Afternoon Free Agency Update/Open Thread II
by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 2:51 PM EST
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This will be the new open thread since it is at the top of the site for right now. Just like the other one, leaves your thoughts in the comments.
It's time for another free agency update, as there is some news coming in on players that the Lions are interested in.
- Offensive guard Derrick Dockery is in Allen Park to meet with the Lions right now. If he were signed, the Lions would no longer have a need for a left guard, which could cause the draft picture to stray away from left tackles. I say that because drafting a left tackle would mean that Jeff Backus would switch to LG. With someone like Dockery on the team, that move wouldn't be necessary and the need for a LT would decrease drastically.
- By way of Tom Kowalski, one league source would be surprised if wide receiver Nate Washington left Allen Park. That means that a deal could be imminent. In my mind, it's now or never for the Lions to sign Washington since he is scheduled to visit other teams over the weekend. If they let him leave Allen Park without a contract, I would be surprised if the Lions had any chance of signing him.
- PFT is reporting that fullback Moran Norris has signed with the 49ers. Norris played for the Lions last season, and the belief was that Detroit had interest in bringing him back.
- Also according to PFT, cornerback Bryant McFadden is going to visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
- This last story I want to mention isn't free agency-related, but Tom Kowalski is reporting that Martin Mayhew wanted the Lions to sign Daunte Culpepper as far back as last year's training camp. Knowing that, it should be no surprise that the Lions are moving forward with Culpepper as the starting quarterback. Mayhew obviously likes him quite a bit, and this story backs that notion up.
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No It Just Mean Backus Will Be Traded....
…..For a late round pick.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sounds good to me
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have to get...
Washington, Dockery, and McFadden. This, along with Derrick Ward to compliment Kevin Smith would pretty much finish the offense. We would need a no.3 reciever and a TE, but you have the draft and later free agency.
McFadden would solve one CB issue, and then we could focus on stocking up our D since the offense would be taken care of. Jabari Greer would be nice as well at CB, then get a DT and some LB’s and the draft is alot easier.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Backus And Raoila Will Be Traded....
…Mark my work…..They both will be gone….Id take a 6th rounder for each one.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no way...
Raiola is a decent center (only Olinemen to get near pro bowl in years) and Backus would cost someone too much money. Plus, I think they are worth more than 6th round picks. Jeff Backus has never had a decent LG to help him out, its always on his shoulders, so with someone like Dockery he would actually perform, hopefully anyways.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're smokin' something good
No way they trade these guys. Not a chance. Fire your sources.
by DrewsLions on Feb 27, 2009 6:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Railoa’s been solid,keep him. I wouldn’t mind seeing backus leave though. Now we gotta worry about a fullback too, im sure we could get one in the 4-5 round.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
whats wrong with Felton...
he showed tons of promise in his rookie year before he hurt his ankle.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Felton is the real deal at Fb....
…He got hurt last year and thats why he didnt play much…..only draft pick that Millen got right…..felton will be good.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Felton will be the starting FB
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
looks like a couple of options are off the board...
Chris Kemoeatu(Steelers G) and Vincent Fuller(Titans FS) have been re-signed.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going
to be surprised if Washington and Mcfadden leave theyre superbowl team. Unless the steelers don’t even want them.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Washington wants a bigger role
Right now he is number three behind Holmes and Ward. If the money is right and he’s given a number two role, he’ll leave Pittsburgh.
by DrewsLions on Feb 27, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about felton.
I just seen the 49ers signed moran norris and figured we were out of a job for FB.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another interesting player...
could be Shawn Springs, except for his age, but he could be a solid back-up or a starter if we can’t make the right moves.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Or
Chris Mcalister. Yes, age is a problem but he’s pro bowl material for sure.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I just dont like Raoila....
…Never had….hes a cry baby in my opinion….Id love for them to get mack from Cal.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Raiola...
has played for the lions his entire career, you would be a crybaby too.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hanson has too and he doesnt wine and complain.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
more of a joke...
but Raiola is decent, only complaint is he’s undersized. But with all the holes we have, Raiola and Backus are mute points.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is off topic
but I wish we had a superstar safety like Ed Reed or Polamalu. I can’t remember the last time the lions had guys like that. Gerald Alexander played pretty good in some of the games last year though.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey I was giving a interview What happened please!!!!!!
by msivits on Feb 27, 2009 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
how about mike brown
nothing better then taking an inner divisional free agent.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Washington!
by TonyDC on Feb 27, 2009 3:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just kidding...
it doesnt really anything more than we already know.
by TonyDC on Feb 27, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we land Nate Washington...
re-signing McDonald or trying to get Brandon Jones from the titans would be a good move. Then have Standeford at no.4.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I say 60/40 our favor.
We got the money, but we also have the bad name.
by Megatron on Feb 27, 2009 3:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nothing yet
I’d expect news on Washington in the next couple hours, though.
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully...
we’ll have Dockery and Washington on our roster by 6pm.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here Here.....
…..Id be happy with that.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Call me greedy
But I want Greer and Ward too.
by wumanchu01 on Feb 27, 2009 4:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
agreed...
We would be instantly better. Add to that Bryant McFadden, then draft the front 7 and a TE and we have a real team.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 4:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
to be clear...
I don’t mean draft 7 guys to be our starters this year, I mean focus on Dline and LB’s in the draft.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sign Mike Peterson At MLB And Draft Curry...
……Curry, Sims And Peterson…..Not Bad……Lets then Draft a LT and Trade ABckus for a pick…..Draft Johnson From GT at #33 and then sign Igor from the chargers….Theres your front 7!!!
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 4:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
who's going to give up a draft pick...
…for a 32 year old underperforming tackle from an 0-16 franchise with terrible pass-protection the past few years?
by n4ry4 on Feb 27, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe a 6th rounder for....
Kitna and backus or Kitna and Raolia
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who owuld you like at MLB....
…..Theyd have to draft someone but Peterson is a solid vetran presence in the middle…..3 times as good as lennon too.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Put the Rookie in
Who ever they drafted, I’m not of fan of moving Curry to that spot but he could do, I’m not bashing the guy but isn’t he a 10 year vet, how much does he have left in the tank… James L could also do…
by msivits on Feb 27, 2009 4:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Brian Dawkins Just Signed With Denver
Ive always liked him. great player.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
It only says he is going to visit Denver on the NFL Network
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind
ESPN reporting he signed.
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't get Washington....
what do you think about Laverneus Coles? He will want at least $6 million guaranteed. But he may be worth a look on a 2 or 3 year contract.
by TonyDC on Feb 27, 2009 4:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a fan of coles
I think Clayton from ravens would be better
by msivits on Feb 27, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I Like Clayton too....
Buckhalter and Arrington to Denver too.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 27, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please football gods
Dockrey, Mcfadden, Washigton and igor is all I want for Xmas
by msivits on Feb 27, 2009 5:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lions sign Maurice Morris
According to the NFL Network.
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 5:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Morris...
Veteran RB To Sign With Lions
by Adam Caplan of ScoutNFLNetwork.com, February 27, 2009 at 4:38pm ET
Maurice Morris Profile
The Detroit Lions have reached a three-year, $7 million deal with free agent RB Maurice Morris, Scout.com has confirmed. Morris has played his entire seven-year career with the Seattle Seahawks and was selected in the second round of the 2002 draft.
Morris will compete for playing time against RB Kevin Smith and has more speed than the younger back.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
also...
Nate Washington has left Detroit with no deal, but his agent says he is still very interested. Dockery has also not signed a deal.
by lions_sucker on Feb 27, 2009 5:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This may be premuture but
This could be how this years FA go, not alot of names want to end up here in detroit Dockery and Washigton left without contracts, it feels we will get lookers but no buyers my only thought the lions should pick 2 or 3 guys they feel will upgrade there lineup and offer them big or more money then they will get else where. then in a couple days when the big names are gone go after the guys that are left waiting around. Again this thought may be premuture but it’s how it’s starting to play out as of now…
by msivits on Feb 27, 2009 5:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NEW OPEN THREAD
Take the discussion to this thread since it is now the one at the top of the site
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by Sean Yuille on Feb 27, 2009 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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