ProFootballTalk.com - Steelers Cutting Larry Foote

Let's hope that rumor about Foote wanting to return to his hometown are true. I would love to see him in a Lions jersey.

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Hell yeah

He is what we need. And if the rumors are true and Mayhew ad Schwatrz counted on this it would put them one up in my book. But my Grade on them still watd till after 2 yeasr or so lol.

by shanndiggit on Apr 28, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

Sign Foote!

by n4ry4 on Apr 28, 2009 1:22 PM EDT reply actions

What are we runnig for a defense?

1 downlineman and 6 line backers?

We traded for a LB, drafted two LBs, signed two LBs and now have Foote available.

If we do sign Foote, which LB that we drafted gets cut?

by DrDetroit on Apr 28, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

None from this year...

Dizon, Lewis, and Graham can get cut easily.

by AZ Yooper on Apr 28, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Dizon

I am assuming he gets cut irrespective of Foote.

by DrDetroit on Apr 28, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

mayB trade him 4 Foote

and that P/K Swayze, they have lewis & that kid Cody spencer, they just picked up…but in retrospect, I think they want some stiff competition in the LB core.

by LTownDown on Apr 28, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

This would make total sense, and Foote would serve the same purpose here that the old Steeler LB Earl Holmes did: a great two- or three-season starter and veteran leader . . . we just need to draft someone to groom behind him this time.

Peace
Ty

http://thelionsinwinter.blogspot.com

by ty@thelionsinwinter on Apr 28, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Please let us sign him

He would be such a great solidifying presence. Plus, I think he’d be happy playing for his hometown team. He’s won his Super Bowls, now he can help us back to relevancy.

by AZ Yooper on Apr 28, 2009 1:59 PM EDT reply actions

Lions sign Foote...

…then immediately traded him to Arizona for Anquin Boldin! You can never have enough wide receivers!

by Mushy on Apr 28, 2009 2:37 PM EDT reply actions

Lions were interested in trading for Foote early in free agency. Now he’s released. Seems to good to be true, especially as a Lions fan.

by SLPtransam on Apr 28, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

Here is the link....

http://www.detnews.com/article/20090428/SPORTS0101/904280423/1126/Ex-Steeler+Larry+Foote+wants+to+join+Lions

by SLPtransam on Apr 28, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

this would obviously be an instant upgrade

Lions need to pull this off, since they didn’t address many defensive needs in the draft. This is a must.

by giggy09 on Apr 28, 2009 2:44 PM EDT reply actions

this could be nice

by zeke313 on Apr 28, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

GIVE THIS MAN A CONTRACT!!

Mayhew please sign him!! he wants to play here and he would be an instant upgrade!!

by Vphan3 on Apr 28, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions

This better be a done deal.

No joke, this would actually make the Lions linebacker core one of the better groups in the NFL. A pro-bowler on the strong side, a true NFL middle linebacker, and I think Ernie Sims would finally get an opportunity to shine, rather than look like a potential bust of a first rounder like he did last year. Outside of kicking, they really don’t have much to hang their hat on. If they could still work a deal for another DT through free agency, this may go from a dissapointing draft to a wonderful offseason. Spend next years off season focusing on rebuilding the O-line….! Oh no….I’m friggin gettin excited to be a Lions fan again! This hasn’t even happened yet and I’m already bein sucked back in.

by Mushy on Apr 28, 2009 3:08 PM EDT reply actions