Lions Notes: Detroit Claims DE Barry Turner

by Sean Yuille on Dec 10, 2010 2:42 AM EST in Detroit Lions Notes

Matthew Stafford lightly threw passes at practice on Wednesday. On Thursday, Jim Schwartz said that Stafford won't throw in public again until he actually returns to practice because his rehab shouldn't be a "dog and pony show."
In an interview on 97.1 The Ticket, Calvin Johnson was asked about if losing will affect his future plans after his contract expires in a couple years. His response was that if the Lions start winning games, he will be happy, and that "losing definitely sucks." Already this has been spun into Johnson wanting out of Detroit, but what do you expect him to say? He's won 11 games in his career and wants to play for a winner. Obviously the hope is that Detroit will finally turn things around, but if they don't I can see why he would want to leave. Then again, it's much more complicated than simply finding a new team with the franchise tag potentially still being in play.
Ndamukong Suh recently showed yet again why he is such a great person off the field.
Suh is still leading all defensive tackles in Pro Bowl voting.
Jim Schwartz was mic'd up for the Bears game last Sunday.
The Lions filled Kyle Vanden Bosch's spot on the roster by claiming defensive end Barry Turner off waivers from the Bears. Turner is an undrafted free agent from Nebraska that played on the Cornhuskers' defensive line with Suh. Chicago waived him on Tuesday and Detroit quickly put in a claim to fill KVB's roster spot.
Vanden Bosch originally hurt his neck on a play against the Patriots where tight end Rob Gronkowski (Dan Gronkowski's brother) hit him on a crack-back block. Gronkowski was not fined for the hit from behind, which enraged Gunther Cunningham.
Speaking of Dan Gronkowski, how's this for timing? Alphonso Smith was placed on IR two days after the Broncos put Dan Gronkowski on IR. These two players swapped teams as part of a trade made during the final round of roster cuts.
Cunningham had no comment on the tampering allegations.
The Lions are one of five teams officially eliminated from the playoffs.
A few Red Wings players attended the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game.
The Broncos fired head coach Josh McDaniels earlier this week.
Robert Porcher and another man have been sued for defaulting on a $3.65 million loan.

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Suh is amazing

He’s always doing something to give back. Pistons games, little football games, Subway in Detroit. He’s an awesome player and person.

by topherclosson on Dec 10, 2010 4:02 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

These fines that the NFL is handing out are

arbitrary and subjective. Player “A” can get a penalty and a fine. But Player “B” can do the exact same thing as player “A”. And not recieve a fine. Its fuckin ridiculous and getting out of hand.

The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth. - Niels Bohr

by JCruize on Dec 10, 2010 8:45 AM EST reply actions

I find it kind of ironic

that players from the best franchise in all of sports show up to root for the worst franchise in all of sports. go figure!

Suh for DROY!

by joecool5672 on Dec 10, 2010 9:03 AM EST reply actions

I think people read too much into what Johnson said

Everyone wants to win, or play for a winner, but in the end the Lions, Browns, BIlls etc of the world always field a 53 man roster of guys who have won their whole life prior to coming into the NFL.

by WestsideLionsFan on Dec 10, 2010 9:37 AM EST reply actions

Megatron simply said he wants to win.

He’s tried pretty hard this season, worked with what we have.. has played fiercely through injuries, made some crazy ill catches… I have never been a bigger fan of his than I am today.

It’s simply put. Start winning, re-sign Calvin Johnson.

I don’t want add player does not have blue collar mentality,
even if he is great player. Piston should not quit your job. - OK from J

by Skylar on Dec 10, 2010 11:10 AM EST up reply actions

Right on

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 10, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions

Matts rehab is not suppose to be a public spectacle. I can’t hold anything against CJ the guys been a class act sense day one. I hope we can get in a position to keep him him and Staff could be are Manning,Harrison. Megatron does what he can WHEN they throw him the ball. His talent needs to be used more IMO. I don’t think I could ever hate Calvin for leaving and unless he was wearing a Pats jersey I’d still watch him. Hey he’s not gone yet so let’s worry more about winning and Calvin will take care of the rest.

Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary

by The Profiler on Dec 10, 2010 11:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions

jim is 100 percent right

Cannot play with them. Cannot win with them. Cannot coach with them. Can't do it. I want winners. I want people that want to win. - Mike Singletary

by The Profiler on Dec 10, 2010 11:10 AM EST via mobile reply actions

Calvin Johnson

Man would it suck seeing him playing for another team. I really hope next year when Stafford(fingers crossed) can stay healthy for a entire season we can start winning games and Calvin will want to stay.

by Detroitsportsfan3 on Dec 10, 2010 11:53 AM EST reply actions

Suh is a real class

I think that article pretty much decided it for me as far as which player my first jersey buy would be. Monster athlete and player, and real classy and down to earth off the field.

"Shoulda-Coulda-Woulda"

by Lions & Panthers Fan on Dec 10, 2010 3:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

I'm a Packer fan,

and Suh’s jersey might be the next one I buy.

Anthony Tolliver says "Get that weak stuff outta here!"

EXTEND JASON RICHARDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Omaha Sun on Dec 11, 2010 12:30 AM EST up reply actions

Suh jersey is pretty much a lock right now.

Far & away the jersey of choice when I attend games, I see him on everybody’s backs.

Buying a Lions jersey has been a gamble for years, but I think Suh is gonna be here for a long time.

I don’t want add player does not have blue collar mentality,
even if he is great player. Piston should not quit your job. - OK from J

by Skylar on Dec 11, 2010 10:48 AM EST up reply actions

CJ is such a champ

When we start winning, next year preferably, CJ will get much happier which will lead him to resign and everything will be cool.

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Dec 10, 2010 5:17 PM EST reply actions

Packer and Husker fan here.

First off, good luck on Sunday (but not too much).

Second, Suh is just amazing. I absolutely love the guy and really miss being able to watch him play every week. You guys are lucky to have such a great player and amazing person.

Third, I’m sorry to see KVB going down. I always hate seeing former Huskers get hurt. Hopefully he comes back next year at full strength.

Fourth, I’m glad to see Barry Turner sticking around in the league. Hopefully he can at the very least make an impact for you guys in practice or on STs.

What is with the Lions and former Huskers? Raiola, Suh, KVB, and now Turner. What are the odds you guys DON’T take Prince in the draft.

Anthony Tolliver says "Get that weak stuff outta here!"

EXTEND JASON RICHARDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Omaha Sun on Dec 11, 2010 12:36 AM EST reply actions