Tuesday Notes: Lions to Add Sponsor to Practice Jersey?
by Sean Yuille on Jun 9, 2009 12:36 PM EDT
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Print- The NFL recently approved a rule that allows teams to put a sponsor on their practice jerseys. As expected, the Lions are interested in getting a sponsor, as it is another way to generate revenue. I'm sure some of you are worried about seeing the Lions' practice jerseys covered in ads like many soccer teams' uniforms, but don't worry. If they get a deal, the company's logo can't be larger than 3.5" by 4.5". Plus, it'll really only be visible in pictures or videos from practices. Even during open practices it would be tough to spot the logo since the stands are a pretty good distance away from the actual practice.
- Louis Delmas has the right attitude when it comes to proving himself to his coaches and teammates.
- Here are a pair of videos about Matthew Stafford from Yahoo! Sports:
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I just hope
The Lions are smart about the sponsor, hopefully they’ll choose something that’s really subtle and possibly compliments the jersey rather than stick out as another capitalistic exploration by the NFL
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
ok nvm
I didn’t read that it’s only on practice jerseys in that case I could really care less. Honestly if it brings in revenue, why not do it?
We didn't lose the games, we just ran out of time -- Bobby Layne
Why Mr. Stafford?!
Why do you persist on making me look foolish for being so against you as our #1 pick!?
Why do you consistently answer interview questions so well?
Why do I want to see you on the field more and more as summer progresses!?
Frustration…
In answer to your questions
Nate, ‘cause you’ve said a lot of stupid things in your life.
I agree Nate
I PLEADED for Curry in the draft, and was bummed at Stafford’s signing. More and more however, I’m finding myself glad to have the oppurtnity to see what this kid can do for the organization. After the “Joey Ballgame” debacle I REFUSE to give him ANYTHING, but I honestly believe he is capable of earning our praises…let’s hope he does
by Darth Hitman on Jun 11, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I love who Stafford's "friends" are
I don’t think you can go wrong by taking advice from Aikman and the Manning brothers.
Honestly, I don’t know how you can be a Lion’s fan and not be just absolutely thrilled that this guy is our quarterback. I know… we haven’t seen him take a snap yet. But how can you think that this guy will fail? He’s just got “it”. I never remember looking at Harrington and seeing the same confidence and composure that Stafford has. Yes, I was excited about Harrington and couldn’t wait for him to get under center, but not like Stafford. I’m pretty close to staking my reputation on him and calling his success right now. But I’m not that brave just yet. But close… very close.
coming from you, Drews, that’s a ringing endorsement….
I’m taking a much more wait and see attitude. I’ll be gald to admit that I’m wrong about whether the Lions should have taken Stafford at #1 when he leads us to a few wins, or to the playoffs in a few years…but when that happens, it will be because the front office put a better cast of characters around him than what Joey Harrington, or Jon Kitna had to play with….what degree of the Lions future success will rely on Stafford alone?
Color me still skeptical.
Ok
I must be an idiot. (Thanks y’all for not agreeing so fast…)
Everytime a video is posted on here, all I see are big white boxes with a tiny color icon on the top left corner. Is my computer missing somethingamabob?
No Jazzy your not missing a somethingamabob
Try updating your thingamajig.
by Runnin' Rebel on Jun 9, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm coming around slowly...
I love that he’s talking to Aikmen and the manning brothers… I love that he just wants to help this team, my beloved team… I love that he seems to have his head on straight…. I’m not convinced, because I like everyone else I know had this same feeling about Harrington… but yes, I believe this team as a whole is a better team than what Harrington had… I’ve like almost everything the coaches hava had to say as well… I even like almost all of the off season acquisitions… But I have been a fan of this team for too long to really get excited… I just can’t believe they aren’t incompetent… at least not yet… but I am coming around…. very slowly.
I like the way he talks
He seems to have a level-head on his shoulders. Can’t wait to see him in action.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 10, 2009 3:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Drinking the Kool-Aid
Guys,
We hve all drunk this Kool Aid before and only once has it panned out – Barry. I got excited over Chuck Long, Andre Ware, Joey, on and on and on, the hiring of Matt Millen, the hiring of Mariucci then the tough talk of defensive minded Marinelli. It’s hard not to fall into this trap again but I think I am!! This Lions team, led by Schwartz may be on the right track.
But the Kool-Aid...
just tastes so damn good! Weather’s starting to warm up and we’re all just getting thirsty. You’re right… it does happen every year around this time. I think I’m more optimistic about Stafford and the Lions for future seasons versus success this year. But still… I’m getting more excited abouts Stafford’s possibilities as the days go by.
You're right
The Kool-Aid does taste good – perhaps a little sweeter than previous years. I just drank so much since 1975 and I always end up thirsty by week 7, sans 1991 of course. To lose an entire decade is horrendous on a fan. I hope this year (2009) will be the benchmark for an excellent decade of football for the Lions!!! I may even reneg on my commitment to not fly out to Ford Field until they become competitive (I think if they’re 2-2 at the end of the 1st quarter of the season I’ll go to a game)
1991
Ah man please, don’t mention that…heart is still heavy after that
by Darth Hitman on Jun 11, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
The F-Ace
He has it. Warren Sapp says it all the time. Whatever it is a person needs to be the face of a franchise, Matthew has it. What ever it is a person needs to be a F—-ing Ace on the field, Matthew has it. I cant wait to see him on Sondays, he and our new DFENSE. GO LIONS!!!!!
by proud to bleed light blue on Jun 10, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions
Chubby?
It’s not just me right? He’s kinda fat. Not that it’s a bad thing… but he definitly has the “I drank too much beer for three years” neck flab going on. Are there any other elite QB’s that have had it? keyword being “elite” – Jamarcus, Byron and the Hefty Lefty don’t count
by calvins got a job on Jun 10, 2009 10:56 AM EDT reply actions
We're talking about PRACTICE jerseys
Really, someone is “worried” about the Lions’ practice jerseys? Who cares? Unless they have ads for, say, Toyota on them, I don’t see who would bother to object.
That's Awesome!
I just figured it out! They are gonna put a Ford (like the logo for the auto co.) on the end of every player’s name. Calvin JohnsonFORD. Larry FooteFORD. Daunte CulpepperFORD. F@#$ING Geinius! Advertising for the struggling auto industry in Detroit, and it won’t cost them anything. Cause they own the Damn team. HAHAHA! When they win their 8th game I’ll order my StaffordFORD practice jersey. Go LIONS.
The audio is a little off
But here is a video of Joey Harrington getting interviewed by Mike Tirico at the 02 draft….I find it interesting to compare.
ANYONE OUT THERE TAKEN OUT A STAFFORD LOAN?
…besides the LIONs? Don’t get me wrong, I liked the pick almost immediately (well, as soon as we got some linebackers) and I believe that MATT IS THE FUTURE OF D-TROIT. Make no mistake about that. I think that Stanton will make a solid second, at least until he decides he wants to start somewhere, but MATT’s THE MAN! Dauntless will be there in the beginning, and will help in Stafford’s development into a professional; he’ll look good doing it too, if his recent ‘changes’ have meaningful implications. But, in the end, the leadership of the newest incarnation of my team will fall to the kid who broke the highschool records (at the same school) of our last championship QB. The young man who has ALWAYS been the starter wherever he played. The NO. ! pick in the last NFL draft: Matthew Stafford, out of Georgia.
THE CURSE IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GET READY 2 ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NYCFAN
I think game 2, @ home vs. the Vi-Queens, will be the first indicator that this team (finally) has IT!! You might want to jump the wagon early and get a headstart on all those who will say, once it is clear (and uncontestable…or safe), that they were “always there for THEY’RE team”.
On the nail
You hit it myPride, I agree 100,000%
by proud to bleed light blue on Jun 11, 2009 8:53 AM EDT reply actions
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