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Tom Kowalski: Lions Won't Pursue Lito Sheppard

The Lions have already made some moves to improve their secondary, but according to Tom Kowalski, don't expect anything to happen with Lito Sheppard.

Contrary to a report that indicated the Detroit Lions were interested in bringing in veteran free agent cornerback Lito Sheppard for an interview, it's not going to happen. According to a league source, the Lions will not pursue Sheppard.

Well, that's that I guess.  I'm not going to bother speculating too much over if things changed or if the original report was inaccurate, but one quick guess is that with the additions of Jonathan Wade and Chris Houston, perhaps the Lions are simply content with waiting to make any moves involving a veteran like Sheppard until after the draft.  After all, the Lions don't necessarily want to go too crazy with the signings, especially if they have a plan to address the cornerback position in the draft.  I guess we will just have to wait and see.

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Maybe one of Wade or Houston could surprise me and start.....

But I think they were depth signings more than anything else…..However, it is not out of the realm of possibility that one of them could become a solid starter, given the chance. They were both high round picks at their position.

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Mar 8, 2010 9:50 PM EST reply actions  

When did we sign WADE?

I remember hearing he was coming to town for a visit, but I didn’t hear or see that we signed him.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Mar 9, 2010 12:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Houston is likely a starter. Wade is likely for depth.

I would be happier if we had kept Buchanon, just based on his potential.

by Barry the Great on Mar 8, 2010 9:59 PM EST reply actions  

what "potential"?

the guy is 30. by now he should be at the top of his game. Next nickel back who we think has upside please!

I have a 9" personality

by Waitingfortheroar on Mar 8, 2010 10:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Ya right...

I was hopeful last year, when they signed Buch, he’s got good speed & some return skills, scouting report anyways & was thouroughly disappointed in his performance. Now cuttin James kinda surprised me, but both of these guys are 25, so potential is there, both very fast & have some tackling skills. I believe Shwartz drafted Houston, in Tenn, & started with the rams, he had over 50 tackles, not 2 bad for a CB. So, basically we’re getting 2 guys w/ 3 years NFL experience fora 5th & 6th round pick respectively, & I believ 2 they’ll pick up a CB in the draft, they maybe targeting Berry, I think? Or, it doesn’t look like they’ve done much concerning the RB situation, or OL, so all possibilities for draft.

by LTownDown on Mar 9, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Houston started for Atlanta

Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!

by KDawg on Mar 10, 2010 11:28 AM EST up reply actions  

Think about it guys

they used the Lito rumor to get ATL to wrap up the deal so they could get the pick.. ATL probably wanted a higher pick and when Lito was mentioned.. they called DET and said lets do the deal… my take of the issue.. great move Mayhew… he was never interested in Lito whatsoever

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Mar 8, 2010 11:32 PM EST reply actions  

exactly denordo

Mayhew showing he’s the man yet again.

After last year I was impressed but it was still too soon to tell. After this weekend I am a true beleiver!

They say money can't buy happiness? Look at the fucking smile on my face. Ear to ear, baby. -- Boiler room

by DrewMoney$$$ on Mar 8, 2010 11:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

*dinordo

My apologies…

They say money can't buy happiness? Look at the fucking smile on my face. Ear to ear, baby. -- Boiler room

by DrewMoney$$$ on Mar 8, 2010 11:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Bummer..

I was hoping they’d pick him up for insurance.

by DrewsLions on Mar 8, 2010 11:56 PM EST reply actions  

I expect probably around 2 corners this draft

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 3:57 AM EST reply actions  

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