Lions Extend Shaun Hill's Contract Through 2011
by Sean Yuille on Jul 12, 2010 8:32 PM EDT
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PrintBackup quarterback Shaun Hill has received a one-year contract extension, meaning he is now under contract with the Lions through the 2011 season.
The Lions traded for Hill earlier this offseason to solidify depth at the quarterback position and give Matthew Stafford a competent backup. His contract only had one more year (2010) left on it, however. The Lions obviously like what they have seen out of Hill so far this offseason, though, as another year has been added to Hill's deal. His contract now will keep him in Detroit through the 2011 season, meaning the Lions' quarterback situation is pretty much set going forward.
The only real question mark at the quarterback position is Drew Stanton, who really needs to show something to coaches this year. He only has one season left on his deal, and unless he really improves from what we saw last year, the Lions won't have a reason to bring him back. It's not like it's tough to go out and get a third-string quarterback, so that could be one change we see next year. The top two spots, however, are locked in with Stafford and Hill.
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He is a good backup and can start if needed (hopefully not). This also means that they can use their draft picks next year on other things, rather than taking a flyer on a late round quarterback.
by yamahawarrior89 on Jul 12, 2010 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
that move might turn out to be one of the best of this offseason.
lets hope it doesnt come to him getting playing time, but he might just be the best backup in the league next year.
Was really hoping to see something
Alon the lions of shaun getting a new deal or extension he will be ery good for us as far as depth and also someone to help Matt. Like the signing. I would hope eventually Drew can be that back up but this is a make or break year for him. I dunno that he would get a shot on another team if he hits FA.
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Stanton's a waste of money
Cut the dude, he’s shown zero ability when inserted into games.
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by Skylar on Jul 13, 2010 12:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Keep him for now
Unless there are serious injury problems he should run the scout team, ride pine, and wait for his contract to expire.
by handsomerob1 on Jul 13, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't either
I just don’t know if the Lions would want to waste time bringing in another third-stringer who would have to learn the system.
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by Sean Yuille on Jul 12, 2010 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
were not gonna start talking about next years draft
AGAIN? Are we lol
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by The Profiler on Jul 13, 2010 7:28 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think...
they keep Stanton around just to run the scout offense. He’ll be gone soon enough. We’ll probably sign a fa or udfa qb next offseason.
by lions_sucker on Jul 13, 2010 7:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Neither
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 13, 2010 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
i was surprised to hear that we had signed hill, as i thought he was a couple of playmakers away from being the full time starter in san fran. i think he is a solid veteran presence for stafford. stanton’s been on this roster a couple years too long, and i think could use a stint in the ufl to hone his game.
All this talk about Stanton is silly to me
The way some of you are coming across, you’d think he was our starter. NEWS FLASH: This just in from the news desk of IAMGROSS fr FR aO OOM DEEE TROIT: Stanton is a 3RD STRINGE for a team that has lost more games in the past 2 years than any other team. And you add the fact that he was a Spartian who isn’t making squat in terms of salary and you get exactly what you are paying for. On NO TEAM is the 3rd stringer expected to actually start at any time during a season. Just give it a rest, Stanton the only feel good story from the Millen era, woops I forgot about Caleb Cambell. OK the 2 feel good stories from the Millen era.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Stanton is in no form a feel good story
He is a reminder of another terrible draft pick made by Millen.
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Even as a die hard Wolverine fan
I am content with a Spartie holding the clip board for the starter. Ofcourse MSU can’t produce a real QB but they do a great job of putting clip board holders into the NFL. And Sean I guess I didn’t lace that post with enough sarcasm to catch on.The only good spartie is a dead spartie!!!!!!!!!GO BLUE!
How many lumps you want Doc?
as a MSU Grad..
I never thought that Staton could be an NFL starter. He came from a very poorly coached spread offense.
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It's funny
how undrafted Brian Hoyer seems to be having more success then Stanton, a second round pick. Millen was an idiot.
Hoyer came from a well coached pro-style offense
yeah it is funny though.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
43rd overall?????
If a 3rd string QB is all you get for a 2nd round pick then…. YEA….. Thats a big BUST!! And just further proves the stupidity of the old regime. Farewell Millen! Now please stay off ESPN as an “expert” analyst. Your voice makes my head hurt
To be fair
I think Martz is to blame for Stanton.
Or maybe Martz said " I would pick him with my 12th pick" and Millen thought he said 2nd.
I like it
Having Shaun around another year will be great for young Matthew. As for Stanton that dude is still on the roster, he honestly should have been cut this year.
Jurys still out on Stanton
He could still be cut this year, i wouldnt say it likely but as far as what we have heard through Lions camp is that he hasnt been that impressive
by Liontotheextreme on Jul 13, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Good one less Spartan.
I don’t dislike the guy b/c of his school to be honest he is like a 5th cousin but never really knew him. I guess i should be pulling for the guy considering we fam. but damn 3 yrs in the league i could have made at least 2nd string or played the role of Jim Sorgi.
Good-o
He’s a real solid player. Should give us some stability if Stafford goes down, which I hope does not happen.
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
Biggest thing about Hill is he his a good teammate
He will be a good influence on Stafford.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
Glad we did this
I honestly though he wouldn’t want to re-sign with us, I thought he would try to find a team next year that would give him a chance to compete for a starting job. Maybe he just realized that with his horribly weak arm that wasn’t gonna happen.
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