LB Paul Posluszny?

by Twon82 on Jul 25, 2011 11:18 PM EDT

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AhalGa9bHZ6o7gussVoifhFDubYF?slug=ap-bills-posluszny

I am a fan of Posluszny personally because he has KILLED for me in fantasy football the last couple of years. He's production city and I think, behind our D-line and next to Levy, he can shine big. What do you guys think? The Lions should definitely go after him if he truly tests the market. This season has me pumped, and I know it's going to be topsy turvy with how the lockout has affected the offseason. Let's get ready, Lions fans. It could be a great year.

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damn

I love big Paul

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Jul 25, 2011 11:23 PM EDT reply actions

me too

injury hurt him but yes good lb

by pwilhelm1 on Jul 25, 2011 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

No playing behind Buffalos line hurt him.

I really didnt think we had a chance at Posluzsny truth be told figured we had a better chance of signing Aso.

But i think its safe to say he will be leaving the Bills and i dont blame him. As much as i want Joseph i would trade him in a heart beat for Paul.

I think he is the best FA on the market and i hope that Mayhew and Jim got a plan of getting someone at his door when FA kicks off. He is perfect for the scheme and i dont see injuries being a problem once he is here.

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by SmittyJ on Jul 25, 2011 11:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

+1000

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Jul 26, 2011 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions

the clock is ticking

he wants to much money thats me

by pwilhelm1 on Jul 25, 2011 11:47 PM EDT reply actions

+1

Maybe we can finely turn the page on pain train. After what he said about Stafford I lost all respect for him.

Suh, Biz Markie, Kvb , Avril , C Will, SLH, Lo-Jack , Turk, and Andre 3000 = Silver Crush -Get em boys

by smelllyfingers on Jul 25, 2011 11:49 PM EDT reply actions

oh come on

The Dis-Assembly Line - The unofficial, official name for the next best D-line in football.

by rames on Jul 26, 2011 2:07 AM EDT up reply actions

We all know if pain train has a breakout year we will all be pumped.

by hate2lovelions on Jul 26, 2011 6:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Theirs a thin line between love and hate

After he disrespected the franchise QB I cant support him. I wish his career the best , but not in Detroit. Look what happen to Randy Moss last season when he didn’t know when to shut his mouth.Any first class organization will not tolerate that.

Suh, Biz Markie, Kvb , Avril , C Will, SLH, Lo-Jack , Turk, and Andre 3000 = Silver Crush -Get em boys

by smelllyfingers on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

You are something man ...

After replying respectfully in ur thread specific to it .. I have to reconsider and join enforcer ..

You said you weren’t here when this went down.. and also said sorry and you weren’t trying to start anything .. Now here, you are doing the exact opposite my friend ..

If anything, Follet has contributed as much as Staff so far for a lot less money .. he is a fan favorite here .. and so is Staff .. Everyone here loves them both ..

So I doubt you are going to get anywhere with this ..

by Libran on Jul 26, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I wont go that far Libran

I like the pain train a lot and yeah the comment from Zack wasn’t too cool but its all been played out already. However, I still have question marks regarding Staff. I have a 20 dollar bet (yeah last of the big spenders) on the outcome of the season as far as our record is concerned. I stipulated in the bet pick 2 outcomes for our record this year one with Stafford and one without for when he gets hurt which honestly I think will occur.

My reasoning is as follows, first he hasn’t shown us he can stay healthy thus far. Secondly, did you see the pictures of him from July 4th, he looks pudgy like he hasn’t been working out. Looks to me he’s been lifting 12 oz’s at a time vs getting his body prepared for a grueling season.

Therefore not all of us are sold on Staff yet until he can prove to us he can finish a full season. I know there are more than just myself who feel this way also. Just my opinion guys so no need for hate mail…….lol. I do hope he works out for us but as I said he hasn’t proven anything to me yet except he can ride the pine and collect a check.

by Usmarine0341 on Jul 26, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Other than a few guys on here

Who is really a Follet fan? And how has he really contributed so far? ST’s ? You really call that contributing? Well I guess these’s a nut for every squirrel. I can’t really say I dislike Follet but I really can’t say I’m a fan of his either.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 26, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually Follet has contributed

Follet has played in 17 games, 2 in which he started before getting injured. Granted in those 2 seasons he was primarily a ST’s player but hey contribution is contribution however you look at it.

Staff on the otherhand has played in 13 games in the same time frame starting all 13 games. His rookie year his rating was gaudy at best but his supporting cast wasn’t great so I attribute his numbers to that and the speed of the NFL. His second year he looked good in the measily 3 games he’s played but I don’t care how good you are your useless to us if your never on the field.

Mulbach our long snapper isn’t that important if we use your logic. Football is a team sport and no matter how small the contribution its the contribution that wins us games. I like Staff but I am concerned with him staying healthy as I’m sure a lot of us are.

by Usmarine0341 on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually ..

Follet had progressed quite well .. He did get burned some .. but if not for his injury, he would have gotten even better ..

Staff is the real deal .. but it only matters when he can stay on the field .. Staff is a 1st overall pick and Follet was ? SO actually, follet has done better and Staff has done worse ..

I like them both .. Just that the china doll is a non topic .. and imo, both staff and follet are past it .. just someone here who wants to rile some feathers ..

by Libran on Jul 26, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, lets hope both come back and stay healthy and tear some shit up this year

by Usmarine0341 on Jul 26, 2011 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions

He's contributed in many ways and as you can guess im a huge fan

not just playing on the field, but also going on espn and talking about the lions..he’s an exciting player to watch. Sure he’s raw, he was a 7th round pick for cripes sake but he plays as hard as anyone on that field and he deserves to keep the job he’s earned here in Detroit

by TheForceOfFollett on Jul 26, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey....

Matt Stafford’s a china doll… until he proves otherwise.

Pain Train was stating the obvious and hopefully it was taken by Stafford as motivation to get stronger.

Buck up, Nancy… you have to have tougher skin than that to play Franchise QB in the NFL… just ask Joey “I play the Piano, but have no balls” Harrington. Chewed up and spit out because he started believing everyone except himself.

by CLF on Jul 26, 2011 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

oh please..

he didn’t say anything that bad, people’s feelings get hurt too easily now a days

by TheForceOfFollett on Jul 26, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

not me

but u can smell my fingers lol

by pwilhelm1 on Jul 25, 2011 11:57 PM EDT reply actions

lion (pride)

the pain train has this (Pride) not money. To me thats a team player

by pwilhelm1 on Jul 26, 2011 12:01 AM EDT reply actions

I like him

but dude said that his preference is to stay in Buffalo, which indicates to me that he’ll only leave if he gets a big payday, and I’m guessing that we wouldn’t be able to give him said big payday and re-sign Avril, so I’m gonna pass. Dude is a low-key beast though, so if we figured out some way to make it work I’d be happy.

by motown313 on Jul 26, 2011 12:27 AM EDT reply actions

I agree

on the money,,but if the price is right, bring on Paul

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Jul 26, 2011 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

next jp

the front office know who they wont. …..We now who we wont but thats the cubs lol not the lions the got a good front office for one………

by pwilhelm1 on Jul 26, 2011 12:55 AM EDT reply actions

I'd like him, but as others have said, he may be looking for a big contract

I don’t know if we have that in us.

by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 26, 2011 2:30 AM EDT reply actions

Posluszny

Is a fantasy beast. He is the defensive equivalent to Michael Turner, or a second tier QB.

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by Pappy002 on Jul 26, 2011 2:36 AM EDT reply actions

He plays the 3-4

Not sure what he’s better suited for..

by Zach Harthun on Jul 26, 2011 9:58 AM EDT reply actions

Pos

An elite LB can play the 4-3. Is he elite? He thinks so based on reports of what he’ll be asking. Sooner or later, we have to get a stud LB. There are a few available besides Pos.
The pack may have to let Barnett go. Leber is available. Tulloch would be a great 2-3 year plug in but, he may want too much as well. The FO has to get someone or this year’s free agency will be a bust.
That goes for CB as well. We can’t afford Aomugha, or Joseph in my opinion. They are dead set on signing Houston to a long term. Joseph in my opinion, is very good but, we already have an undersized CB in Houston if he’s signed. I like Ike from the Steelers.
Great size, good overall talent, major playoff experience, leader, durable (played all games last 3 years), can be had for less than Joseph.

Expectations don't produce!

by 2manyears on Jul 26, 2011 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

The POS

Well he is a Penn St. player, he isn’t that old, my biggest fear is that he has not played in a 4-3 system since Penn St. And I am not so sure he even played in a 4-3 there. I would be happier to see Barnett come to Detroit over Pos just because of his injury concerns, but then again so has Barnett had them same issues. I would rather see some of these UDFA become stars for us rather than pick up some of these more pricey FA’s.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Jul 26, 2011 1:49 PM EDT reply actions

Another LB that'll be up for grabs:

Reports are that the Eagles aren’t gonna try to re-sign LB Stewart Bradley. While he’s not ideal, and not all that exciting, he could be a cheap option if we end up tying up most of our cap room on a CB.

by motown313 on Jul 26, 2011 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/26/paul-posluszny-appears-headed-for-the-jaguars/

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by Enforcer on Jul 26, 2011 9:49 PM EDT reply actions