Lions Claim Ex-Patriots Quarterback Kevin O'Connell
by Sean Yuille on Sep 1, 2009 6:01 PM EDT
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With both Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton suffering injuries, it was pretty obvious that the Lions were going to add some depth to the quarterback position. I figured they were done adding depth after Brooks Bollinger signed with the team, but I was wrong. As it turns out, the Lions claimed quarterback Kevin O'Connell, who was released by the Patriots on Sunday. Since the Lions still have waiver claim priority over every other NFL team, they were awarded O'Connell.
What exactly does this mean for the Lions? Well, I'm not exactly sure. Either the injury to Drew Stanton is more severe than we are being led to believe, or Martin Mayhew is claiming O'Connell for trade bait. As you probably know, Matt Cassel is expected to be out 2-4 weeks with an MCL sprain, though the Chiefs claim he will be back in time for the regular season. Even so, I'm assuming they put in a claim for O'Connell since Scott Pioli is their general manager. At the same time, there is some talk that the Broncos were interested in O'Connell as well. They have some of their own injury problems at the quarterback position, and their coach is former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
This could just be a temporary thing where the Lions want to have a couple backup QBs available for Thursday's preseason finale, or it could mean that they want to get a look at O'Connell just in case Stanton has to go on the IR. Like I said earlier, however, this could just be a move to add some trade bait to the roster in hopes of acquiring a late-round draft pick from a team like the Chiefs or Broncos.
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Rather see O'Connell on the roster
Than freaking Brooks Bollinger.
He’s a big guy too, 6’5" 230 – I bet he can heave it.
Agree
Especially since the Pats drafted him, though they also released him.
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Or Culpepper may get cut....
…..I know this would save the team like 3 to 4 million on payroll if hes cut beofre opening day.
by BennieBladesFan on Sep 1, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions
They have not even ruled Culepper out for Thursday yet......
Let alone week 1…..I doubt they will cut him.
I Know....
……im just saying its a possibility……Ever since camp started its been mentioned by some…..i dont think they will though.
by BennieBladesFan on Sep 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No
It;s only been mentioned by those who want him gone so there’s nothing standing between Stafford and the starting spot. It’s never been uttered by anyone that is around, on, or has anything to do with the team. Just people on here who don’t want him on the team because they think he’s holding Stafford back.
I say if Culpepper plays really well this year and we won’t make the playoffs then trade him to a team for like a 2nd or 3rd rounder halfway through the season and get as much as we can for him at his highest value then just play the future from then on out.
Nope....
….thats not true…..I read it on espn insider from Adam shefler about a month ago……Im not saying I agree just saying ots been said other then in here.
by BennieBladesFan on Sep 1, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I keep hearing the Culpepper trade value...
…mentioned on here, but I gotta ask: Who is going to trade a 2nd or 3rd rounder for Culpepper, regardless of how well he is playing?
I’m not saying it won’t happen, but I can’t think of a single team that would be in a position to consider such a trade.
Exactly....
….Im ena Randy Moss was traded for a 5th rounder…..I think if Culpepper plays well they could maybe get a 5th rounder for him.
by BennieBladesFan on Sep 2, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I could see maybe...
…a 4th rounder if a championship caliber team is desperate, and Culpepper is playing great football, but even that seems like a stretch.
Even with "The Franchise"...
…aka Kyle Orton, slinging the rock? The only reason I wouldn’t see Denver interested in trading for Culpepper is that if Culpepper is any good he will be quite a commodity in the offseason anyway. Maybe if the Broncos are leading the division, and Orton goes down with a season ending injury…?
finally...
They listen to me. Gotta be better than Bollinger, backing up Brady & Cassell. Has some decent speed
Interesting
I expect him to get more snaps than Bollinger, if he doesn’t get traded before then.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
How 'bout for Boss' Bro..
Jk..though they did trade Cutler for Orton, not a very even trade in my opinion. Maybe David Bruton & Robert Ayers.
I dont know
Bellicheck can turn any backup into an adequate one if needed but for some reason he got rid of this guy. What was that all about ?
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hahahaha
Kevin O’Connell is one of Josh McDaniels “Students” and we all know how stupid he is, would they be dumb enough to trade Brandon Marshall for Kevin O’Connell and a 3rd Rounder? hahahaha Mayhew would look like a genius
Josh McDaniels isn't stupid.
Bill Belichick wouldn’t have had him on his staff if this was the case, and you know he’s not stupid either because he coordinated one of the greatest offenses in the history of the NFL. He’s not necessarily fit to be a head coach, though.
I’m pretty sure some other team will inquire about O’Connell, specifically an AFC team, so that he can spill out some info on the Pats’ offense. So, you shouldn’t be surprised if he is traded for a draft pick or maybe some other backup.
[Oh hi. I’m a Pats fan living in Chicago, so, I get to watch the Lions quite a bit thanks to the Bears’ games. I like Calvin Johnson and Kevin Smith. Hope the Lions do better this season.]
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by Azul Cachorro on Sep 1, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
The Problem is
Josh McDaniels and Eric Mangini think they can come in and run things the way Bill Belichick does, but the problem is they don’t have the respect Bill Belichick does. So in my opinion it is pretty stupid to come right in and screw over your best players just to send a message
I think the Lions got O'Connell..
if one player goes that wears #5. Than just replace him with another player that wears #5. Save yourself the troulbe of getting another jersey.
by JCruize on Sep 2, 2009 1:21 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
wow...
you guys must think o’connell must be the next tom brady just because he was released by the patriots…have any of you actually watched this guy in a couple games during this years preseason? there’s a reason why he was released!
I don't think any of us are thinking that
We all know why we picked up O’Connell, it has nothing to do with Tom Brady or the Patriots.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 2, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Exaclty....
….whats the difference between this guy and Bollinger???? Nothing…..neither will play a game i Detroit.
by BennieBladesFan on Sep 2, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Somebody help me out...please!
Who the “F” is Kevin O’Connell?!?!
Outside of him being drafted by the all mighty Patriots, and ultimately released by the Patriots mind you, what is all the hub-bub.
I think.....
…..its becasue a couple teams may have wanted him…..especially Denver with Orton going down and Mcdaniels knowing him from his NE days……I think we are going to trade him for a low round pick……Just a smart move by Mayhew to pick this guy up just to get a extra draft pick is all…..Maybe even a 4th rounder since KC may want him too.
by BennieBladesFan on Sep 2, 2009 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions
JUST IN CASE
i dont think you will see stanton in the blue and silver,after this.oconnell will take his spot but in regards to bollinger,he will be cut before the regular season begins.other than that we are going to get our first shot at watching stafford play his first complete game.as much as i would love to see culpepper gone but he is still better then bollinger.
No way Stafford plays this whole game. One half maximum.
The less Staff plays, the more likely he will be our week one starter.
The report in the Free Press (or Detroit News....not sure which)....
Said that Stafford will see extensive work in the final preseason game.
I read he will have 25 plays
via NFL.com.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 2, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I read that about 2 posts below, after I posted this.
2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 2, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
O'Connell has cannon arm comment
I didn’t know that. Stafford has a cannon arm. Today the media is reporting O’Connell will be given an extensive workout.
Whatif, O’Connell wows the coaches?
I don’t care how the Lions spin the Culpepper accident to the outside world, inside the Allen Park confines they have to be disappointed with Culpepper about this. If O’Connell wows the coaches, I wouldn’t be surprised to see Culpepper offered as tradebait to those teams needing a QB right now.
Stafford, according to Schwartz will go 25 plays, Bollinger thru the third quarter, and O’Connell plays the fourth quarter is what I’ve read.
I like the pickup of O'Connell...
young and unproven though he is. I’d like to think Bollinger was BAP in the FA at the position, but I have trouble seeing him as “best” anything…I am unimpressed with his acquisition.
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