Detroit Lions To Release Jordon Dizon
by Sean Yuille on Jul 28, 2011 3:53 PM EDT
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The Detroit Lions are planning to cut ties with linebacker Jordon Dizon, according to NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. At the start of the offseason Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said Dizon was unlikely to be brought back, so this move isn't too surprising.
Dizon joins wide receiver Bryant Johnson as current Lions players that are going to be released. Cuts can officially start being made at 4 p.m. today, so their time with the Lions is just about up.
Dizon actually didn't look all that bad last preseason, but he suffered a serious knee injury that kept him out all year. Between that and his lack of production in the past, the Lions decided to move on. On the one hand it would have been nice to keep him around since depth at linebacker still isn't great, but on the other hand the Lions felt it was just the right time to move on.
With this move, Dizon becomes the latest Matt Millen draft pick to part ways with the Lions.
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Has too man
he was scheduled to make 555k this year so hopefully some of that gives us relief
by Gino Peterson on Jul 28, 2011 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions
good luck Dizon
he wasn’t the greatest player, or a good one nor mediocre but he tried his best not to be the worst!
You guys signed ex Chief CB Maurice Leggett.
Haven’t seen it on here so I thought I’d let you know! Story on ArrowheadPride
we heard but we havent heard anything official really
by Liontotheextreme on Jul 28, 2011 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
His agent tweeted this...
RT @NFLAGENTJFLETCH: BLUEPRINT SPORTS FAMILY…..congrats to @almighty31 CB/FS MAURICE LEGGETT OF THE DETROIT LIONS ON HIS DEAL!
you know the chiefs, what should we know about this guy?
by Liontotheextreme on Jul 28, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
his twitter photo made me laugh
I don’t think it was supposed to.
I am hoping we will put all that money toward.....
TULLOCH. Just saw that Tulloch wanted 6 mil a year from us and we weren’t willing to go that high. Very strange. He will get 7 Mil a year now that Session signed for 6 MIL a year.
Malek
Sigh... you'd think that tulloch, with all the guys he knows on this team, would love to come here...
by canadianlionsfan on Jul 28, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
This does not mean he does not want to be here.
If he does wanna be here I can’t say I blame him for waiting an extra day or two. I would want the most money I could get also.
On the other hand, can you blame him if Detroit is offering 5 mil and other teams are offering him 7 mil a year ? For 4 yrs that is 8 mil he would be giving up. How would you like to give up 8 mil ?
Pocket change Joey
And what is a Lombardy trophy worth to you? Or a bad ass ring?
How many lumps you want Doc?
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by redwingxviii on Jul 28, 2011 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
is the a real link????
somehow I am alittle weary…
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I dont tweet... I just started to follow it today
mostly it is crap imo
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
i was just kidding about twitter
malek says that whenever someone bitches that he’s making shit up (which he is)
and twitter can be interesting – durant news came up there, turned out to be right
by redwingxviii on Jul 28, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Sean whats the deal with Leggett any word.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
True... but alot of shit going on. Cant wait to see the list of guys being released.
if Barnett and Clements are there i hope we grab them.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
I'd be a happy guy.
Give me either Tulloch/Barnett and JJ/Clements and I’d be good on the offseason.
'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela
"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011
I think its a done deal on Tulloch...
as for JJ its unknown but have to believe were still in it. I would love Clements if we miss on JJ he still has a few good years left on the old tires.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
You can't discount anything right now.
This is like recruiting season right now, and with the time pressure involved this specific year, I think you’ll see a lot of flip flopping. As others have said, this is a big decision for any human to process and make a sound analysis of in such short time.
Never underestimate the human element. This is not all ones and zeros, much as we like to think it is, so far removed from the reality.
'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela
"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011
Hey all you new guys
Go give me 5 minutes and I want your top 5 all time FAVORITES at the RB position. It’s still on the recommended fan post so just look to your right.
How many lumps you want Doc?
I have to ask because I am closing the voting down on Monday and starting on the Defense.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Good Luck Dizon, wish it could of been different. Millen guys left 4 or 5
Backus
Dom
Gos
CJ
did i miss any…
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
Arvil will he signs
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
*when he signs
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
its all good here on the west coast and in Lion Land
how are you?
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
happy to see we got at least 1 LB today and a CB
Now if we can just land Tulloch all will be VERY well.
How many lumps you want Doc?
I would happy with just getting Barnett and another CB like Joseph
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
he had a good season last season
but I think Nate Clements is in the same skill level as Vasher right now.
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
Forgot about him thx bro.
" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32
nope your good thats for 10 years of .... cant say happiness
by Liontotheextreme on Jul 28, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah the double dipper on the crappy side
Connections to Millen and MSU.
How many lumps you want Doc?
Yeah I know
Stanton is no Henson
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
Kevin Smith too
I’m not even sure what his status is with the team, but I guess he’ll probably be gone soon
by WestsideLionsFan on Jul 28, 2011 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions
he is outta here
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
Yeah, he got cut :(
'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela
"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011
it is now 4pm
roster cuts are official as of now
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
here comes the second wave of the free agent season
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
So the third wave is after camps open?
And all the teams have to cut down from 90 to 50 what ever the number is this year? (54?)
How many lumps you want Doc?
I think the total comments for today is getting close to 1000
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
And 500 is Malek whining about Tulloch.
.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?
by delusional on Jul 28, 2011 4:21 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The guy doesn't walk on water.....
Besides, I have yet to see one post from a Titans fan whining about the possibility of Tulloch leaving.
If he was a playmaker and something other then Ernie Sims there would be some FO bashing over being cheapskates.
Granted, I haven’t looked too hard today, work has gotten in the way.
.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?
by delusional on Jul 28, 2011 4:44 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He woulda fit well in Minnesota
But they basically got the same guy in McNabb… Obviously a better choice.
That was his only shot though. It’d be different if his OC got picked up somewhere else, his QB coach got promoted, or he had ties with Jeff Fisher and he got another job. But Young got jettisoned at the wrong time at the wrong point in his career. He’s a backup unless someone desperately needs a guy in a pinch, or a team with zero depth and he can swallow his pride.
'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela
"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011
If he gets the least little chance....
And shows a little something, he’ll be starting in a heartbeat.
.Does your momma have a Big Ass like your head?
by delusional on Jul 28, 2011 4:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I have a feeling Aaron Brown is on his way out
Yooperlionfan is officially "the man"
the Lions D-Line: the Four Horsemen of the A-sack-alypse
Jim Schwart: Erasing the stink of Millen, one fist pump at a time.
P.C.P: It is not just for recreation anymore.
Brown
Morris has contributed more in the same or less time than Brown.
'The reality is - the police become necessary in human society, only at that junction in a society where it is split between those who have, and those who ain't got' - Omali Yeshitela
"In the absence of logic it is not uncommon that sanity can only be found by embracing lunacy." – Leonuro, circa 2011
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