Thursday Notes: Attention Brett Favre, Ndamukong Suh Is Coming For You

by Sean Yuille on Jun 17, 2010 3:53 PM EDT in Detroit Lions Notes

Lions rookies and veterans report for training camp on July 30.
Ndamukong Suh wants to sack Brett Favre the most of any quarterback in the league.
Kevin Smith is "definitely" going to be involved in team-related drills next week, although he isn't planning on doing too much. Smith is also hoping to be ready to practice when training camp gets underway at the end of next month.
Below is the statement released by the NFL and NFLPA on the Lions' CBA violation.

The NFL Management Council and the NFL Players Association have determined that the Detroit Lions violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s off-season workout rules pertaining to the intensity and tempo of drills conducted on one of the Club’s organized team activity days ("OTA days").

As a result, the Lions will forfeit two days of their off-season program (June 21^stand 22^nd), which had previously been designated as OTA days. Lions’ players are not permitted to be at the facility on those days, but will be paid for the sessions. The Club cannot reschedule the cancelled OTA days.

Jon Jansen, who is the Lions' union representative, said that he didn't file a complaint and doesn't think a teammate would have done so without talking to him first.
Matthew Stafford answered some fans' questions on the Lions' official website.

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forfeit two days of their off-season program (June 21stand 22nd),

thats bullshit

O.J. Atogwe and louis Delmas best safety duo in the league

by DetroitLions 4 life on Jun 17, 2010 4:48 PM EDT reply actions

+1

they really dropped the ball on that one…oh wait thats dennis northcutt

Louis Delmas is gonna lay the MAC down on your candyass
Follett and Suh IN YO FACE!!!

by The Profiler on Jun 17, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

by det32 on Jun 17, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope Suh gets to Favre, more than once,,,

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by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 17, 2010 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

Once is enough

If Suh cracks his sternum. YESSSSSS!

by dylan415 on Jun 17, 2010 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

once is enough if he hit him like he did that dummey in the sports sinces thing

by det32 on Jun 17, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Once might be enough.

Suh is a wrecking ball, and Favre was destroyed by the Saints in his final game last year. His tired old bones are priimed to crack, and Suh is the young pup for the job

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by Skylar on Jun 18, 2010 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Kevin Smith?

Why does he even talk? Im sorry to bust some peoples bubble but kevin smith is probably the most overrated player on the roster! I realize that James Stewart is the best running back we have had since barry, but we can’t just settle just for the simple fact that we dont remember what a good back looks like and we as Lions fans are settling for kevin smith..Once we see Jahvid run, we are going to say “oh yeah, thats what it was like to have a back that can run and is worth a damn!” Face it, smith has an imaginary brick wall 8 yards past the line of scrimmage! Every time he had a semi size gap on the sideline, he would either get shoe string tackled or trip over his own feet, I say we ditch the bum! Im sorry to upset some of you, but let me predict something real quick…All of you who read this will remember what I said and during the season when Jahvid is bringin the Barry days back, you guys will say damn he was right!

by LionsAreMySpouse on Jun 18, 2010 1:48 AM EDT reply actions

Kevin Smith has value and has shown flashed at times

I don’t think anyone here is saying that Smith is going to be 1,500 yd back. But to say he’s overrated is not accurate. He was a third round pick and has pretty much played like a third round pick. Best is a first round pick, therefore should play like a first round pick. No one on this site has ever said (that I am aware of) that Smith was Sander’s replacement.

Smith is a great teammate and he works and plays really hard. As a runner, he has quick feet and good vision and was getting better last year behind an inconsistent offensive line. He knock is his speed and that’s always going to be there. But he has good agility and decent acceleration through the hole. He could easily be a 4.0+ yd-per-carry guy if the blocking is good and the passing game opens up some holes.

Couple other things you are forgetting here….
- Best is a rookie. Until you see if he can play, you don’t ditch last year’s starter that has a palatable contract.
- The NFL is a two-back league. Wear and tear on running backs is a real problem. You can extend the playing life of both Best and Smith by having a good rotation. Not to mention, these two have different running styles and change-of-pace players are a must.
- We’re not sure how much of an every-down back Best can be. Smith can handle that duty… can Best? We’ll see, but until then you don’t cut the guy. He has significant value if the injury concern is gone by week one.

by DrewsLions on Jun 18, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions