The Trade Deadline is Nearing
by IAmGross on Oct 14, 2009 12:59 PM EDT
80 comments
Who could possibly end up wearing Honolulu Blue?
Shawn Merriman, Glenn Dorsey, Terrel Owens?
While these names might not be likely to end up on the Lions it is possible that one, or two, ends up in the NFC North. So does Mayhew pull the trigger, does another "big"-er name come to detroit? I would like to start some rumors and hear some opinions on who could, or SHOULD end up in detroit.
In The Pride,
M. Grossmania
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Pride of Detroit's main writer, Sean, or the site in general. FanPosts are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable fans.
0 recs |
80 comments
Email
Print
Comments
We're a little thin at receiver
Maybe we could trade a first, third, and sixth for Roy Williams…
oh, wait :-)
by n4ry4 on Oct 14, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 14, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If TO goes anywhere it'll be Chicago
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Oct 14, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the idea of glenn dorsey ending up in detroit.. just me?
by IAmGross on Oct 14, 2009 1:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be cool with that.....
He’s young and has a lot of upside….
Just say NO to TO!
Shawn Merriman? Now I think we are really dreaming…..even though his play has fallen off since his injury.
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just rusty....
He’ll be back to form by the end of the year.
by CLF on Oct 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if it is a pipe dream
what do you think it would take to get Marryman? What about putting him at end? Man i like the idea of getting a pass rusher .
by SaginawGuy on Oct 14, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we cant afored him
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
by det32 on Oct 14, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
his price can't be high....
if the charges do trade him it is a hard sell. The charges need a pass rush like nobody’s bizness and that is what Merriman is suppose to provide and in spades, if they try to move him they have to convince other teams he can provide that for them when in essence they are saying he can’t give it to their team. i would say if you are Mayhew and feel that Merriman will be able to get back to form than try and make a trade and the entertaining of offers for Merriman by the charges automatically lowers his value and thus drops the asking price to something affordable.
by SaginawGuy on Oct 14, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's in the end of his rookie deal, which usually means...
a low cap hit…. if they front loaded it as teams do now a days.
by CLF on Oct 14, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where would u put merriman
we’re solid at lb, and i doubt merriman can play DE in a 4-3 (at least, not without steriods)
The beginning of the end of the misery
by latif on Oct 14, 2009 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DEs
Avril – 6’3" 260, Bryan 6’4" 253, Hunter 6’4" 271, Mcbride 6’2" 278, and White 6’2" 273. Merriman is 6’4" 265 and i would imagine he could gain 5 to 8 pounds. I think he could move to DE and play well, we could also use him in some 3-4 looks and some other looks to give our D some new wrinkles. Of course this is all wishful thinking but fun to think about none the less.
by SaginawGuy on Oct 14, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats not what i meant
he hasnt been the physical force since he stopped doping. i kinda question if he can go up against tackles one on one. in a 3-4, he sorta gets to choose which gap to blitz through, not the same case in a 4-3
The beginning of the end of the misery
by latif on Oct 14, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about the gaints?
NYG is stacked with D-lineman. I like rocky bernard, osi (cant spell his last name), and mathais (also cant spell his last name). i reckon the Gaints would be willing to trade one of those three
The beginning of the end of the misery
by latif on Oct 14, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy if we got Dorsey
Like KDawg said, he’s young and huge with the upside, he’ll also be playing in his preferred 4-3.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 14, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take Marryman....
Lions can go with a 3-5-3 defense… set a new trend!
by CLF on Oct 14, 2009 1:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our secondary sucks anyway
Lets sell out with a 3-8-1 with Avril, Hill, Hunter up front Delmas in the back and a mess of LBs all over the feild
by ATL Lion on Oct 15, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's original....LOL
Bill Belichick’s been known to put 8 DB’s out there….but 8 LB’s????
(BTW, I wonder if the refs will notice we have 12 men on the field?)
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Oct 15, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-8-1
Wouldn’t we get a “twelve men on the field” penalty for that?
by n4ry4 on Oct 15, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with us Lions
Some of our guys don’t count as full players.
by ATL Lion on Oct 15, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Merriman— cant afford and don’t need
Glenn Dorsey— i don’t know much about him but looking at his stats he don’t look grate only one sack in 21 starts
Terrel Owens— cant afford and don’t need
We need to look at some DB and line guys though
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
by det32 on Oct 14, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't need?
Uh…. Unless you are talking about the pistons….
by CLF on Oct 14, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Merriman and Dorsey
Would instantly upgrade our defensive line…….Dorsey’s stats have not been spectacular, but he was a high first round pick for a reason. We have a glaring need for depth at DT, and a pass rusher with a motor like Shawn Merriman’s would be awesome (if he can return to form as CLF suggests). We definitely NEED guys like that. There is no doubt about it. Whether or not we can afford to go get them is another issue. I too would like to see the Lions get a solid corner before the trade deadline, but as thin as the league is on young talented cornerbacks? That may be more difficult than it sounds.
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
imagine for a moment...
most de’s move to olb in a 3-4 scheme…how much production would come with two “blitzing” olb’s moving to de? grady & sammie lee in between eating up bodies in the middle, quick/nimble/strong pass rushers off the outside…and three other lb’s behind them. its almost a 2 dt 5 lb package…ahh the 2-5-4 package!! i could have some fun w/ that in madden i’m sure!
by londonlion on Oct 14, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-5-4...
That’s some NE nickel stuff…. I likey.
by CLF on Oct 14, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
Merriman is a 3-4 blitzing OLB who, like others, had success switching to 3-4 OLB after being a DE in college, in part because he was a ‘tweener with a lower projected ceiling at DE. I doubt he’d be as effective as a 4-3 DE. Add in his injury/steroid/personal issues and unwillingness to admit that he’s hurting the SD defense (selfish player who puts himself over the team) the way he’s currently playing, and I’d rather pass on him, unless he comes REAL cheap. I also have a hunch he’s peaked, and will never be near as good as he was.
Dorsey? I liked him coming out of LSU. How’s his knees lately? Is he still able to explode off the snap? Willing to move Sims or Backus or draft picks if Dorsey’s knees are ok.
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Oct 14, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing anyone will want from us are our draft picks.
And I don’t see any player who is worth giving up any of our picks. I think Mayhew and Schwartz will tough it out this year with what we have and what is available for free so that they can add another two or three starters and more depth in the 2010 draft.
Now if someone makes an offer of some draft picks for our guys…… we should consider it carefully. Really depends who it is that they want and what they are offerring in return.
by NorthLeft12 on Oct 14, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That could be.....
The door could swing both ways, and you never know how some other team values a particular player on our team. It may just be that another team would want a guy like Ernie Sims (or others) and they would be willing to trade a veteran in a position of need for us. Depending on what we could get in draft picks for any of our players, and who that player may be (as well as the depth of that player’s position), I might be open to trading certain players for draft picks. For example, I would trade Backus in a heartbeat for anything 4th round and above…..then I would sign Levi Jones. I truly wonder what would happen right now if Backus were to get injured…..
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
loper would take his spot most likely
by msivits on Oct 14, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"if Backus were to get injured"...
Wishful thinking!
by JazzyBBP on Oct 14, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
def.
What about that corner from the Raiders. almasjosdufsh.
by Pistons21 on Oct 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have my serious doubts....
That Al Davis will come off of Asomugha after franchise tagging him and resigning him to a long term deal……
The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have my serious doubts....
that Al Davis will come off of Asomugha after franchise tagging him and resigning him to a long term deal……
The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have my serious doubts....
that Al Davis will come off of Asomugha after franchise tagging him and resigning him to a long term deal……
The Oakland Raiders reached agreement with cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a $45.3 million, three-year contract that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL !
Proud Detroit Lions season ticket holder since.......2009 !!
by BoscoHB on Oct 14, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Oct 15, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This record is stuck, This record is stuck, This record is stuck....
For the record that deal was the smartest thing the Raiders have done in a long time.
by NorthLeft12 on Oct 14, 2009 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to get in on that Raiders action
And get Nmandi
by HoorayForEverything on Oct 14, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WR
Maybe thats why we signed a wide receiver. Maybe Calvins on the block for a def player and a number 1 pick. (Just trying to stir the pot.)
by Pistons21 on Oct 14, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope not
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
by det32 on Oct 14, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe that is the claim that ended ralphgoblue's presence on this site.
Talk about hilarious posts and comments.
by NorthLeft12 on Oct 14, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those were the days
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 14, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was close....lol
But what really ended Ralphie Boy’s presence here was his own lack of common sense.
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shawn Merriman
i say we don’t need him b/ we have a good LB core right now.. he only has one year let and would rather play for a playoff team.. if i am not mistaken he was arrested over the off-season for beating his wife as well..
TO
we don’t need him in the locker room or on the fled.. yes we would have the best WR in the nfl with him and CJ.. but just don’t need the ego… bj is fine as num 2
Glenn Dorsey
like i said i am not agents him just stats are not that impressing.. don’t what we would have to give up for him either
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
by det32 on Oct 14, 2009 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Merriman
Was arrested because of a citizen’s arrest warrant made by Tila Tequila (according to him she is not his g/f, she is a “female acquaintance”)…..she claimed he choked her, knocked her down when she tried to leave, and was holding her prisoner against her will. In reality he was trying to stop her from leaving his home to drive while intoxicated…..he was released on bond and has never been formally charged by the DA. If he were to face charges, it would be two felony charges.
Tequila was taken to a hospital for treatment and released. Merriman insisted Tequila “was examined but no injuries were reported.”
Sounds (and probably even smells) fishy to me……here’s another link to the story on ESPN, with video:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4450962
by KDawg on Oct 14, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, but that woman needs a good slap.
by CLF on Oct 15, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tila Nguyun
Type in her real name at various “entertainment” sites, some interesting videos…hehehe that lil tramp.
by JazzyBBP on Oct 15, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i much rather
get some line men or CB.. Asomugha would be sick but cant afored him eather and it would cost a 1st and then some and we need that for our LT
Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??
by det32 on Oct 14, 2009 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've brought this up yesterday
sorry to repeat myself, but how about Aaron Kampman for Ernie Sims?
by JazzyBBP on Oct 14, 2009 5:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am all for it
I would love that trade but dont think the Pack would let go of a good pash rushing 4-3 DE playing out of postion for a at best over pursuing out of postion OLB that would have to play MLB in the 3-4.
by SaginawGuy on Oct 14, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's get that trade down before this sunday's game : ) !!!!!!!!
by msivits on Oct 14, 2009 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just have them swap jerseys like soccer players do
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Oct 15, 2009 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chargers just let Clinton hart go I think he plays saftey
by msivits on Oct 14, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
both of those statements are...
true
by IAmGross on Oct 14, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I signed him in Madden for safety depth after my first year
Perhaps he’s worth a look in real life.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Oct 15, 2009 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I doubt we'll see any big trade moves coming our way
And like North said, I don’t particularly wanna be shipping draft picks to other teams, we should be acquiring more.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 14, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree
HE, butttt i would still like to see the team make a move for dorsey and solidify our cbs. Because i think we are a 4 – 5 win team without an upgrade, and with someone to bolster down the d line 2 – 3 more wins….is possible, fuck anything is possible I JUST LOVE TRADES….minus CJ going everywhere, id sell my soul to make sure cj and staff stayed put.
by IAmGross on Oct 14, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well with gunther as DC
well with Gunther as DC and his kc chiefs connection if not Dorsey then maybe derrick johnson he has kind of slacked in the new 3 4 d the chiefs are useing
by Detroit_lionchief on Oct 14, 2009 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Jevon Kearse be had cheap?
And he’s a Titan. Can he help at this stage of his career? Will he be divisive?
http://www.musiccitymiracles.com/2009/10/14/1085635/jevon-kearse-jumps-in-the-benz
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Oct 14, 2009 11:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
merriman
is the only guy tht the lions could use. i would give up a 2nd and 4th for him but he must be signed to a long term contract
by David7 on Oct 15, 2009 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd go...
4 years on a deal…. modest salary with a larger signing bonus. Anyone know where the Lions are cap wise?
by CLF on Oct 15, 2009 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This guy seems to know his stuff......
And says that the current available cap space is roughly $2,341,035.
by KDawg on Oct 15, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bears get former 1st-Rounder DE Gaines Adams for a 2010 #2
Fire sale in Tampa.
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/16/buccaneers-give-up-on-gaines-adams-trade-him-to-chicago/
What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.
by GRLion on Oct 16, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I always liked him for some reason
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 17, 2009 4:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
