Thursday Notes: Lions "In the Mix" for Chester Pitts?

by Sean Yuille on May 20, 2010 9:20 PM EDT in Detroit Lions Notes

Jim Schwartz is impressed with how far Caleb Campbell has already come considering he hasn't played football in a couple years and is learning a new position.
Campbell expects to be relieved of active duty on July 16. Until then he will be working towards completing courses to graduate from his officer's training course, but none of that will prevent him from participating in any of the upcoming OTAs or the minicamp next month.
Free agent guard Chester Pitts claims the Lions are "still in the mix" for his services. Pitts isn't fully recovered from his injury yet, but the Eagles and Vikings apparently want to work him out. If the Lions were to suddenly show interest in him again and decide to bring him in, Pitts would be nothing more than depth. I really only think that would happen if Rob Sims or Stephen Peterman went down with an injury, though. Although depth at guard isn't great, the Lions are set with Sims and Peterman as starters, so I don't believe there's a ton of interest in signing someone like Pitts at this point in time.
If the overtime proposal that was previously approved for the playoffs is voted on for the regular season at next week's owners meetings, Tom Kowalski reports that the Lions will vote for it. I like the new rule in theory, but for it to truly be a good thing I think it's necessary for it to be in effect for the regular season as well as the playoffs.

Matthew Stafford is going to have more freedom to call audibles at the line of scrimmage this year.
Stafford and Calvin Johnson seem to be developing some chemistry at the OTAs.
Amari Spievey took part in this week's OTAs after dealing with hip flexors at the rookie minicamp, and Jim Schwartz talked up the former Hawkeye's physicality in the secondary.
Schwartz got a chance to chat with Red Wings great Ted Lindsay at the Lions' bocce ball tournament earlier this week.
Ty of The Lions in Winter has a great recap of the charity basketball game some current and former Lions participated in. One of the former players that took part was Cory Schlesinger, who apparently is now a teacher in Allen Park.
Jahvid Best is pumped that he will be in Madden this year.
Speaking of Best, you can follow him on Twitter. (Thanks to Ndamukong Suh for the heads up in his tweet about how he and Best are going to Los Angeles for the Rookie Premiere.)

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I would rather see it all season or not at all for OT changes

by coolbreeze42 on May 20, 2010 9:46 PM EDT reply actions

be cool if we got pitt dont think we will though

by det32 on May 20, 2010 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

Sean great stuff AGAIN!

And family we NEED Pitts to be a lion, I don’t care if we are talking depth at first, until Peterman and Simms prove that they can stay healthy for an entire season we need another starter on this roster who can play both positions. And even if Peterman and Simms do stay stay healthy think about how having that extra guard that can come in and give these 2 a breather every now and again, it can only help out our O-line.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on May 20, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions

and imagen if one(sims) can learn how to play RT get gos's fat ass out there..

by det32 on May 20, 2010 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Guard is fat, which is good !

Yes, Peterman & Sims look solid. Ramirez is listed as a center also. That leaves Canfield, Quarterman & Schuening to battle it out. One of those three might make it to the practice squad. Pitts might come into play later in the summer if he heals and is in shape. Wow, might be an ace in the hole…

" 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 May 20, 2010 10:32 PM EDT reply actions

the more the better...IMO in no way this a bad move...

if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin

by JCruize on May 20, 2010 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Agree that I would rather have the OT changes all season or not at all, and also agree on Pitts for depth.

by Evilsmurf on May 21, 2010 2:16 AM EDT reply actions

I really don't think we're in the mix for Pitts

The Lions might still be interested in the “it’s August and somebody got hurt and Pitts is still out there and he’ll come cheap” sense, but I think another team will pull the trigger before then. Sims is better, MUCH younger, and healthy . . .

Peace
Ty

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by ty@thelionsinwinter on May 21, 2010 8:41 AM EDT reply actions

+1

by ATL Lion on May 21, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Great article Ty

It’s great to see how friendly guys like Delmas and Avril are. Great feature.

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by Hyperion Ecta on May 21, 2010 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Like Pitts it would give us depth and competation

Also like Staff and CJ getting chemistry together and Spievey seems to be coming along nice.

by SmittyJ on May 21, 2010 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

Agree abt depth .. Sign pitts, if he is any good .. keep O line fresh .. we need it healthy n good so our weapons can put up come points … plus it’s a bonus that Minn doesn’t get him .. and our D line can get to farve easier

by Libran on May 21, 2010 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

GREAT article Ty.

I can’t believe how jacked Schlesinger still is. I wish we would’ve NEVER let him leave. IMO he is one of the greatest Lions of all time and that’s just another reason to despise and hate Millen, for letting him leave. I guarantee he could walk into OTA’s and earn the starting spot right now lol.

by toled0lions on May 24, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions