WR Dennis Northcutt and WR Bryant Johnson.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_fullback_terrelle_smith.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_ernie_sims_will_be_a_dif.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/chuck_darby_provides_some_insu.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/after_bouncing_around_tonui_fo.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/already_solid_at_nickel_back_c.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/derrick_williams_could_play_se.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/will_lions_eventually_move_ant.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/even_without_shoulder_pans_roo.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_added_marquand_manuel_fo.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/punter_nick_harris_could_give.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/a_strong_camp_with_lions_could.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/dennis_northcutt_likely_to_rep.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/bryant_johnsons_search_for_big.html
*Podcast from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press about the changing culture of the Lions. (A great listen)
http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/07/twominute_drill_podcast_differ.html
We have lost a couple members of the Lions family Director of Security Ricky Sandoval and Hall of Famer Lou Creekmur. A sad time for us Lions fans.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_director_of_security_ric.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/detroit_lions_hall_of_famer_lo.html
A short tid bit on DE Dewayne White predicting he will have a 10 sack plus season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_dewayne_white_makes_pred.html
Links roundup by Philip Zaroo.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_do.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ex.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_de.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ma.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_fo.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ch.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_cb.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li_2.html
*Awesome article by Terry Foster of the Detroit News on Coach Schwartz.
http://detnews.com/article/20090627/OPINION03/906270331/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-coach-shows-his-young-players-the-city-s-spirit--character
*Neat article from the Detroit News about the Safety positions.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090708/SPORTS0101/907080361/1126/sports0101/Lions--policy--best-safety-first
*Neat article from Pro Football Weekly about the Lions roster overhaul.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/blogs/2009/06/29/watch-out-lions-slowly-building-depth-across-the-b
*Interesting video on who has more pressure starting this season, Matt Stafford with the Lions or Mark Sanchez with the Jets.
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-12-145/Double-Coverage--Pressure-on-Stafford--Sanchez.html
Lions have released LineBacker Alex Smith, here is that little tid bit.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/detroit_lions_release_veteran.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/comment_rebuttal_alex_lewis_wa.html
Matt Millen could be returning to Michigan to call a U of M Game for ESPN. Yeah a truly unfortunate possibility but hey hopefully he won’t call a Spartan game. There is at least that.
http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/07/espn_adds_matt_millen_to_colle.html
Here is an article from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press about Matthew Stafford forming a bond with Coach Jim Schwartz.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/matthew_staffords_development.html
The Lions have a wide variety of ticket packages if you want to check them out. I wish I could buy season tickets but if I am lucky I can possibly swing a half-season plan with really crummy seats.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_offer_multiple_ticket_op.html
Well that’s it for this edition of Kenny’s soon to be world famous Detroit Lions blog. I know none of my original stuff but I like to share news of what’s going on with the Lions and MLive does it the best hands down. I will have me own original stuff coming soon, my NFL Mascot tournament smackdown Mortal Kombat edition, my version of the Lions 53 man roster as well as a new updated UFL list. Until then kiddos keep your chins up and GO LIONS!
Well we are only a week and two days away from the start of training camp but whose counting? This blog entry is full of stories from MLive half way through July. They are good reads if you have the time I will put an asterisk by the ones worth checking out.
Articles from Tom Kowalski on FB Terrelle Smith, LB Ernie Sims, DT Chuck Darby, OG Tonui Fonoti, RB Antone Smith, WR Kenneth Harris, CB Eric King, QB Drew Stanton, WR Derrick Williams, CB Anthony Henry, TE Brandon Pettigrew, Safety Marquand Manuel, Punter Nick Harris, Safety Stuart Schweigert, CB Dexter Wynn, DE Eric Hicks, WR Dennis Northcutt and WR Bryant Johnson.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_fullback_terrelle_smith.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_ernie_sims_will_be_a_dif.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/chuck_darby_provides_some_insu.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/after_bouncing_around_tonui_fo.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/already_solid_at_nickel_back_c.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/derrick_williams_could_play_se.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/will_lions_eventually_move_ant.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/even_without_shoulder_pans_roo.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_added_marquand_manuel_fo.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/punter_nick_harris_could_give.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/a_strong_camp_with_lions_could.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/dennis_northcutt_likely_to_rep.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/bryant_johnsons_search_for_big.html
*Podcast from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press about the changing culture of the Lions. (A great listen)
http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/07/twominute_drill_podcast_differ.html
We have lost a couple members of the Lions family Director of Security Ricky Sandoval and Hall of Famer Lou Creekmur. A sad time for us Lions fans.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_director_of_security_ric.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/detroit_lions_hall_of_famer_lo.html
A short tid bit on DE Dewayne White predicting he will have a 10 sack plus season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_dewayne_white_makes_pred.html
Links roundup by Philip Zaroo.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_do.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ex.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_de.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ma.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_fo.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ch.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_cb.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/07/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li_2.html
*Awesome article by Terry Foster of the Detroit News on Coach Schwartz.
http://detnews.com/article/20090627/OPINION03/906270331/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-coach-shows-his-young-players-the-city-s-spirit--character
*Neat article from the Detroit News about the Safety positions.
http://www.detnews.com/article/20090708/SPORTS0101/907080361/1126/sports0101/Lions--policy--best-safety-first
*Neat article from Pro Football Weekly about the Lions roster overhaul.
http://www.profootballweekly.com/blogs/2009/06/29/watch-out-lions-slowly-building-depth-across-the-b
*Interesting video on who has more pressure starting this season, Matt Stafford with the Lions or Mark Sanchez with the Jets.
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcnorth/0-12-145/Double-Coverage--Pressure-on-Stafford--Sanchez.html
Lions have released LineBacker Alex Smith, here is that little tid bit.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/detroit_lions_release_veteran.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/comment_rebuttal_alex_lewis_wa.html
Matt Millen could be returning to Michigan to call a U of M Game for ESPN. Yeah a truly unfortunate possibility but hey hopefully he won’t call a Spartan game. There is at least that.
http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/07/espn_adds_matt_millen_to_colle.html
Here is an article from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press about Matthew Stafford forming a bond with Coach Jim Schwartz.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/matthew_staffords_development.html
The Lions have a wide variety of ticket packages if you want to check them out. I wish I could buy season tickets but if I am lucky I can possibly swing a half-season plan with really crummy seats.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/07/lions_offer_multiple_ticket_op.html
Well that’s it for this edition of Kenny’s soon to be world famous Detroit Lions blog. I know none of my original stuff but I like to share news of what’s going on with the Lions and MLive does it the best hands down. I will have me own original stuff coming soon, my NFL Mascot tournament smackdown Mortal Kombat edition, my version of the Lions 53 man roster as well as a new updated UFL list. Until then kiddos keep your chins up and GO LIONS!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Getting Closer To Season Kick-Off
Hello to all of my fellow Lions fans. Sorry it has been awhile since my last post and I have to warn you this post is more or less a links round up of Lions News from MLive. MLive is the best when it comes to news about our favorite football team in thee state of Michigan. So this post and most likely the next will be playing catch up with all of the happenings out of Allen Park these past few weeks. I know it is a lot of information but like a buffet, eat AKA read what you like. I just try to offer you all a condensed source of Lions information.
Here are so various stories collected by Philip Zaroo from MLive. By the way I emailed Philip to see if he had a video from Fox Sports of a ‘tale of the tape’. It was like what they do in boxing comparing fighters’ weight, arm reach, etc. This one had a comparison between Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson and Megatron from the Transformers. It was totally hilarious and if I ever find it I will share it with all of you.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ro.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_of.html
(In this link an excellent story about Bret Favre with the Vikings)
http://www.nfltouchdown.com/brett-favres-return-good-for-the-lions/
(A really awesome story from NFL.com by Pat Kirwan with video from the NFL Network) PLEASE READ THIS AND CHECK OUT THE VIDEO!
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810bd435&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true&campaign=email_NL0612
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_tr.html
(In this link there is a game scenario of the 76 Buccaneers Vs, the 08 Lions, pretty funny)
http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/06/16/game-of-the-century/
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_lo.html
(A neat Q/A from the Detroit Lions web site with Safety Louis Delmas)
http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=485584&nsln=061909
Some of you might have heard that the Lions are considering having practice held at a venue other than Allen Park. It is speculative right now but two possible locations are Saginaw Valley State University and Grand Valley State University. Here are a couple of articles from Tom Kowalski and another from Gregg Johnson of the Grand Rapids Press.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_jim_schwartz_is_big_beli.html
http://www.mlive.com/lakers/index.ssf/2009/06/talk_of_moving_lions_camp_to_g.html
Here is an interesting article from Tom Kowalski on TE Will Heller.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/will_heller_should_be_no_2_tig.html
This article has Head Coach Jim Schwartz discussing there not being a depth chart and that there is a clean slate with all of the players.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_coach_jim_schwartz_keeps.html
Here is a neat video with Tom Kowalski on the Lions pursuing DE Kevin Carter.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/tom_kowalski_on_woodtv_still_p.html
Here is an interesting story from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press about the OLine protecting Matt Stafford.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/will_lions_line_performance_di.html
Here is a neat tidbit on Head Coach Jim Schwartz.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_head_coach_jim_schwartz.html
Here are some articles from Tom Kowalski on QB Daunte Culpepper, OLB Zack Follett, CB Ramzee Robinson, Safety Louis Delmas, DE Jared DeVries and DE Cliff Avril. There pretty short so check them out.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_daunte_culpepper_still_b.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_daunte_culpepper_breaks.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_rookie_zack_follett_focu.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/despite_his_high_intensity_lio.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_cornerback_ramzee_robins.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_use_louis_delmas_in_mant.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/despite_defensive_changes_lion.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/a_likely_starter_lions_cliff_a.html
An interesting article regarding on Marquand Manuel playing at Safety then there is the possibility of keeping Anthony Henry at CB who was possibly going to be moved to Safety.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/will_marquand_manuels_play_at.html
Here is a good analysis from Tom Kowalski about the QB’s performance and another photo slide show from Mini-Camp.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_qbs_moved_the_ball_but_t.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/photos_detroit_lions_morning_m.html
Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. broke his silence about firing Matt Millen and owning up to the failures of the Lions recently. Here are some stories and a Q&A with reporters. I believe he does want to win but his biggest problem he is too loyal. He said that the hiring of Jim Schwartz as head coach was his call and kudos to him on that because I believe we hit pay dirt with his hiring. If I had the choice of hiring Jon Gruden, Mike Shanahan or Jim Schwartz, I would take Schwartz in a second!
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_for_those_who_walk.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/william_clay_ford_acknowledges.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_william_clay_ford.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_william_clay_ford_1.html
Here are so various stories collected by Philip Zaroo from MLive. By the way I emailed Philip to see if he had a video from Fox Sports of a ‘tale of the tape’. It was like what they do in boxing comparing fighters’ weight, arm reach, etc. This one had a comparison between Calvin ‘Megatron’ Johnson and Megatron from the Transformers. It was totally hilarious and if I ever find it I will share it with all of you.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ro.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_of.html
(In this link an excellent story about Bret Favre with the Vikings)
http://www.nfltouchdown.com/brett-favres-return-good-for-the-lions/
(A really awesome story from NFL.com by Pat Kirwan with video from the NFL Network) PLEASE READ THIS AND CHECK OUT THE VIDEO!
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810bd435&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true&campaign=email_NL0612
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_tr.html
(In this link there is a game scenario of the 76 Buccaneers Vs, the 08 Lions, pretty funny)
http://www.profootballcentral.com/2009/06/16/game-of-the-century/
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_lo.html
(A neat Q/A from the Detroit Lions web site with Safety Louis Delmas)
http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=485584&nsln=061909
Some of you might have heard that the Lions are considering having practice held at a venue other than Allen Park. It is speculative right now but two possible locations are Saginaw Valley State University and Grand Valley State University. Here are a couple of articles from Tom Kowalski and another from Gregg Johnson of the Grand Rapids Press.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_jim_schwartz_is_big_beli.html
http://www.mlive.com/lakers/index.ssf/2009/06/talk_of_moving_lions_camp_to_g.html
Here is an interesting article from Tom Kowalski on TE Will Heller.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/will_heller_should_be_no_2_tig.html
This article has Head Coach Jim Schwartz discussing there not being a depth chart and that there is a clean slate with all of the players.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_coach_jim_schwartz_keeps.html
Here is a neat video with Tom Kowalski on the Lions pursuing DE Kevin Carter.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/tom_kowalski_on_woodtv_still_p.html
Here is an interesting story from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press about the OLine protecting Matt Stafford.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/will_lions_line_performance_di.html
Here is a neat tidbit on Head Coach Jim Schwartz.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_head_coach_jim_schwartz.html
Here are some articles from Tom Kowalski on QB Daunte Culpepper, OLB Zack Follett, CB Ramzee Robinson, Safety Louis Delmas, DE Jared DeVries and DE Cliff Avril. There pretty short so check them out.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_daunte_culpepper_still_b.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_daunte_culpepper_breaks.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_rookie_zack_follett_focu.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/despite_his_high_intensity_lio.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_cornerback_ramzee_robins.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_use_louis_delmas_in_mant.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/despite_defensive_changes_lion.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/a_likely_starter_lions_cliff_a.html
An interesting article regarding on Marquand Manuel playing at Safety then there is the possibility of keeping Anthony Henry at CB who was possibly going to be moved to Safety.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/will_marquand_manuels_play_at.html
Here is a good analysis from Tom Kowalski about the QB’s performance and another photo slide show from Mini-Camp.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_qbs_moved_the_ball_but_t.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/photos_detroit_lions_morning_m.html
Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. broke his silence about firing Matt Millen and owning up to the failures of the Lions recently. Here are some stories and a Q&A with reporters. I believe he does want to win but his biggest problem he is too loyal. He said that the hiring of Jim Schwartz as head coach was his call and kudos to him on that because I believe we hit pay dirt with his hiring. If I had the choice of hiring Jon Gruden, Mike Shanahan or Jim Schwartz, I would take Schwartz in a second!
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_for_those_who_walk.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/william_clay_ford_acknowledges.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_william_clay_ford.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_william_clay_ford_1.html
Here are a couple of articles from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press on the changing mood of the Lions and owner William Clay Ford Sr.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_players_upbeat_during_mi.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_owner_william_clay_fords.html
I know a lot of fans are unhappy with Center Dominic Raiola getting a 4 year extension but I am okay with this. He is not the worst center and he plays really hard. I think some continuity on the OL might lead to better production out of everyone this coming season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_sign_dominic_raiola_to_f_1.html
An audio interview with Coach Jim Schwartz on WDFN-AM Detroit, a good listen, it’s about 25 minutes long so a bit long but worth it.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jim_schwartz_on_wdfn_i_feel_a.html
Here is an article on the city of Clawson’s second favorite son (right behind Justin Winslow) RT Jon Jansen who I think could start over Gosder Cherilus on the right side, play Right Guard or even Center!
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/former_washington_right_tackle.html
This is a bit of old news but maybe not so much to those of you who don’t follow the Lions as religiously as I do. Anyways the Lions traded Safety Gerald Alexander to the Jacksonville Jaguars for WR Dennis Northcutt. He was most likely not going to make the team and was going to have to be cut.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/report_lions_trade_gerald_alex.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_trade_gerald_alexander_w.html
Here is an article from Tom Kowalski on OT Jeff Backus, a really long article but worth it.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/after_threeyear_nightmare_lion.html
Here are a couple of articles from Tom Kowalski on OG Manny Ramirez and DE Dewayne White.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/manny_ramirez_needs_to_mix_pow.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_dewayne_white_pits_produ.html
Lastly here is an article on Kevin Carter on playing both DE and DT by Tom Kowalski. I so hope he signs with us. If he signs I will certainly sleep better at night knowing our DLine is more stable and a Mack truck won’t be unable to run through it.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_kevin_carter.html
I know I am a little ahead of the game on this one but I was thinking about our draft wish list for the 2010 draft. Right now we have 8 picks. One for each round 1-7 and I believe an extra 5th rounder from Denver from this past draft. Then there is the chance of getting another compensatory pick from the league with free-agent losses. But let’s say for the sake of the argument we have 8 picks. What should we get with those? My little list will probably change a million times before the 2010 draft and that is probably a conservative estimate. Right now I think we should look at snagging a Cornerback/Safety, Quarterback (Stafford will need a strong back-up), Offensive Guard/Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle (First Round would be my choice), Defensive End, Wide Receiever (Not a First Rounder but maybe a good one in the 3rd round), Running Back (they are a dime a dozen and should snag one when a good one is available) and a Line Backer (Depending on if Larry Foote stays with us, an Inside Line Backer).
Well I hope to have another post sometime next week. I will have some original stuff here soon I just wanted to share these links with all of you. I hope you all have an awesome weekend. Until next time GO LIONS!
Monday, July 6, 2009
25 Days To Go But Whose Counting?
Yes by the title of this blog you can see I’m getting rather antsy about waiting for training camp. Again I’m sorry for not posting in awhile. Been a really busy one as of late. By now we have all gotten over the Wings loss in game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Where the Pistons and Wings fell short the Lions will prevail. I was wondering how electrified will this whole state be when the Lions make a Super Bowl run? All in do time :)
For those of you on FaceBook the Lions have started an official page. All of the Detroit Lions FaceBook pages were unofficial. Here is the link to sign up if interested.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Detroit-Lions/95004133604
Here is a link from Tom Kowalski about DT Grady Jackson.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/scouting_report_grady_jackson.html
Here is a slide show from an OTA with some neat photos from the practice.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/photos_detroit_lions_final_ota.html
I am glad there have been some upgrades as far as depth goes on the OL with the signing of Jon Jansen. Here are a few links with more on him as well as some of the other guys on the OL.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_anxious_to_help_bri.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_finally_provides_li.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/could_jon_jansens_signing_with.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_felt_resigning_stephen_p.html
Here is a link from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press on out notable free agent signings.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_beefs_up_lions_coac_1.html
Here are a couple of stories from Tom Kowalski about QB Matthew Stafford.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_matthew_stafford_shows_s_1.html
Here are some scouting report stories from Tom Kowalski.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/detroit_lions_scouting_report.html
Tom Kowalski has recently been replying to comments made on MLive and here are a few of those stories.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_drew_stantons.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_lions_still_s.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_run_blocking.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_lions_say_oth.html
Here are a couple of short articles one on DT Andre Fluellen on his future with the Lions and the other on Safety Daniel Bullocks. Just a note I think they will be better in the 4-3 Defense vs. the Tampa 2. Fluellen he needs to put on more weight as a DT and Bullocks needs one more shot after coming off knee surgery and the awful year everyone had last season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_andre_fluellen_is_still.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/once_promising_daniel_bullocks.html
Here is a podcast from the Grand Rapids Press with Brian Van Ochten about the changes the Lions have been making.
http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/06/twominute_drill_podcast_lions_2.html
Here is an audio interview with Tom Kowalski on various topics too many to name. But if you get the time check out this audio.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/tom_kowalski_on_wbbl_controver.html
Here is a short article about Lions 7th round draft pick Lydon Murtha and his projections for the season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/oftinjured_lions_rookie_lydon.html
I expect RB Kevin Smith will have a far better season and will be a huge workhorse for the Lions offense this season. Here is a short article on him.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/kevin_smiths_star_could_shine.html
Here are a few comments from rookie Safety Louis Delmas.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_louis_delmas_i_have_a_lo.html
Here are a couple of short stories from Tom Kowalski on RT Gosder Cherilus and Safety Daniel Bullocks.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/theres_a_lot_to_like_about_lio.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/once_promising_daniel_bullocks.html
Here is an audio interview with Center Dominic Raiola on WDFN AM on what has been going on.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/dominic_raiola_on_wdfn_matthew.html
Here is an audio interview with Dan Miller the voice of Detroit Lions football about TE Brandon Pettigrew and other comments.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/dan_miller_on_wzam.html
Here are a couple of articles about Millen picks having a tough time making the final roster. One is on DT Landon Cohen and the other is on OLB Alex Lewis.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_landon_cohen_will_need_m.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/crowded_linebacker_field_means.html
Here is an interesting video from You Tube, a clip from the Ellen DeGeneres show with free-agent acquisition OT Ephraim Salaam. Please check it out! Man I love this guy. He is so cool!
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li_1.html
Here are a couple of articles on TE Dan Gronkowski.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_rookie_dan_gronkowski_ne.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_lions_dan_gro.html
Here is a short article about LG Daniel Loper who I believe will make the final roster.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/daniel_loper_fighting_to_nail.html
Here is one singing the praises of Safety Louis Delmas. This kid rocks!
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/early_indications_are_that_lou.html
Here is an article on Linebacker Larry Foote.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/while_hes_not_the_most_talente.html
Here are some link round ups from Phillip Zaroo that has more Lions news and stories.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_la.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ji.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ev.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li.html
Yes lots of links but they are FYI’s for all of you so if you have the time check them out. Lots of neat stories but do check out the video from the Ellen DeGeneres show and listen to the audio clips. Well worth it. I will have another post before the weekend. Until then GO LIONS!
For those of you on FaceBook the Lions have started an official page. All of the Detroit Lions FaceBook pages were unofficial. Here is the link to sign up if interested.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Detroit-Lions/95004133604
Here is a link from Tom Kowalski about DT Grady Jackson.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/scouting_report_grady_jackson.html
Here is a slide show from an OTA with some neat photos from the practice.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/photos_detroit_lions_final_ota.html
I am glad there have been some upgrades as far as depth goes on the OL with the signing of Jon Jansen. Here are a few links with more on him as well as some of the other guys on the OL.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_anxious_to_help_bri.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_finally_provides_li.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/could_jon_jansens_signing_with.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_felt_resigning_stephen_p.html
Here is a link from Brian Van Ochten of the Grand Rapids Press on out notable free agent signings.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/jon_jansen_beefs_up_lions_coac_1.html
Here are a couple of stories from Tom Kowalski about QB Matthew Stafford.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_matthew_stafford_shows_s_1.html
Here are some scouting report stories from Tom Kowalski.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/detroit_lions_scouting_report.html
Tom Kowalski has recently been replying to comments made on MLive and here are a few of those stories.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_drew_stantons.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_lions_still_s.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_run_blocking.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_lions_say_oth.html
Here are a couple of short articles one on DT Andre Fluellen on his future with the Lions and the other on Safety Daniel Bullocks. Just a note I think they will be better in the 4-3 Defense vs. the Tampa 2. Fluellen he needs to put on more weight as a DT and Bullocks needs one more shot after coming off knee surgery and the awful year everyone had last season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_andre_fluellen_is_still.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/once_promising_daniel_bullocks.html
Here is a podcast from the Grand Rapids Press with Brian Van Ochten about the changes the Lions have been making.
http://blog.mlive.com/twominutedrill/2009/06/twominute_drill_podcast_lions_2.html
Here is an audio interview with Tom Kowalski on various topics too many to name. But if you get the time check out this audio.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/tom_kowalski_on_wbbl_controver.html
Here is a short article about Lions 7th round draft pick Lydon Murtha and his projections for the season.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/oftinjured_lions_rookie_lydon.html
I expect RB Kevin Smith will have a far better season and will be a huge workhorse for the Lions offense this season. Here is a short article on him.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/kevin_smiths_star_could_shine.html
Here are a few comments from rookie Safety Louis Delmas.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_louis_delmas_i_have_a_lo.html
Here are a couple of short stories from Tom Kowalski on RT Gosder Cherilus and Safety Daniel Bullocks.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/theres_a_lot_to_like_about_lio.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/once_promising_daniel_bullocks.html
Here is an audio interview with Center Dominic Raiola on WDFN AM on what has been going on.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/dominic_raiola_on_wdfn_matthew.html
Here is an audio interview with Dan Miller the voice of Detroit Lions football about TE Brandon Pettigrew and other comments.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/dan_miller_on_wzam.html
Here are a couple of articles about Millen picks having a tough time making the final roster. One is on DT Landon Cohen and the other is on OLB Alex Lewis.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_landon_cohen_will_need_m.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/crowded_linebacker_field_means.html
Here is an interesting video from You Tube, a clip from the Ellen DeGeneres show with free-agent acquisition OT Ephraim Salaam. Please check it out! Man I love this guy. He is so cool!
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li_1.html
Here are a couple of articles on TE Dan Gronkowski.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/lions_rookie_dan_gronkowski_ne.html
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/comment_rebuttal_lions_dan_gro.html
Here is a short article about LG Daniel Loper who I believe will make the final roster.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/daniel_loper_fighting_to_nail.html
Here is one singing the praises of Safety Louis Delmas. This kid rocks!
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/early_indications_are_that_lou.html
Here is an article on Linebacker Larry Foote.
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2009/06/while_hes_not_the_most_talente.html
Here are some link round ups from Phillip Zaroo that has more Lions news and stories.
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_la.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ji.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_ev.html
http://blog.mlive.com/highlightreel/2009/06/detroit_lions_links_roundup_li.html
Yes lots of links but they are FYI’s for all of you so if you have the time check them out. Lots of neat stories but do check out the video from the Ellen DeGeneres show and listen to the audio clips. Well worth it. I will have another post before the weekend. Until then GO LIONS!
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