Lions Claim Copeland Bryan, Kevin Hobbs

by Sean Yuille on Sep 6, 2009 7:19 PM EDT in Detroit Lions Roster Comment 19 comments

The mystery of who would fill the two open spots on the roster has been solved, as Tom Kowalski is reporting that the Lions have claimed defensive end Copeland Bryan and cornerback Kevin Hobbs.

Bryan was a member of the Bills the last two seasons (he's only been in the league since 2006) and was cut yesterday. It seems there are quite a few people on Buffalo Rumblings not all that happy with Bryan being let go, though Brian Galliford, who runs the site, is fine with it.

OK, great, but if you guys are seriously of the opinion that Copeland Bryan – a fine, upstanding player with some skill – was the long-term answer at DE… then wow.

Brian is referring to the Bills' situation, obviously. For the Lions, he is seen as an upgrade over Ikaika Alama-Francis, which is why he is joining the team.

As for Hobbs, he has also only been in the league for a few seasons and was cut yesterday as well. He played for the Seahawks and had been on and off Seattle's active roster and practice squad. It looks like Marcus McCauley was claimed to fill Kevin O'Connell's spot on the roster, whereas Hobbs was claimed since he is viewed as an upgrade over Cletis Gordon.

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Like Copeland....

……Hes a definte upgrade…..Dont know enough about Hobbs but I trust the staff when I say he must be better then Cletus Gordon…..But for sure this team got better since yesterday.

by BennieBladesFan on Sep 6, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions

Agreed

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by Sean Yuille on Sep 6, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions

We almost lost Gronkowski and Murtha

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by Sean Yuille on Sep 6, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

Thanks Sean

by BennieBladesFan on Sep 6, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions

n/s where you're gettin your 411 from

but, he’s smaller than Avril @ 253? Has like 1 sack, no better than Alma-Fran, who was 280# & 2x as many tackles, so n/s where the upgrade is there? & Hobbs to has no INT’s not 2 many tackles either. Seems like there are way better guys out there, that they could be claiming, I’m sure it’s not over, but seems like they’d be more worried about guys that other teams actually want!

by LTownDown on Sep 6, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions

Maybe they see potential

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

by Hyperion Ecta on Sep 6, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Copeland better be one hell of an edge rusher because he doesn't have size???

by msivits on Sep 6, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions

hmm

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2009 Detroit Lions 6-10 to 8-8

by DetroitLions 4 life on Sep 6, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

All these guys were cut for a reason.....

…….they didnt work out where they were…..These guys are simply picked up to make this team better……There not stars…..You dont get stars on rge waiver wire…..You get guys that are better then you released and they have.

by BennieBladesFan on Sep 6, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

ya idk

all these guys are cut for a reason, but in some cases there are teams who are forced to give up talented players for youth, salary cap or whatever reason. Teams like New England, Pittsburg are gonna have to get ris of good players, cuz they can only keep 53. There are guy with better stats, sacks, tackles, size, etc. out there & we’re claiming some nobodies, that’s all I’m sayin, that aren’t better than the guys we’re cuttin.

by LTownDown on Sep 6, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions

says who?

…..you?…..Just becasue a guy has better stats doesnt mean hes going to fit the new Detorit systems on offense or defense……You dont pick up a guy simply becasue his stas are good…..these guys are guys that they wanted and feel they are better fits to the syatems they will now be running…..GO LIONS!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on Sep 6, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Good point, but were not New England or Pittsburg

when is the last time Pittsburg cut loose a 2nd round draft pick from a couple of years ago. I’m just tired of seeing high round draft picks go to the curb, and lately there’s been alot…

by msivits on Sep 7, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions

Did you notice However.....Millen leaves.....

….and mayhews forst draft all 10 picks made team or on practice squad……Mayhew be Praised!!!!

by BennieBladesFan on Sep 7, 2009 10:24 AM EDT up reply actions

Bryan was very good this preseason and in camp. It was a numbers game with him and he was running 6th for us. We kept him last year on the active roster. He is very serviceable and will be a decent pick up for you guys.

Playing Realistic Optimist at Buffalo Rumblings since 2008. Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

by MattRichWarren on Sep 6, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions