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!