Detroit Lions Release Anthony Madison, Eldra Buckley
by Sean Yuille on Nov 7, 2011 4:18 PM EST
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PrintThe Detroit Lions have officially signed offensive guard Leonard Davis and running back Kevin Smith to one-year deals. The moves were just announced by the team, as were the moves to release cornerback Anthony Madison and running back Eldra Buckley.
Madison spent the preseason with the Lions and was let go during the final round of roster cuts. Detroit opted to bring him back after special teams star Isaiah Ekejiuba went down with a season-ending shoulder injury in the Vikings game. Madison is an excellent special teams player, but he was also expendable, so the Lions released him to make room for Davis.
Buckley was just picked up a few weeks ago. After it came out that Jerome Harrison had a brain tumor, the Lions needed someone to take his spot on the roster. They selected Buckley to be his replacement, but with Smith returning, Buckley became the odd man out at running back.
(Side note: Smith will be No. 30 for the Lions, according to the team's roster. Keiland Williams is No. 34, so Smith couldn't use the same number from his first stint with the team. Davis will wear No. 75 for the Lions.)
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I like the moves
Added depth at both positions that needed it, with experienced players. If they get ANY production out of either one it’s another great job by Mayhew to help the team down the stretch..
Always good to see
Glad to see that the Lions are always looking to improve no matter how deep into the season we are.
WOW... those moves came from out of nowhere!
This can’t look good for Peterman. Special teams take a hit, unless Rashied Davis is good to go for the rest of the season.
The coolest Lion nickname ever belongs to Dick "NIGHT TRAIN" Lane.
SSSTTTAAAFFFOOORRRDDD!!!
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by Gee Garold Lembach on Nov 7, 2011 5:24 PM EST reply actions
Dude...
they spelled August wrong…it’s not Augest…FAIL!
LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! LITTLE MAN IN BACKFIELD! GO STEFAN LOGAN!
YES
Now I can unretire my Kevin Smith jerseys!
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It will be hard changing those 4's to 0's
Happy for you Nate I hope K-Smooth comes back with a vengeance on Turkey Day
I thought being lazy was a bad thing, So I gave up thinking.
I had a nightmare last night
That Detroit traded up and drafted Justin Blackmon. Lets play what if?….
Jay Cutler, first NFL quarterback to beat a playoff team with a losing record.
Random...
But that would be a nightmare for Lions fans
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Why?
Imagine having to cover Blackmon and Johnson….
Jay Cutler, first NFL quarterback to beat a playoff team with a losing record.
Would rather trade up for Trent Richardson.. Dude is a beast
by basanders2021 on Nov 7, 2011 7:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
as much
As I’d like to have either of these players, I think Mayhew has been scouting a year ahead for Oline help. This is the year of tackles and guards -plus possibly a center. Best year in a long time for line talent is what scouts are saying.
"I’m not a talker on the field, but if you say something to me, I may say something back to you or I may ignore you. It’s funny because a lot of guys usually come up and say something to me like right before, something like ‘Have a good game,’ or whatever, and I just ignore it. I’m not here to meet friends. I’m here to cause you problems and meet your quarterback. I’ll shake his hand when I’m hitting him." Ndamakong Suh
by Detroitfantc on Nov 7, 2011 8:24 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
So when it comes to be our turn, hopefully an O Line stud will be "BPA"
As that’s been the approach thus far in the Mayhew drafting. He/they have done pretty well in my opinion, but this year the O line has to be the priority
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Nate Potter!!!
My grandfather was a Packers fan, my father is a Vikings fan, I am a Lions fan, and there is no way in hell I am raising a Bears fan.
Oh, and I hate the Philadelphia Eagles (but like the Phillies)
Like Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson OR Roy and Mike Williams?
We’ve been down this road before…several times
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dont forget Charles Rogers!
now HE was special…
Don't let my profile name fool you. My heart is, and always has been, with the Detroit Lions.
Ah.
Ah. I’m embarrassed. Sorry about that.
Jay Cutler, first NFL quarterback to beat a playoff team with a losing record.
No offense taken
We had this debate last year too about Julio Jones and I’m sure someone’s gonna mention Blackmon as we get closer to the draft
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I like that Fuller kid personally.
Seems a good heir apparent to Burleson down the road.
"You've got to respect your opponent, no matter who it is. You respect him best by going out there and beating him up." - Calvin Johnson
let it go
the millen era is OVER. titus young will be a tremendous compliment to calvin. the kid is going to bulk up and i know we all love his hands. he will blossom into a dangerous #2. mayhew = genius.
I don't want Tits to bulk up
He’s playing great for the fourth option. If he keeps this up, he might make Burleson expendable in the offseason
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Once again a Oklahoma Defensive player is a bust...
3rd overall pick Gerald McCoy is IR’d for the second straight year. Dont draft defensive players from Oklahoma.
Ty Cobb is the greatest baseball player of all time:
1911 AL MVP
.367 career batting average (highest ever)
54 career steals of home (most all time)
Won 12 batting titles, including 9 in a row from 1907 to 1915.
Third all time in stolen bases with 892.
Second in runs scored with 2,245.
Second in career hits with 4,191.
Batted under .320 only once in his career.
Batted over .400 three times.
do you think...
mayhew saw this 2 years ago?
These signings represent a departure
from previous in season pickups since Martin has been in charge. They seem to be of possible value for this year but not likely to help build the team for the following years. I can’t recall a midseason pickup in previous years that wasn’t a younger player signed for evaluation purposes mainly.
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IMO 2 solid pick ups...
I am a fan of KSmooth hopefully Williams will come off his #34… I dont know why Detroit didnt make both these signing 2 months ago. Welcome back Smitty heres to getting a turkey leg on TG.
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by SmittyJ on Nov 7, 2011 8:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
30 ?
Come on…… Isn’t there another number? 30 is so blah! I mean I know people are going to be like It’s just a number….. But 30? What other numbers are available? I hate that number for a running back. Any great #30 that u guys know of? Dang…. Go 20 ish…. Or something…. I know…. I’m just bored having the bye week blues…. Glad It’s over….. Time to go hunting cutlers!
by hostage42 on Nov 8, 2011 9:19 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Ksmoove and leonard davis
Love it! Hopefully one or both could show enough to be kept around for a while.
by big smoove on Nov 9, 2011 1:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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