Jason Hanson Misses Practice; Lions Work Out Kickers

by Sean Yuille on Nov 9, 2011 3:30 PM EST in Detroit Lions News

Although the Detroit Lions have emerged from their bye week as a relatively healthy team, there are still some concerns going forward. The most noteworthy concern revolves around Jahvid Best and his recovery from another concussion. That is more of a long-term concern considering he's already missed two games. A more short-term concern is the health of Jason Hanson, who missed today's practice.

According to Paula Pasche, Hanson was unable to participate because he has stitches in one of his knees.

Hanson, according to an unsubstantiated report, took stitches in one of his knees after an ATV incident over the bye weekend.

Because the Lions haven't signed any kickers, it looks like they're not yet sure if Hanson will be able to play or if he will be out on Sunday. Just in case he can't give it a go, the Lions worked out Shayne Graham and an unknown kicker today. Chances are Dave Rayner would be on standby had he not just signed with the Buffalo Bills to fill in for Rian Lindell.

Kicker may not be the only special teams issue for the Lions this week. Dave Birkett reports that punter Ryan Donahue is going to get an MRI after injuring his quad while kicking prior to today's practice. Apparently the Lions wanted to test out Donahue as a possible replacement for Hanson, but if he is also now hurt, Detroit may be in need of both a kicker and a punter.

UPDATE: According to Dave Birkett, Rhys Lloyd was the other kicker that worked out for the Lions.

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Party just keeps getting better

I see this and the first thing I said was Rayner just got picked up too

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by The Profiler on Nov 9, 2011 3:35 PM EST reply actions

Ouch

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by seabeeruss on Nov 9, 2011 3:39 PM EST reply actions

If this weren't the Lions...

I might find this funny.

Hope Suh is warming up that leg…

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by UndaDawg on Nov 9, 2011 3:39 PM EST reply actions

An ATV accident?

I thought in Hanson’s contract there’s a clause that doesn’t even allow him to ride a big wheel or green machine

by Meth Chef Jeff on Nov 9, 2011 3:40 PM EST reply actions

You would think.

Wait until the off-season, Hanson!!

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by Skylar on Nov 10, 2011 11:29 AM EST up reply actions

Also,

I kinda like “unknown kicker”
It sounds a bit like a mysterious superhero

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by UndaDawg on Nov 9, 2011 3:41 PM EST reply actions

Sounds like it wouldn't hurt to give Suh a few reps

Not kidding…

If the boy can do it, let him do it

@gregfairbanks

by gf206 on Nov 9, 2011 3:42 PM EST reply actions

Why not?

He’s made them in practice before, he needs to redeem himself from last year’s Jets game, and Schwartz believes he can do it as long as he gets to warm up first.

by mcivor on Nov 9, 2011 3:46 PM EST up reply actions

An ATV accident?...?... Are you FREAKING kidding me.

C’mon Hanson!

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by j16941 on Nov 9, 2011 3:43 PM EST reply actions

is that better or worse

than a golf cart accident?

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by UndaDawg on Nov 9, 2011 3:44 PM EST up reply actions

It happens dude

Just cause he plays football dosen’t mean he isn’t allowed to do anything else dose it?

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by The Profiler on Nov 9, 2011 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

I know it is a fine line, but ATVs in the Bye week for a 40 year old is toeing it pretty close.

Can’t he just go fishing with Willie Young, or something?

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by j16941 on Nov 9, 2011 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

I know it is a fine line, but ATVs in the Bye week for a 40 year old is toeing it pretty close.

Can’t he just go fishing with Willie Young, or something?

The entire post is recworthy

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by Skylar on Nov 10, 2011 11:31 AM EST up reply actions

Yeah

he could play madden

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by oldboy22 on Nov 9, 2011 4:15 PM EST up reply actions

I have a solution to both these issues.

1. No punting. Nothing but first downs.
2. No field goals or extra points. Only touchdowns and 2 point conversions.

There. Problem solved. Well, except for kickoffs…

Ok, let Suh take kickoffs. NOW problem solved.

by Big Z in Orlando on Nov 9, 2011 3:53 PM EST reply actions

How about just onside kicks?

We shouldn’t need too strong of a leg for that…

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by UndaDawg on Nov 9, 2011 3:55 PM EST up reply actions

Madden style baby

onside every kickoff.

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by gf206 on Nov 9, 2011 4:00 PM EST up reply actions

that was my brother's high school team.

they onsided all but 3 kickoffs all year.The first and third kicks deep were returned for touchdowns, so the coach decided not to kick it more than 15 yards again.

by storm135 on Nov 9, 2011 9:46 PM EST up reply actions

Why is he riding an ATV midseason again?

Just saying.

USE THE SCHWARTZ!!!

by Twon82 on Nov 9, 2011 4:24 PM EST reply actions

stitches?

suck it up

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by seabeeruss on Nov 9, 2011 4:31 PM EST reply actions

Unless they sewed half of his leg back together I doubt he'll miss the game

by Kalzilla on Nov 9, 2011 4:42 PM EST up reply actions

I’m thinking about getting metal legs. It’s a risky operation, but it’ll be worth it.

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by Leonuro on Nov 9, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

New proposed rule for any Lions player under contract:

The following recreational vehicles and only these vehicles are allowed to be ridden while under contract as a member of the Detroit Lions:

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by n4ry4 on Nov 9, 2011 4:48 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

Substitute punter + Substitute kickoff kicker + Devin Hester = T-R-O-U-B-L-E

Do we know if it’s Hanson’s kicking leg or his plant leg?

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by Honeyman on Nov 9, 2011 5:07 PM EST reply actions

Left leg

by Kalzilla on Nov 9, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

Did Harris get picked up?

What are the chances Donahue misses the game?

I hope Hansen can go…we need him

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by Veihl789 on Nov 9, 2011 5:10 PM EST reply actions

Harris is on the Jags last I checked

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by Sean Yuille on Nov 9, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

Trouble on PK

If Hanson can’t play Sunday hire a kicker, release Silva (he’s a rookie in Practice Squad, no problems for re-signing) play the game, maul Cutler, win in Chicago, release the kicker, resign Silva
And let Suh kick a pair of times. Nobody has called a kicker a dirty player … yet

by RomanLion on Nov 9, 2011 5:42 PM EST reply actions

Didn't Hanson

just receive a vote for being a dirty player?

by JMad10 on Nov 9, 2011 6:08 PM EST up reply actions

oh gog

you don’t want shank.

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by Doc Scratch on Nov 9, 2011 8:18 PM EST reply actions

I think if Suh could actually nail kicks, that would be incredible.

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by Skylar on Nov 10, 2011 11:34 AM EST reply actions

Cross your fingers ... this could be huge

Yea there’s been some jesting, but underneath the surface this would be a huge loss if Jason Hanson can’t play against the bears. In general Hanson’s been clutch for the Lions, but in the tight games in the fourth quarter, many of these games being decided on the final drive, being able to count on Hanson’s elite – Mr Money-In-The-Bank status is huge, especially if it boils down to a “should we kick a field goal, should we go for it on 4th or should we punt to pin them or hope for a turnover ?” Wish you a speedy recovery Jason… real speedy.

by Black & Gld on Nov 10, 2011 12:01 PM EST reply actions

One more thing...

And no matter how you feel about the Bears, they’re looking pretty good at this point in the season. They’ve made some recent adjustments that are giving Cutler a tad bit more time and opening up things a little more for Forte. So getting back to Hanson, this probably is going be a close game in which every point, as in field goals, will be sacred, and as far as being able to hit a clutch field goal on a final drive.

by Black & Gld on Nov 10, 2011 12:06 PM EST reply actions