Lions Notes: Kevin Smith To Have Thumb Surgery Today

by Sean Yuille on Nov 18, 2010 11:49 AM EST in Detroit Lions Notes

Kevin Smith is out for at least this week because he is going to have thumb surgery today. He suffered the injury against the Bills and Jerome Felton said this about it: "It was just hanging down, it looked like the ligament -- like nothing was holding it." Maurice Morris will be taken off special teams to help back up Jahvid Best. It is also expected that Aaron Brown will be active for the first time since September.
In addition to Matthew Stafford and Jason Hanson, the following Lions players missed practice on Wednesday: Jahvid Best, Calvin Johnson, Tony Scheffler, Cliff Avril, Corey Williams and DeAndre Levy. Apparently Avril is the only player who may not play on Sunday, as the others were getting rest more than anything.
Jim Schwartz said earlier this week that Matthew Stafford won't be back on the field until he is able to throw without restriction and until he can take a hit on his right shoulder.
One of Sports Illustrated's nominees for Sportsman of the Year is Ndamukong Suh
Jason Hanson has been involved in more losses (190) than any other player in NFL history.
The Lions worked out free agent wide receiver Kevin Curtis on Wednesday.
SB Nation's 2011 NFL mock draft has the Lions picking third and selecting LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson. I definitely wouldn't be upset if the Lions ended up with him.
Former Lions running back Lew Carpenter passed away at the age of 78.
ProFootballWeekly's 2010 Midseason All-Pro Team includes Calvin Johnson and Ndamukong Suh for the Lions.
There are quite a few current and former Lions players on Deadspin's list of the 100 worst players in NFL history.
Spencer Havner is back with the Packers -- as a tight end.
The Browns worked out former Lions cornerbacks Eric King and Jonathan Wade earlier this week and signed King.
Former Lions kicker Aaron Pettrey, who was with the team for a few weeks this past summer, has signed with the Bengals.

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I'd like to get Curtis

He’d be a very good upgrade over BJ..then again who wouldn’t obviously I’d rather see Derrick but as long as it’s someone else at this poit I’d be ok with that. Eric King..good luck with that one mangina. Wow Bobby Carpenter that just makes you feel good inside don’t it.

Did I mention..I love the Phonz!

by The Profiler on Nov 18, 2010 11:42 AM EST reply actions

Yeah he would be an upgrade

and if Curtis doesn’t work out I think my grandma is available on Sunday…she would be an upgrade too. I would also love either a top tier CB or Olineman with the Lions 1st rounder

by Suhper Megatron on Nov 18, 2010 11:51 AM EST reply actions

Top 100 worst. Guess who's on the List?

90. C.C. Brown; safety; Texans, Giants, Lions; 2005-present: As the joke goes, C.C. stands for “Can’t Cover.” Some players manage to find work no matter how poorly they play. Here’s Exhibit A.

"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx

by Jettero2112 on Nov 18, 2010 12:20 PM EST reply actions

he sucks but he is not th3 80th worst to put on a jersey... not even close

anyway there is a ton of kickers on that list

"things not to talk about with people RELIGION,POLITICS,k. smith,FINANCES"
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by det32 on Nov 18, 2010 1:06 PM EST up reply actions

How the hell

was Wade ever our #2 if he gets passed up for King by the Brownies? I think Curtis would be a great addition if he is back in football shape, if that happens do not expect to see Williams on the roster next year esp the way Logan has been performing on ST. Really makes me wonder what the future holds for Brown as well, dude hasn’t even been activated in weeks. Unless he has a injury the staff is hiding his future here is dim for him as well.

by CR on Nov 18, 2010 12:28 PM EST reply actions

Kevin Curtis

Yes sign him, please get anybody over Bryan Johnson.

by Detroitsportsfan3 on Nov 18, 2010 12:50 PM EST reply actions

Kevin Smith just has no luck

DrewsLions was right and I was wrong. Stafford did in fact post a QB rating better than 89.7, he put up a 90.2 rating. I have not been happy about being wrong in so long!

by joshsun on Nov 18, 2010 1:10 PM EST reply actions

+ 1

I guess he won’t be working with the " hands " team any time soon…

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Nov 18, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions

Its so clear now

we need to cut Jason Hanson!!

Suh for DROY!

by joecool5672 on Nov 18, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions

Why Patrick Peterson over Prince Amukamara?

Peterson is a Junior, Amukamara is a Senior. Both are said to be lock down corners and both have great size (Peterson is 6’1" approx 220 lbs and Amukamara is 6’1" approx 205 lbs). Peterson has 3 INTs on the season and leads the NCAA in INT yards, however he has just 3 pass deflections. Amukamara has 0 INTS this season (he had 5 last season), but he leads the nation with 11 pass deflections and has only been thrown at 40 times all year long. Peterson has 29 tackles (21 solo) vs Amukamara’s 38 (20 solo).

Personally, I think that Amukamara is the superior corner, and I think his extra year of experience would translate into being better suited to play at the next level and contribute immediately. I would not be unhappy with Peterson, but if I had to choose between the 2, my choice would be Amukamara. I am curious what others think.

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by KDawg on Nov 18, 2010 8:36 PM EST reply actions

I like them both

But I am with you I’d rather have Prince there both good players. Just comes down to prefrence for me I have seen more of Prince and I really like that kid.

Did I mention..I love the Phonz!

by The Profiler on Nov 18, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions