Detroit Lions Site: Lions Sign Free Agents WR Ronald Curry and FB Terrelle Smith

Lions continue to upgrade the wide receiver position.

6 months ago Sean Yuille 14 comments 0 recs |

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Nice!

These are both great signings! I am becoming more and more impressed with Mayhew with each signing.

I am even warming to the idea of drafting Stafford. I am not sold yet, but I really get the feeling they are doing their due dilligence. I am encouraged.

by TonyDC on Apr 16, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just need a Slot WR and we are set.

Hopefully they pick up a guy in the sixth round to fill that spot. Maybe Wes Welker’s younger brother?

by NorthLeft12 on Apr 16, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A slot reciever with blazing speed that can help the return game, I think speed is a must on kick-off returns with the new wedge rule in place this year. The front office is doing a good job of creating competition for various spots on the team, the coaches will have a tuff time making the cuts this year and that’s a good thing.

by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 16, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great signings

Don’t know much about the FB, Smith, but he seems to have some nice stats, might allow Felton to become a guy who just rushes in short yardage situations.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Apr 16, 2009 6:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Smith's a decent veteran...

been around the league for a while. Hopefully, Felton is still being looked at for starter, but Smith should add good depth.

by DrewsLions on Apr 17, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

These are great signings

Hopefully one of these wide receivers will turn out to be hidden gems that’ll flourish seeing as it’s necessary to put 3 guys on Calvin to shut him down. Kind of like Furrey was.

by detpistons3 on Apr 16, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it possible...

for them to re-sign furrey? I haven’t really looked into, but can’t find that he went elsewhere. He was a good possession receiver, so is bringing him back a possibility?

by damnitdamnitdamnit on Apr 16, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd rather sign Mcdonald for the slot rather that Furrey

by msivits on Apr 16, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Apr 16, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I'd agree as well

by DrewsLions on Apr 17, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They Signed.....

…..That Franklin guy from KC…..He can play slot and return kicks.

by BennieBladesFan on Apr 16, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

EXCELLENT

I am really happy with the Curry signing. For him to stand out at all in Oakland is promising enough. We have a stronger passing game than they do, so I expect he will do well in D-Town.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Apr 16, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Better WR corp

These WR’s we’ve signed may not be up to the talent of a Roy Williams but after last year Furrey, McDonald, and Williams just dropped the ball so much it was sickening. You guys know what i mean, these guys with Franklin, Johnson, and Curry may not be best up there in talent but if they can catch the ball there in. Not to mention Curry could play wildcat if ever needed.

by Liontotheextreme on Apr 16, 2009 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs