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Lions Waive Daniel Bullocks, Sign Robert Francois

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2008 file photo, Daniel Bullocks attempts to tackle Maurice Jones-Drew.  Bullocks was waived by the Lions today, August 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2008 file photo, Daniel Bullocks attempts to tackle Maurice Jones-Drew. Bullocks was waived by the Lions today, August 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

The Lions have put safety Daniel Bullocks on the waived/injured list.  That means he has been waived, ending speculation over what Martin Mayhew would decide to do with the injured safety. 

Bullocks' knee that was surgically repaired a couple years ago had been bothering him all training camp, and it had been awhile since he practiced.  Speculation originally suggested that he was destined for the injured reserve, but the Lions decided to simply waive him.  With the safety position looking good as far as depth goes, the Lions obviously felt they were in good enough shape to open a spot on the roster.

That open roster spot went to linebacker Robert Francois, who was released by the Vikings to make room for Brett Favre.

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Well, another 2nd rounder bites the dust

That’s just a real shame. I guess we’re looking at drafting another safety again next year.

by DrewsLions on Aug 19, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does that mean we take a shot at Mays?

Personally, I hope not, We have Line issues that need help.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 19, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Mays is special but....

Next year has gotta be DE, DT or LT for our first rounder.

by DrewsLions on Aug 19, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Maybe an Okung or a Dunlap for the Lions 2010 draft.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 20, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we learned our lesson

Detroit will draft the best player at the drafting slot next year again. Obvious exceptions now are QB and TE.

If we pick 11th and Mays is the best value at 11 (hypothetically), then I bet we pick him even if a DE or DT or OT is on the board that everyone wants. Heck if a RB or CB is the best value we’ll probably pick them.

Granted, if we pick 11th and there isn’t at least one DT, DE, or OT even or better than a safety on the board then that must be one helluva safety.

by HoorayForEverything on Aug 20, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't rule out TE

I know its extremely early, but it certainly isn’t unprecedented that a talented young player just can’t get/stay healthy enough to be a long term solution. Mr. Pettigrew is certainly not off to a very good start in this department.

by Mushy on Aug 20, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

mays?

what team?……Someone release him?

by BennieBladesFan on Aug 19, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taylor Mays from USC

by JazzyBBP on Aug 19, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taylor Mays is the money. The 2010 draft is deep real deep in safeties.

by BtotheLT on Aug 19, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG Duh.....

…..My bad……I like the kid from alabama…..Dt hes like 6 4 350

by BennieBladesFan on Aug 20, 2009 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel sorry for Bullocks

He had a horrible run with injuries, and that’s unfortunate because he always showed potential.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 19, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

…he showed signs of being capable of playing at this level, just never could stay healthy enough to make a good run at it. I wouldn’t rule out him making a return to the team. While another team may take a look at him, the Lions at least know what they’re getting with him if they take him back at some point.

by Mushy on Aug 20, 2009 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should...

Be taking a good look @ Eric green, could be a contender for #2, was the man in AZ a few years back. Could move AH to SS, as they had indicated. Though, he didn’t look too bad starting #2 CB last week.

by LTownDown on Aug 19, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

GET A FA

y draft one sign a good free agent safety im sure there will b one or two

Kevin Smith let em kno, Ernie Sims Break em, Calvin Johnson you already Kno
2009 Detroit Lions 6-10 to 8-8

by DetroitLions 4 life on Aug 19, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

next offseason

Kevin Smith let em kno, Ernie Sims Break em, Calvin Johnson you already Kno
2009 Detroit Lions 6-10 to 8-8

by DetroitLions 4 life on Aug 19, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck to Bullocks

dude was snakebit. I hope he gets healthy and is able to continue his career

by JazzyBBP on Aug 19, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bullocks

that sucks. i was rooting for him to take over at strong safety.

by big smoove on Aug 19, 2009 9:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

poor guy

I was pulling for him. Talent/heart was there, body just wasn’t. But I wouldn’t spend a 1st rounder on a safety next year. DL/OL, CB if it were to fall into place.

 But I foresee us having an opportunity to take a elite lineman, whether it be D or O is the question. Top 5 pick again. Still on the line for 4-5 wins, think Killer is a little too low with his prediction.

When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894

by Leapin Lion on Aug 19, 2009 11:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

hey @ least

he wasn’t one of the many 1st rnd WR picks or QB’s for that matter, who don’t even play in the NFL anymore. But, ya I thought he was gonna be good & may very well have been, if it wasn’t for the injury cloud that seems to hang over them each year.

by LTownDown on Aug 20, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How can the guy play last year, not really get hurt then all of sudden

be waived??? didn’t he play most the season. Was it a pre existing injury or did he do it in camp again.. Just weird…

by msivits on Aug 20, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

New Sherriff in town

New regime, and maybe Bullocks just isn’t fitting into the scheme or the mindset or whatever the Schwarz and Cunnigham crew is coming up with, in addition to the injury thing.

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by ahtrap on Aug 20, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pearson and Delmas?

Are these two the tandem at safety now? Is Henry going to get a shot back there? I must be forgetting someone because I can’t really see how the Lions are so deep at safety.

by Mushy on Aug 20, 2009 11:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Marquand manuel, from Denver

Idk what ever happened w/ Otis Wiley either, any1 know?

by LTownDown on Aug 20, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

kinda bummed...

Bullucks seemed to have potential, but the coaching staff must have seen his ability didn’t outweigh the injury, maybe they have a person in mind they can trade for or a free agent, other wise Pearson or Manuel will have the starting spot.

by lions_sucker on Aug 20, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm kinda hoping Francois makes the team...

…and makes an interception or gets a sack against Favre when the Lions and Vikes play….I’d love to see what sort of celebration a man in that situation would come up with, and it’s kinda fun imagining what might be going through his head, too.

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by ahtrap on Aug 20, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

That would be quite good to see.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 20, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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