Wednesday Notes: Kevin Carter Visits Lions?
by Sean Yuille on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 AM EDT
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Print- Free agent defensive end Kevin Carter was scheduled to visit the Lions on Tuesday. Carter played for Jim Schwartz in Tennessee from 2001-04 and started all 16 games for the Buccaneers a season ago. He is likely still a free agent because he is entering his 15th year in the NFL. Despite his age, though, he would be a good addition to the Lions' defense just because of his experience.
- The Giants apparently had a trade worked out with the Lions to swap the 20th and 29th picks. The trade was contingent on Jeremy Maclin being available, which is probably why the Eagles traded ahead of Detroit. Philly probably realized that the Lions were in trade talks, and if they had waited beyond the No. 19 pick, Maclin would have been headed somewhere else. Because Maclin was drafted before the Lions went on the clock with the 20th pick, the trade never happened, but it certainly is interesting to think about. Had the trade happened, would the Lions still have gotten Brandon Pettigrew?
- ProFootballWeekly is reporting that the Lions may claim recently released quarterback John Beck. The Dolphins got rid of the former second-round pick earlier this week, and because of their waiver position, the Lions essentially have first dibs on him. I'm for the move, as Beck very well may be better than Drew Stanton. If that is the case, Beck could become the Lions' third QB. If he isn't better than Stanton, then he would simply be released.
- Drew Henson wasn't too surprised that the Lions released him.
- Aside from Henson, the Lions also released Pacino Horne and Matt Lentz. Both players were signed recently, but they apparently were only bodies for the Lions' first minicamp under Jim Schwartz that took place a couple weeks ago.
- The Lions gave away a Kevin Smith jersey to a fan that turned out to really be a Kevin Jones jersey with a new nameplate sewn over Jones' name.
- PFT has the 2009 rookie pool numbers. The Lions, due to having the top pick and an additional first-round selection, have the largest pool out of all 32 NFL teams.
- The Jets released Brett Favre from the reserve-retired list, meaning he could sign with whatever team he wants if he were to come out of retirement again. He released a statement saying he is retired "at this time." I stress the phrase "at this time," as that football itch probably won't come until the summer when training camp nears. I have a feeling this summer could be even more dramatic than last year if Favre comes out of retirement. Chances are he would sign with the Vikings, which would just be the ultimate slap in the face to the Packers.
- 39 million people tuned in to the draft over the weekend.
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DAMN! I Knew They Were Going to Trade With the Giants.
It would have been interesting to see how the draft would have turned out in that scenario.
- - Evander Hood? or Pettigrew if he was still there?
I think the Lions would get the Giant’s third[#85] and fourth [#129] round picks as well. A long shot, and an overpayment would be that later second round pick from the Giants [#60].
Too bad.
I think I called that did I not?
The Giants liked Maclin and DHB a whole lot cuz of their speed. Maclin was ahead of DHB, but the original plan was probably swap with the Lions to get DHB.
All in all, when you compare Hakeem Nicks and his very small amount of negatives with all the negatives of the guys drafted ahead of him, I think the Giant got a better deal staying where they were.
Not saying Nicks is the best WR in the draft, but like Reggie Wayne a few years back he is the safest WR in the draft considering character, hands, Speed, size and polished routes—things that each of Crabtree, Maclin, DHB and Harvin all have at least one flaw in.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 29, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Except...
For that whole gaining 14 pounds after the combine thing. That would raise a pretty serious red flag in my mind about work ethic. I think calling him the “safest WR in the draft” is a bit of a stretch.
Work ethic had nothing to do with it
Like any of these things, if you read into what the media reports you don’t get everything. He had a hamstring injury, and gain 14 pounds. Guy is an athlete and when you have to eat a lot like these guys do to maintain, when you can’t excercise, you gain weight.
Not an issue in the least. He IS the safest WR in the draft. Even Crabtre is a question not cuz of his injury, but cuz he played in a pass happy O.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 29, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, he has lost the weight as soon
as he was able to get back to excercising. Is that a work ethic problem? THink not.
Its a blessing actually cuz he’d be taken a lot earlier if teams didn’t do their HW like Jerry Reese does.
by FreeBradshaw on Apr 29, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes FB, We discussed this trade before the draft.
I was sure that the Lions wanted out of the #20 spot. It all depended on who was dropping. I give the Eagles credit for stepping up and ripping off the Browns to get their WR. And to keep him from the Giants. Smart play.
It would have been nice to get those extra picks...
Unfortunately, I guarantee they would have used #29 on Beanie Wells. I’m MUCH happier with Pettigrew than I would have been with that pick.
Same
A two-back system wouldn’t have been bad, but the Lions had much bigger needs than RB, not that that would have stopped them.
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Would've been interesting if that trade were to happen
I still think Pettigrew would have been the pick, providing he was still available. The extra picks would have been nice.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Beanie Wells
was probably in play at 29 if Pettigrew was gone.
by HoorayForEverything on Apr 29, 2009 7:55 AM EDT reply actions
Grew would have been gone at 29.
I think we would have jumped on Beanie Wells possibly.. after all of the talk, it seems like he might have been the next on our board at that point.. that or Louis Delmas at #29 and then Wells at would have been gone at #33, so at that point who knows..
I'de like this subject to come back to reality...
Can’t pass up an experienced big body for our D line.
Don't know how long this link will be good.
But it is damn good quality. http://atdhe.net/6427/watch-nfl-network
you are the man...
I have Comcast and can’t get DirecTV or Dish at my apartment because the building blocks reception. So I hope this is still up after May 1st. Oh well, they gave me 12-months of free Starz. Bastards.
by lions_sucker on Apr 29, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Holy cow
That will come in handy when I leave for home and am stuck with Comcrap. I will miss NFL Network. Definitely calling to cancel the sports package.
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great
this would help out where we need vets. Carter and Foote. It is a new era for us.
by proud to bleed light blue on Apr 29, 2009 10:24 AM EDT reply actions
That jersey thing really pisses me off
It’s not enough that they’ve been fielding a shit product for the last eight years…now they have to stoop to this crap?! A bad team I can handle, but when you start giving fans the shaft is when you start to lose them. If you ask me, the team should apologize to anyone who got one of those retread jerseys.
On a different note...
I’d be psyched if we got Foote and Carter. Carter would be a great stop-gap veteran leader, and Foote could be our starting MLB for at least two or three years.
Did they really give away a retread jersey?
WTF? Who made that call? I wish they would have given me that jersey so wouldn’t have to keep loving this crap team.
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