Donte Stallworth Wouldn't Mind Catching Passes From Matthew Stafford In Detroit

by Sean Yuille on Jun 29, 2011 2:56 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

On Tuesday, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford apparently worked out with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Donte Stallworth. Stallworth mentioned the session on Twitter and said something very interesting about potentially catching passes from Stafford more often in the future.

Just ran routes with @AntonioBrown84 & caught passes from Matt Stafford #Lions... Wouldn't mind catching TDs from him in the D! :)less than a minute ago via Echofon Favorite Retweet ReplyDonte' Stallworth
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Stallworth is set to become a free agent once the NFL lockout ends. Last year, he worked out with the Lions in February before ultimately signing with the Ravens.

Had the Lions not drafted Titus Young, I could see the interest with Stallworth being mutual. Considering the Lions' top three spots at WR are set right now, I don't really see Detroit having a big interest in Stallworth. Also, considering Stallworth played in only eight games last season and caught all of two passes for 82 yards, there's no telling if the Lions would be interested even if they had more of a need at WR based on his lack of production in 2010.

(Via Dave Birkett)

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by JCruize on Jun 29, 2011 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

haha

I like the sound of those “choo chooos”!

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by rames on Jun 29, 2011 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Translation:

“Wound’t mind catching TDs from anyone, anywhere! :)”

He’ll be lucky to have a job next year.

by sJe on Jun 29, 2011 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

Sounds about right

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by Hyperion Ecta on Jun 30, 2011 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Pass... (knocks knuckles on table)

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by j16941 on Jun 29, 2011 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

I did see where Stallworth and KSmith were tweeting back and forth too. Wonder where they will be playing together at? Cause it sure ain't Detroit.

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by j16941 on Jun 29, 2011 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

If we could get him for cheap I'd be down.

I wouldn’t mind some experienced depth at WR.

by motown313 on Jun 29, 2011 3:32 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

like Bryant Johnson?

by CLF on Jun 29, 2011 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Not so much.

Droptimus Prime is being overpaid like crazy. If we can get Stallworth for dirt cheap, there really wouldn’t be any risk involved.

by motown313 on Jun 29, 2011 3:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

true

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by rames on Jun 29, 2011 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear ya on depth

But, I’d rather have another big guy for that. TDY already fills what would be his role. Plus he and Nate are sorta simIlar.

by fiendishdr.wu on Jun 29, 2011 3:39 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

That's why I think he'd be solid depth

If Burleson gets injured again, we could swap Stallworth in and not have to change the gameplan. And TDY weighs about 120 pounds, which makes me unsure if he can stat healthy all year.

by motown313 on Jun 29, 2011 3:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm not worried about TDY

DJAX and Jeremy Maclin are the same size and they haven’t had any durabilty issues. I think that’s something that’s so overblown. Your not considering that CJ got hurt a bit and even missed a game late. There was no1 else who could fill his role.

by fiendishdr.wu on Jun 29, 2011 4:01 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

true

cj seems to get hurt a little more than your average WR (though he almost always just plays through it).

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by rames on Jun 29, 2011 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

No thanks..

would rather give Moore a shot

by CR on Jun 29, 2011 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

I'd rather have Ochocinco

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by tbl2020 on Jun 29, 2011 4:18 PM EDT reply actions

I dunno...

Ochocinco is a constant distraction, while Stallworth is only a distraction when he kills someone. I personally love Chad’s shenanigans, but it doesn’t seem like a good idea on a young, up and coming team.

by motown313 on Jun 29, 2011 4:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Ocho...

has confidence and a pretty good attitude. I think he may be good for some of the younger guys. The reasons the Bengals never felt like the Lions to me, even though they sucked too, was because Ocho Cinco didn’t ever lose his confidence.

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by Droid6 on Jun 29, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Why do people think Ocho is a constant distraction?

He’s been nothing but a consummate team player for his whole career. He’s not a locker room cancer, he’s just a clown.

by Mavyrk on Jul 1, 2011 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

I second that notion!!

just pass me the damn ball

by Christopher Moriarty on Jun 29, 2011 10:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Derrick Williams has 50% more receptions than Donte Stallworth in the past year

3 to 2

Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...

by n4ry4 on Jun 29, 2011 4:22 PM EDT reply actions

haha

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by rames on Jun 29, 2011 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing to do with this post but.....

Has anyone heard anything about wether Nick Fairley was at the NFLPA rookie symposium or not. He seems like a good guy, he really does. He’s just given me this weird feeling ever since his presser announcing he was going pro. The dude was in Gucci head to toe with the KD Gucci backpack and a fat watch. I remember thinking “Damn Nick, you don’t even have the money yet.”

by fiendishdr.wu on Jun 29, 2011 4:26 PM EDT reply actions

My guess...

is that Cecil Newton was his agent during his professional college career.

by motown313 on Jun 29, 2011 4:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Also...

It indicates that he may eventually become a member of the “Luther Elliss broke within five years of retirement All-Stars.”

by motown313 on Jun 29, 2011 4:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I know that JC Culbreath and Doug Hogue are there, but haven't heard anything about any of the other Lions rookies.

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by j16941 on Jun 29, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope my feeling is wrong

I’d just feel a lot better with him there, getting those life lessons.

by fiendishdr.wu on Jun 29, 2011 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

To be fair, I am only using twitter as a reference.

And Nick has not tweeted anything since yesterday morning, so he very well might be there.

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by j16941 on Jun 29, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I hear ya

he worries me, but once he gets his initiation from KVB and Suh, I’m quite confident he’ll be straight – regardless of what his attitude is like presently. hah!

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by rames on Jun 29, 2011 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn't hate the idea of Stallworth

But with addition of Titus and the lingering of BJs contract plus the battle between Williams, Moore and Toon there just isn’t any room.

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by The Profiler on Jun 29, 2011 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

First Bulluck now Stallworth

Two guys we pursued last year but they decided to go elsewhere. My how the tables have turned! It shows the progress we’ve made and the potential we have. Trust when FA hits those arent the only two wanting to play with our boys.

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by Jerry Mallory on Jun 29, 2011 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think it hurts

That the Lions showed they can win games with both their backup and third string QB. Have good depth and competent back ups makes a world of difference. It really showed a lot of people that the talent and desire are really there through the whole team, and that’s attractive to a lot of people.

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by BBlades on Jun 29, 2011 7:20 PM EDT reply actions