Lions Notes: Calvin Johnson, Chris Houston Miss Practice Again

by Sean Yuille on Dec 31, 2010 3:41 PM EST in Detroit Lions Notes

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Calvin Johnson and Chris Houston were again out today. They have missed three straight days of practice, which isn't a good sign for them playing on Sunday.
Brett Favre was on the practice field for the Vikings today, but he didn't actually participate in any drills or anything like that. At this point, I highly doubt he plays on Sunday, but then again this is Brett Favre we're talking about, so never say never.
Gunther Cunningham joked that Ndamukong Suh is Martin Mayhew's assistant because he offers up so much advice about players the Lions should get. Apparently Kyle Vanden Bosch is similar in that way, as they "want to be surrounded by good players."
Jeff Backus really wants to experience the playoffs, especially now that long-time friend and former teammate James Hall is just a win away from going to the postseason with the Rams.
Jared Allen surprisingly had some good things to say about the Lions during a conference call this week. Remember, earlier this season he said that he doesn't like Detroit at all.

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With all of the losing...

Backus deserves to go to the Playoffs. I mean this guy has more career losses than most players have career games. Hold on Backus. You guys will get there next year.

Ty Cobb is the greatest baseball player of all time:

1911 AL MVP
.367 career batting average (highest ever)
54 career steals of home (most all time)
Won 12 batting titles, including 9 in a row from 1907 to 1915.
Third all time in stolen bases with 892.
Second in runs scored with 2,245.
Second in career hits with 4,191.
Batted under .320 only once in his career.
Batted over .400 three times.

by Jack H on Dec 31, 2010 4:34 PM EST reply actions

Jason Hanson deserves a playoff run more than any guy in the league.

Fire CJ and trade Schwartz lol

by spicymchaggis on Dec 12, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply Star Unrec? 1

by Skylar on Jan 1, 2011 9:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

by j16941 on Jan 1, 2011 4:06 PM EST up reply actions

Sean is going fine you $15,000 for that echo.

Get ’ em Commissioner Yuille

I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.

by Wayne Fontes on Jan 1, 2011 8:55 PM EST up reply actions

I may have won the Mega Millions Jackpot on Friday (haven't checked my ticket yet)

I may be a Millionaire

"Lemme Tell you why I have confidence in the long term future of this team... It's #9, That's why I have confidence in the long term future of this Team." - Jim Schwartz

by j16941 on Jan 2, 2011 5:36 AM EST up reply actions