Lions' Nick Fairley Returns To Practice On Wednesday

by Sean Yuille on Oct 5, 2011 10:01 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

Because the Detroit Lions don't play until Monday night, they have an extra day to get ready for this week's game. Some teams decide to just push everything back a day to get ready for a Monday night game, but the Lions held a practice on Wednesday like usual.

While it is believed that Wednesday's practice was a bit lighter than a typical one considering so many players sat it out, the Lions did get rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley back on the field. He participated in practice on a limited basis on the Friday before the Vikings game, leading some to believe he could play against the Cowboys. He didn't after not practicing all week, so it's a good sign that he was back on Wednesday.

Although Fairley did practice, that doesn't necessarily mean he will make his debut for the Lions on Monday. For the last month it has seemed like the Monday night game was a good time for his debut, but Jim Schwartz made it clear that he isn't going to go from "zero to 100 without taking some steps along the way." I suppose we will have to wait and see if he practices the rest of the week before getting a better idea about his status for Monday.

The list of players missing from Wednesday's practice includes offensive tackle Jason Fox, linebackers Stephen Tulloch and Justin Durant (he hasn't been cleared to practice, according to Chris McCosky), wide receivers Calvin Johnson, Titus Young and Rashied Davis and safety Erik Coleman. Amari Spievey left practice after stretching.

Several players out on Wednesday were likely just getting a day off. Others, such as Durant, Davis and Coleman, were out because of injuries rather than rest.

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Hope he plays monday, probably not but would be nice

Goooooooo Lions

by Joseph Steagall on Oct 5, 2011 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

I can't think of a better OL for him to debut against

Probably the worst in the league. If that doesn’t get you off on the right foot (no pun intended), I don’t know what does.

by WestsideLionsFan on Oct 5, 2011 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions

that's exactly what I'm thinking

Give him a good boost splattering Hanie (Suh already has the space reserved in his trophy room for Cutler’s head)

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by Ee Oulo on Oct 5, 2011 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Lions sign Ex-Titan DB-Vincent Fuller...

Anyone hear who they released or IR’d?

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Oct 6, 2011 3:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Prolly Anthony Madison but nothing confirmed yet.

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by Detroitnr1 on Oct 6, 2011 6:54 AM EDT up reply actions

Jacques McClendon released; Gandy only interior backup

Released by the Titans on September 3, Fuller had workouts with the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs last month.

The Lions also tried out former Indianapolis Colts safety Aaron Francisco.

Plus, the Lions auditioned former Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Nick Cole, who has started 29 of 77 career games.

The Lions also worked out former Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Montrae Holland, center Cecil Newton, the brother of Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Cam Newton, and former Cincinnati Bengals center Reggie Stephens.

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Oct 6, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Hilliard

has taken snaps t the guard position and it’s my guess that he would get the first call should the need arise. God I hope it doesn’t though.

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by Justan Oldfart on Oct 6, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions

is Fox coming back any time soon?

Anyone know what the deal is with his foot?

by LionsD on Oct 5, 2011 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Some big fat guy stands on it all day

[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."

by NobodySpecial on Oct 6, 2011 3:28 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

To be fair...

He is only standing on the bottom of the foot, the top seems perfectly fine.

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by donl517 on Oct 6, 2011 6:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I sure he's worth all this hanging on to.

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Oct 6, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Can't wait to see Nick play

like pouring gas on a car fire this is gonna be EXPLOSIVE

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by The Profiler on Oct 5, 2011 11:30 PM EDT reply actions

Beat the Bears!!!

Whoever is playing on the D-line, I want to just see going after Cutler and putting him on the ground all game long.

by akadwriter on Oct 6, 2011 12:12 AM EDT reply actions

I hope it will be Nick at Nite Time on Monday

I’m Fairley sure he’s ready to take somebody’s head off. Hope we get/stay healthy for the coming weeks

by SanDiegoMick on Oct 6, 2011 1:36 AM EDT reply actions

something to think about

Early in games, an offense will often throw deep. The intention is to let the defense know that the deep pass is part of your arsenal. This can often force the D to adjust keeping their Safeties a little further back opening up the middle routes. This is nothing new to us as Lions fans, we have seen it more than once (understatement of the post, here).

What I would like is couple blitzes early in the game from odd angles. Put the O line on alert, they do not know where the pressure is coming from. This would be a huge deviation from our normal game plan and would set their offense on their heels. After that, we can fall back on our front four for the most part with the occasional blitz. Just open the game with a surprise, then fall back on what we know.

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by joshsun on Oct 6, 2011 1:52 AM EDT reply actions

I'd love to see them set the tone in such an unsuspected way!

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by Ee Oulo on Oct 6, 2011 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Excellent comment

I’d been thinking the same thing for every game. Blitz early to give the OL something else to think about. Also on the way to the QB knock Forte on his ass. Tough to throw a screen pass when he’s on the ground.

by jeremy j on Oct 6, 2011 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully he returns soon

by Hyperion Ecta on Oct 6, 2011 2:39 AM EDT reply actions

Kev from WCG is the biggest douchebag ever Sean, don't let him post here.

Here’s what I get when I basically told them they have such a queer policy on allowing us post over there. They basically know their team can’t keep up this year and feel threatened by the Lions. I told them to ban me is ‘moron’ is considered a curse word there, and he did! What a fag, soft like the city of Chicago.

Calling someone a moron, whether you think you’re quoting a movie, doesn’t necessarily make it ok. Furthermore, you say: “This site has a very loose idea of what a troll is. If moron is considered a ‘curse word’ then that is pathetic and please revoke my membership from here for me. I wouldn’t want to be involved in a blog like that.” Insulting the site and the editors? You specifically requested not to be allowed back. Congrats, you earned it. – Kev

Lmfao. I’m not the only one who has had trouble voicing my opinion over there. Pretty much all POD posters have, they say they welcome “trash talk” yet saying “You sir, are a moron” is warrant for a ban! Can we ban this tool? Editor or not it’s a bitch move. No way in hell I’d post there again with all those soft ass Bear fans. If they want to be bitches, don’t let them post here. Starting with Kev. Anyone else who thinks WCG polices their site to only let Bears fans voice their opinions feel free to back me on this.

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by Amendola dolla billz y'all on Oct 6, 2011 2:55 AM EDT reply actions

They just have too much time on their hands, waiting to be a 2-3 team.

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by Gee Garold Lembach on Oct 6, 2011 3:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Never had a problem there, dunno what yours is.

[...]when Giants coach Steve Owen, a certified defensive genius, was asked how he planned to stop Nagurski, he said: "With a shotgun, as he’s leaving the dressing room."

by NobodySpecial on Oct 6, 2011 3:29 AM EDT up reply actions

all sites are different

I have had a good time talking to Kev in the past. He has always seemed level handed to me.

by joshsun on Oct 6, 2011 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions

from what I saw on the Dallas board and reading what he's quoting of you

I think you can expect even more boards to ban you in the weeks to come if you keep at them. They are touchy and oversensitive on their site so just follow the saying of when in Rome do as the Romans…. so when there bitch about Lions fans and suck on Cutler’s shlong a bit in between insults and you’ll be fine. (I kid I kid)

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by Ee Oulo on Oct 6, 2011 4:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Hm

One would think WCG would make its policy clear on the matter, perhaps very recently, maybe even so recently as yesterday…

the minute insults start flying around, or personal attacks on our members/staff, we have to draw the line.

Oh wait.

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by Mavyrk on Oct 6, 2011 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions

They can run their site how ever they want

I can’t do anything about it, so please stop flooding the comments on here about it. Not my or other POD users’ problem.

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by Sean Yuille on Oct 6, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

No problems there.....yet!

Expectations don't produce!

by 2manyears on Oct 6, 2011 10:53 AM EDT reply actions

Fairley is going to get into this game without a doubt.

So then who sits? Flu? That would be a shame.

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by delusional on Oct 6, 2011 11:33 AM EDT reply actions

I want to see more willie..

No Homo, but more willie young hes looked like an animal. Obviously wants to prove himself and has definitely shown through.

by Michael21 on Oct 6, 2011 11:42 AM EDT reply actions

Oh yeah, me also.

I heard KVB on the Monday night roundup, and he said Willie grades out week after week as the highest D lineman based on the Lions grading system.

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by delusional on Oct 6, 2011 11:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Guarenteed, he looks like he’s really worked his ass off. I think he deserves a good amount of snaps, hopefully they unleash him on the bears.Number one cause i just plain wanna see him more, two because he did that reel the fish dance after the sack the other night and thats my fav..if only we could get scheff on the field to play the fish!

by Michael21 on Oct 6, 2011 11:50 AM EDT up reply actions