Monday Notes: Jim Schwartz Hangs Out with Kid Rock at MIS

by Sean Yuille on Jun 15, 2009 1:46 PM EDT in Notes Comment 24 comments

Jim Schwartz was at Michigan International Speedway yesterday to serve as the Lifelock 400's honorary starter. He got to wave the green flag to start the race, take a ride in the pace car, and hang out with Kid Rock, the grand marshal of the race. Unsurprisingly, the two hit it off, so much so that Kid Rock described Schwartz as "the best coach we've ever had in Detroit" after Schwartz rattled off some lyrics from his favorite Kid Rock song.
The Lions are doing their best to increase their number of season-ticket holders by reaching out to people who used to fit that description. Their latest gesture to get former season-ticket holders back in the Lions' good graces was an invitation to attend the team's final minicamp session on June 24. The invitation was sent in an e-mail that declared the Lions "WANT YOU BACK." The session will be opened only to former season-ticket holders, and as of Friday, 300-400 people accepted the invitation (6,000 people were extended the opportunity to go).
Brandon Pettigrew and Matthew Stafford appear to be forming a great connection on the field.
Matt Millen has officially been hired by NFL Network to be the color commentator for Thursday night games. Great. Just great.
Pro Football Talk has formed a partnership with NBC.
The Falcons finally released Michael Vick last week.

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Wow. 2 Networks (NFL and NBC), 2 misfires (Mutt Millen and Pro Football Talk)

by James L on Jun 15, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

millen....

…..was always a good anaylyst……he should have stayed there and never been hired to run a football team

by BennieBladesFan on Jun 15, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reluctantly agreed. I’m just a bitter Lions fan.

by James L on Jun 15, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whats wrong with PFT?

I think they’re the leader in breaking NFL news… Florio does a great job with that site…

by calvins got a job on Jun 15, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just find that they have, in the past, broken stories a little too quickly and then have to retract. However, they have toned it down lately. My reaction wasn’t meant to be that negative. I was judging PFT based on overall history and not recent history.

by James L on Jun 15, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pettigrew and Stafford...

yea thats great and all but lets get that connection with CJ

by CR on Jun 15, 2009 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah....that would be great

Let’s just hope that Stafford can throw a touch pass for one, have the time to throw it for another, and not have to check down to Pettigrew on every passing play.

by KDawg on Jun 15, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dude...

…I could have a good connection with CJ….he’s that good.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Jun 15, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well...

1. That’s the only good reason I can think of to NOT have the NFL Network.

2. It is great to hear that the QB/TE connection may become a more frequent thing in the future. That can only help with the other receivers.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Jun 15, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good stuff

Can’t wait for the “Vick to Detroit” talk….
Guess I’ll have to mute NFL network games
Stafford to Pettigrew, I like it! Who’s the QBs best friend? Smart pick!

by JazzyBBP on Jun 15, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Vick talk won't happen

Lions said months ago they don’t have any interest in him.

Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog

by Sean Yuille on Jun 15, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

I know, it just seems like every couple of weeks some dumbass has to make a fanpost about it. I wish they’d get the hint lol

by JazzyBBP on Jun 15, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well

They also said they were considering drafting someone other than Stafford, but I think that was all BS too. You never know what could happen in this league…..especially in Detroit.

by KDawg on Jun 16, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nothing in particular

….(yawn). wake me when we sign greg ellis.

by big smoove on Jun 15, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

too late

Oakland already signed him

by shanndiggit on Jun 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

And that sucks too…..we could have moved him back to DE and he could have had another pro-bowl year, this time in Detroit. Now it will probably be in Oakland instead.

by KDawg on Jun 16, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

hopefully we still get kevin carter.

by shanndiggit on Jun 17, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

For what it is worth

If Kevin Carter comes to Detroit in football playing shape, then I too hope that we eventually sign him. If he is getting lazy just because he has played for 14 years, and he come to Detroit out of shape, then I do not want him. If that is the case, we would be getting an old, lazy, out of shape player who should have just retired instead of even trying to come back somewhere.

by KDawg on Jun 17, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have more

faith in the coaching staff to say that they would not sign a fat lazy POS. There are lots of times that players do this. They need a break and take it then come back in shape and play well. I to hope that he does come in shape after training camp. If not I think our Coaches would give him a ticket back to his family and he can enjoy his retirement.

by shanndiggit on Jun 17, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey Shan

What about Grady Jackson? I don’t exactly see him as the moniker of health and fitness do you?

by KDawg on Jun 17, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do agree

that the Lions could benefit from giving Carter a shot, but if he is not in shape then I don’t want him unless they plan to use him solely on the inside to plug holes, like Grady Jackson.

by KDawg on Jun 17, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well

only answer I have is the coaches have to have a plan. I don’t see Jackson as being our DL savior either but hopefully he can plug some holes. Our biggest issue over the years is getting a pass rush. No matter what if we can’t put pressure on the QB they will have all day to sit back there and wait for a reciever to get open like last year. We can hope and pray Avril and Peterson can put that pressure on. I see Carter being able to take a few downs as either DE and DT.

by shanndiggit on Jun 18, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

If he is in shape, he would be a good addition to the D-line.

by KDawg on Jun 18, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget

that Penn State connection, Bryant Johnson & Derrick Williams. A crafty veteran and rookie might catch some action also. Hell, check on down to 4th string if need be. When did we ever have that option ?

by Keevatron on Jun 15, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs