Lions Sign Jonathan Wade; Trade for Chris Houston Still Being Negotiated
by Sean Yuille on Mar 8, 2010 6:33 PM EST
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Cornerback Jonathan Wade was set to visit the Lions today, and that visit must have went pretty well, because the team has reportedly signed the former Rams defensive back to a one-year deal.
Wade is a speedy cornerback who excelled in both track and football in high school and college. At Tennessee he was originally a wide receiver but switched to cornerback early on his career, which has proved to be a good decision. Also at Tennessee he ran track and was an All-American in 2005 for the indoor and outdoor seasons.
In 2007, Wade was drafted by the Rams in the third round. In the three seasons he played for the Rams, Wade appeared in all but one game and made a total of 6 starts. Wade should be able to compete for a starting job with the Lions, and even if he is merely a backup, his versatility should prove useful if any starters are unable to play. Wade can be a nickelback or a regular cornerback, which will be good for depth purposes one way or another.
While the Lions have improved their depth at cornerback by signing Wade, the team is still hoping to add more depth by trading for Chris Houston. Although Adam Schefter's report on the trade made it sound like the Lions and Falcons simply had to dot the i's and cross the t's, the Free Press' Nicholas Cotsonika reports that a deal may not be quite that close to becoming official just yet.
The Lions and Atlanta Falcons are still talking today about a trade that would send cornerback Chris Houston to Detroit, an NFL source said.
I'm not sure what the delay is, but hopefully it is nothing that will be too big of an obstacle for the trade to become official at some point. The Lions still have a ways to go to improve the secondary, but signing Wade and trading for Houston would be a great start, so let's hope this trade is completed without any issues.
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chris houston delay
i’ll tell you right now why its delayed. Atlanta’s trying to be cute and squeeze a little more out of the lions but they dont realize that mayhew is the man and aint going to budge.
MAYHEW IS MY BOY
im loving this offseason
He’s going to throw a liver kick ~Bas~
I think it is done
they may have used Lito to get them to bite… Mayhew is incredible to put that in the media…. per ESPN five ago… Schef.. twitter.. can someone confirm?
GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.
I was worried
when we let all of our corners leave, but it looks like the front office is doing a good job of fixing that problem. Based upon last year, trying a whole new set of corners cannot be a bad thing.
We are going to be a whole new team even before the draft begins. I love having lots of options when draft time rolls around. We still need a lot of pieces, but it is nice to have some action this time of year.
no complaints
from me.. the 1 year deal is to see what they got.. if he performs the Lions take a chance on possibly losing him after a year… sounds like he is fast… a work in progress
GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.
hopefully...
Mayhew is playing hardball and saying "hey, you don’t need this guy and you may end up cutting him, take our 7th and that’s it." How awesome would that be.
from twitter:
Adam_Schefter
Former Falcons CB Chris Houston traded to Detroit for terms reported here Sunday: a 6th-round pick and switched spots in the 5th round.
Oh i hope we get him
I hope we get him and Lito shepperd, as well as Mark Lilja from the Colts !!
If we do that we would really have some room to manuver and go after people we want at other positions in the draft. I so hope we trade down in the draft !!!!
clarke off the market, staying in steel town
need to get shephard while we’re bringing lilja in first class…then berry/suh/mccoy…it doesn’t really matter, can’t believe i just said that
Well, they had to do something at corner
These aren’t jump up and down and dance in the street type of moves, but at least we have a couple of guys with experience. I think Houston will likely have to start. I’d feel better if we also nabbed Lito Sheppard and then drafted someone in the 2nd or 3rd round. Until we see these two suit up and play, we have to be concerned about the secondary.
It’s nice to get excited about new picks and I LOVE the aggressiveness of the front office, but nothin’ comes free. Houston was traded because he underachieved and Wade was released by a team that just went 1-15. Let’s keep things in perspective with these two moves. Right direction, I think…….
Wade was not released, he had a 3 yr contract so get your info correct.. Spag had no intention on leaving Wade in a starting position, not because he can’t play, but Spag wanted his draftee Fletcher to start whether Wade was playing well or not. Seems to me that Wade just got a crap deal from the Rams.
Okay dude...
HE WAS NOT RE-SIGNED… how ’bout that? Is my info straight enough for you?
My point was that a team that just went 1-15 DID NOT WANT HIM BACK. It’s not like he’s the steal of the century or anything. I’m just trying to be cautiously optimistic, clue-less. Some people jump for joy over every transaction for the sake of it being a transaction. Me… I like to look at every aspect of the transaction and offer my OWN perspective.
Unless you know Spagnuolo personally and know that he didn’t like Wade and chose to shaft him, you’re just guessing that Wade got a “crap deal”. Right?
let’s just say I know a lot more of the inside scoop then DrewsLions, and Wade did not want to stay with the Rams. why would he? did you even watch the Rams play in 09? if you did, then you would’ve seen that Wade played extremely well in the 4 starts he was able to have. then you would’ve seen Fletcher placed in the game and get burned Badly on every pass thrown his way.. i’d say maybe before you have a negative comment to say about a player you probably never watched, you’d keep your comments to yourself..
I guess you're a Rams fan then?
No, I didn’t get to see the Rams play much. I was busy watching the Lions and the Rams had no primetime games. I guess if I need to get the inside scoop on any NFL teams, I know who to call… lol. Whatever….
Hey Clue-less
Wade started ZERO games in 09…..so how about you get YOUR facts straight??
He played in 15 games…..and started NONE. So STFU and back off my boy before you find yourself in some hot water. Drew happens to be a respected and long upstanding member of this site. Show some GD respect for your fellow posters.
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
LOL
The Bringers of Hope: Stafford - Delmas - C. Johnson - Pettigrew - Levy - Hill - Schwartz
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 9, 2010 4:01 AM EST up reply actions
idiot
He started the FIRST 4 games in 09, IDIOT… But I’m sure you wouldn’t know that because you probably spend all your time sitting your FAT a** on the couch eating bon bons while Wade is on the field making more money then your sorry KDawg self can dream off… FATTY
well at least you got your name right...clueless...
dont be an asshole
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
I stand corrected
Wade did start the first 4 games of 2009, for the record. However, it is plain who the real idiot here is…..and you’re damn lucky I do not know where you live, because I would love to show you what fat is all about you ignorant prick. I’m sure you’re out there on the field to aren’t you asshat? Go look in the mirror and wipe the food off your face moron.
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
But blind optimism is more fun Drew
The Bringers of Hope: Stafford - Delmas - C. Johnson - Pettigrew - Levy - Hill - Schwartz
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 8, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
That is until the season starts and the blind optimism becomes a blinding light of pain and misfortune...
The Bringers of Hope: Stafford - Delmas - C. Johnson - Pettigrew - Levy - Hill - Schwartz
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 9, 2010 4:02 AM EST up reply actions
Question
What does everyone see in McCoy? He did 23 reps at the combine which makes me think he may be a little lazy. His career #‘s hardly match Suh’s last years #‘s and that just scares me.Am I missing something?My personal opinion is if Suh’s not available trade back if at all possible and pick up someone with a motor like Graham or even OL.
Just my opinion
No... if you hate McCoy, you're on the right blog site
I just think he’s not better than Suh, but I don’t hate the guy. I think he fits better with Tampa Bay or Indianapolis’ cover 2 style of defense. But he’s not a bust just because he only did 23 reps. I expect him to do more at his pro day and during private workouts.
The better question is why are people all of a sudden talking about Mark Lilja??
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
I don't hate the guy
I just worry about a guy who is healthy making a showing like that on the day he needs to be his most impressive.
Mayhew might have used the Jonathan Wade negotiations/signing as leverage to keep Atlanta from trying to up its price at the last minute
The timing of the 2 transactions seems more than merely coincidental, IMO. Mayhew is goooood. He’s very good.
Honorary Driver of the Kyle Wilson Bus and Keeper of the Dreadlocks!
The 313 Missile Squadron: Delmas, Berry, Wilson, Houston......seek and destroy!
Hey, as long as Zack Follett keeps hitting people, he can rap to Barney the Dinosaur for all I care.
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