Lions Training Camp Notes: Stephen Peterman Has MRI On Knee

by Sean Yuille on Aug 10, 2010 10:52 AM EDT in Detroit Lions Training Camp

Starting right guard Stephen Peterman had an MRI on his swollen knee on Monday. Peterman has been able to practice through the injury for the most of training camp so far, but the Lions obviously want to make sure nothing is wrong. Jim Schwartz doesn't think it's serious, so let's hope he's right.
As long as Schwartz is head coach of the Lions, they will not be a team ever featured on HBO's Hard Knocks, which is following the Jets this year. Schwartz wants some things to remain private and doesn't think the distraction would be a good thing for his players. I can definitely understand that, although it would be cool to get an inside look at Lions camp someday.
Chris Houston was demoted to the second team on Sunday after allowing a big play to happen. Gunther Cunningham, as expected, let Houston have it for allowing the big play, and then he sent him down to the second team while Eric King went to first-team corner and Dre Bly got work as the first-team nickel.
Jon Jansen got a demotion of his own on Sunday after moving early three times in a span of six plays.
Jerome Felton made his return to practice on Sunday.
Caleb Campbell has moved up the depth chart, as he is now practicing with the second team.
Louis Delmas likely won't play against the Steelers on Saturday.
Maurice Morris missed practice on Monday with a leg injury, but he was apparently held out only for precautionary reasons.
DeAndre Levy isn't quite sure when he will return from his injury, as he is just taking it easy right now in order to not risk a bigger setback.

It's no secret that the Lions are putting more focus on improving kickoff coverage this year, and that was made even more evident by Jim Schwartz after practice a couple days ago.

"We need to do a better job covering kicks and that's something we're putting a lot of emphasis on," Schwartz said. "We have some guys who are very credentialed special teams players, guys who made their niche in the NFL playing that stuff (referring to Vinny Ciurciu, Dante Wesley, Isaiah Ekejiuba, among others). Other guys are good offensive and defensive players who need to find a role.

"When we finalize that 53-man roster, the ability to cover kicks and play on special teams will be a determining factor for more than a few guys making the team or not making the team."

I'm sure there will be a few debates about spots on the roster and whether they should go to a player that is more of a true linebacker or can play LB and special teams effectively.
Nate Burleson is "in the mix" to return punts.
Burleson wants to bring some added excitement to the Lions' receiving corps, and he even has Calvin Johnson getting into it by planning touchdown celebrations.
Bill Ford drove his custom Ford GT to practice on Sunday, and Jim Schwartz and some players were very impressed by it.
Even preseason NFL games are huge ratings winners.

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wow just as i have been saying this whole offseason our O line is still weak

and this doesnt help lets hope he is ok.

by perfectlions on Aug 10, 2010 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

+1

by SmittyJ on Aug 10, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Man injury bug hitting Detroit

It’s like we get a starter back in exchange for another.

That suck’s that Schwartz won’t do a hardknock of the Lions, i can see were it could distract some players but would still be cool to get behind the screen footage.

I for one like what Gun is doing w Houston and others, you don’t want to play like a pro take your ass down to second string.

by SmittyJ on Aug 10, 2010 11:24 AM EDT reply actions

Dude at least there not out for weeks only day to day.

by msivits on Aug 10, 2010 12:11 PM EDT reply actions

the Peterman issue is scary

there is no one no the team that can even come close to his skill set at his position. He needs to be healthy for the Oline to function properly. Lets hope this really is a small thing.

Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.

by joshsun on Aug 10, 2010 12:30 PM EDT reply actions

+1

The drop off from him to ManRam is massive.

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 10, 2010 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

It hurt us bad when he went down last year .. and he is still shaky this year … We better get another starter at that position .. given the nature of the game and peterman’s history .. that will make me feel much better ..

Someone average or above average who can relieve him/rest him .. and can hold his own.

by Libran on Aug 10, 2010 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

who's replacing him in practise?

watching highlights of Fox last season. Especially with all the pulling in the running game he did last season. He might work in a pinch.

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

by JCruize on Aug 10, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Ramirez

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by Sean Yuille on Aug 10, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

oh shit...

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

by JCruize on Aug 10, 2010 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll say

RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 10, 2010 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

No Joke!

The moment i read Peterman was having issues, my sphincter slammed shut.

Lions fans deserve better than being the laughing stock of the NFL. Lets all hope they are heading in the right direction finally.

by joshsun on Aug 10, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

And now NOT going after Simms

looks even worse.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 11, 2010 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Hard Knocks,

I was just re-watching the 1st season with the Ravens, and thinking to myself. HBO has really followed the Billick Boys around over the seasons, Billick (Ravens), Marv Lewis (Bengals), Rex Ryan (Jets). Maybe with a good season this year, and a couple of the young personalities we have on this team. Schwartz and the Lions would be perfect for next season.

Guess Not, can’t say I blame Schwartz for the decision. I’d rather make the playoffs next year, than have 6, one-hour HBO shows to watch over and over in January.

by j16941 on Aug 10, 2010 5:27 PM EDT reply actions