Thursday Notes: Lions Sign Two, Release Two
by Sean Yuille on Aug 13, 2009 1:22 PM EDT
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- Individual game tickets for the Lions go on sale at 10 a.m. on August 27. For more information, check out the Lions' official website.
- The Lions have signed offensive guard Milford Brown and safety Calvin Lowry. To make room on the roster for the two new players, the Lions released defensive tackle John Gill, who was the first undrafted free agent to sign with Detroit earlier this year, and tight end Jake Nordin.
Brown started four games for the Jaguars last season and is generally considered to be a guard. He has been in the league since 2002, when he was selected by the Texans in the supplemental draft.
Lowry was a fourth-round pick in 2006 by the Titans, where he played for Jim Schwartz for a couple seasons. He started three games for the Broncos last season. His signing could be a hint that Daniel Bullocks isn't going to return anytime soon. We learned yesterday that Bullocks was out indefinitely, but Schwartz didn't really provide a timetable for his return. - No players were actually ruled out yet, but Tom Kowalski speculates that the list of injuries for Saturday's game against the Falcons will be pretty big.
- Usually rookies experience hazing at the hands of veteran players, but that was not the case with the Lions, as Jim Schwartz made sure that didn't happen from the start. He thinks players should be professional and worry more about teaching rookies than messing with them. I like that attitude, as these players are here to do a job, and while hazing can be fun, winning is even better.
- Bryant Johnson was able to return to practice sooner than expected thanks to an experimental treatment.
- If you're in the main or overflow #1 fantasy football leagues, check your inboxes, as invites have been sent. I will try to get the other two leagues up and running later today, so if you're in one of those leagues, keep on the lookout for it. (Note: The current draft date/time is not set in stone by any means. It is just what the site had when I created the league, as both the date and time will be discussed on here at another time before it is finalized.)
- Madden 10 officially comes out at 12:01 a.m. tonight. I probably won't pick it up until tomorrow afternoon, but once I do, expect me to be missing from the site for a few hours. Based on everything I've heard, the game is amazing, so here's to hoping it lives up to its expectations.
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its a madden holiday.
are you starting c-pep or stafford year one?
by cridg1zt on Aug 13, 2009 2:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Stafford
I think the Lions should start Culpepper to begin the season, but in Madden, you gotta go with the franchise on day 1.
by giggy09 on Aug 13, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I start Stafford.....
….on Madden and so should Schwartz……Peyton Manning saud that if he would not have atarted from Week 1 his rookie year he would have been yrs behind in expierience….thats enough for me…..START STAFFORD
by BennieBladesFan on Aug 13, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting Culpepper
Really? C’mon. Y’all know me better than that. I’m cutting Culpepper as soon as I get the game. LOL… no, I probably won’t. But I’ll sleep on that idea tonight as I dream about my franchise this Madden Eve. Happy Holidays!
by DrewsLions on Aug 13, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
curveball.
i’m starting stanton. he got me like 5 consecutive 4,000 yard seasons in last years edition. oh to be a GM on madden.
by cridg1zt on Aug 13, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good luck with that
He’s like a 47 in the game this year. Lol
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 13, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ratings for Madden below...
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=rMa1VIv-Zt0KAFuGYRcpEbg&gid=13
Stanton IS a 47… That’s REALLY low…
BAHHAHAHA
Hanson’s are highest rated played . 95! Followed by CJ of course…
by ZWC11 on Aug 13, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in
Team name is Salt and Culpepper…..:o) I chose to be in the Division with Drew, ATL, and JCruize…..oh yeah!!
by KDawg on Aug 13, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
- - Welcome
- - I will crush you. I will crush you all.
- - Drew’s team name is one of the best FFL team names I have ever seen. I am still laughing.
by ATL Lion on Aug 13, 2009 2:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What systems are you guys getting it for?
If you guys are getting for Xbox and have XBL, then we should start a POD Franchise (the other consoles can have one too).
by ZWC11 on Aug 13, 2009 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Milford Brown was an emergency Back up for Jacksonville last year
They were hit hard with O line injuries and he started their first four games. They cut him in November of 2008. I asked Jaguar fans what they remembered of him. You can check their responses at this link: http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/8/13/988236/my-lions-pick-up-milford-brown-and
by NorthLeft12 on Aug 13, 2009 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like it. He has been available for awhile.
He played two straight seasons for Arizona,got a $12 Million contract and apparently did not do well. Bounced around since then.
by NorthLeft12 on Aug 13, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean....
…….im one of the guys that didnt get in in time on fantasy……Did you stil send me a invite t oa league?…..How ill I know if im needed…..Thans in advance.
by BennieBladesFan on Aug 13, 2009 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will keep the alternates updated on here
If you are needed, it probably wouldn’t be until after a few days of giving people a chance to sign up.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 13, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vick to the Eagles anyone?
Probably one of the last teams I’d expect to get him
by ImPuLsE on Aug 13, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't see it coming...
but congrats to vick. i hope things work out for him.
by cridg1zt on Aug 13, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very crazy
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 13, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOH!
First one to join Overflow League #2!
by ZWC11 on Aug 13, 2009 11:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well it was a good thing...
that Vick did not go to the browns. I mean how would the Dawg Pound react?
by JCruize on Aug 14, 2009 12:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 14, 2009 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sean
i still havent gotten the invite and im in overflow league #1. My email is shallal725@yahoo.com. i believe thats what it is for SB nation to.
LIONS
by lions4life on Aug 14, 2009 10:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I might be able to send an invite, it says I can “invite a friend” where your player slot is…I don’t wanna screw anything up though…
When the LEGAL side-effects of a substance, cause more harm to the person, than the side effect of the substance its self, we have an injustice.
- Jimmy Carter
by BIGWalt2990 on Aug 14, 2009 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its alright
im sure that sean will see this and invite me again
LIONS
by lions4life on Aug 14, 2009 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The e-mail in your profile was @aim.com
I sent an invite to your Yahoo one.
Pride of Detroit, SB Nation's Lions Blog
by Sean Yuille on Aug 14, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CBS RapidReports Aug 13
“Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew, LB Jordan Dizon and S Louis Delmas practiced during individual drills but didn’t participate in team sessions. All are recovering from day-to-day injuries and are being brought back to practice slowly.”
So hopefully by pre-season game 3 or 4 they’ll be playing.
When the LEGAL side-effects of a substance, cause more harm to the person, than the side effect of the substance its self, we have an injustice.
- Jimmy Carter
by BIGWalt2990 on Aug 14, 2009 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Madden
I used to buy madden every single year, but i promised myself that i would stop now for several reasons. I don’t feel like spending 60$. All the game is every year is a roster update there is never anything new. I understand that everyone wants to play with the new rookies and all that but to me after playing the game 2 weeks straight, I just throw it to the side and never play it again except for the occasional bored day. However, it is very different with the online dynasty if u play with your friends. I got NCAA 10 along with about 5 of my friends and we all play an online dynasty. It is really fun because we get to schedule games against each other, compete for the best bowl games, and the best part is competing for the best recruits in the nation.
LIONS
by lions4life on Aug 14, 2009 10:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn’t Madden allow you to download an updated roster?
When the LEGAL side-effects of a substance, cause more harm to the person, than the side effect of the substance its self, we have an injustice.
- Jimmy Carter
by BIGWalt2990 on Aug 14, 2009 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it doesnt
update the rookies
LIONS
by lions4life on Aug 14, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have online franchise in Madden 10...
Which is essentially the same thing… Plus it has a live draft (not sure if NCAA does), a fantasy draft option, and you can trade players…
Just saying…
by ZWC11 on Aug 14, 2009 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although...
I’ll admit, I refused to buy Madden 09 last year because of your reasoning… But I’m buying Madden 10…
by ZWC11 on Aug 14, 2009 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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